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Party Food for Kids: 10 Tiny & Healthy Treats Your Kids Will Love

By Chloe Xanthis, published Jul 02, 2007
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Kids love parties, especially the food! The only problem is that most party-fare isn't the healthiest, and it's not catered especially for kids. Although kids may love pizza and hot dogs, they'll also love the tiny and healthy party-fare items in this article! All of the party food in this article is designed to be kid friendly (in other words- it's mini portions!) All of the party food listed in this article is also designed with health in mind, even including some made-over classics.

1.Made-Over Pigs-In-A-Blanket
Pigs-In-A-Blanket is standard party-fare, especially for kids! The only problem with Pigs-In-A-Blanket is that it doesn't tend to be very healthy at all, but that doesn't have to be the case. To boost the health content of your party time Pigs-In-A-Blanket use either all-beef nitrate free hot dogs, nitrate free turkey hot dogs, or veggie hot dogs. Cut the hot dogs into 4 pieces to make the party treats "tiny" and wrap in Pillsbury Cresent Rolls, then bake according to the package directions. Pillsbury Cresent Rolls aren't the healthiest bread product you can wrap your Pigs-In-a-Blanket in, but they are the quickest! For an even healthier party-time Pigs-In-A-Blanket, make your own whole wheat bread sticks from scratch and wrap the dogs in them.

2.Fruit Skewers and Yogurt Dip
Tiny fruit skewers with yogurt dip are a fun party food that kids (and adults) can enjoy. To assemble the tiny fruit skewers purchase plastic colorful toothpicks and thread fruit on them. Fruit can include any color seedless grapes, honeydew balls, cantaloupe balls, watermelon balls, small cubes of pineapple, and slices of Clementine oranges. The yogurt dip is simply Low-Fat Vanilla yogurt, but check the sugar contents on each brand of yogurt before you decide which one to buy for your dip, some yogurts can have very high amounts of sugar!

Takeaways
  • Creative presentation and tiny portions make these healthy party food ideas kid friendly.
  • Classic party food can still be healthy too, just think of ways to add whole grains and veggies!
  • Never underestimate the power of veggies hidden in sauces or dips!
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mooooooo

Posted on 05/12/2008 at 1:05:44 PM

 
The spinach puffers sound delicious! I love feta cheese too.

Posted on 07/16/2007 at 9:07:00 AM

 
These are great tips!

Posted on 07/09/2007 at 3:07:00 AM

 
i THINK i AM GOIGN TO MAKE SOME OF THESE FOR MYSELF

Posted on 07/03/2007 at 6:07:00 AM

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