Quick, nutritious snacks like sliced fruits, whole grain crackers, or small cubes of cheese can be prepared in advance. Portability is key for on-the-go families, so consider snacks like yogurt pouches, homemade granola bars, or fruit and veggie muffins that can easily fit into a toddler’s day out.

When you serve snacks with fruits and veggies, whole grains, beans and proteins, though, you know your toddler is on the right nutritional track. Some balanced snacks you can put together using key food categories: Fruits Apples, peaches, plums, pears (all thinly sliced) Grapes, grape tomatoes, berries (all smashed or cut lengthwise)