Smart Snacks for Kids

Extra vitamins, just the right amount of calories, and easy to make -- these munchies are absolutely perfect for little kids and busy moms.

Recipes by Colleen Weeden

Paula Hible

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This super snack planner -- with six recipes to prepare ahead and six you can whip up in minutes -- will stack the chips in favor of your kid's health.

Breadstick Snails
Made with refrigerated breadsticks and pesto, these cute creatures can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Per Piece: 96 calories; 3g fat

Get the recipe for Breadstick Snails

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Comments (12)

Jenny1026 wrote:

I made these for dinner tonight and everyone enjoyed them!

12/4/2011 06:54:03 PM Report Abuse

jradwel wrote:

Does someone have the Jan 2011 issue that has the WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR Chocolate Chip cookie recipe in it? If so please send it to me at jradwel@yahoo.com ?

2/3/2011 05:48:45 PM Report Abuse

VeganMom77 wrote:

I agree that this is not healthy. White flour is far from healthy and the canned bread sticks are expensive. Not something I would do.

1/8/2011 11:52:57 AM Report Abuse

amomrunningsens wrote:

I've found that by simply putting a full and colorful fruit bowl on our kitchen table and letting my kids (4&6) help themselves when ever they want is the best way to get them to eat fruit - its also great for them to feel they're making the choice and decision themselves rather than pushed on them : http://amomrunningsenseless.wordpress.com/

11/18/2010 09:07:20 AM Report Abuse

patmcintire wrote:

Watch the sodium....too high.

5/22/2010 06:51:53 PM Report Abuse