Easy treats for kids that are healthy!
These healthy kid-friendly snacks make the perfect dessert recipes for kids!
It is very important to start teaching your kids healthy eating habits early.
When they are young, it is easier for them to get excited about new foods and try different things.
We all need to make sure that our kids are eating healthy snacks.
It’s important for their physical and mental health.
If they are not eating healthy, they may start to develop bad habits that they will have for the rest of their lives.
Healthy Treats For Kids
Healthy treats for kids are important because it helps them develop good habits at a young age.
Kids need to be given healthy snacks in order to help them form good eating habits and maintain a healthy lifestyle as they grow up.
There is a lot of research on the benefits of having healthy snacks and treats for kids.
Some of the most important benefits of healthy treats include:
– Encouraging healthy eating habits
– Preventing obesity
– Improving cognitive function
– Boosting mood and energy levels
Healthy Easy Treats (Kid-Friendly Snacks)
The best way to make sure that your kids are eating healthy is by preparing healthy and easy treats for kids at home.
It can be difficult to introduce low-sugar snacks to kids who are used to sugary treats, but they will be more likely to eat them if it is disguised as a treat.
These easy treats are healthy, but yet sweet enough to be used as dessert recipes for kids.
Don’t worry this huge list of 75 easy treats for kids has recipes for low sugar snacks for kids, healthy toddler desserts, and even easy dessert recipes for kids to make on their own.
Here you will even find recipes for healthier versions of kids’ favorite treats sold in stores!
So let’s dive into this list of healthy kid treats!
Healthy & Easy Treats for Kids
Guilt-free easy treats for kids that are healthy.
Healthy snacks that double as easy desserts for kids!
These Vegan banana oatmeal peanut butter cookies are made with only 5 healthy ingredients! They are great for a quick breakfast or snack for kids.
Winter Fruit Salad is fresh, vibrant, and tossed in a flavorful citrus poppy seed dressing. It's a gluten-free, vegan recipe that's great for brunch, snacks, and pot lucks!
These Homemade Pineapple Energy balls are gluten-free, vegan, and paleo friendly. Plus, they make the perfect on-the-go healthy snack!
Your kids will never know this treat is healthy! This breakfast banana split will become a favorite.
What kid doesn't want to eat edible cookie dough? These tasty no-bake chocolate chip cookie dough bites are top 8-allergen friendly and perfect for kids whether at home or school!
This 3 ingredient healthy Rice Krispie treats recipe is prepped in minutes! learn how to make Rice Krispie treats without marshmallows.
Frozen grapes are deliciously transformed into perfectly simple, amazingly refreshing popsicles. So easy to make!
These Paleo Almond Butter Cups are so delicious! You won't even know they are healthy! So easy to make & the kids will love helping. Perfect to put in their lunch boxes for a special healthy treat!
This festive cake batter hummus recipe results in a shockingly deceptive treat that tastes like cake. This makes it a perfect healthy alternative for even the pickiest of families.
This is a snack you'll love to have your kids eating! Sweet potato crisps will be a favorite for your kids, too!
Whole wheat applesauce muffins use unsweetened applesauce for a healthy treat or after school snack made with oats and cinnamon this nut-free snack is perfect for lunch boxes.
These amazing chocolate oats require ZERO blending and they come together in one bowl. Perfect quick breakfast or healthy snack!
Apple Monster Mouths are an easy and healthy Treat to scare up a good time. With a few simple ingredients like apples, peanut butter, sunflower seeds, and strawberries, you have an adorable recipe for kids!
This yummy berry frozen yogurt bark will become your kid's new favorite snack! Sweetened with honey and a light chocolate drizzle, this is such an easy recipe to make.
Creamy, Indulgent Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding (dairy-free & vegan)
Only four ingredients in this sugar-free chocolate pudding recipe! This homemade chocolate pudding is creamy, rich, and the perfect dessert for kids.
These healthy homemade popsicles are made with tropical fruit with just 5 minutes of prep. They're a quick and easy, light and refreshing snack and treat.
These are really easy to make and great for snacking or kid’s lunches. They're the perfect sweet treat to enjoy as a fun, healthy dessert!
A kid-friendly snack time favorite! Homemade Gluten-Free Teddy Grahams that are vegan, top allergy-free, even sugar-free, and whole-grain!
Do your kids love strawberry fruit roll-ups? Well, it's super easy to make this homemade strawberry fruit leather food dehydrator recipe.
Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Zucchini Muffins are a tasty, portable dairy-free muffin for your little ones. These zucchini and sweet potato muffins are full of veggies and provide a dairy-free option.
This delicious and easy smoothie recipe is a great way to get your kiddos a serving of fruit and veggies!
A fruit crisp made with fresh cranberries and oats is a fabulous sweet treat for kids to enjoy. This individual sweet treat makes an appealing treat perfect for kids.
Fudgy, moist, and sweet, no one will guess that these blondies are made using chickpeas! A delicious way to sneak beans into your child's diet.
Apple nachos are a family favorite. Made with just 4 simple ingredients this recipe makes a fun afternoon snack.
A delicious creamy Brownie Batter Hummus makes a perfect healthy dip that takes only 10 minutes to prepare. It’s full of nutrients and is vegan and gluten-free.
Air fryer banana chips are a sweet treat for kids of all ages! No added sugar is needed for these.
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars are something else! They are no-bake, gluten-free (if you use gluten-free pretzels), oil-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!
This recipe for fruit kabobs is a rainbow of fruit served on skewers with a yogurt dipping sauce. An easy and healthy snack that the kids will devour!
Looking for a quick, healthy snack for kids? These snickerdoodle protein balls take only 10 minutes to make and satisfy your sweet tooth cravings but are made with only healthy ingredients!
Peanut Butter and Banana Gluten Free Wrap n Rolls with a drizzle of maple syrup are the perfect nutritious snack for hungry kids or adults!
Soft Medjool Dates stuffed with 8 different kinds of fillings. A delicious sweet treat which can be enjoyed as a snack.
Strawberry Banana Breakfast Bars - Easy Recipe and Freezer Friendly!
These strawberry banana breakfast bars are a delicious breakfast or snack that’s perfect for the whole family. Super easy to make, these bars are freezer friendly and perfect for meal prepping and batch cooking.
These peanut butter yogurt bowls are protein-packed and an easily customized healthy snack for all ages!
These birthday cake energy bites have all the fun of funfetti cake but are made with healthy ingredients. Packed with protein and fiber, this is a fun and easy snack your kids will love.
These healthy chocolate snacks are super nutritious and so easy to make. Kids will love eating them and even helping to make.
These chickpea flour cookies have crispy edges and chewy middles. They’re easy to make, nutritious, and kid-approved!
This tasty fruit pizza combines layers of gluten-free pizza crust with oats, fluffy coconut yogurt, and juicy fruits. The nutritious recipe is great for dessert, breakfast, and an easy snack for kids.
This healthy oven-baked chocolate pancake is a quick & easy treat made with nutritious ingredients in just 15 minutes. Baking the pancake in the oven rather than on a stove as traditionally done, makes them quicker and easier to prepare and allows you to make a large batch in one go without standing flipping each one.
Mango chia pudding with shredded coconut is a delicious, kid-friendly snack that's super creamy thanks to coconut milk. It happens to be vegan and dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy it!
Easy vegan almond flour cookies with only 3 ingredients! This gluten-free shortbread is healthy, oil-free, crispy, and buttery.
Make these easy blueberry ice lollies at home with all-natural ingredients.
These are really fun to make with the kiddos. Just press all of the ingredients in a pan, refrigerate & cut into bars.
The favorite treat around here are these apple donuts with no added sugar!
This Raisin Sushi is a cinnamon and raisin tortilla pinwheel snack that's quick, easy, and healthy. Made with 6 wholesome ingredients, it's a snap to whip together for picnics, lunch bags, or an after-school snack that kids can even make themselves!
This is a great healthy dip to make for your kiddos to make them love eating up their fruits!
If you're kids like something that's a real treat but a bit on the healthier side, dark chocolate with dried fruit tops candy any day!
Fruit and protein kid-friendly smoothie with no dairy!
This kid-friendly Homemade Applesauce Recipe is made with just 5 simple ingredients and is ready in just over 30 minutes. Make a big batch and enjoy this easy and delicious applesauce recipe as a healthy treat or a yummy snack.
Healthy homemade Grape Fruit Juice Gummy Bears recipe made with grape fruit juice. A quick and easy healthy snack kids will love.
These chocolate chip almond cookies come together in one bowl and require only a few ingredients to make. They are gluten-free, egg-free, refined-sugar-free, and are the perfect sweet treat!
These coconut popsicles are fresh, creamy, and delicious. With just four ingredients and no refined sugar, they are a vegan treat the whole family will love.
This no-bake Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches recipe will allow you to make an awesome snack/dessert using 3 to 4 simple ingredients without doing much at all!
Here is a recipe for healthy muffins that you and your kids will love. It is packed with fruits, vegetables, and healthy, yummy ingredients.
This tropical smoothie is an easy way to get your kids to drink their greens! The frozen pineapple and bananas mask the flavor of spinach.
These chocolate buckwheat flour cookies are nutritious yet totally decadent. They’re quick and easy to make!
No ice cream machine is needed to make this 5 ingredient vegan ice cream! It's vegan, gluten-free and soy-free.
These easy sweet and salty cashew and coconut energy bites are the perfect make-ahead afternoon snack!
An easy Peach Crisp Recipe that is healthy and delicious. The best peach crisp that’s perfect for a simple dessert. Vegan and gluten-free!
Chocolate Puffed Amaranth Bars are a perfect vegan, gluten-free, and healthy snack or protein bar perfect for your mid-morning or evening snack. These bars are no-bake and sugar-free. I.e. it does not contain any form of white or processed sugar.
These healthy and colorful Mexican Paletas (fruity popsicles), made with four ingredients are easy to make and refreshing on hot days.
These pumpkin cookie dough bites are filled with oats, flax seed, pumpkin puree, honey or maple syrup, and dark chocolate chips. They're absolutely delicious, nutritious, AND filling, which is what makes a delightful snack.
We love these breakfast cookies which can be eaten any time of the day! No refined sugar, all-natural "cookies" loaded with good-for-you ingredients.
How To Make Quick and Amazing Hazelnut Nutella and Fluff Fruit Dip
This hazelnut Nutella and Fluff fruit dip is the easiest way to fancy up your delicious fresh fruit game. This is as versatile as it is easy to toss together. Getting the kiddos to eat their fruits with this dip will never be a struggle.
These healthy blueberry muffins are made with whole wheat flour and oatmeal for added nutrition, but they still taste as good as the original recipe!
Naturally sweet, loaded with energy, these vegan chocolate peanut butter energy balls are delicious, healthy, and perfect for an after-school snack, or whenever you’re needing a bit of a “pick-me-up” to your day. They are the perfect grab-and-go treat for any busy family.
These fluffy 6 ingredients whole wheat waffles with egg whites are one of the easy breakfast recipes. Made with whole wheat flour, egg whites, no added sugar, they are light, crisp, and protein-packed.
Apricot and Coconut Bars are quickly and easily made and are a great healthy option when you’re in need of an energy boost. These no-bake bars are free of refined sugar, are vegan, and gluten-free. As well, they are made with ingredients which are easily found in the supermarket.
A cross between a quick bread and a cake full of chocolate chips – you are going to LOVE this refined sugar-free Chocolate Chip Banana Snack Cake! It’s vegan and oil-free and so easy to make!
Vegan Tahini Cookies - Gluten Free + Keto + No Bake Vegan Tahini Cookies
These little cookies are keto, gluten-free, and no baking required!
You can make these gluten-free and vegan almond date balls when you want to eat something sweet and healthy!
These coconut oil cookies are made with nutritious ingredients but taste like such a treat. They’re easy to make and kid-approved!
These no sugar added smoothies make for healthy treats kids will for sure gobble up.
These Nut-Free Cacao Bliss Balls With Coconut are the perfect high protein, low sugar snack to keep the sweet cravings satisfied.
Yogurt and fruit are always a good combination and best of all, a safe combination for all of us. If you want a refreshing treat, these Tropical Fruit Frozen Yogurt Bites are “just enough.”
Bakery-style muffins made with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and no refined sugar. Kids will love these healthy muffins with mini chocolate chips in each bite!
For more healthy treats check out this list of delicious healthy homemade popsicles for kids!
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