- October 10, 2020
- MKB Team
7 Healthy Snack Options for your child
It was the first snack pot in school after summer break, and the students of grade 4 were all asked to bring ‘healthy snacks’ for the day. This announcement stirred a conversation in the classroom immediately turning the disciplined class into a noisy fish market. Angry Subodh sir just had to turn towards the classroom after scribbling the note on the class board to make the noise shoo away with merely a stern glance. A scared but bold student gathered the courage to volunteer for the entire class, by asking “Sir, what exactly are healthy snacks?” That was all that was needed for everyone to ask their doubts one after the other.
Were they supposed to just bring fruits and salads?
Or will their moms have to slog for hours in the kitchen to make them a tediously prepared snack? What about the students who had working moms? When their mom’s busy schedule left them with no extra hours for exaggerated cooking?
After an array of questions, Subodh sir let out what looked like half a smile; seeing the curiosity of his students. He declared that he would clear all the confusion in a special on screen lecture after Math class titled Celebrating Healthy Snacks : Healthy snacks that are yummy too!
As all the students rushed for math class to be over, it was time for their screen lecture. Mr Subodh began with the first slide that said Celebrating Healthy Snacks.
1. Sprouts chaat
Everybody is aware of the health benefits of sprouts or moong daal. Turn the boring sprouts into a delicious snack by adding a zingy twist to it.
Add finely chopped onions, tomatoes, boiled potatoes, salt, pepper, a dash of lemon and top it with coriander and bhel.
2. Trail Mix
You are going to love coming home to this homemade trail mix in little bags, which are easy to clean up.
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3. Roasted Puff Snacks
Perfect on the go snack in a single serving ready-to-eat packs made with Ragi, Jowar and Corn, loaded with calcium, iron & protein.
4. Murmure bhel puri or Jhal Muri
Feel like having popcorn? Try puffed rice instead. Commonly known as bhel or murmure, it is a famous street food item. Wondering about the nutritional benefits? One cup of puffed rice has only 54 calories, 0.13 gram fat, 12.29 grams carbohydrates, 0.98 gram protein and small amount of dietary fibre and iron which makes it ideal for weight watchers.
5. Fruit kebabs
These vitamin-packed fruit skewers are a simple, colourful and fun way to eat fruit; making it a perfectly healthy snack.
6. Makhana
The best thing about makhanas are their mild flavour and texture – the roasted variety feels and tastes a lot like popcorn and is much healthier, making it a fabulous tiffin time snack
7. Sooji /Rava Idli
This famous South Indian dish in another great snacking option. Idli is the most common food item you will find in most South Indian houses. Rava idli is healthy and gives a tasty twist to the regular Idli.
It is a good source of protein, carbs and is low in fat and calorie content.
After the most delicious looking lecture and the perfectly clear idea of what exactly are ‘healthy homemade snacks,’ the kids danced their way out of class; lost in endless discussions of their newly found love for all things homemade & healthy!
All the moms owe you big time for this one. Thank you Subodh Sir, YOU GO!
Rate your favourite healthy snack in the poll below & let us know if there is something you want to add on to our list.
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