Since my family has decided to make healthy eating a part of our lifestyle, I have to get creative when the holidays roll around. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I wanted to share with you a simple and healthy snack, perfect for school lunches or even to bring as a snack for the class!
Healthy Valentine’s Day Snacks!
For this presentation I used cookie cutters that were in the shape of hearts and xo’s.
The fruits and vegetables I used were:
- juicy red strawberries
- super sweet cantaloup
- fresh yellow pineapple
- bright orange carrots
- radiant red peppers
Can you tell I am excited about the colors?
I often get asked what I do from the left over pieces of fruit and vegetables when I use cookie cutter. My answer is simple, we eat them or save them for smoothies or soup. It works out really well.
When I have brought fruit/veggie platters to some of the girls functions, they are placed among all the beautifully decorated Valentine’s Cupcakes and Valentine’s Day cakes, and still, my platter comes home empty – presentation really does excite children too!
If you don’t want to use cookie cutters, you can still make it looks wonderful…
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jan says
What a great way to make kids more interested in food. I’d love to hear what shapes they would come up with for specific holidays.
Jody @ Mommy Moment says
There truly are so many possibilities!
Stephanie LaPlante says
That is so cute & creative! Will you be my valentine too? =D
Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens says
Fabulous Jody! Such a fun and healthy way for kids to enjoy Valentine’s Day…..
Jody @ Mommy Moment says
Thanks Kristen. My girls love the shapes so much!
Betty S says
What great ideas, I will have to share with my nieces
caryn s says
Great ideas my kids would love these treats and i love that they are healthy!
Heidi C. says
So cute and creative! My kids would love these!
Jody @ Mommy Moment says
Thanks Heidi! It’s amazing how much kids will eat if it is presented in a beautiful way!
sarah j jackson says
I really like this , healthy ideas , everything is all about chocolate at valentines , nice to see some better options !
Melanie B says
This is such a good idea! My daughter would be so excited with heart shaped snacks =)
Jody @ Mommy Moment says
Kids sure do love fun shapes 🙂
Emily Chui says
thanks for sharing, these look so good! I will definitely try them out, especially since I’m trying to get back on track with my fitness!
loriag says
I love your healthy Valentine’s Day snacks. I wish more were creative with choosing good foods for Valentine’s.
Jody @ Mommy Moment says
I have been thinking of ideas – I hope to share more here on the blog yet, I’m glad you love them.
Thanks for your comment.
Parent Club says
Just pinned these awesome photos… love them Jody! 😉
Jody @ Mommy Moment says
Thank-you so much! I appreciate it!
Michael Lambert says
My daughter is a very picky eater so it’s nice to find fun recipes to try.
DebH says
Thanks for sharing; love what you did with the fruits!
Jody @ Mommy Moment says
Thanks Deb! It’s easy, fun & healthy!
Tara Gauthier says
I am always looking for ways to get my daughter to eat more fruit! I love the strawberries.
Lesley E says
Looks cute! I need to work on getting creative with things so my little girl will be interested in eating healthier things once she starts eating food 🙂
Shannon Gnocato says
My daughter is so picky that I have to find creative ways such as these to get her to eat different things. Thanks for the great ideas!
Christy Martin says
Way too cute! I love all the cut out pieces. Happy to see people planning ahead.
Jody @ Mommy Moment says
Thank-you Christy!
kathy downey says
cute & creative,great way to dress up my breakfast table valentines morning
Debbie White Beattie says
The way you’ve cut them and displayed them is adorable and your attention to the details is really great. The kids would love making this display with you