We know it can be tough to pass up candy eggs and chocolate bunnies in Easter baskets. In the interest of your kids’ well being-both dental and overall-here are a few cute, edible ideas to make a healthy basket that’s just as adorable.
For Easter egg fillers:
- Fruit snacks: Look for organic fruit snacks that don’t have any added sugars.
- Homemade trail mix: Mix together dried fruits (try raisins, pineapples and dates) with some salt-free nuts (like peanuts, cashews and almonds).
- Healthy cereals: Try low-sugar versions such as Cheerios, Puffins, or Kix.
- Cheese crackers: Find a healthy version, such as Annie’s organic cheddar bunny crackers.
For Easter baskets:
- Hard-boiled eggs: These might not be as exciting as chocolate cream-filled eggs, but they’re significantly healthier. A few colored and decorated, hard-boiled Easter eggs will look great in your baskets.
- Real carrots: Grab some carrots that have their green stems still attached and tie them together with a festive ribbon. You can even add individual servings of hummus or ranch dressing in the basket for munching them.
- Fake carrot: Make a fake “goldfish carrot” with the cheese crackers mentioned above. Simply fill 3/4 of a clear, disposable cake decorating bag with the crackers, and tie the top of the bag with a big green ribbon to make it look like a fish.
With a few healthy touches, you can ensure your family will have healthy teeth for munching for many Easters to come!
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