Kourtney Kardashian-Approved Snacks for Kids: Smoothies, Activated Nuts and More

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Kourtney Kardashian-Approved Snacks for Kids: Smoothies, Activated Nuts and More

Kourtney Kardashian-approved! The E! personality is known for maintaining a healthy diet, and even though she deviates from it every once in a while and loves a good cheat meal, she generally tries to make sure her kiddos are eating nutritious foods too. Case in point: Kardashian’s website, Poosh, recently posted a list of after-school snacks for little ones, and included a photo of the 40-year-old’s brood with ex Scott Disick — Mason, 9, Penelope, 7, and Reign, 4 — chowing down on some vitamin-packed eats. Included on the list are several nutrient-rich options, such as smoothies, fresh fruit served with nut butter and more. “While kids’ metabolisms are like lightning and their growing bodies are perhaps more resilient than ours, they are just that — growing and developing,” the post states. “We want to feed their bodies and brains with nutrients that will build a strong foundation for them now and in the future.” [ami-related id="1560780" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/food/pictures/kourtney-kardashians-favorite-kitchen-hacks-photos/" title="Kourtney Kardashian's Favorite Kitchen Hacks" target="" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Kourtney-Kardashian-Cant-Live-Without-These-Kitchen-Hack-landing.jpg"] “There’s no way to continuously monitor how often [kids] are grabbing for junk food, so it’s best to have a bounty of healthy options on hand,” the article adds. Though this recommendation roundup didn’t come straight from the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, it features slight variations of many of her own go-to foods. For example, while the reality star starts each day with one of her hearty avocado smoothies, Poosh is all about giving little ones smoothie packs after a long day at school. The fruit and vegetable blends are often “nutritionally dense” and are ideal for parents and kids on the go. Not surprisingly, the Poosh rundown also omits foods with “cheese-like substances,” artificial dyes, and loads of sugar and preservatives. Activated nuts, however, have the lifestyle website’s seal of approval. As the article explains, these are nuts that have been soaked in water overnight and then dehydrated before becoming a kid-friendly nosh. It’s important to remember that you should avoid feeding raw nuts to children under four. [jwplayer dwAbmVUs-l3ahXupL] Kardashian, who has done the keto diet at least twice, counts nuts as one of her snacking staples. She has stated that she’s particularly fond of raw walnuts, almonds and pecans, which have been shown to reduce hunger and lessen signs of aging. Scroll down to see more Kardashian-approved after school snacks for kids!

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Kourtney Kardashian-Approved Snacks for Kids: Smoothies, Activated Nuts and More

Kourtney Kardashian-approved! The E! personality is known for maintaining a healthy diet, and even though she deviates from it every once in a while and loves a good cheat meal, she generally tries to make sure her kiddos are eating nutritious foods too. Case in point: Kardashian’s website, Poosh, recently posted a list of after-school snacks for little ones, and included a photo of the 40-year-old’s brood with ex Scott Disick — Mason, 9, Penelope, 7, and Reign, 4 — chowing down on some vitamin-packed eats. Included on the list are several nutrient-rich options, such as smoothies, fresh fruit served with nut butter and more. “While kids’ metabolisms are like lightning and their growing bodies are perhaps more resilient than ours, they are just that — growing and developing,” the post states. “We want to feed their bodies and brains with nutrients that will build a strong foundation for them now and in the future.” [ami-related id="1560780" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/food/pictures/kourtney-kardashians-favorite-kitchen-hacks-photos/" title="Kourtney Kardashian's Favorite Kitchen Hacks" target="" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Kourtney-Kardashian-Cant-Live-Without-These-Kitchen-Hack-landing.jpg"] “There’s no way to continuously monitor how often [kids] are grabbing for junk food, so it’s best to have a bounty of healthy options on hand,” the article adds. Though this recommendation roundup didn’t come straight from the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, it features slight variations of many of her own go-to foods. For example, while the reality star starts each day with one of her hearty avocado smoothies, Poosh is all about giving little ones smoothie packs after a long day at school. The fruit and vegetable blends are often “nutritionally dense” and are ideal for parents and kids on the go. Not surprisingly, the Poosh rundown also omits foods with “cheese-like substances,” artificial dyes, and loads of sugar and preservatives. Activated nuts, however, have the lifestyle website’s seal of approval. As the article explains, these are nuts that have been soaked in water overnight and then dehydrated before becoming a kid-friendly nosh. It’s important to remember that you should avoid feeding raw nuts to children under four. [jwplayer dwAbmVUs-l3ahXupL] Kardashian, who has done the keto diet at least twice, counts nuts as one of her snacking staples. She has stated that she’s particularly fond of raw walnuts, almonds and pecans, which have been shown to reduce hunger and lessen signs of aging. Scroll down to see more Kardashian-approved after school snacks for kids!

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Fresh Fruit With Nut Butter

“It’s much easier to get your little ones to eat fruits or veggies when there is something tasty to dip them in,” the Poosh post states. “Sliced apples, pears or bananas are great with classic peanut butter, but with all the nut butter options out there, try mixing it up with some almond, cashew or sunflower seed butter or even some tahini swirled with honey.”

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Veggies and Hummus

“Veggies like carrot sticks, celery, cucumber slices, jicama and cherry tomatoes are excellent dipped in hummus and often satisfy the need for a savory crunch,” Poosh notes. Not only are these vegetables packed with water, which will help keep kids hydrated, but they also boast many nutrients shown to promote healthy growth and development.

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Smoothie Packs

Per Poosh, these packs “aren’t just for babies.” In fact, they can be especially useful to parents who are trying to get their little ones to eat certain nutrient-packed foods. “These delicious blends and purees of fruits and veggies often very stealthily mask the flavor of greens like kale, parsley and spinach, which are mineral-rich, nutritionally dense, and officially impossible to get your kids to eat otherwise,” the post notes. Just watch out for packs that have added sugar in them.

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Grain-Free Chips

Though potato chips are tasty, Poosh claims that grain-free crisps are a much better fit for kids with some bowel issues, because they help reduce inflammation. “Mixing up their grainy carbs with some non-grains is a great way to achieve balance while they get their fill of fiber from the snacks above.”

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Yogurt

Greek yogurt, according to Poosh, is full of probiotics that are good for kids’ guts, and it’s also a “protein powerhouse.” Dairy-free options such as coconut yogurt are also a healthy snack choice. As Poosh states, “The fats in either dairy or a coconut-based alternative will help them absorb other nutrients and focus better in school.”

The site also notes to steer clear of flavored yogurts, which are typically packed with sugar. Instead, the site suggests buying plain yogurt and adding a tablespoon of honey to sweeten the deal.

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Popcorn With Nutritional Yeast

Since microwave popcorn is loaded with chemicals, Poosh suggests going the DIY route when whipping up the movie night staple, which can also be a satiating snack. “Buy plain kernels and pop them in some butter, ghee, healthy fat or coconut oil. Add a little salt, maybe some pepper and a generous helping of nutritional yeast to give it a cheesy flavor, smell and color,” the post states. “Adding a little dill and onion powder gives it a sour cream and onion vibe. A major snack hack.”

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Activated Nuts

“Nuts are another nutrient superstar and a high-protein snack to nourish growing brains and bodies,” Poosh notes, adding that “activated” nuts are simply those that have been soaked overnight and dehydrated. Nuts such as pecans, Brazil nuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews are all solid “activated” options. “The nuts don’t lose any of their nutrients, just their potentially harmful (for teeth and gut) phytic acid,” Poosh adds. “They actually become more nutritionally available and have a slightly airy, toasty crunch that will have your kids addicted.”