Cooking snacks that are both tasty and nutritious for kids can be a challenging task. Kids tend to get hungry frequently in between meals, or after a long day at school, you will need to rustle up something real fast. This is when you need to know the recipes for some quick snacks that your kids will love. Plus, they barely take hardly take any time to make.

Ten quick snacks that your kids will love:

• Yogurt and Fruits
  Kids love yogurts. Along with that, it is an excellent source of calcium and proteins. So, it is needed for bone development in growing children. Yogurt also contains probiotics or healthy gut bacteria that aid digestion. Instead of buying the regular yogurt for your kids that are usually high in sugar, it is recommended that you choose full-fat yogurt.
• Popcorn
  Although most consider popcorn to be junk food, the truth is it is highly nutritious since it is a whole-grain food. You have to remember not to use unhealthy additives, like caramel. You can air-pop it at home and use some butter or grated Parmesan cheese for flavor.
• Trail mix
  These are huge favorites with kids and are healthy mixes of nutrients for kids to munch on-the-go. It is better to avoid the trail mixes available in shops as these contain chocolate candies that are sugar-loaded. Rather, you can prepare it at home using dried fruits, mixed nuts, and whole-grain cereals.
• Cheese
  Different types of cheese are good sources of fats, calcium, and proteins for young children. It is better to opt for the full-fat dairy versions because these are rich in magnesium, calcium, and vitamins.
• Veggie pita pocket
  For picky eaters, this can be an easy-to-prepare wholesome snack. You can spread hummus over whole-wheat pita pockets and then slice raw vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, or bell peppers on it. The kids will pick their favorite veggies and fill these pita pockets.
• Cottage cheese  
  Cottage cheese has a creamy texture and is ideal for infants to chew on. Besides, cottage cheese is an excellent source of vitamin B12, calcium, and selenium. These are required for proper brain development in kids. You can serve it with dried or fresh fruits or even use it in the form of a tasty spread on whole-wheat bread.
• Oat cookies
  Banana oat cookies are the perfect homemade snacks for kids to eat. The sweetness is not from refined sugar, but rather from ripe bananas.
• Turkey and avocado roll-up
  This is an easy-to-prepare healthy snack that can be made quickly. Turkey is protein-rich and repairs and builds tissues. It is wholesome and keeps kids satisfied in between meals. Avocados are, of course, healthy fats and sources of minerals, like potassium, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants. To make this, you can simply peel the avocado and toss the slices of the fruit in lime juice, after which you wrap a turkey piece around each slice.
• Baked sweet potatoes
  Sweet potatoes are excellent sources of beta-carotene that provide vitamin A to children. When you bake these into fries, they can be a far superior alternative to regular french fries.
• Hummus and carrots
  Hummus is made from chickpeas and is an excellent dip that kids can use to dip veggies like carrots. The dip is tasty and rich in fiber, folate, antioxidants, and proteins.