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10 Easy and Healthy Bedtime Snacks For Preschoolers

A time will come when your little one is hungry before bed and it’s hard to sleep when you are hungry. These snacks will give your little one that healthy boost to ward of hunger and sleep soundly…

Healthy Bedtime Snacks

1.Cinnamon Toast Kettle Corn, Today’s Parent

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Today’s Parent

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions

  • Place oil and 3 corn kernels in a large wide pot over medium heat. When the kernels pop, add remaining kernels and carefully sprinkle evenly with sugar and cinnamon. Cover and cook, picking up pot to shake every few seconds, until popping slows, 2 to 3 min. Immediately transfer popcorn to a large bowl and sprinkle with salt while stirring. Let cool 3 min. before serving.

For full post and nutrition information, visit: TodaysParent.com 

bedtimes snacks2.Cottage Cheese and Fruit, Live Strong

Calcium-rich bedtime snacks can help your toddler feel satisfied and prepared for sleep.

Ingredients

  • Cottage Cheese
  • Fruit

Directions

Place the cottage cheese in a small bowl and add your child’s favorite fruit to the top. Bananas are a great option.

3.Cheese & Crakers, What To Expect

For bedtime snacks, try a protein-carb combo, like a glass of milk and a graham cracker or crackers and cheese.

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4.Peanut Butter and Fruit Sandwich, Super Healthy Kidshealthy snacks

This snack is super filling and a great way to end the day. If your child is allergic to peanut butter, you can use another type of nut butter like almond.

Ingredients 

  • Bread
  • Nut butter
  • Fruit

Directions

Make a sandwhich by spreading the nut butter onto the bread, placing your fruit of choice, and closing the two halves.

5.Fruit Smoothie

snacksWould your child rather drink his or her bedtime snack? Smoothies are a great way to go to finish the day off with lots of  nutrients.

Ingredients

  • Yogurt
  • Milk or Alternative
  • Fruit

Directions

Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Pour into a fun glass.

For some great recipes, visit: 20 Healthy Smoothie Recipes For Kids, Mom Junction 

6. 5-Minute Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt, Just a Taste

This one is for the preschooler with a sweet tooth. healthy snacks

Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen strawberries
  • 3 Tablespoons agave nectar or honey
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (non-fat or full fat)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Add the frozen strawberries, agave nectar (or honey), yogurt and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor. Process until creamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Serve the frozen yogurt immediately or transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Full post and tips Here

If you are looking for something a little meatier…

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My Paleo Journey

For this one, you will need:

Ingredients

  • Cucumbers
  • Deli Meat
  • Veggies
  • Mayo Alternative (optional)

8.Sleepy Time Gelatin, Divine Health From The Inside Out 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Gelatin (hot soluble)
  • 5 teaspoons Natural Calm or 5 tsp. Liquid Magnesium (the liquid tastes much stronger, more minerally – be sure to adjust sweetener in light of this)
  • 10 drops liquid vanilla stevia or 1-2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup ½ tsp. Concentrace (optional) …
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Divine Health From The Inside Out

9. Zucchini Bran Muffins, Super Healthy Kids

Zucchini Bran Muffin Aerial

Super Healthy Kids

These muffins are delicious, filling, and full of fiber! You can make these ahead of time to have on hand for those before bed hunger pains.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 cups All Bran Cereal
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup applesauce

Keep Reading Ingredients Here

10. Warm Rice with Milk and Honey, The Warm Milk Journal 

warm-riceThis one is a little unconventional, but will have those preschoolers sleeping soundly fast.

Ingredients

If you have left over rice in the refrigerator, pour a half cup of milk over it and drizzle on some honey.

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Which snack idea is your favorite?

Also, Check Out: 10 Foods To Help Children Fall (and Stay) Asleep!

 

 

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