It is 3:00 in the afternoon already and your kids are already hungry. What do you think is the best snack to give them?
Most often, food is the primary stress of parents when it comes to their kids. There are various biscuits and cookies on the market, but you will have a hard time choosing. What you will find on this list— are some of the best snacks for toddlers that you can get here in the Philippines.
Mom-Approved Snacks for Toddlers
Children loves merienda time. It’s the time wherein they can have some of their favorite snacks and/or juices. And to add something new to their favorite afternoon snacks, here are our recommendations:
Best fruit and nut muesli bars
Kids love food with different textures and flavors. Carman’s Classic Fruits and Nut Muesli Bar guilt-free snack has lots of them. The package has a crunchy oven-baked muesli bar with delicious vine fruits. Aside from that, it also has a blend of roasted nuts, coconuts, and seeds. Truly one of the healthy snacks for toddlers because it is high in whole grain and a good source of fiber. Very safe to eat for it has a very low GI and does not contain preservatives.
What we love about it:
- Contains grains, coconut, nuts, fruit, and seeds
- Packed with protein and fiber
- Six pieces in a pack
- No preservatives added
Best organic juice drink
This fruit drink comes from a company that is more than 20 years old. It was co-founded by Seth Goldman when he found most drinks are too sweet or too bland. Years later, Honest came out with its own line for youngsters called Honest Kids. This drink right here is USDA organic certified, gluten-free, and has no artificial sweeteners.
Indeed a convenient snack to pack for your kid’s lunches or playtime. Yes, it also has a straw and it is easier to drink for your little ones. You can also guarantee portion control as it only contains six fluid ounces each.
What we love about it:
- USDA organic certified
- Gluten-free
- Has no artificial sweeteners
- Portion control with six fluid ounces only each
Best mixed-berries snacks for toddlers
A well-known manufacturer of nutritious snack foods, Nature’s Sensation offers a distinctive assortment of dried fruits, nuts, oats, and other ingredients. Their tasty yet healthful snacks will provide you and your children a guilt-free munching experience!
With Nature’s Sensation Dried Mixed Berries, they can enjoy the tangy flavor of mixed raisins, blueberries, cherries, and cranberries in just one pack. This yummy treat is a good source of fiber and protein. Because it is in a resealable bag, you can also keep it in the fridge if your little one can not finish the whole pack.
What we love about it:
- Tasty yet healthful
- With the tangy flavor of mixed raisins, cherries, blueberries, and cranberries
- Good source of fiber and protein
- Has resealable bag
Best yogurt snacks
You can’t go wrong with yogurt when it comes to giving snacks to your kids. Children love how it tastes and for sure, the Elle & Vire Mon Grec Greek Honey Yogurt will be their favorite from now on. This product has probiotics which are proven good for kids’ tummies. Additionally, the honey flavors it has will give children a sweet treat too.
What we love about it:
- Fermented milk and honey
- Good source of calcium and protein
- Has probiotics
- Greek style
Best parents’ choice
Parents have spoken and they choose to their top pick is the — Hansel Mocha Sandwich. This product just recently won the TAP Awards 2023 “Parents’ Choice Snacks." If you are one of the batang 90’s for sure you already have eaten this as one of your snacks when you were little in the Philippines. This is considered one of the Filipino snacks because many loved this biscuit so much.
These are soft cookie sandwiches that have delicious Mocha cream filling inside. Kids like this because it has a distinct aroma from salty-sweet and soft crunch Mocha biscuit. Each pack has ten pieces that everyone in the family can enjoy.
What we love about it:
- Batang 90’s and Filipino snack biscuit
- Has delicious Mocha cream filling
- With distinct aroma
- 10 pieces in each pack
Price Comparison Table
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| Snacks for toddlers |
Price |
| Carman’s Classic Fruit and Nut Muesli Bars Granola |
Php 329.00 |
| Honest Kids Appley Ever After Organic Juice Drink |
Php 55.00 – Php 329.00 |
| Nature’s Sensation Dried Mixed Berries |
Php 248.00 |
| Elle & Vire Mon Grec Greek Honey Yogurt |
Php 80.00 |
| Hansel Mocha Sandwich |
Php 66.00 |
Note: Each item and price is up to date as of publication, however, an item may be sold out or the price may be different at a later date.
Tips on toddler snacking
How should kids eat their snacks? | Image from iStock
If you have a kid who will have anything, congratulations. But if you have a picky eater even during snack time, don’t lose hope. There are still some things you can do.
- Give them variety. No one wants the same thing over and over again. Your kids aren’t any different.
- As much as possible offer fresh food with no preservatives. But when you’re out and that’s not available, you can also try the snacks listed below. We understand the demands of being a parent these days. You won’t always have time to make food from scratch. For those days, you can turn to these snacks.
- Let them help prepare their snacks or their meals for that matter. Having a sense of involvement will keep them motivated to eat well.
Choosing a snack for toddlers
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- Ingredients
- You’ve heard this before. Read the label. Know what goes into your little one’s tummy.
- Benefits
- What can they get out of these yummy snacks? Choose a nutrient-filled variety when you can.
- Other features
- Does it say how long the shelf life is? Is it supposed to be refrigerated?
