https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:44:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-687257 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:27:36 +0000 anbanan15 687257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about freeze dried fruits instead if she is having a hard time with a regular apple? My LO loves them and they melt in the mouth a little. He also enjoys kale chips most of the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-687201 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:14:09 +0000 SugarplumsMom 687201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started making my own "chips" and they were a lot easier than I thought. Basically just use the vegetable peeler and put slithers on a baking sheet. It's so yummy and you know exactly what's on them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-687048 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:38:22 +0000 T-Mom 687048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I sent something similar for my LOs the other day and I just added some butter and parm cheese and they ate them room temp with no probs. Trader Joes is a good place for this type of thing, usually frozen. I got one where the ingredients were just flour, butter, beef, carrots and celery, something like that so I was happy. </p> <p>We are fans of making meatloaf bites in a mini muffin pan and freezing them. It's a good way to get veggies in as well and they are ok room temp (but probably not cold) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-686916 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:11:50 +0000 kiddosc 686916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I made this recipe last night, it was quick to whip up and they taste pretty good. I'd imagine they'd be great cold too. There are some other finger food recipes on the site too that you might check out. <a href="http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/babyfingerfood.htm#.UVxizTfTC8A" rel="nofollow">http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/babyfingerfood.htm#.UVxizTfTC8A</a></p> <p>Broccoli &amp; Cheddar Cheese Nuggets </p> <p>Ingredients:</p> <p>1 16-oz Package frozen broccoli, cooked, drained, and chopped<br /> 1 cup Seasoned bread crumbs (you could try using baby cereal if you want, we know it works well with "baby meatballs")<br /> 1 ½ cups Shredded cheddar cheese (please use real cheese and not a "processed cheese food" product. Try tomato &amp; basil cheddar.)<br /> 3 Large eggs or 5 egg yolks -</p> <p>Most pediatricians say it's ok to use whole egg in a baked good when baby is over 8-9 months old without allergies. We would recommend that you substitute 5 egg yolks for the whole eggs if serving this to those under 1 yr. Ask YOUR pediatrician.</p> <p>Directions:</p> <p>Preheat oven to 375<br /> 1. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil and set aside.<br /> 2. Combine all remaining ingredients and mix well.</p> <p>*Add seasonings if you like - garlic powder, pepper, extra basil &amp; oregano for example. Add a fruit or veggie puree to substitute for the eggs if desired.</p> <p>3. Shape mixture into nuggets or fun shapes such as squares or squigglies etc..and place on baking tray. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turn nuggets over after 15 minutes. Serve warm. Be sure to crumble these if your baby needs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684673 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:25:56 +0000 Mrsbells 684673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CottonCandy: @kiddosc: @mediagirl: Yay!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684666 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:24:44 +0000 CottonCandy 684666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: That pasta is a great idea! I'm going to try that with my LO :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684516 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:49:56 +0000 kiddosc 684516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I make a cold pasta salad with those all the time, it's my go to potluck dish. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684459 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:22:22 +0000 mediagirl 684459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I bet these are delicious cold. I make cold salad with them a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684440 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:17:06 +0000 Mrsbells 684440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lozza: Oh ok cool. I will look into the frozen ones. I think they have them fresh at my local farmers market too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684438 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:15:58 +0000 Mrsbells 684438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While I was on my lunch I saw some yummy looking fresh wholewheat pasta tortellini with 3 cheese. And they are the small ones so I will try those at home and if she likes them I can maybe send them to daycare too? Not sure how they will be when they are cold, but pasta is usually okay cold</p> <p>[attach=1326/13/mkn42m.174x300.GetImage.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684430 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:13:36 +0000 Lozza 684430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: We've done all of the above. I think frozen is a little healthier than canned (though I could be wrong) and I'd shake out some frozen peas into a container the night before, and by the time he got to school they'd be thawed and ready to eat.<br /> He ate those fine till he was maybe 15 months, now he's fussier and eats them a lot better if we toss some frozen into a pan and saute with some kind of flavoring, whether that's olive oil and garlic, or some spices, or something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684426 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:11:25 +0000 Mrsbells 684426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: Oh Ok thanks I will look out for that</p> <p>@Lozza: Yeah I like peas. do you serve them from a can, frozen or fresh?<br /> @Freckles: Thanks for that recipe I will give it a try sometime soon<br /> @T.H.O.U.: Oh ok thanks. I am checking it out now </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684365 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:52:44 +0000 T.H.O.U. 684365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: We use this mix (from Amazon) called VitaMuffin. They are really good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684250 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:06:19 +0000 Freckles 684250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually send fruit for snacks, along with muffins (i use Rose Schulman's recipes as there is very little sugar: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/health/nutrition/04recipehealth.html?ref=recipesforhealth&#038;_r=0)" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/health/nutrition/04recipehealth.html?ref=recipesforhealth&#038;_r=0)</a>, pancakes (egg-banana-pumpkin with spices) that taste good cold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684156 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:27:57 +0000 Lozza 684156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, peas. Good for fine motor skill development to pick them up :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684147 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:25:30 +0000 regberadaisy 684147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I also made this last week sans chocolate chip. A great hit and so healthy!<br /> <a href="http://greenlitebites.com/2009/03/07/banana-oatmeal-cups-with-chocolate-chips/" rel="nofollow">http://greenlitebites.com/2009/03/07/banana-oatmeal-cups-with-chocolate-chips/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684122 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:14:14 +0000 littlek 684122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: It's a rice cracker. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684119 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:12:38 +0000 Mrsbells 684119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@formula323: @Sammyfab: Thanks! Those are all great suggestions </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684093 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:01:34 +0000 Sammyfab 684093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aside from fruits, veggies and cheese, you can try homemade pancakes, baked oatmeal cut into squares, homemade muffins and breads...</p> <p>This is my favourite banana bread recipe. I've also substituted the bananas with zucchini and added a touch more sweetener:</p> <p><a href="http://comfybelly.com/2012/03/banana-bread-using-coconut-almond-flour/#.UVrYcpG9KSM" rel="nofollow">http://comfybelly.com/2012/03/banana-bread-using-coconut-almond-flour/#.UVrYcpG9KSM</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684074 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:55:43 +0000 formula323 684074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>our go-to finger foods (LO is 10.5 mo) are: </p> <p>cubed, roasted sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips<br /> sauteed zucchini (cut into half moons)<br /> steamed or roasted broccoli florets, cauliflower<br /> nuked or roasted cubes of apple (to get them softer)<br /> fresh mozzarella (the kind in water, torn into pieces)</p> <p>these are all good at room temp or out of the fridge. </p> <p>we also do a lot of "pancakes" like ground beef or banana or spaghetti squash mixed with egg and fried, but I generally prefer them reheated. Although LO doesn't seem to care either way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684045 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:42:16 +0000 Mrsbells 684045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: Thanks! What are mum mums?</p> <p>@T.H.O.U.: Yeah I like the idea of muffins if I make them myself.</p> <p>@Lozza: I like the idea of olives and sausage too, I will try introducing these to her and see how it goes</p> <p>@CottonCandy: Thanks! Now I'm hungry </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-684040 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:39:37 +0000 Mrsbells 684040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: She will be 12 months in 2.5 weeks. SHe isnt good at chewing hard fruit like apple though, unless I steam it a bit. i will try out the baked falafel recipe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-683996 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:23:45 +0000 CottonCandy 683996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Raspberries, grapes cut in half, basically any fruit it good for snacks. My LO also loves wheat bread with cream cheese spread on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-683989 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:22:01 +0000 Lozza 683989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO will eat plain beans, like directly out of a can. They're easy to pick up and have protein. Also, little cubes of firm tofu (you can roll them in ground up cheerios or oats or something else if you want to). Strips of omelet. All kinds of fruit can generally be made snack-sized. Olives (I hate them but LO loves them). Cucumber, red pepper, etc. cubes. LO also eats cold meatball or sausage pieces very happily for snack (you might think this would need to be reheated, but the kids at school all eat them cold). Zucchini or banana bread. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-683983 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:21:08 +0000 T.H.O.U. 683983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: We send Cheese Sticks, cut up fruit, bananas, yogurt cups (not a finger food but she can do it herself). What about homemade granola bars or "healthy" cookies/muffins. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-683982 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:21:00 +0000 littlek 683982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been giving strawberries, blue berries, chopped up cheese, mum mums, and yogurt melts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-683954 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:11:16 +0000 regberadaisy 683954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How old is she again? Is this for lunch or just snacks?</p> <p>Oops. Duh. You said snacks.</p> <p>Off the top of my head we give apples, grapes, bananas, I've made the bake falafel fingers via the blog, edamame, blueberries, cantaloupe (basically any fruits), scrambled eggs in a pinch, fruit pouches. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-finger-foods-for-daycare#post-683925 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:02:49 +0000 Mrsbells 683925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm running out of ideas.. for finger foods for daycare for her snack</p> <p>So far at daycare LO has chopped prunes, whole wheat bread &amp; shredded cheese, raisin bread, raisins. I dont like to pack anything messy or anything that needs to be reheated. I am avoiding cheerios and puffs. Any ideas? </p>