It is necessary for growing children to have high amounts of calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals in their diet. Due to this, the physical and mental development of the child happens faster. In such a situation, by adding a simple twist to the recipes, they can be made healthy along with enhancing the taste.
It takes time to develop eating habits in children. In this journey where parents face problems, children are not able to develop new tastes very soon. Due to this, there is a strange tussle between the child and the parents regarding food. In such a situation, by serving healthy foods as snacks, not only the child’s taste can be maintained but nutrition is also provided. Actually, working parents are not able to give full time to children. In such a situation, it becomes easier to satisfy children by bringing a little twist in the recipes. Know some easy snacking tips (snacks for kids).
In this regard, dietician Dr. Aditi Sharma says that the diet of growing children should contain high amounts of calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals. Apart from this, children also need calories due to running around a lot. To solve the problem of reluctance to eat, you can add vegetables to cheela, uttapam or soup. Apart from this, homemade cookies prepared from gram flour, whole grains and oats are an easy way to maintain nutrition in their body. Apart from this, cereal based pasta and roasted makhana are also beneficial.
Children will get nutrition from these healthy snacks recipes (Healthy snacks recipes)
1. Strawberry yogurt
Consuming yogurt increases the amount of good bacteria in the stomach. This keeps the digestive system proper. At the same time, high amount of antioxidants are found in strawberry. Through this the body gets fiber, vitamins and potassium.
To make it we need
Yogurt 1 bowl
Chopped Strawberries 1.2 cups
Strawberry puree 2 spoons
Raisins 1 teaspoon
honey 1 spoon
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Learn how to make strawberry yogurt
- To make this, blend the curd. Now set its thickness as per your choice. Add water to make liquid.
- After this, cut the strawberries into slices and keep them in a separate bowl and add overnight soaked raisins in it.
- Blend half a bowl of strawberries and make puree. Now add prepared curd and puree in the bowl and mix.
- To add sweetness, add 1 teaspoon honey and serve after topping with slices.
2. Beetroot Chela
Rich in vitamins and minerals, beetroot contains high amounts of fiber and folate. Apart from this, antioxidants like Vitamin C, beta-carotene, betalain and flavonoids are also obtained. This reduces the risk of anemia in the body and maintains electrolyte balance.
To make it we need
Beetroot 1 cup
cumin 1/2 teaspoon
Celery 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander leaves 1 teaspoon
Gram flour 1 cup
Whole wheat flour 1 cup
black pepper 1/4 teaspoon
salt as per taste
Learn the recipe to make Beetroot Cheela
- To make this, first wash and peel the beetroot and then keep it to boil. After it becomes soft, put it in the blender.
- After the beetroot puree is ready, mix it with whole wheat flour and also add gram flour. Apart from this, also add cumin and celery.
- Now add black pepper, coriander and salt to it and prepare a light thick batter. Now heat the pan, grease it and pour the batter into it and cook.
- After cooking on one side, turn it and cook well. Serve it with mint chutney.
3. Ragi Idli
Ragi contains high amounts of protein and calcium. The amount of complex carbs found in it helps in the absorption of nutrients. Through this, the body also gets magnesium and phosphorus, which are effective for the growth of children.
To make it we need
Ragi flour 1/2 cup
Urad dal 1/2 cup
Bajra flour 1/2 cup
curd 2 cups
Mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon
salt as per taste
Learn the recipe to make Ragi Idli
- To make this, take ragi flour and millet flour in a vessel and mix them. Now add blended curd to it.
- Now mix the mixture well and then add mustard seeds and salt and keep it covered for 30 minutes.
- After greasing the idli mold, pour the prepared mixture into it and keep it aside to cook. Serve ready idli to children with sambar and chutney.
4. Green vegetable roll
The body gets iron and vitamins and minerals from green vegetables.
To make it we need
Kneaded flour 1/2 bowl
Chopped capsicum 1 cup
Chopped cabbage 1 cup
Carrot 1/2 cup
Spinach puree 1 cup
Paneer 1/2 cup
- To make this, put all the chopped vegetables in a pan, add black pepper, salt and sauce and stir.
- After shallow frying the vegetables, add spinach puree to it and stir for some time. Now prepare the roti.
- Mix all the vegetables on it and make a layer on the roti and fold it. Make sure to roll the chapatti thinly.
- After this, roast the prepared roll by placing it on the pan and cut it into two parts and serve. It can also be served in children’s tiffin.
