Back To School: 8 Healthy Tiffin Snack Ideas For Kids

This article is a part of Slurrp’s Back To School series, where we provide all the tips, recipes and guidance parents need to ensure that children resuming school this year get all the food and nutrition they need and deserve.   

It is essential to provide healthy and appetising meals for children's tiffin boxes as they prepare to return to school this year. This comprehensive manual provides parents with a wealth of recipes and healthy tips for giving their children the healthy, well-balanced diet they need. These tiffin items, which range from healthy sandwiches and wraps to energy-boosting snacks and fruit-based sweets, are meant to keep children full and nourished throughout the school day. Prepare these meals with love and care, knowing that you're providing your little ones with the best start to their day. 

Veggie Packed Pinwheels 

Pinwheels packed with carrots, bell peppers, and cucumber make for a healthy and visually pleasing snack that can be made with whole wheat wraps. 

Fruit Kabobs 

Fresh fruits, such as strawberries, grapes, and melon, can be skewered into bite-sized pieces to create a snack that is both reviving and abundant in vitamins. 

Baked Veggie Nuggets 

If you want to give a kid's favourite snack a makeover that is also better for them, try making crispy nuggets with a mixture of grated vegetables and whole wheat breadcrumbs and then baking them. 

Yogurt Parfait 

A portable container layered with yoghurt, granola, and assorted berries makes for a snack that is high in protein and antioxidants and that children will like. 

Banana Oatmeal Cookies 

Bananas mashed with oats and a touch of honey are the base for these scrumptious cookies, which can be made into a treat that is both healthful and fulfilling. 

Cheesy Veggie Muffins 

Cheese muffins are the ideal choice for a savoury snack that can be enjoyed on the run. These muffins may be made healthier by include vegetables such as zucchini and spinach. 

Homemade Trail Mix 

A nutritious and energy-boosting snack can be made by combining a variety of ingredients, such as nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and a sprinkling of dark chocolate chip pieces. 

Nut Butter and Banana Roll-Ups 

Roll up a whole wheat tortilla that has nut butter spread on it, add sliced banana to it, and roll it up again for a snack that is delicious, full of protein, and easy to consume on the move.