How can I get my kids to eat healthier snacks?
Busy parents, hungry kids—snacks often feel like a battleground.
#AttackTheSnack helps you balance the snacks your kids already love with the nutritious add-ons they need to be healthy. Whether you’ve got 30 minutes or 30 seconds, we’ve got fun, tasty snack ideas and the best snack-tactics – making snack-time good for them and easy for you.
Registered Nutritionist and member of our expert panel Charlotte Stirling-Reed shares realistic, judgment-free advice on how to encourage better snacking habits (and why it’s worth a little effort!).
How can I plan healthier snacks without making life harder?
Good snacks don’t need to be complicated. Find simple ways to plan ahead, balance snacks and make healthier choices that work for real family life. Start by asking “what is the purpose of the snack?” and what to serve will be made instantly easier!
How can I make healthier snacks more appealing to kids?
Sometimes it’s how you serve it that makes all the difference. Try simple ideas for presenting snacks in ways that make fruit, veg and other nutritious foods more inviting. Take them out of packaging, create a “snacker platter”, or try a different way of prepping fruit or veg to get started.
How can I avoid battles over snacks?
Snack time doesn’t have to become a negotiation. Find practical ways to take the pressure out of snacks, while still giving children choices and keeping things balanced. Keep things positive and offer some choice to start off on the right foot.
How can I get my child interested in new snacks?
Trying something new can take time, especially when children have strong food preferences. Find simple ways to introduce new snacks without pressure and help children build confidence with unfamiliar foods. Give choices, use a sticker chart or let your child help prep to begin.
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6 Simple steps to healthier snacks
Dive into great ideas, expert tips, and fun activities for inspiration all summer long – and into the new school year.
Wrap it up
Quick to make, fun to build, and tasty too – wraps are a summer snack-time win! Find out how to build better wraps that balance nutrition and taste. And let the kids get stuck in.
Lolly making!
Cool down this summer with a fun, fruity activity!
Get the kids involved in making their own refreshing lollies with berries and other delicious fruits and juices – tasty, healthy, and perfect for holiday fun.
Snack shopping hacks
You’d like your kids to eat heathier snacks but don’t want to give up the treats they love? It’s time to shop smart, swap smart and pair well.
Dip, dunk, crunch!
Turn snack time into play time with fun dipping combos kids love – from carrots in salad cream to pitta in salsa. It’s all about the dunk!
Balanced snack platters
After-school hunger? Build a snack platter! These fun, balanced plates mix familiar favourites with fresh fruit and veg – no cooking needed. Great for growing appetites and picky eaters alike
Apples & pears
risp, juicy, and naturally sweet – apples and pears make the perfect fuss-free, grab and go snack. Easy to pack, fun to munch, and full of fibre for growing bodies!
What should I put in my child’s lunchbox?
A healthy lunchbox should include balance, variety and foods your child will actually eat.
Registered nutritionist Catherine Lippe shares simple tips, a short video and a free Shaun the Sheep planner to help you build better lunchboxes in just a few easy steps.
My child won’t eat fruit & veg – what actually helps?
If your child refuses vegetables, pressure rarely works.
Child psychologist Dr Clare Holley explains three evidence-based strategies that help children feel more confident trying fruit and veg, and why starting small matters.
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