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Simple Snack Ideas for Child Care
Keeping some simple snacks on hand is a great way to stay prepared.
Here are some ideas for simple toddler snacks. What are your favorite snack ideas?
Yummy fruits and veggies
Always cut fresh fruit into small cubes or thin slices. Double-check that pieces are easy to bite. Always pay attention while kids are snacking to make sure they can swallow.
- Apples, chopped or sliced
- Apple sauce
- Avocado
- Bananas
- Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- Carrot sticks or shredded carrots
- Clementines, mandarins, or oranges
- Cucumbers
- Edamame
- Kiwi
- Melon (honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon)
- Pears
- Peas
Crunchy snacks
These are some simple snacks that are shelf-stable to keep on hand when needed.
- Cereals
- Cheese crackers
- Dried fruit
- Popcorn (age 4 and older)
- Pretzels
- Rice crackers
- Veggie puffs
- Veggie straws
Dairy and meat
Always make sure you know about any allergies.
- Cheese, sticks or slices
- Deli meat, slices or rolls
- Eggs
- Yogurt
What are your favorite snacks to serve?
Need help planning nutrition for your child care center or home child care? Consider our Health, Safety, and Nutrition courses.
