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Top 10 Healthy Snacks for Kids

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

Healthy snacks for kids are as important as breakfast and a good night's sleep. These tasty snack recipes will keep the kids going all day long.

1. Frozen Grapes

Frozen GrapesStephanie Gallagher
When frozen, grapes take on an almost sorbet-like texture that kids and adults alike will love.

2. Goldfish in the Pond Rice Cakes

Goldfish in the Pond Rice CakesStephanie Gallagher
Healthy, tasty and adorable, these rice cakes as fun for the kids to make as they are to eat.

3. Apple Slices with Peanut Butter and Granola

Apple Slices with Peanut Butter and GranolaStephanie Gallagher
Sweet, juicy apples are topped with creamy chocolate peanut butter or soy nut butter, then sprinkled with granola in this uber-tasty snack recipe.

4. Yogurt Fruit Sundae

Yogurt Fruit SundaeStephanie Gallagher
Vanilla yogurt is spooned into a waffle cone bowl, then topped with fresh raspberries, chocolate chips, nuts and maple syrup. Yum!

5. Fruit Dip

Fruit DipStephanie Gallagher
This easy fruit dip recipe has just three ingredients, and the kids will go wild over it. Serve with fresh strawberries, pineapple chunks or fruit kabobs.

6. Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted Chickpeas recipeStephanie Gallagher
Loaded with protein, fiber and minerals, these roasted chickpeas make a tasty, crunchy snack that will keep the kids going all day long.

7. Yogurt Dipped Strawberries

Yogurt Dipped StrawberriesStephanie Gallagher
Sweet, juicy, creamy and crunchy, these yogurt dipped strawberries are guaranteed to be a hit with the kids. Check out my chocolate covered strawberries recipe, too.

8. Soft Pretzels

Soft PretzelsStephanie Gallagher
There is no comparison between the taste of homemade soft pretzels and store-bought soft pretzels. And although this recipe is a bit more work than the average snack, it's well worth it. Plus, the dough is made in the bread machine.

9. Zucchini Bread Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Zucchini Bread Cream Cheese SandwichesStephanie Gallagher
Healthy zucchini bread is topped with cream cheese, then sliced into little zucchini sandwich fingers in this bite-sized snack.

10. Berry Fruit Smoothies

Berry Fruit SmoothiesStephanie Gallagher
These fruit smoothies are icy, sweet and loaded with vitamins, minerals, calcium and fiber. Yum!

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