After School Health Snacks for Kids
Treat your little ones to a nourishing and fun culinary experience with these "After School Health Snacks for Kids" that strike the perfect balance between wholesome goodness and kid-approved flavors. This quick, no-cook recipe features vibrant veggie pinwheels made with whole wheat tortillas, creamy hummus, and fresh spinach, carrots, and cucumbers, delivering a boost of fiber and nutrients in every bite. Paired with colorful fruit skewers brimming with juicy strawberries, sweet grapes, and tangy pineapple chunks, and served alongside a luscious honey-yogurt dip, these snacks are as fun to eat as they are healthy. Ready in just 20 minutes, this platter is ideal for busy afternoons and appeals to picky eaters with its vibrant presentation and finger-friendly portions. Perfect for moms and dads searching for easy, nutritious, and delicious after-school snack ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup Hummus
- 1 cup Spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup Shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup Cucumber slices
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 1 cup Grapes
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 8 pieces Wooden skewers
Instructions
Lay one whole wheat tortilla flat on a cutting board and spread a thin, even layer of hummus across it.
Place a few spinach leaves, a sprinkling of shredded carrots, and a few cucumber slices on top of the hummus.
Roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape and cut it into bite-sized pinwheels. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Prepare the fruit skewers by threading strawberries, grapes, and pineapple chunks alternately onto the wooden skewers. Set aside.
Make the honey-yogurt dip by whisking together the Greek yogurt and honey until smooth and creamy.
Arrange the mini veggie wraps, fruit skewers, and honey-yogurt dip on a large platter for serving.
Serve immediately and watch the kids enjoy their healthy snacks after school!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 773 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
