This Valentine’s Day your little ones will have a blast passing out these fruit-inspired Healthy Valentine Cards.
Hi Friends!
If you follow this blog, you know that when it comes to celebrating holidays with children, I am all for healthier options. Children are typically offered plenty of sweets and candy through various Valentines events, so I try to provide balance. To clarify I am not saying children shouldn’t be offered sugar or higher fat foods on occasion, but I don’t promote eating on a regular basis. When it comes to feeding my family I try to promote balance – yes we eat pizza and donuts, but I also offer a fruit and vegetable with every meal.
Last year was my son’s first official Valentine’s Day party at school, and I was an unprepared mom. I literally went to Target and picked up Paw Patrol or another cartoon themed card and attached a mini bag of pretzels. To some that might sound sufficient and possibly even ambitious, but when I arrived at my son’s school party, I found him holding a bag full of Pinterest inspired Valentine’s cards with cute toys attached.
This year I am a bit more prepared! My son and I had a blast coming up with these festive “fruit themed” healthy Valentines ideas. Read below to find out what fun Valentines cards and treats he will be passing out to his friends this year. Plus I created free printable Valentine Cards to go with all our ideas.
IDEA # 1- “We Make a Great Pear”
“We Make a Great Pear” Snack Options:
- Whole fresh pear
- Freeze dried pears
- Pear squeeze pouch
Download >>>> “We Make a Great Pear”
IDEA # 2- “You are the Apple of My Eye”
“You are the Apple of My Eye” Snack Options:
- Whole fresh apple
- Freeze dried apples
- Applesauce cup
- Applesauce squeeze pouch
- Baked apple chips
Download >>>> “You Are the Apple of My Eye”
IDEA # 3- “I am Bananas For You”
“I am Bananas for You” Snack Options:
- Whole fresh banana
- Freeze dried bananas
- Dried banana chips
Download >>>> “I am Bananas For You”
IDEA # 4- “You are Berry Awesome”
“You are Berry Awesome” Snack Options:
- Freeze dried strawberries
- Fruit leather strawberry bar
- Strawberry squeeze pouch
Download >>>> ‘You are Berry Awesome”
All Printable Healthy Valentines Cards:
Enjoy!
Your Family’s Dietitian,
Nancy Z. Farrell, MS, RDN, FAND says
Thanks Kristen – these are cute!