5 Perfect Snacks for Little Hands

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As a home daycare provider and mom, I have had the opportunity to prepare and serve several snacks throughout the day for kids. When I prepare snacks, I try and consider the age and the pickiness of each child, in addition to foods that encourage the use of their motor skills. Even though I make multiple snacks each week, I thought I’d share 5 Perfect Snacks for Little Hands.

I try and keep the snacks that I prepare for my kids healthy, tasty, and simple to make. As I said before, all kids have different taste preferences so some snacks do not appeal to some kids, but it’s important to encourage kids to try. Here are the top 5 snacks that the kids in my home always seem to ask me for:

• Pretzels and Peanut Butter with Honey: I like to purchase the straight pretzels because they are perfect for little hands to grab onto. I also like to add some peanut butter with a squirt of honey mixed in for dipping.
• Fruit Bowls: Small pieces of fruit are not only healthy and delicious but also perfect for little hands. I love to change up the variety of fruit I add so the kids have a chance to try new foods.
• Mini Sandwiches: These are the perfect lunches for little hands. You can change them up and little hands can easily pick them up easily.
• Cheese Cubes with Crackers: Cheese cubes are not only delcious and a healthy source of calcium but they allow kids to use their fine motor skills when grabbing those yummy cheese cubes.
• Lil’ Beanies: I recently purchased these from Walmart. They actually stopped me in my tracks because I instantly knew my kids would love them and after reading the packaging, I fell in love with them. They are a brand new product, sold at Walmart for around $1.86 per canister, and are available in two flavors, White Cheddar & Broccoli and Original (Sea Salt).

When I arrived home, I first introduced these to my 4-year-old. At first, she was unsure of them but after she saw her daddy try them and like them, she agreed to give them a try. She tried the Original flavor and loved them! She grabbed the entire container and decided to sit back and relax while she snacked on them.

I was excited to incorporate these Lil’ Beanies into my daycare kid’s snack rotation. I knew that they would love the crunch, taste, and the ability to grab onto them without any trouble. As a daycare provider, I liked knowing that they have 2 grams of protein per serving, 1 gram of fiber per serving, no GMO, no preservatives, no artificial colors or flavors, and are made with navy beans and rice flour.

As a mom and daycare provider, I appreciate snacks that make my kids and me happy. I take care of kids that range from ages 1 to 4 and every child is in love with these Lil’ Beanies. I know that I will have to make sure that I stock up on these at Walmart.

What are your favorite snacks that you serve your little ones? Have you tried Lil’ Beanies?