Healthy Snack Swaps for Picky Eaters (that kids will actually eat!🍓)

For up to 35% off during Ritual’s Mother’s Day Sale: https://ritual.com/healthnutnutrition Thanks Ritual for sponsoring a portion of this video! * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. {RECIPES} Homemade Fruit Roll Ups Ingredients: 3 cups fresh or frozen fruit (I used half mango, half raspberries) 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (optional) 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tbsp unflavoured gelatin Instructions: Add the fruit, sweetener (if using), lemon juice, and gelatin to a saucepan. Simmer on low for 5–10 minutes until the fruit is soft and the gelatin is fully dissolved. Blend until completely smooth. Spread the mixture thinly (about ¼ inch) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at your oven’s lowest temperature (140–170°F / 60–75°C) for 4–6 hours, or until no longer sticky. (Dehydrator: 135°F for 6 hours.) While still slightly warm, cut into strips with the parchment attached and roll them up. Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature, or refrigerate/freeze for longer. Homemade Animal Crackers Ingredients: Wet: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ¼ cup coconut sugar 2 tbsp honey 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract Dry: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon Instructions: In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter, coconut sugar, and honey until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until fully combined. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until a dough forms. Shape into a disc, wrap, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment. Roll out half the dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Cut with animal cookie cutters and place on baking sheets. Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden at the edges. Cool on a wire rack before serving. Baby Kale Chips Ingredients: 1 bunch kale (6–8 leaves) 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp nutritional yeast Squeeze of fresh lemon juice pinch of sea salt, black pepper and garlic powder Instructions: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove kale leaves from the stems, tear into bite-sized pieces, and discard stems. Wash and dry thoroughly (salad spinner works great). Place kale in a large bowl. Massage in the olive oil and lemon juice until softened and evenly coated. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast and any extra seasonings. Toss well. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheets (don’t overcrowd). Bake for 15 minutes, toss, rotate pans, and bake another 15 minutes until crisp. Let cool a few minutes — they crisp up more as they cool. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 24 hours. Cosmic Black Bean Brownies Ingredients: 1½ cups black beans (1-15-oz can, drained and rinsed) ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup oat flour ¼ tsp salt ½ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup melted coconut oil 2 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ tsp baking powder ½ cup chocolate chips Chocolate Ganache Icing: ¾ cup chocolate chips ½ cup coconut cream (the thick part from a chilled can) Topping: Natural food-dye candy-covered chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch pan. Add all brownie ingredients except the chocolate chips to a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips, then pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake 30–35 minutes. Let cool completely before icing. Make the ganache: Place chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl. Gently heat the coconut cream on stovetop until just simmering. Pour over the chocolate chips and let sit for 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Refrigerate for 30 minutes) Spread ganache over cooled brownies. Transfer back to fridge for 30 minutes and top with candy-coated chips. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or in the fridge up to 1 week. *Timestamps* 00:00 Snacks I Make on Repeat 00:29 Homemade Fruit Leather 03:39 Animal Crackers From Scratch 05:32 Postnatal Vitamin Routine 07:12 Cosmic Brownies 10:38 Kale Chips 11:56 Rolling Animal Cracker 13:05 (Oops Slight Burn) GRAB A COPY OF MY COOKBOOKS: [NEW] Get The Allergy-Friendly HealthNut Cookbook for Kids here: https://bit.ly/44i7TIL Get The HealthNut cookbook here: https://amzn.to/4k7ObEU Get The Baby HealthNut cookbook here: https://bit.ly/3GiFxP5 Get The Toddler HealthNut Cookbook: https://bit.ly/3RrX40A BUNDLE + SAVE: https://bit.ly/3TbShks Other Places You Can Find Me: Instagram •https://www.instagram.com/healthnutnutrition/reels/?hl=en TikTok • https://www.tiktok.com/@healthnutnutr.... Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/healthnutnut.... Blog • http://www.healthnutnutrition.ca​​​​​... Shop • https://healthnutshop.com/ Pinterest • https://www.pinterest.ca/healthnutnut....