Is there any greater joy as a parent than seeing your children healthy and happy? Fueling those little bodies with healthy and delicious snacks is an essential part of that!
Watching the kids bound out of school and into the afternoon, full of energy and ready to accomplish great things is a reward unlike any other. But with so many enticing low-quality snacks around, time-pressed parents everywhere need healthy and exciting solutions that can easily fit into their schedules.
If you're a parent looking for healthy snacks for your kids, we’ve got your back. With these healthy snack recipes using high-quality deli meats, you can create snacks that will keep your kids going all day long—without all the sugar and empty calories.
Healthy Snacks for Kids: The Deli Edition
Deli meats aren't just convenient, they're healthy and affordable too! Keeping a few packs around at all times means that healthy snacks can be put together in a flash.
Let's take a look at four of our best healthy snack recipes using deli meats that parents and kids alike will love!
Turkey BLT Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour (a 50-50 mix of all-purpose and whole wheat works wonderfully here)
- 1 egg, large
- 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk)
- A dash of salt
- 11/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp. butter (unsalted), melted then cooled a bit
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 6 slices deli turkey
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato
- Egg (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your waffle iron (medium to medium-high heat).
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- In a different bowl, whisk together the butter, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until just combined. Do not over-mix!
- Spray your waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray then scoop in about 1/4 cup of batter for each waffle. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Once done, slather each waffle with some mayonnaise (if desired) then top with deli turkey, bacon, a lettuce leaf, and a slice of tomato. Top with a poached egg if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
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