5 Great Healthy On The Go Kids Snacks

Feed your family healthy food even when with a busy schedule. Healthy, on-the-go snacks are a must for busy moms.  Swap packaged, processed snacks for these 5 easy, kid-friendly snacks from DishQuo.

Each healthy recipe takes less than 30 minutes to whip up.  Several are batch cook and freezer friendly, great for stocking up for weeks on end.  Try these and 1300+ family friendly recipes on DishQuo’s meal planning app. 

1. Easy No-Bake Date Brownies

Yum, brownies!  Who doesn’t love a brownie?  Delicious for kids and guilt-free for mom’s who hand them out.  

Sweetened with dates and chock full of fiber with rolled oats.   These no-bake brownies aren’t just a sweet treat.  They’re nutrient dense and packed with antioxidants.  The antioxidants found in dates, flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acid, are anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and protect our brains. 

Quick to prepare, no baking necessary.  Easy no-bake dates brownies will become a regular in your snack rotation. 

Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Serving: 1 serving

Ingredients:

• • • 4 oz pitted dates, chopped
    • 1/8 cup old fashioned  rolled oats
    • 1/4 cup almond butter
    • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
    • 1/2 tsp maple syrup
    • 1/4 tsp salt

 Directions

1. 1. 1. Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes to rehydrate.
      2. Drain and transfer to a food processor.
      3. Place the remaining ingredients in the food processor.
      4. Blend until smooth and creamy.
      5. Place the mixture in a small baking tray lined with parchment paper.
      6. Spread out to cover the entire baking tray evenly.
      7. Freeze for at least 10 minutes before serving.

2. Almond Turkey Meatballs

Swap processed deli meat with flavorful meatballs.  This bite sized, protein packed snack fits great in a lunch box.  If your little ones love a kick of spice, keep the recipe as is.  If not, omit the cayenne pepper.  Sauce is optional when traveling to avoid sticky hands, but great to have at home.  

Double or triple cook a large batch and freeze the extra.  When a busy afternoon of activities and playdates is ahead, unfreeze a few in the morning and you’re ready to go.  

Preparation Time: 15minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes 

Total Time: 25 minutes 

Serving: 1 serving 

Ingredients: 

• • • 2 oz lean ground turkey 
    • ½ tsp ginger, grated
    • 1 tsp garlic powder 
    • 1 tsp onion powder 
    • 3 oz gold potatoes, grated
    • 1/4 cup almond flour 
    • 1 large egg 
    • ½ tsp salt 
    • ¼ tsp ground black pepper 
    • ½ tsp cayenne pepper 
    • 15 oz Peanut oil, for frying 

Sauce:  

• • • ½ tsp sesame oil 
    • 1 tsp red chili flakes 
    • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 
    • 3 tbsp soy sauce 
    • 1 tbsp raw honey

Directions 

1) In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and mix well. 

2) Combine the remaining ingredients except for the peanut oil and sauce ingredients in a large  bowl. 

3) Divide the meatball mixture into several equal portions. 

4) Heat the peanut oil in a large saucepan until it reaches 345 degrees Fahrenheit. 

5) Fry meatballs in batches until golden brown. 

6) Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. 

7) Using a small skillet, heat the prepared sauce and simmer for 1 minute. 

8) Toss in the fried meatballs and let it completely coated. 

9) Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.

3. Date & Walnut Bites

Toss a few dates and walnut bites into a bag for an easy, no mess snack.  Plenty of chocolate, sweetened with dates and maple sugar, these bites are a great substitute for cookies.  Crunchy walnuts increase the fiber content for filling up hungry tummies.  In 10 minutes you’ll have a batch of these bites ready to go. 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Additional Allergen Information: Tree Nuts

Serving: 1 serving

Ingredients:

• • • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
    • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
    • 1 oz pitted dates
    • 1 tbsp almond butter
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1. 1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor.
      2. Processor until smooth and form into a rough dough.
      3. Divide into 2 balls and let it freeze for 5 minutes.
      4. Serve immediately.

4. Cranberry Almond Bars

Replace chewy, sugary granola bars with these sweet and tart Cranberry Almond Bars.  Fresh cranberries are loaded with vitamin C, keeping kids’ immune system strong.  Bake these bars in 15 minutes, great for breakfast, snack time or dessert.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Additional Allergen Information: Tree Nuts

Serving: 1 serving

Ingredients:

• • • 1/2 cup almond flour
    • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1/4 tsp baking soda
    • 1/4 tsp baking powder
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, mashed
    • 1/8 tsp ginger, grated
    • 1/4 navel orange, juiced
    • 1 tsp almond butter 
    • ⅛ cup unsweetened almond milk

Directions

1. 1. 1. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
      2. Mix well until fully incorporated.
      3. Pour the mixture into a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
      4. Spread the mixture evenly and bake in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
      5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
      6. Slice into several bars and serve immediately.

5. Spiced Chickpea Pancakes

A balanced breakfast prepares kids to learn in the classroom.  Spiced Chickpea Pancakes contain 5 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein and plenty of complex carbs for a steady stream of energy.  Their young minds are fueled with a healthy dose of omega 3 fatty acids from the flax seed and olive oil.  Plus with pumpkin puree, as a star ingredient, they get a dose of veggies at breakfast.   

Make several batches at once and freeze individual portions in small bags.  Defrost in the fridge the night before for a quick breakfast on the go.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Serving: 1 serving

Ingredients:

• • • 1/4 chickpea flour
    • 2 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tbsp ground flax seed
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 2 oz canned pumpkin puree 
    • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. 1. 1. Combine all the dry ingredients into a bowl.
      2. Add the wet ingredients (except the oil) and fold until the flour mixture is already incorporated.
      3. Place half of the olive oil in a non-stick pan.
      4. Scoop out the batter and pour it into the pan.
      5. Cook for 4 minutes and flip.
      6. Cook for an additional 1 minute.
      7. Transfer to a serving plate.
      8. Repeat the process with the remaining oil and batter.
      9. Serve immediately.

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