“Mom I’m hungry”. If you receive a rupee every time your son says that to you; you would already be a millionaire.

Children’s ability to develop an appetite at any time of day is simply amazing. Whether it’s the after school mini potluck or the post game snack, they love their daily food quota! We’ve all been through the same growth phase.

However, organizing healthy food for children may not always be so easy. These binges between meals are actually the main reason behind obesity in children. While you may find it hard to turn down their demands for snacks, you can always make sure what they eat is healthy. After all, the habit of healthy eating in children starts at home.

Make your kids some tasty homemade snacks that are as easy as making instant noodles, but much more nutritious! Make your children’s health your priority with these healthy snacks:

Fruit flavored milk:

Milk and fruit are a great way to substitute chips and soda for that afternoon snack. Make it cool by mixing them both! Use fruits like strawberries, peaches or berries blended with low-fat milk to make a delicious glass of smoothie, filled to the brim with health.

Oatmeal pancakes:

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is also the most rushed. Make the most of every second by whipping up a super quick pancake made with oatmeal. Served with eggs, they take less than 5 minutes to make. The carbohydrates and proteins make it a good food for children.

Green Skewers:

Feeding kids green vegetables is like taking on the toughest job on the planet. Trick them into eating spinach and peas by cooking up some healthy “green” kebabs. Throw in some potatoes for a balanced meal. They are great snacks for kids and can be served at any time of the day.

yogurt dessert:

Swap out those unhealthy ice creams loaded with fat and sugar with a cup of fruit yogurt. Sweeten some Greek yogurt with a little honey, mix it with berries, and freeze it like popsicles. Suddenly, dessert becomes a healthy food for children.

Sweet potato chips:

When hunger strikes, kids often reach for bags of chips. Give fries a healthy twist by using sweet potato instead of potato. Don’t fry them, instead bake them until crisp and serve with homemade cilantro sauce.

As much as we like to keep our children happy, we also like to see them healthy. Junk food may be the easiest option when it comes to snacking, but it does your kids’ health more harm than good. So grab that apron and just take 5 minutes out of your busy schedule to whip up some healthy snacks. Who said healthy food can’t be fun?