Toddler Snacks
Today I had a few goals.
1) Make something to add to the freezer
2) Use up some of our canned fruit stash (because we will be making more soon)
3) Try to replace the store bought Strawberry milk my almost 3 year old loves.
Homemade uncrustables are so easy to make! I wanted to use up some of our homemade apple jelly because this fall we will make more from the apple tree. Plus they freeze so well and what kid does not love PB&J sandwiches.
You can use the crusts to make a variety of little muffin snacks to freeze, bake them to make bred crumbs or if you have chickens and ducks it’s a tasty snack for them too. Plus scraps help give more nutrients to the eggs they produce and create a darker yolk!
Next, I took our homemade strawberry top syrup and added 3 spoonfuls to about 1/4 cup of milk and mixed. It tasted just like the store bough strawberry milk but with no dyes and I know what’s in it. Win win!
I will also use the strawberry syrup to make strawberry lemonade, top our pancakes and waffles or add to our ice cream.
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When it comes to preparing toddler snacks, convenience and nutrition are key. Making homemade uncrustables is a fantastic way to provide your little one with a nutritious and familiar snack while controlling the ingredients. Using homemade apple jelly not only adds a personal touch but also reduces added sugars and preservatives often found in store-bought options. One tip for busy parents is to double or triple the batch of uncrustables and store them in the freezer. This way, you always have a quick snack ready, perfect for busy mornings or outings. Additionally, the leftover bread crusts can be creatively repurposed. Baking them into mini muffins or toasting them for homemade breadcrumbs is a clever way to minimize food waste, and if you have backyard chickens or ducks, these crusts can be a nutrient boost for your birds, enhancing the color and quality of their eggs. Replacing commercially produced strawberry milk with a homemade version is another excellent idea. Using homemade strawberry syrup, which avoids artificial colors and preservatives, paired with fresh milk can satisfy your toddler's cravings in a healthier way. This syrup is incredibly versatile—you can add it to lemonade, pancakes, waffles, or even ice cream, expanding your child’s exposure to natural flavors. From personal experience, incorporating these homemade snacks into our routine has reduced mealtime stress and helped my toddler appreciate natural flavors over processed foods. Preparing snacks ahead and freezing them indeed saves time and ensures my child always has tasty, wholesome options at hand. Plus, involving kids in the process of making these snacks can be a fun educational activity to teach them about healthy eating. Overall, focusing on simple, homemade toddler snacks with natural ingredients not only promotes better health but also encourages kids to develop lifelong healthy eating habits.
