Cute food ideas for kids don’t have to be extravagant or time consuming. This mama sure doesn’t have time for that! Sometimes (and I don’t mean daily…I’m talking about occasionally. Most days, are slap-a-peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwich-on-a-plate days.) A sweet surprise on the lunch plate can bring a smile to your child’s face and make a gloomy day look a little brighter. These flower themed healthy snacks are fun and super easy. I love to put a plate like these on the table for snack time or right in the middle of lunch. The healthy treat makes the kids cheer!
Healthy Flower themed Snacks for Kids
6 healthy flower themed foods for kids:
Beet slices flower snack– Use a flower shaped cookie cutter to cut beet slices (or other soft fruit/veggies: pineapple, apples, thin potatoes…
Mandarin orange flower– Peel an orange and open one end. Add celery for a stem.
Orange with flair– Add a grape tomato to the center of your orange to add a little color. Other fruits could also be arranged into a flower shape: apple, pear, and banana slices would work.
Dried cranberry mini flowers– Arrange cranberries (or raisins) into petal shapes. Add chickpeas for a center to each flower.
Tulip cucumbers– Cut a jagged line into cucumber slices. Add a piece of the peel for stems for each flower.
Flower art– Get the kids involved in this one! Provide carrots, broccoli, red peppers, grape tomatoes and create a flower design as a family. Enjoy!
Make today special with a little bit of healthy flower fun! While you’re at it, make a few flower crafts:
feather flower craft | Cherry Blossom craft | Recycled artwork spring flower craft | Stamped art flower
Want to cook healthy foods for your family? Grab Yum! Deliciously Healthy Meals for Kids, a cookbook for busy families that want healthy meal ideas.
