Healthy Snacks for Kids! | Sparkle In Pink

Jessie Cozzens| 04 May, 2020

Hello to all our Sparklers! We have been wanting to reach out to all of you and see how everyone is doing and surviving during this time. We hope homeschool, work, and routines have been going okay for you all. It's certainly not easy for us and I have developed a new appreciation for teachers!! 🙌

I'm sure I am not the only one whose family has been going nuts on the food and snacking. I swear my kids will literally be done with breakfast and ask for a "little snack." 🤦‍♀️ Haha. I saw a meme the other day and it said, "I don't know how my child has managed getting through the school day without 47 snacks." Isn't that the truth?!😂

So for this blog, I wanted to share with you guys some easy and healthy snack recipes. It has made me nauseous to think about all the crap my kids have been eating! YIKES! A few weeks ago when they announced that school is out for the remainder of the year, I made a promise that I was going to keep healthier options in my house for my kids, and for myself! No more unlimited chips, cookies, or sugary drinks 24/7! 😳 So keep reading and be sure to give these a try because they were a HUGE hit in our house!

First up, I have to share my "Energy Bites" recipe. I have been making these for years but for I've been making them multiple times a week lately. They are so good and perfect for a little sweet and filling bite. These are AMAZING! Packed with protein, fiber, crunch, sweetness, but no refined sugar! WOO!! Here's what you'll need:

1 Cup- Old Fashioned Oats

2/3 Cup- Unsweetened Coconut (I like to use coconut chips)

1/2 Cup- Nut Butter (I use natural peanut butter)

1/2 Cup- Ground Flax Seed

1/2 Cup- Dark Chocolate Chips

1/3 Cup- Honey

1 Tsp- Vanilla

1 Tbls- Chia Seeds (Optional)

Stir everything together in a large bowl until well combined. Cover and chill in fridge for 30 minutes so they will stay together easier when you make the balls. Roll mixture into 1 inch balls. I make ours pretty small. I like the "one-biter" aspect so they don't make a mess because that's what my kids do.. 😆 Keep in a large Ziplock or airtight container and they'll last all week! My kids will eat about three for a snack. Same goes for me. They really do curve a sweet tooth and are pretty filling with the oats and peanut butter so they're a win in my book! 😋

Next up, I'll share this Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin recipe. These are gluten free which is a great option. White flour isn't necessarily bad for you, but there are healthier options. So, here's the recipe:

1/2 Cup- Coconut or Almond Flour (I prefer almond)

1 Tbls- Poppy Seeds

1/2 Tsp- Baking Soda

1/2 Tsp- Baking Powder

1/3 Cup- Coconut Oil, Melted

1/4 Cup- Honey

1/4 Tsp- Salt

2 Tbls- Lemon Zest

Juice of 1 Large Lemon

3 Eggs

1/2 Cup- Almond Milk

Preheat oven to 325. 

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.

In a separate bowl, combine the lemon juice, coconut oil, honey, almond milk, eggs. Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature so the coconut oil doesn't harden.

Combine the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well. Pour the batter into greased muffin tins and bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes. 

These are so yummy and I love the burst of lemon! My kiddos inhaled these and didn't even know they weren't full of sugar!🍋

Lastly, let's talk drinks. I try not to buy juices in my house. I feel like my kids already get enough sugar from their foods and treats so in the home, we try to stick to water. There are several local spots here in Utah that are only drink shops. Sodas mixed with all sorts of syrups, energy drinks, smoothies, etc. Tons and tons of options!! My girls of course, love a sugary drink from time to time. But they also have "Fruit Water."


I decided to create my own at home for my girls. That way, they feel like they're getting a "Fancy" drink, but no refined sugar or chemicals! These are so fun to dress up for a midday pick me up! Super fun if you have a wine glass or something to serve it in. I just throw in the fruit I have in the house with some ice water. You can add a little natural sweetener with Stevia but we don’t think you need it. Put some fruit on a toothpick for a little mocktail vibe and they love it!🍸

For some other ideas; copycat Balboa Bars. If you've been on Balboa Island in California, hopefully you've been able to try one. But it's basically a frozen banana dipped in chocolate with any topping you can imagine. They're so delicious. So what I have done, is put halved bananas on popsicle sticks, dip in melted dark chocolate, then let your kids top them with sprinkles, chopped nuts, etc. Lay them on a plate with parchment paper and freeze until solid. After 45 minutes to an hour, they have an awesome frozen treat!🍌

Another great idea is frozen grapes. Sounds odd but I'm telling you, they taste like frozen candy. Simple but just a new idea to switch up the fruit.🍇

I certainly hope this gives you all a couple of ideas for the next little while to get through the school year and summer. As scary and unnerving as this pandemic has been, we really are all in this together and the entire world is dealing with it. It has been so amazing to see our country, state, city, neighborhood, come together to support local businesses, spend more time as a family, etc. Let's keep at it, you guys! Listen to your state leaders with what they recommend for your state and support local business when you can. SIP is in full swing and working hard to get all your orders out quickly. We love you all and we hope you have a great day!! ❤️❤️

Love,

Jessie, Blogger for SIP

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194 comments

  • Jessie Cozzens

    Destiny Infante

    This looks too healthy for me lol!
    I’m a SAHM and I just chill and nurse my baby 24/7, hungry chunkers lol!💖✨ It’d be nice to see at least one BLW blog ❤️

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    Shawn Flick

    I love these snack ideas!

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    MIchelle Carney

    Awesome ideas for healthy snacks! I will definitely be making all of these this summer!

  • Jessie Cozzens

    mallory d

    looks good

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    Ashley Coleman

    Looks good

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    Hope

    I love this idea for healthy snacks! Can’t wait to try it.

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    Tammy

    What great ideas! Will be trying a few of these for my kiddos. We have been doing a lot of outside activities and even planted a vegetable garden, and can’t leave out lots of school work thru the day.

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    Cassie

    Hi ladies!! These recipes are great looking and fun for the kiddos! We have been staying busy with lots of time outside because it’s been great outside. Here in Houston you only have that for a short period of time till it’s just to HOT AND HUMID to be out for long periods of time. Planting, playing in the sprinklers, and just getting messy. Can I say I’m sooo tired of cleaning…..

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    Sylvia Salazar

    We’ve been remodeling our game room, planting our veggies and our daisies, painting rocks and given them to every business open.

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    MIchelle Sunday

    We’ve been crafting and baking a lot! Plus lots of outdoors time! I’d love to see some fun summer ideas people have for home since a lot of places will be closed for a while. Love SIP❤️❤️

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    Tara Henry

    We’ve been doing tons of crafts and going on a lot of walks outside!

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    Amanda Jacks

    Hey! We have been doing lots of crafts and painting. Also, just getting lots of time outdoors. My daughter is easily entertained always so she finds fun ways to entertain herself. Maybe post some creative ways to play outdoors like fun games we don’t normally think of?

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    Jan Bens

    Hey y’all. I hope everyone is staying safe. I’m a nurse so I’m still working and my daughter is at home with my mom and my niece. On my days off we’ve been outside working in our garden and caring for our farm animals. We love frozen grapes too. Thanks for the other recipes.

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    Ashley Williams

    We have been playing a lot of board games as a family and watching movies when it is to cold or rainy to get outside! When the Pennsylvania weather allows we love to get outside for walks and bike rides! We are ready for summer!!

  • Jessie Cozzens

    Brittani Fithian

    We’ve taught our daughters to ride their bikes without training wheels! and we do a lot of crafts!

  • Jessie Cozzens

    Haley Plummer

    We have been doing a lot of outdoor activities especially walks and bike rides. I have a 4 year old boy and a 7 year old girl. I am a nurse working full time during this time.

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    Brandy Craig

    I have 4 kids, including one senior about to head off to college. We are enjoying our time together playing outdoors, having picnics on the patio and playing games together. This extra time together has been a blessing in the midst of chaos. I would love to see more DIY with kids!

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    Heather Morgan

    I’m a foster, adoptive and bio mom. Right now we have 6 total kids in the house. 3 that are school age, so we’ve been doing lots of school work. When we aren’t doing school work, we spend our days outside playing and the older kids have been enjoying the creek.

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    Leslie F

    Also DIY games or crafts for outdoors!! With the quarantine we can’t take our kids to the park but would love some learning idea alternatives!!

  • Jessie Cozzens

    Leslie F

    Would love to see more 4th of July outfits for babies 18m!! So many cute designs just not in my baby’s size but I LOVE the material of the clothes and the styles!!

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