As many parents know, they aren’t really any limits to a kid’s sweet tooth. What may make our taste buds recoil in horror is often what they the crave most – Froot Loops, sherbet, red cordial…
Taming that sweet tooth is pretty essential, though. According to the World Health Organization, children aged 2–8 should not eat more than three teaspoons of added sugar per day. But ABS data shows that the average Aussie child eats at least 9–10 teaspoons daily. And that number only gets worse as they get older.
Looking to dial back some of the sweet stuff in your kids’ diet? These nutritious savoury snacks contain barely a speck of sugar – and they’re sure to please even the biggest sweet tooth!
Pumpkin Parmesan Scones with Cinnamon Butter
With pumpkin puree and cinnamon butter, these cheesy scones are the perfect mix of sweet and salty. Swalty! (Yes, we just made that word up.)
Green Bacon + Egg Cupcakes
Super hungry kids will be satisfied after sampling these “cupcakes”. Plus, we’ve loaded the recipe with a boost of greens! This is one surefire way to get them eating their broccoli.
Basil & Parmesan Polenta Chips
One great thing about polenta chips is you can set the mixture beforehand, ready to whip out and fry up when the kids want a snack. The other great thing is that polenta chips are irresistibly delicious.
Pumpkin + Goats Cheese Muffins with Bacon Sprinkles
These cute little muffins make a nice change from your usual baked goods. You can also use cream cheese “icing” if you think goats cheese might be an acquired taste!
Meal-in-a-Biscuit Crackers
These nut-free crackers can even be packed up for a school lunch box snack. Top with avocado, cheese, smoked salmon – or a yummy combination of all three!
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