3 Best Snack Recipes For All Ages

Tuesday - September 20th, 2016

Now that school is back in full swing, it’s time to check in with how healthy our snacks are. From pre-school to high school, here are great options that will make everyone happy.

1.) Baked sweet potato fries. Most kids, no matter their age, love French fries. Here’s a healthy, easy-to-make sweet potato alternative to the fast-food version. Sweet potatoes are full of vitamin A, which is essential for keeping eyes, skin, teeth and bones healthy.

Pre-heat the oven to 425 F

Cut several sweet potatoes into 1-inch wide wedges

Cover with olive oil and add a dash of salt

Bake for about 20-25 minutes, turning once.

Let cool and serve!

2.) Veggie nachos. Loaded nachos don’t have to be loaded down with unhealthy ingredients. Try substituting your family’s favorite veggies for chips.

Arrange thick-cut veggies on a platter (try bell peppers, zucchini and carrots)

Top with low-fat cheese, sour cream, guacamole and ground beef

Heat in the oven until cheese melts

3.) Eggplant pizza. Try healthy twist on another favorite: pizza!

Cut eggplant into quarter-inch thick circles

Coat in olive oil

Roast or grill until eggplant starts to turn tender (about 15-20 minutes in an oven at 400F)

Top with your choice of cheese, tomato sauce, olives, and other traditional pizza toppings

Broil until the cheese melts, about 3-5 minutes

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