Source: Natkinzu, AdobeStockSchool snacks should be convenient for kids, nutritious, and not too sweet. Foods rich in protein or complex carbohydrates are excellent choices, as are healthy homemade alternatives to cafeteria sweets. Catch our selection of the best recipes!
1. Oatmeal Muffins with Apple
Source: AdobeStockThey barely crumble, making them very convenient.
You will need: 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup milk, 1 egg, 1 apple, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp baking powder, ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Pour milk over the rolled oats and let sit for 15 minutes. Then add the egg, peanut butter, baking powder, and cinnamon. Finally, fold in the finely diced apple into the batter. Bake the muffins for 25 minutes in the oven at 190-200 degrees Celsius (375-400°F).
2. Banana-Oatmeal Cookies
Source: AdobeStockSince bananas are naturally sweet, no sugar is needed here.
You will need: 1 banana, 150 g rolled oats, 30 g raisins, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes, then rinse and pat dry. Grind the rolled oats, but not into a fine flour. Mash the banana with a fork and mix all ingredients together. Form cookies with damp hands and bake for about 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
3. Mini Cottage Cheese Bakes
Source: AdobeStockPrepare them in small muffin molds.
You will need: 350 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp honey, 40 g semolina, 60 g berries or candied fruit, vanilla.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with a fork and mix it with eggs, honey, and vanilla. Add semolina with berries and pour the mixture into small molds. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
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4. Savory Cheese Muffins with Herbs
Source: AdobeStockThese are hearty and perfect for a savory snack.
You will need: 200 ml kefir, 1 egg, 25 ml olive oil, 200-220 g whole wheat flour, 50 g hard cheese, 1 bunch of herbs, 1 tsp baking powder, salt, spices.
Preparation: Grate the cheese, finely chop the herbs, and mix with flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Whisk kefir, egg, and olive oil, pour the mixture into the dry ingredients, and mix. Bake the muffins for 25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (400°F).
5. Oatmeal Bars with Nuts
Source: AdobeStockThese bars are convenient to wrap in parchment paper and take with you.
You will need: 50 g rolled oats, 50 g mixed nuts, 100 g dates.
Preparation: Put all ingredients in a blender and grind thoroughly. Form bars from the resulting mixture and place them in the freezer for 30 minutes.
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6. Carrot Muffins
Source: AdobeStockCarrots make baked goods soft and give them natural sweetness.
You will need: 200 g carrots, 150 ml kefir, 2 eggs, 180 g whole wheat flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp honey, salt, spices.
Preparation: Grate the carrots and mix them with eggs, honey, and kefir. Separately mix flour, baking powder, salt, and spices to taste. Combine both mixtures, knead the dough, and pour into molds. Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
7. Cottage Cheese Cookies
Source: AdobeStockThese cookies turn out soft and less sweet than regular baked goods.
You will need: 150 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 30 g sugar, 40-50 g shredded coconut, 25 g rice flour, 15 g wheat flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with sugar and vanilla until fluffy, add cottage cheese and whisk again. Combine both types of flour with baking powder, add to the cottage cheese mixture, then fold in the shredded coconut. Roll the dough into balls, shape into cookies, and bake for about 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
8. Mini Waffles with Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockThese waffles are easy to divide into small portions for a snack.
You will need: 250 ml yogurt, 1 egg, 140 g rice flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, sugar or sweetener.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with yogurt, add dry ingredients, and mix. Bake small waffles in a waffle maker according to instructions.
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9. Turkey and Vegetable Sandwich
Source: AdobeStockWe recommend using whole wheat bread for this.
You will need: 4 slices of bread, 200 g turkey, 1/2 tomato, 1/2 cucumber, 1/2 bell pepper, 50 g feta, 2 lettuce leaves, salt, spices.
Preparation: Season and bake the turkey in the oven. Then slice it thinly, and thinly slice all the vegetables as well. Spread feta on two slices of bread, add lettuce leaves, and then the turkey and vegetables. Cover with the remaining bread.
10. Falafel
Source: AdobeStockIf your child loves original dishes, they will definitely appreciate this!
You will need: 200 g cooked chickpeas, 20 g sesame seeds, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 bunch parsley, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, salt, spices.
Preparation: Pass chickpeas, garlic, and parsley through a meat grinder or blend. Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and spices, knead the mixture, form into balls, and roll them in sesame seeds. Fry on a dry pan on all sides or bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
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11. Dried Fruit Bars
Source: AdobeStockThese are a great substitute for any store-bought candies.
You will need: 100 g prunes, 100 g dried apricots, 50-60 g mixed nuts to taste.
Preparation: Soak dried fruits in hot water for 10 minutes, rinse, and pat dry. Blend them, separately blend the nuts, and mix both masses into a thick, homogeneous dough. Form into bars and dry them for 1 hour in the oven at 60-80 degrees Celsius (140-175°F).
12. Chicken Lavash Roll
Source: AdobeStockA good alternative to regular sandwiches.
You will need: 1 sheet lavash, 150 g chicken fillet, 100 g cream cheese or quark, 1/2 cucumber, 1/2 tomato, 1/2 bell pepper, herbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Boil or bake the chicken fillet and cut it into pieces. Thinly slice all vegetables, spread cream cheese on the lavash, season with salt and spices, and arrange all the filling. Roll tightly, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. Cut into portioned pieces for school.