Fun and Healthy Kid Kabobs

 

Kids spend a considerable amount of time eating and snacking ? all day ? everyday. ?Sometimes as moms, we have to think outside of the box and offer them something fun and appealing.? ?When it comes to feeding my kids I have three priorities:? Meals and snacks that are healthy, easy to make and fun to eat.

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Kabobs are a great alternative to the boring – non appealing snacks we tend to give kids day to day.? Not only are they perfect for a cool summer snack, they?re a quick easy recipe for moms when standing over a hot stove is not an option.

Once you decide which kabob you want to make gather all of your ingredients, a wooden skewer and knife for cutting.? I made 3 different variations for my kiddos to try:? Fruit Kabob, Veggie Kabob, and a Lunch Kabob.

Here?s what you?ll do in 3 easy steps:

1. Cut your ingredients into bite-size pieces
2. Carefully slide your items onto the stick
3. Alternate between ingredients until kabob

For younger kids and toddlers I would suggest mini kabobs using toothpicks or cut-down skewers.? For extra safety you may even try popsicle-style sticks with no points or the little lollipop type sticks you can find in the candy making isle at a craft store. ??My boys are growing kids with hefty appetites so the regular sized skewers worked out perfectly for them.

I chose the three variations above but you can basically use anything that will go on a stick.

Tip:? ?Make sure to leave some room at either end of the stick so the kabob will be able to be held.

Kabobs are a fun and easy snack or dinner option for kids and adults too.?? The options to create a great kabob are endless.? Just use some imagination and enjoy!

?Do you have any fun recipes?for kabobs?