Kids have seemingly abundant energy and are always on to something, constantly moving, playing, and running. This is why children need adequate nutrition and frequent meals to help them maintain high energy throughout the day. So, healthy snacking is the best way to satisfy hunger pangs and meet nutritional requirements to keep kids energized. Here are a few easy-to-make, delicious kid snacks that can help replace unhealthy and processed junk food.

Chocolate brownie energy bites
Most kids love desserts, especially chocolate, making this the perfect snack with the right nutritional value.

Ingredients:
1 cup raisins
1 cup cashews
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch of cinnamon

Instructions:
Place the raisins in a bowl and add hot water. Let them soak for 5 minutes and then drain.
Add raisins and all the other ingredients to a food processor and pulse until the mixture reaches a sand-like consistency.
Shape the mixture into balls.
Chill for 30 minutes and enjoy.

Spicy roasted chickpeas
Chickpeas are good sources of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber, making them ideal snacks for kids.

Ingredients:
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon salt
1 can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400 °F .
In a bowl, mix chickpeas with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and turmeric.
Place the chickpeas on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 45–50 minutes.
Remove the chickpeas when they turn a deep golden.
Let them cool and then transfer them to a bowl.

Soft pretzel bites
This recipe is the perfect alternative for unhealthy munchies.

Ingredients:
Cooking spray
1 can of refrigerated biscuit dough
4 cups water
¼ cup baking soda
1 large egg, beaten
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
2 cups cheddar
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Cayenne pepper

Instructions for the pretzels:
Pre-heat oven to 425 °F .
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray.
Quarter each biscuit and roll it into a ball. Carve an X into each ball with a knife.
Combine water and baking soda in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and then reduce it to a simmer. Add the balls to the saucepan and cook for 30 seconds.
Remove the balls and transfer them to the baking sheet with enough space between each piece.
Apply beaten egg to each ball and sprinkle coarse salt over the bites.
Bake for 10–15 minutes or until golden brown.

Instructions for the sauce:
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook for a minute while continuously stirring.
Stir in milk and bring it to a simmer. As the mixture begins to thicken, add cheese, and continue whisking until the sauce becomes smooth.
Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and cayenne, and serve with soft pretzels.

Taco cups with black beans
This kid snack recipe can also be a great option for lunch.

Ingredients:
40 Wonton wrappers
1 can of refried black beans, warmed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¾ cup salsa
Sour cream
Guacamole
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375 °F .
Grease two muffin tins with cooking spray, line them with wonton wrappers, and then spray with cooking oil.
Bake in an oven for 8–10 minutes.
Remove the wonton wrappers (taco cups) from the oven and add the black beans and toppings like cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and sliced onions.

Honey roasted peaches with Greek yogurt and granola
This recipe can give children a healthy, fruity boost, making it one of the best kid snacks.

Ingredients:
Peaches (pitted and halved)
Honey
Cinnamon
Yogurt
Granola

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375 °F .
Place pitted peach halves skin side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon and drizzle with honey.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the peaches are charred but not burnt along the edges and are tender in the middle.
Remove the peaches from the oven and place a dollop of yogurt over each piece. Sprinkle with granola and serve.

Avocado toast strips
This is one of the easiest kid snacks.

Ingredients:
Multigrain bread
Avocado (mashed)
Cherry tomatoes
Lemon juice

Instructions:
Toast a couple of slices of multigrain bread in a toaster or pan.
Cut into strips and top with mashed avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a generous squeeze of lime juice.

Zucchini tots
This can be a great kid snack to substitute potato tater tots.

Ingredients:
1½ cup grated zucchini
1 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
½ cup of grated parmesan
1 egg

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400 °F .
Combine zucchini, panko bread crumbs, grated parmesan, and egg in a bowl.
Scoop one tablespoon of the mixture at a time and squeeze out the excess liquid.
Shape into tater tots and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Serve with ketchup or a dip of your choice.

Oatmeal energy bites

Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup coconut flakes
½ cup ground flax seed
½ cup mini chocolate chips (or raisins)
½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Instructions:
Combine the oats, coconut flakes, flax seed, and chocolate chips in a bowl.
In another bowl, whisk peanut butter, honey, and vanilla essence.
Mix the ingredients and refrigerate.
Once chilled, roll into medium-sized balls and serve. Store them in an airtight container.