It really is a full-time task feeding your kids, but give them chips and candies; nobody could even believe their eyes how quickly those are finished. Kids usually refuse to finish their meals, especially vegetables and any form of meat. Yes, basically the nutritious stuff. Parents are so tired at one point that they allow their kids to have whatever they want and just want to incorporate some food in their children. Mostly, it’s unhealthy snacks that the kids demand, and that’s what they end up having and filling their respective tummies with. In the long term, that is really unhealthy for the kids, since they are highly addictive due to the sheer amount of preservatives added in them. Due to this, we have curated a list of recipes that is not only nutritious, but we also bet that your kids will love them. Sweet, savoury, munchy - we have the recipe of every snack option your kid will like, just with a healthier twist. Let’s check them out, shall we?

Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredient List

For Fries:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil or any healthier oil you prefer)
• 2 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

For the Dipping Sauce:

• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ⅓ cup mayo
• ¼ cup ketchup

Preparation:

1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into uniformly sized "matchsticks" that are about ¼ inch thick.
2. Place them in a bowl and pour cold water over them. Put in the fridge for 30 minutes or overnight. After draining, pat dry completely.
3. Turn the oven on to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Use silicone baking mats or parchment paper to line two baking sheets.
4. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, chili powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
5. Put the sweet potatoes in a big bag that can be sealed. Add the spice mixture and toss to coat evenly after equally coating with oil.
6. Make sure they are not touching or packed together when you divide them onto the oven sheets, or they may steam rather than roast. (In case you only have one sheet pan, divide and bake them in two batches.)
7. After 15 minutes of baking, take the fries out of the oven and turn them over.
8. Put it back in the oven to crisp it up for another 12 to 15 minutes.
9. In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the dipping sauce while the fries are baking.
10. After taking the sweet potato fries out of the oven, you can add salt and fresh parsley to taste. Serve dipping sauce alongside.

Decadent Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients:

• 30 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup honey
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ⅕ teaspoon chocolate sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 ½ cup chocolate chips, divided
• ¾ cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. Turn the oven on to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Set aside an 8 x 8 baking pan that has been greased.
2. Add the beans, coconut sugar, coconut oil, and honey to the high-speed blender or food processor's container. Blend until thoroughly blended.
3. Add baking powder, vanilla, salt, and chocolate powder. Blend until it's smooth.
4. Blend just till blended after adding the eggs.
5. Hand-mix in 1 cup chocolate chips.
6. Pour into an 8 x 8-inch pan that has been oiled, then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips on top.
7. The top should be set after 20 to 25 minutes of baking, and the brownies should just be beginning to separate from the sides.
8. Allow it to cool before cutting it into pieces and enjoying it! You can drizzle them with some chocolate sauce if you (or the kids) prefer that.

Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs, beaten (at room temperature)
• ½ cup oat bran
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 2 cups creamy peanut butter

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix the egg, creamy peanut butter, oat bran and maple syrup together. Roll level tablespoons into balls.
2. Use a fork to flatten the mixture on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake for fifteen minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Power-Packed Banana Bread

Ingredient List

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (can substitute this with regular flour as well)
• 1 cup blanched almond flour
• ½ cup vanilla protein powder
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups banana puree (about 3 large, ripe bananas)
• ⅓ cup melted butter or coconut oil
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup granulated sugar of choice (preferably light brown)

Preparation:

1. The oven should be preheated to 350°F.
2. Prepare by greasing and lining a 9x5 loaf pan.
3. Add the bananas to a large mixing bowl after pureeing them and measuring out 1 ½ cups.
4. Add the rest of the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
5. Stir in the dry ingredients, leveling and spooning the flours rather than scooping them straight from the bag.
6. Until smooth, whisk.
7. If using chocolate chips, fold them in; chopped walnuts are another alternative.
8. If desired, sprinkle more chocolate chips on top after transferring to the loaf pan that has been prepped. A toothpick should come out clean after fifty-five to sixty minutes of baking.
9. After taking it out of the oven and allowing it to cool in the pan for ten minutes, carefully remove it and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before slicing.
10. Cut into slices and drizzle with melted butter or nut butter.