How to Make a Healthy Snack

Healthy snacks are packed with nutrition. They give your child the right balance of fiber and protein. You can make an easy, healthy snack by pairing two foods from the 5 food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy).

Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Start with a food that’s high in fiber.

Fiber helps your child feel full.

Choose one:

• a fruit (any kind your child enjoys)
• a vegetable (for example, crunchy sliced cucumber, carrots, bell peppers)
• a grain (for example, whole-grain breads, wraps, cereal, crackers)

Step 2: Serve it with a food that’s full of protein.

Protein helps build bones and muscles. And it gives your child energy.

Choose one:

• protein (such as peanut butter, eggs, nuts, seeds)
• dairy (such as milk, low-fat yogurt, cheese)

Easy and Healthy Snacks

Try some of these favorites.