Parties give them beautiful memories as they grow. Despite expecting fun, parties cause headaches to parents, often when it comes to menu planning for a special kids’ occasion. It’s difficult to find snacks all the kids will enjoy while also being both tasty and healthy. Here are healthy and energizing kids snacks ideas for parties to keep all the kiddos fueled and happy:

1. Carrot and hummus

Make your snack table crunch with carrots and other raw veggies accompanied by a protein-packed, healthy hummus for dipping. Make your hummus a rainbow of colors by blending carrots, roasted red pepper, beets, and spinach. Offer along whole wheat pita wedges for extra dipping.

2. Ants on a log

Many seeds and nuts contain healthy fats. Plus, they’re super fun for kids to help make. To prepare, offer celery sticks and a healthy spread like all natural peanut, almond, or sunflower butter. Spread sunflower butter on the celery stick and sprinkle with cranberries, dried cherries, or raisins.

3. Superfood smoothies

Ditch soda and juice boxes at your party, and provide the kids with a healthier drink in smoothies! Or offer up a smoothie bar where kids can pick from an array of fruits (i.e., strawberries, cherries, blueberries, mango, pineapple, banana, etc.), and freshly squeezed juice, milk, or yogurt. Then blend and serve them up in colorful party cups with curly straws. If you want to boost your smoothies with protein, use Greek yogurt. Compared to milk, Greek yogurt nearly doubles the protein content.

4. Yogurt Popsicles

Prepare yogurt popsicles with fresh fruit, yogurt, and freeze on sticks to get a delicious, portable party snack! You can create your own healthy rocket pops by mixing ice molds that are part blueberry, part strawberry, and part mango or peach.

5. Popcorn

Kid’s love popcorn! Choosing air popped corn will instantly make this party snack a nutritious choice because it’s full of fiber. Just ensure you pair your popcorn with healthy toppings, like garlic, nut butter, lean cheese, or balsamic vinegar and a pinch of sea salt.

6. Sandwich pops

Sandwich pops is another fun, portable way to make a protein-fueled snack that they can dance with. Use fresh veggies, lean cheese, colorful fruit, and nut butters, then serve on whole grain crusty bread cubes on colorful sticks!