School parties can be an easy excuse for unhealthy junk foods and sweets ending up on your child's plate. You can gain popularity among the other parents while ensuring all the kid's still enjoy all the festivities with some healthy party snack solutions. Try these easy to make homemade and nutritious recipes at your next school event or children's party and you won't have to worry about unhealthy eating habits.
Magic Fruit Wands
Similar to kabobs, try using a popsicle stick, coffee stirrer, or chopstick (a less sharp option) to create these creative snacks. Line up your favorite arrangement of fruit on the stick, finishing it off with a cut out fruit star at the top. To get step by step instructions to on make these healthy treats take a look at this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKxA8SOM-0k
Pita Pizzas
Forget delivery and make these easy and healthy Pita Pizzas.
First spread tomato sauce on whole-wheat pitas. Use reduced fat mozzarella and top off with meats and veggies. Drizzle with a little olive oil and bake in the toaster oven until the cheese is melted and the veggies are cooked.
Monkey Food
A fun take on trail mix. Individually bag banana chips, almonds, and raisons and label the bags as “Monkey Food”. This sweet treat also make a great packed lunch snack that can replace potato chips or cookies.
Turkey Pinwheels
Instead of boring sandwiches try making pinwheels wraps. Spread hummus, mustard, or reduced fat cream cheese on whole-wheat tortillas. Pile on turkey breast, spinach, and veggies. Roll up the wrap like a burrito and cut them into slices. Lastly, secure them with toothpicks and serve on a party platter.
Magic Fruit Wands
Similar to kabobs, try using a popsicle stick, coffee stirrer, or chopstick (a less sharp option) to create these creative snacks. Line up your favorite arrangement of fruit on the stick, finishing it off with a cut out fruit star at the top. To get step by step instructions to on make these healthy treats take a look at this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKxA8SOM-0k
Pita Pizzas
Forget delivery and make these easy and healthy Pita Pizzas.
First spread tomato sauce on whole-wheat pitas. Use reduced fat mozzarella and top off with meats and veggies. Drizzle with a little olive oil and bake in the toaster oven until the cheese is melted and the veggies are cooked.
Monkey Food
A fun take on trail mix. Individually bag banana chips, almonds, and raisons and label the bags as “Monkey Food”. This sweet treat also make a great packed lunch snack that can replace potato chips or cookies.
Turkey Pinwheels
Instead of boring sandwiches try making pinwheels wraps. Spread hummus, mustard, or reduced fat cream cheese on whole-wheat tortillas. Pile on turkey breast, spinach, and veggies. Roll up the wrap like a burrito and cut them into slices. Lastly, secure them with toothpicks and serve on a party platter.
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