Healthy Valentine's Snacks for Kids (2024)

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What is the easy Valentine snack for school? ›

Valentine's day trail mix: A fun and easy DIY Valentine snack for the classroom is trail mix. Combine pretzels, popcorn, dried fruit and a sprinkle of heart-shaped candies for a sweet and savory mix. Trail mix is a versatile snack for classroom parties that cater to various tastes.

Classic favorites include finger foods like cheese sticks, fresh fruit slices, and bite-sized veggies with dip. Portable and convenient snacks like granola bars, yogurt pouches, and trail mix are popular choices.

Sweet apples and salty nut butter are always a delicious combination and are pretty easy to pack as a nutritious school snack. Look for pre-sliced apples in the produce section of the store and single-serve nut butter squeeze packs or cups in the peanut butter section.

Items to include: low-fat granola, whole grain cereals, peanuts, cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and dried fruits like raisins, apricots, apples, pineapple, or cranberries.

Raw vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers are a much healthier alternative to chips, specifically if you want to replace tortilla chips! Sliced raw vegetables still have that nice crunch that regular chips do, but contain virtually zero grams of fat.

Some options include: Fresh fruit: Offer sliced fruit like apples, oranges, strawberries, or grapes for a naturally sweet treat packed with vitamins and fiber. Yogurt: Choose plain or Greek yogurt and add a drizzle of honey or fresh fruit for sweetness. Yogurt is rich in protein and calcium.

Gourmet gummy candy

Gummy candy should not be bland or boring. This chewy treat comes in various delicious flavors, such as Strawberry Daiquiri Hearts, Rosé All Day Bears, Pink Diamonds, Island Pineapples, Apple Frogs, Sour Frogs, Kombucha Bears, etc.

Petite includes red and white gummy hearts, pink and white gummy puffs, red and white gummy bears, red gummy pretzels, red and white gummy rings, and red and white heart-shaped nonpareils.

What are quick healthy snacks? ›

Pick foods that are high in fiber and low in added salt and sugar. Offer children fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain snacks instead of sweets. Foods that are naturally sweet (such as apple slices, bananas, bell peppers, or baby carrots) are better than foods and drinks that contain added sugar.

When planning a Valentine's Day fundraiser, you likely think of chocolates and roses. Flowers are a staple of this popular holiday. Roses are arguably the most popular flower you can start selling at your school. Nearly 28% of adults purchase flowers for a loved one or partner on Valentine's Day.

Secret Valentine: Have each student bring in a pre-made Valentine card for a secret Valentine. Have a drawing or use a randomizer to match up students. Valentine's Day party: Have a Valentine's Day party for the whole school where students can decorate cookies or cupcakes, play games, and exchange small gifts.

Keep a variety of nutrient-rich, ready-to-eat foods nearby to snack on when hunger hits. This will help lessen the temptation of less healthy options from vending machines, break rooms or convenience stores. Ideas include fresh fruit, air-popped popcorn, fat-free or low-fat yogurt, and nut mixes.

Your take on homemade Valentine's gifts might mean an easy craft (anything heart-shaped will do), a sweet treat (think chocolates, pink candies or homemade donuts) or a DIY Valentine's Day card. Whatever your style, this roundup proves it's easier than expected to make your own presents.