Snack swaps
7/7/20252 min read
Ditch the Junk — Try These Easy Snack Swaps!
Being a mom means having snacks everywhere—in the car, in the stroller, and definitely in your pantry. But not all snacks are created equal. Here's a quick guide to some of our favorite healthier alternatives that are toddler- and mom-approved. 🌱💪
🍿 Healthy Snack Swaps You’ll Love
Instead of this… Try this! Why it’s better Flamin’ Hot Chips Roasted Chickpea Snacks Crunchy, protein-rich, no dyes Gummy Fruit Snacks Organic Fruit Leather Strips No added sugar or synthetic colors Cheese Crackers Almond Flour Crackers Lower carb, higher protein Sugary Yogurt Tubes Plain Greek Yogurt + Honey Less sugar, more gut-friendly protein Ice Cream Bars Frozen Banana Bites Naturally sweet + dairy optional
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👉 chickpea puffs
👉 organic fruit leather
👉 almond flour crackers
👉 toddler-friendly bars
🍌 Recipe 1: Frozen Banana Bites
A creamy, sweet bite-size treat for the whole family!
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dye-free)
1 tbsp coconut oil
Optional: chopped nuts or shredded coconut
Instructions
Slice bananas into ½-inch coins and freeze on a tray for 1 hour.
Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together.
Dip each banana slice halfway into chocolate.
Sprinkle with toppings (if using) and freeze until set.
🥒 Recipe 2: Creamy Cucumber Hummus Roll-Ups
A refreshing, crunchy, protein-rich snack!
Ingredients
1 large cucumber
1/2 cup hummus (any flavor)
1 tbsp fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
Use a vegetable peeler or mandolin to slice thin, long cucumber ribbons.
Spread each with a thin layer of hummus.
Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
Sprinkle herbs on top for flavor boost.
💬 Final Tips
Snack time doesn’t have to mean sugar crashes and picky eater battles. With a few simple swaps and fun recipes, you can keep things clean, kid-friendly, and actually delicious.
