Snack time is not supposed to be a time for sugars and sodas to add unhealthy ingredients to your children’s diet. Instead of taking the easy way out and placing cookies in front of them at snack time, try making quick and easy kids snacks like ants on a log, trail mix, fruit salad, quesadillas, and deviled eggs. The following quick and healthy snacks offer fun ways to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables in ways even the pickiest child will be tempted to try:

1. Ants on a log

Ants on a log is a fun snack time creation that gives your child vegetables, fruits, and protein all in one tiny treat. Kids normally love this particular snack not just because of the unique name, but because of the creamy peanut butter filling that is almost better than peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. To get them excited about trying a new snack, let them help you cut the celery into “log” sized sticks, spread on the natural almond or peanut butter, and add the ants (raisins or craisins) to the log!

2. Trail mix

Trail mix is an excellent source of heart healthy fats, fiber, and high protein thanks to the yummy combination of raw peanuts, cashews, almonds, Brazil nuts, and pistachios (or any other nuts your child finds desirable). Mix in some natural sweetness with the help of dried fruit (i.e., cherries, blueberries, raisins, coconut, cranberries), granola or unsalted pretzels. You can even add some pumpkin, sesame, or sunflower seeds to your unique mix. For a touch of natural sweetness add in some dark chocolate chips.

3. Deviled eggs

Deviled eggs are a very delicious snack choice for your children and also extremely healthy. You’re already starting with a great mix of healthy fats and protein in a hardboiled egg. Slice in half and whip the egg yolks with low fat mayo, grainy mustard, hummus, guacamole, pickle relish, paprika, dill seasoning, and salt. If you are looking to bring out your creative side at snack time, try whipping your deviled egg filling with a combination of flavors.

4. Quesadillas

Quesadillas are a delicious snack and a great option to help sneak in healthy fats and chopped veggies (i.e., bell pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes, avocado, etc.) into your child’s diet. Some options for healthy fats are avocado spreads, cheese, and eggs if you are looking to make an after breakfast snack with nutritional value. The great thing about making quesadillas is that you can basically add anything healthy into your tortilla and add a little extra cheese so they will never taste the extra veggies or healthy additives you’ve placed inside.

5. Fruit salad

Fruit salad is a great source of Vitamin C for your child as you can add absolutely any fruit you desire while still making a delicious creation (i.e., try adding chunks of mango, pineapple, strawberries, bananas, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, peaches, and more. If your child isn’t necessarily fond of fruit by itself, you can always throw in honey-sweetened granola and Greek yogurt to make a fruit parfait.