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Making a healthy snack a child would like on a consistent basis can be challenging. At times, it seems as the equivalent of a man trying to run fast enough to break the sound barrier. However, it is not impossible to make snacks that children—and even fussier grownups—would like. Most children, according to child psychologists, are most easily captivated by bright colors and interesting shapes. Thus, here are a few healthy snack ideas that can possibly help wean your kids off of junk food (they may like).

Kabobs and Cheese

Try various low-fat cheeses for an interesting ingredient in healthy snack kabobs that your kids might like. Add your children’s favorite fruit to the kabob and make it look better by cutting both the fruit and the cheese into pretty shapes; alternating items on each skewer for a better color effect. Another excellent option you have with cheese is ricotta or cottage cheese. You can serve it as a scoop with some chilled melon or other fruit your kids like; artfully arranged over the cheese itself.

Muffins and Bread

Muffins and various pastries and breads can be used as a substitute to the individually-wrapped, processed items available at the local convenience or grocery stores. Make your own muffins using bran or even zucchini and make various breads using healthy vegetables or fruits. Most of these can be flavored with a bit of cinnamon for that extra kick. Ideally, you would like to create muffins and bread with low calories, carbohydrates, and glycemic indexes.

Cookies and Fruit

You could make your children cookies using whole grains like oatmeal. These are usually a big hit. You could also add a bit of chocolate for flavor or perhaps some honey; since the kids probably would like them even better. A better option is fresh fruit. Fruit is healthier than cookies and can help quench a sugar craving your children may have. Always strive for the healthiest snacks first before using the less healthy alternatives.

Finally, look for new ways to use yogurt for several healthy snack items you can make for the kids. Yogurt can be frozen, turned into ice cream, and even added to shakes and smoothies. A great idea is to mix the yogurt with fruits such as grapes, melons, and berries or just about anything, as a matter of fact. If your children are not opposed to unusual flavors, you might want to try out yogurt with green tea. This is actually very popular in several countries and has a unique flavor that can prove addictive; besides packing a startling amount of antioxidants. Just be sure that the yogurt you use is the low-fat variety, of course.

The healthy snack is something that a lot of mothers (and even fathers) have been searching for and perfecting over time. If you need new ideas, you could speak with friends to trade recipes and ideas. The key is to prepare healthy snack items (your children will love) that can replace less healthier alternatives.