Little Bites: 100 Healthy, Kid-Friendly Snacks

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Leave the packaged snacks behind! Little Bites offers 100 wholesome, seasonal, vegetarian snacks perfect for active families. Anyone with children knows the stampede that occurs whenever the phrase "snack time" is uttered. Children associate snacks with fun, tasty, easy-to-eat foods, but as parents, we know that the very best snacks are all that and more. Snacks, when done right, serve an important purpose--they give our kids a needed boost of energy, whether after a long day of school or during an especially active trip to the playground. While at home with their young sons, Chitnis and Waldman discovered that when you are on the go with little ones, snacks become an important part of the day, nutritionally speaking. Never ones to settle for premade crackers or bags of sugary treats, they used their creativity and love of food to develop wholesome snacks that are easy to pack and simple to make. The result is a collection of inspired recipes that are healthier, tastier, and just right for active families that care about what they eat.

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Little Bites is full to the brim with real food recipes, tips, and ideas to keep snack times exciting, fun, and, most importantly, nourishingproving that snacks dont have to come from a packet to be enjoyed. What a blessing.Emma Galloway, author of My Darling Lemon Thyme

Dont let snack food (aka junk food) corporations hijack your childs taste budsgrab a copy of Little Bites instead! Authors Christine Chitnis and Sarah Waldman have infused care and originality into dozens of happy snack recipes that will enhance any childs health while educating their palate. Parents and childcare providers will delight in the focus on seasonal fruits and vegetables; children will love the bright colors and flavors. Christine and Sarah have our back at snack time.Cynthia Lair, author of Feeding the Whole Family

"Christine and Sarah's authentic, friendly voices will lure you into Little Bites, but their practical tips and simple, fresh, seasonal recipes will hook you for good. Soon you'll realize that these snacks--from Melon Slushies and Cherry Tomato Cheddar Bites to Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies and Roasted Pumpkin Hummusaren't just for kids; adults will love them, too! Best of all, the recipes, while fresh and innovative, are entirely doable, even (and maybe especially) for busy parents who want to make healthy snacks but don't have loads of free time to spend in the kitchen."Susie Middleton, author of Fast, Fresh, and Green and Fresh from the Farm

Toss the Goldfish! Here are the easy, tasty, healthy snacks your kids will crave. This book will help you tackle the snack trap with delicious alternatives your kids will love.Laurie David, author of The Family Cooks and The Family Dinner

Author Bio

CHRISTINE CHITNIS is a writer, photographer, and mother. Her writing has appeared in Country Living, Time Out New York, the Boston Globe, and Edible Rhody, among many other local and national publications. She served as a contributing editor at Yankee Magazine, and her work has been praised by the Washington Post and The Today Show, as well as by numerous popular blogs, including Design*Sponge, Apartment Therapy, Decor8, and Cup of Jo. She is the author of Markets of New England. SARAH WALDMAN is a home cook, certified health counselor, recipe developer, and mother. She cooks with seasonal, healthful, whole foods and is inspired by the farms and ocean around her island home. She attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and she has since followed her strong desire to educate and inspire busy families in finding simple healthy lifestyles as a holistic health counselor. Sarah's recipes have been showcased on numerous blogs and publications, including Fine Cooking, My New Roots, and Mom.me. She shares weekly recipes in her hometown newspaper, the Martha's Vineyard Times, and blogs at TwoBlueLemons.com.