Toddler

Healthy Toddler Snacks (That They’ll Actually Eat)

ByEmily May 13, 2025May 19, 2025

Let’s be honest: toddlers are snack-obsessed. Mine ask for a snack every 10 minutes—usually right after I’ve cleaned up the kitchen. If you’re in the same boat, I’ve got you.

These are 5 easy, healthy snacks I keep on rotation. They’re quick to prep, not too messy, and—best of all—my kids actually eat them.

a boy toddler in a high chair wearing a green bib, holding a spoon, and eating from a bowl containing fruit and puree

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Snack ideas we love:

Mini hummus & pita wedges
I cut a pita into little triangles and scoop some hummus in a cup. Perfect for dipping.

Frozen banana bites with peanut butter
Slice up a banana, add a little peanut butter between two slices like a sandwich, and freeze them. Big win.

young boy wearing a white short-sleeved shirt holding a fork and a muffin, preparing to eat

Veggie & fruit muffins
I make a batch once a week with grated carrots, banana, and zucchini. They taste like a treat but sneak in veggies.

Cheese cubes & snap peas
I pack these in snack containers for on-the-go errands. Crunchy, salty, satisfying.

Yogurt bark
Spread yogurt on parchment, top with berries and crushed cereal, freeze, and break into pieces.

Tips

boy toddler wearing a white towel around his neck and a red and white striped shirt holding a partially eaten piece of golden-brown toast.

Offer two options. We let them choose between two pre-approved snacks—it gives them control but avoids chaos.
Add a little fun. Use toothpicks or small cups. Presentation weirdly makes a difference.
Keep a snack bin. I store 2–3 ready-to-go snack choices in the fridge so we’re not scrambling every afternoon.