Healthy Snacks for kids during virtual lunch break

With virtual learning taking up traditional classroom teaching during this year of the pandemic, schooling for youngsters has changed tons indeed. In the middle of extended periods of time of classes, what a kid anticipates most is the virtual mid-day break. It's important to not only take care of their hunger pangs but to also ensure that they get the right amount of nutrition required to boost immunity. Here are a few healthy and tasty snacks you can whip up in a jiffy...

RAGI OR NACHNI COOKIES

ragi is packed with dietary fibers, which aids digestion and helps your child stay full for long hours. ragi or nachni additionally keeps obesity under control in a youngster. Your kid will surely love to munch on these healthy and crunchy cookies packed with nutrition during virtual lunch breaks. ragi flour is also rich in essential amino and calcium.

HEALTHY SOYA BURGER

we know that children should be kept away from unhealthy snacking. But if your child is craving burgers, make them some at home by replacing the fried burger patty with nutritious patties made with soya granules. Add some leafy green vegetables and ditch cheese. Soy is filled with protein, dietary fiber, iron, and Vitamin B.

STEAMED DHOKLA

Anything steamed and barren of oil is light and straightforward to digest. Serve your child some steamed dhokla along with mint chutney to satisfy their hunger pangs during breaks while attending online classes. Curd, which is used to ferment the dhokla batter, is good for a healthy gut.

SPINACH IDLIS

For parents, who have repeatedly failed to feed their children some green veggies, like spinach, broccoli, cabbage, or lettuce, can now try innovative snack options at home. Try making some spinach idlis. Spinach is a superfood and packed with rich fibers, iron, proteins, minerals, and magnesium. idli is a dish that is nourishing and very low on calories. Blanch spinach leaves and grind them into a paste and add it to the idli batter. The fluffy, green-colored idlis will not only lift your child's mood but also add much-needed nutrition to his/her diet. Serve the idlis with sambar and coconut chutney.