5 More Super Healthy Kids Snacks that are Nut Free!

Caroline Kelly

August 14, 2016

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Looking for nutritious, healthy snack ideas that are also nut free? We have 5 more super nut free healthy snack ideas for kids perfect for lunchboxes or for after school and here is how to make them!

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#1. Chia Seed Choc Pudding

Nut free healthy snack ideas Chia Seeds

Ingredients

  • 180mil unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 30g Chia Seeds
  • 10g Cacao Powder
  • 1tsp Agave Syrup
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

Method

An easy yet delicious recipe option for the kiddies! Add all ingredients into a large bowl and whisk to combine well. Pour mix into jars and allow to rest in the fridge overnight to be enjoyed the next day. You could add toppings to the pudding when serving. Fruit and granola work well.

#2. Blueberry Muffins

nut free healthy snack ideas blueberry muffins

Ingredients

  • 90g Oats
  • 1 Large Banana
  • 75g Natural Yogurt
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Tsp Agave Syrup
  • 1 Tsp Baking soda
  • 50g Blueberries

Method

Preheat your oven to 200c degrees. Lightly grease your muffins tin with coconut oil. Place all ingredients into a food processor, leaving the bluberries aside for now. Blitz until the ingredients are well combined and smooth. Add your blueberries and mix through. Divide the mix between the prepared muffin tin and bake for 15-20mins until cooked through and browned on top.

#3. Oat Cookies

nut free healthy snack ideas oat cookies

Ingredients

  • 70g Oat flour (blended oats)
  • 45g Oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Egg
  • 3 Tbsp Coconut Oil (Melted)
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 30g Cacao Nibs

Method

In a large bowl, stir together the oats, oat flour, baking soda and cinnamon. In a seperate bowl, stir the egg, vanilla extract and coconut oil. Next, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and add your cacao nibs. Cover the mix and place in a fridge for 60mins. Preheat your oven to 200c degrees. Remove mix from the fridge and using your hands, shape mix into desired shape. Place on a baking tray and bake for 10mins until cooked through. Leave to cool for 10mins before devouring!

#4. Froyo Cubes

nut free healthy snack ideas

Ingredients

  • 250 Natural Yogurt
  • 100g Berries of your choice

Method

This recipe is so easy and one kids would enjoy doing! Simply place ingredients into a food blender and blitz. Then, transfer into an ice tray with a spoon and allow to freeze.

#5. Coco Lime Balls

nut free healthy snack ideas protein lime and chocolate balls

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 Lime
  • 150g Dates (soak in water for 30mins)
  • 40g coconut flakes (or desicated coconut)
  • 20g Pumpkin seeds

METHOD

Squeze the juice of half the lime in a food processor. Zest the lime and add all the other ingreients. Blend until the mix sticks together. Roll the mixture into balls and store in the fridge to set.

 

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Published On: August 14th, 2016 / Categories: Food and Recipes / Last Updated: April 3rd, 2021 / Tags: , , /

About the Author: Caroline Kelly

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Caroline is a mum of 2 and when not busy working is usually found on a Camogie pitch! She loves sport, reading and spending time being creative with her kids.

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