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Yum! 15 Healthy Snacks for Hungry Toddlers

Got a hungry kiddo? Serve up one of these good-for-them snacks! (16 Photos)

Joanne Van Zuidam on Mar 21, 2013 at 5:41PM

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Yum! 15 Healthy Snacks for Hungry Toddlers

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Crunchy Kale Chips (Seriously, They're Good!)

You know kale is a nutrition powerhouse, thanks to vitamins A, C and K. But how do you actually get your kids to eat it? Bake up some kale chips: Tear kale leaves into bite size pieces; wash thoroughly, then dry (a salad spinner makes the task easy). Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle some salt on them, then pop into a 350-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes. “They’re a much better choice than potato chips -- and go down just as easy,” says Sarah Krieger, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Plus, the olive oil helps your tot’s body absorb the soluble fiber and vitamins in the veggie.