Lately my 1 year old has been wanting to snack more than eat meals, and my 3 year old finally has more of an appetite, so she also wants to snack more. For the time being I've been using processed (with little sweetener) like crackers, and raisins and fruits, but my oldest is getting bored. Anyone have some sites or ideas to help my little ones get less processed, more nutricious (maybe a little extra protien) snacks?
I'm not worried about actual meals as my oldest eats those well enough.
2007-05-21 06:56:31 · 5 answers · asked by Sunshine Swirl 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Try making green smoothies for them. If they don't have dairy, you should get them used to having these things. Leafy greens are crucial because they are high in complete protein and calcium. Blending them destroys the cell walls and make these nutrients available to us. Use 1/2 sweet fruit, 1/2 leafy greens, and water. Add dates, honey, lemon, etc. The smoothies are really pretty good and young palates seem to enjoy them.
2007-05-21 11:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by Zaye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goodness gracious some people have weird ideas. Gelatin is not ground pig bones. It is, however, not suitable for vegetarians. Gelatin is collagen. It comes from animal bones, skin, hooves, and connective tissues like tendons. These items are boiled and the collagen protein comes out into the water. There are plant substances that behave in a similar way. None are perfect, though. Some seaweeds do a good job. Agar is probably the best-known. Pectin also has gelling properties, but it's tough to find the right kind sometimes. Some starches can also make gummy-ish stuff. (Swedish Fish, for example, do not contain gelatin.)
2016-05-18 23:49:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 3 year old may be old enough to try some nuts. Raw, roasted, honeyed, etc. And trail mix, which is quite tasty. Also peanut butter and jam on crackers is also excellent. Or, apples slices dipped in peanut butter.
Edamame is quite tasty too and has protein. If they think it's too plain put a little italian dressing on it.
2007-05-21 07:05:36 · answer #3 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My girls are enjoying apple cereal bars from whole foods, a little sweet for my taste but right now they both have colds and it is hard to get anything in them. Also lightly steamed baby carrots, hummus with bread or veggies to dip, kiwi (they love the bright green), I found these great cookies http://www.snikiddy.com/ and they also have pizza puffs and other good snacks.
2007-05-21 08:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by Courtney S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try LaraBars. They are gluten-free, raw, vegetarian, non-lacto bars that are delicious. I ate one this am and the total ingredients list was cashews and dates. Period. My 1 year old loves them, too.
2007-05-21 07:18:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋