15+ Nutritious Valentine’s Day Snacks for Kids (2024)

By Sarah Remmer, RD | Jan 31, 2024
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Looking for nutritious and easy Valentine’s Day snacks for your kids? I’ve rounded up some of my favorite snacks as a dietitian and mom of three kiddos.

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Approach Valentine’s Day Snacks with Food Neutrality

Now, before we get into the good stuff (recipes!), I want to acknowledge the elephant in the room. Navigating Valentine’s Day can be a tricky task for parents, especially when the holiday is synonymous with sweets. How do you offer treats to your child without treat obsession? I’ve written a blog post exploring the challenge of managing treats for kids with practical solutions you’ll definitely want to check out.

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The main takeaway? Consider a food-neutral approach by focusing on the experience you’re having together. And if you’re wanting to add some non-food activities to your day, the options are endless! For example: crafting, games, or creating personalized cards.

Now, here are over 15 nutritious Valentine’s Day snacks that you and your little ones are sure to enjoy!

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Heart Shaped Charcuterie Board for Kids

This heart-shaped charcuterie board is a fun and creative way to serve your kids snacks for Valentine’s Day! Fill it with their favorite snacks, like these healthy heart-shaped sandwiches, mini babybel cheese (in the shape of a heart), cereal, andberries.

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No-Bake Chocolate-Coated Peanut Butter Squares

Can you believe that these luxurious Easy Chocolate Coated Peanut Butter Squares are made with only 5 ingredients (plus a little sea salt) and are so simple that your kids can make them?

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These no-bake chocolate whole grain snack bars are not only kid-approved, but also jam-packed full of nutrition, too!

These soft-baked Valentine's M&M cookies are easy to make and they’re a fun and delicious snack any time of year.

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Kid-approved Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is healthy, delicious, vegan-friendly and kid-approved! It is made with six simple ingredients and is loaded with naturally sweet and tart flavors as well asnutrition!

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Easy Egg and Banana Mini Muffins

My daughter and I love making these mini egg and banana muffins together. They have staying power because they're made with eggs, and with the addition of sliced strawberries on top, they're perfect for sharing for Valentine's Day!

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Easy Peanut Butter Banana Fudgesicles

These homemade easy peanut butter banana fudgesicles are not only delicious, but they’re also really nutritious and hydrating. The banana in them adds a natural sweetness and nutrition, and the peanut butter adds protein, fibre and nutrition too! And who doesn’t love the peanut butter and banana combo?! It’s the best!

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Healthy Raspberry Creamsicles

Creamsicles aren't just for summer months! Their delightful pink colour make them a perfect snack for Valentine's Day, too.

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Edible Brownie Batter

This Edible Brownie Batter is so rich, creamy, and packed with fiber and protein to keep you satisfied thanks to its secret ingredient – black beans! It’s also much safer to eat than regular raw edible brownie batter!

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Mixed Berry Greek Frozen Yogurt

You really don’t need an excuse to create a delicious frozen Greek yogurt recipe! Who doesn’t love a frozen treat?! Not to mention…what mom doesn’t love when it’s both kid-approved AND nutritious?! Thisregistered dietitiansure does.

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White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Ready to impress your valentine or kiddos?? These white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies are lower in sugar and sure to make everyone happy!

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Flourless Chocolate Lentil Protein Muffins

These flourless lentil protein muffins are just as delicious as they are nutritious. They’re soft, fluffy and chocolatey, yet boast nutritional powerhouse ingredients like lentils, eggs, and bananas.

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Chocolate Avocado Donuts

Baked dark chocolate donuts made with whole grain flour and avocado with a dark chocolate glaze.

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Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Blender Muffins (gluten-free, school-safe)

Your whole family will love these nutrient-packed, delicious muffins! These healthy chocolate zucchini blender muffins are low sugar, gluten free and school safe.

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Valentine's Energy Ball Bears

These cute Valentine’s Day Bears make snacking fun! They’re made with just 4 simple ingredients for an easy, yet healthy snack.

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Double Chocolate Chia Protein Bites

I’ve been on a mission latelyto find healthy and tasty snack recipes to add some variety to myson’slunchbox. Enter these double chocolate chia protein bites! They’re kid-approved and school safe.

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FAQs

How can I have a healthy Valentines Day? ›

Be food-conscious.

Consider making a healthy meal for Valentine's Day. Serve food lower in salt and fat content, provide more fruits and vegetables, and make less sugary sweets for an overall healthy Valentine's Day.

What fruit is for Valentines Day? ›

Raspberries are a staple of Valentine's Day drinks and desserts – being used as garnishes on cakes, muddled in pink co*cktails, or enjoyed in classic berries and cream.

What do children eat on Children's Day? ›

On Children's Day, the Japanese in Kanto (Tokyo area) eat Kashiwa Mochi (柏餅), and the Japanese in Kansai (Osaka area) eat chimaki (粽). Kashiwa mochi is a rice cake stuffed with red bean paste and wrapped in oak leaves that symbolize good fortune and prosperity (succession to the headship of a house).

What do we eat on Children's Day? ›

Fruit, vegetables and legumes give your child energy, vitamins, anti-oxidants, fibre and water. These nutrients help to protect your child from diseases later in life, including heart disease, stroke and some cancers. Encourage your child to choose fruit and vegetables or legumes at every meal and for snacks.

Why is Valentine's day important for kids? ›

In addition to that, Valentine's Day is also a beautiful opportunity to think about what both love and self-love look like and how we can teach our children to love themselves. It is as important for children to build the ability to show love to those who are dear to their hearts, as to know how to love themselves.

Why do children celebrate Valentine's day? ›

Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and friendship and the joy of having other people in your life. It's a day of flowers, candy and cards decorated with hearts.

What can I give for Valentine's Day besides candy? ›

Other ideas include a book, a spa gift card or basket, a custom photo album or engraved jewelry. Of course, objects can't compare with the gift of experience; some ideas are a concert, cooking class, wine tasting, movie night or weekend getaway.

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