I dont know about your kids, but mine usually wanders into the kitchen around 4 p.m. and declares herself absolutely starving. Like so hungry it feels like she hasnt eaten all day. This declaration is usually accompanied by a wildly dramatic pout and hand gesture or something to demonstrate how amazingly famished she is. Of course, I am always hesitant to give her a huge snack at this hour, lest we ruin dinner. However, it is obvious that I need to give her something. Lately, Ive started to declare 4 p.m. veggie hour for her. That is, I prepare the vegetables we are having for dinner and give them to her early, OR, I whip up a simple veggie-based snack and let her waive the vegetable serving at dinner. Either way, the snack is totally vegetable-based and she is still ready for dinner less than two hours later. Here are seven of our favorite veggie-based snack ideas for kids. I hope they inspire you if this happens in your house!
- Crudite with Ranch DipSometimes the simpler the better. This awesome crudite features fresh cut vegetables and a homemade ranch dip. Keep it in the fridge so kids can snack on them whenever they want.
Make crudite with ranch dip - Edamame HummusThis awesome edamame hummus is perfect for kids at 4pm. Let them dip their favorite vegetable sticks and enjoy this healthy snack!
Make edamame hummus - Crispy Kale ChipsThis salty, crunchy kale chips are the perfect pre-dinner vegetable based snacks. Kids will love their flavor and texture and parents will love that they are devouring their greens!.
Make crispy kale chips - Roasted Squash RingsForget onion rings, baked your kids some delicious squash rings. They are a great hot snack and you can save the rest for dinner!
Make roasted squash rings - Jicama Cilantro Fiesta SlawThis awesome fiesta slaw makes a colorful, healthy snack bowl in the afternoon. Let kids scoop it onto some baked pita chips if they want to treat it like a fancy appetizer. Otherwise they can just eat it with a fork and enjoy the party in their mouths!
Make jicama cilantro fiesta slaw - Roast Asparagus with Lemon AioliIt is easy to roast asparagus in a jiffy and I love how it tastes served with aioli. Serve this to kids at 4pm and save the rest for your dinner!
Make roast asparagus with lemon aioli - Cheesy Zucchini CaterpillarThis adorable zucchini "caterpillar" is a great reference to the classic children's book. Your kids will adore the fun look and the cheesy flavor. It is an ideal afternoon snack!
Make a cheesy zucchini caterpillar
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