How to Prepare Healthy On-the-Go Snacks for Your Toddler

Keep your toddler healthy with these on-the-go snacks.

Step 1: Make trail mix Make your own trail mix with raisins, granola, dried fruit, and whole-wheat pretzels.
Step 2: Fill with vegetables Fill a baggie with carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and tomato slices. Pack a side of hummus for dipping.
TIP: Cook the carrots to make them softer for your toddler.
Step 3: Make shapes with cheese Use a cookie cutter to make fun shapes out of low-fat cheese.
Step 4: Top celery Top celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins.
Step 5: Make mini sandwiches Make mini sandwiches with whole-grain bread, almond butter, and sliced bananas.
TIP: Almond butter is rich in protein and fiber.
Step 6: Pack variety Pack rice cakes, air-popped popcorn, and whole grain-grain crackers for a healthy choice.
FACT: It takes approximately 4½ pounds of grapes to make 1 pound of raisins.