Snacks are something that you cannot compromise on. But, most Indian snacks are not so renowned for being healthy. With oil, maida and a tremendous amount of sugar in half of the things, it is hard to classify them as anywhere near healthy. Indian parents are anxious about their kids consuming these food items. If you are conscious about your kids’ health but do not want to ruin their tasty snacks at the same time, here are a few dishes that you can cook for your little ones!
Badam and BesanLadoo
This recipe with protein-rich besan flour and the goodness of almonds is the best healthy alternative for our sweet ladoo. BesanLadoo with roasted Badam and raisins also helps to build immunity to the common cold during monsoon. Roasted besan has an innate property of relieving the body of cold and cough.
Paneer Cheese Toast
It makes for a great evening snack using crispy bread (make sure to use whole wheat bread for more health benefits) and soft paneer. And even more, be it a kid or adult who doesn’t like cheese to melt in their mouth!
Mushroom and Scrambled Egg Bagel Sandwich
This delicious recipe stuffed with creamy scrambled egg and topped with sauteed herbed mushrooms are best to munch with your evening Coffee/Tea. Adding a vegetable like broccoli into the scramble and using a multigrain loaf will add up the protein content in your diet.
Sprout and fruit bhelpuri
If there is one thing that is hard to stuff into your kids’ diet, it would fruits. So here is the solution. Sneak them into their favourite bhelpuri. This dish has high nutritional value with the sprouts and cut fruits!
Milk Poha
This is another no-cook snack with tons of nutrients. Made with poha/ beaten rice, the dish can be served with nuts and full-fat milk, making it tastier and healthier. It can be a fulfilling breakfast as well!
Crunchy Vegetables Tortilla Wrap
Crunchy Vegetables Tortilla Wrap recipe is a super nutritious wrap packed with veggies. It has the goodness of the colourful and crunchy vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, zucchini and cukes marinated in flavourful coriander and garlic low-fat Greek yoghurt sauce, which adds great flavour to the dish.