Kid-Friendly Spring Break Snacks

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

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It's almost time for Spring Break!  Looking for ideas on how to keep your kids healthy and entertained when they're home from school?  Here are a few fun snack ideas!

Fun Snacks for Spring Break:

• Cheesy Caterpillars - Turn zucchini into a cheesy caterpillar.  Take a medium zucchini and every half inch, slice the zucchini most of the way through, leaving he bottom still connected.  Add olive oil, garlic and onion powder.  Wrap the zucchini in foil and bake for 30-35 minutes.  Add cheese and serve warm!
• Stuffed Strawberries - Looking for a way to encourage your kids to eat healthier?  Strawberries stuffed with cream area a healthy way for kids to add fruits to their diet.  Check out the recipe here.
• Hummus and Crackers - Do your kids love dip?  Hummus is a healthy way to snack.  Have your kids make their own for a fun recipe that they can enjoy on spring break.
• Apple Ladybug Treats - Red apples can be made to look like lady bugs with peanut butter, raisins, and pretzel sticks.  Check out the cute recipe here.

For more fun spring snacks toddlers will love, check out this article from Disney baby.  Just remember to brush afterwards and when possible, limit snacks  to meal times.

If you want to schedule a spring cleaning and exam during spring break, contact our office.  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!