These easy toddler snack ideas are perfect for picky eaters! Whether you’re looking for a basic healthy toddler snack idea, a snack for daycare, or maybe an after preschool snack for your little one, you’ll find what you’re looking for on this list!
My kids can eat all day long. This is (obviously) the reason for my website’s name, and I am constantly trying to figure out what to feed them!
I try my very hardest to feed my toddlers healthy foods. Of course, they do eat sugar and junk food here and there, but I always try to encourage them to have “food that is good for our bodies” first. Finding easy toddler snack ideas isn’t always simple, and I want to create the healthy eating habits when they’re young!
We often find ourselves in a “snack rut” and I find my kids getting bored of what is offered. When this happens, they just want to turn to sugar. Giving access to healthy snacks is one of the biggest ways I get my kids to eat.
These are the snacks my toddler and preschooler actually eat! Whether we’re on the go or chilling at home, these are our go-to healthy snacks.
Fruit Snack Ideas for Toddlers
- Berries
Depending on what’s in season, you may be able to pick them yourself! We eat a lot of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. - Sliced peaches, pears, apples or plums
- Fruit Pouches
- Smoothies
- Apples with nut butter
- Raisins
- Dried fruits
Apples, cranberries, mangoes and pineapple are our favorites! I do try to limit these, however, since there’s a lot of extra sugar in dried fruits - Grapes (sliced in half or quarters of course!)
- Bananas
Spice it up by topping with a nut butter or some cinnamon. - Applesauce
Alternate between the cups, pouches, or even make your own! There are tons of different flavors to keep it interesting. - Avocado slices
- Clementines or Orange Slices
Related: 30+ Easy Toddler Breakfast Ideas
Vegetable Toddler Snack Ideas
- Cucumbers with hummus
A favorite at our house – but only if the cucumbers are cut into spears! Try different flavors of hummus, and try cutting the cucumbers in different ways. Sometimes just peeling the cucumbers makes it new and exciting. - Carrots with dip
Raw or steamed, sliced or in spears, with ranch dressing or honey mustard, just changing a few details around may interest your child. - Celery with nut butter or cream cheese in the middle
Have your kids ever tried almond or cashew butter? They may really love it! And it’s loaded with healthy fats and protein. Cream cheese is also a fun one to try!
Other veggies to try with dip:
- Snap peas
- Cauliflower
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Zucchini
- Broccoli
- Celery
Dip Ideas:
- Ranch Dressing
- Blue Cheese Dressing
- Honey Mustard
- Cream cheese
- Yogurt
- Cottage Cheese
- Hummus
- Tzatziki
Dairy-Based Snack Ideas
- Yogurt
Switch between Greek yogurt, whole milk yogurt, flavors, and brands to keep it interesting! You can also try different mix-ins like berries, chia seeds, granola, cereal, or even a pinch of sprinkles to make it a fun but healthy toddler snack! - Cheese sticks
Switch between mozzarella, cheddar, or even the swirled kind to make it fun! - Cottage cheese
This may seem odd, but many kids really enjoy cottage cheese! Top it with fruit or serve with cucumbers to dip for a healthy protein packed toddler snack.
Easy and Convenient Snack Ideas for Toddlers
- Toast
Whole grain or multigrain toast topped with nut butter, jelly or avocado is a go-to healthy snack at our house! - Granola bars
- Fruit and veggie pouches
- Crackers
Top with a nut butter, slice of cheese, or even cream cheese and jelly
High Protein Toddler Snack Ideas
- Hard boiled egg
If your child isn’t a fan of scrambled or over-easy eggs, they may actually love hard boiled eggs! Sometimes we mash it with an avocado for a filling snack. - Crackers, fruit or celery topped with nut butter
- Toast with peanut butter
- Yogurt
- Cottage Cheese
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