After kids get back home from school, they might need a quick fix for their hunger. In such a scenario, parents have to quickly have a yummy, but nutritious snack that can satisfy their hunger until the next meal. In this scenario, using quick packaged snacks can seem like an optimal option. But parents might not realize that the snacks have high calories, sugar and fat content. This makes them extremely unhealthy for the child, and they might face health problems in the longer run if they keep consuming such snacks. The best way to satiate your child's hunger after school is to make fresh and nutritious snacks that can satisfy their taste buds and also provide nourishment to the body. To solve this problem, here is a list of some highly delicious snacks that can be quickly prepared by parents for their child.
Here is a list of some highly nutritious yet yummy snacks that parents may serve to their child.
Desi-Chinese is yummy and it's difficult to stop oneself from relishing a crispy spring roll. This can be a perfect appetizer for your child's birthday party. To make these crispy spring rolls, you have to simply chop some vegetables, such as capsicum, carrot, cabbage, and onions, and then stuff them in rice paper rolls. You may also add some chili oil or soya sauce and chili sauce for that extra flavor. Now secure these rolls tightly and put them in the air fryer to make them crispy. If you do not have an air fryer at home, then you may simply pan-fry them with very little olive oil.
Kathi rolls are wonderful options if you do not want to make a lot of different dishes yet make the guests feel fulfilled and make them have something yummy. These rolls can be made as per one’s choice and available ingredients. You may simply take a regular chapati and spread some mint chutney on the top. Now you may add some sautéed vegetables along with marinated pieces of chicken or paneer on the top to make it more fulfilling. Next, add some chili sauce along with tomato ketchup and secure the roll with the help of a toothpick. This fulfilling recipe is a perfect on-the-go snack and doesn't even require the guests to use crockery.
A light, flavorful, and extremely versatile snack, corn can be used to make a yummy Indian style chaat. To make this corn chaat at home, all you have to do is simply combine boiled corn with chopped tomatoes, onions, and some coriander leaves. Now you may add salt, black pepper, and some chaat masala. On the top, you can simply drizzle some lemon juice and give everything a nice toss. Now you may transfer the corn chaat into small portions in a serving bowl or disposable glasses. It's an excellent hassle-free snack option that may also keep the child full for some time.
A nice fruit salad is fresh, yummy and extremely fulfilling. For an extra dose of hydration, parents can add some natural hydrating fruits such as oranges and watermelon into the salad. To make this salad extra delicious, parents may add some hung curd, dry fruit, and seeds to enhance the nutritional proportion of the salad. Not only is this salad delicious, but also extremely vibrant in terms of its looks, which may make the child enjoy it even more. Also, one of the best aspects of preparing the salad is that it takes less than 10 minutes to be made as there is no cooking involved. Because of the high fiber content in fruits, the child may feel full.
Peanut butter sandwiches are rich in protein and healthy carbohydrates. Instead of taking regular bread slices, parents may go for wholewheat multigrain bread slices that are rich in carbohydrates. The crunchy peanut butter along with toasted bread slices gives a very delicious flavor. However, if you want to make it a bit sweet, you may add some fruit jam on the top. The combination of sweet and savory brings out the best in the sandwich and your child will also feel satisfied after having this.
If your kid wants to enjoy something savory and crispy, then this could be the recipe for you. This is made by mashing some boiled chickpeas and mixing them with flour along with lots of vegetables to make a small cutlet. These cutlets can be cooked in a pan until they become crispy from both sides. Once these cutlets become perfectly crispy, these can be served with some fresh coriander and mint chutney on the side. These are a good source of nutrition and also quite light yet satisfying.
Instead of the regular sweet muffins, these savory ones are full of flavors and very satisfying yet easily digestible. These are made from whole wheat flour, oatmeal, baking powder, eggs, vegetables such as mushrooms, capsicums, broccoli, and much more. These are fluffy, soft, and very velvety in terms if texture. To induce a better flavor parents may add various herbs, spices, and cheese to make it fulfilling and rich. These can be baked in under 30 minutes to prepare a yummy and instant snack for kids.
After school snacks can be easily made nutritious by making some slight alterations in one’s recipe. By incorporating nutritious ingredients into everyday meals, parents can easily modify a child's eating habits and make them eat good food without feeling bored.
References
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8235518/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333021434_Corn_Nutrition_and_Health_Benefits