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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Have fun with the process
• Method 2 of 3: Choose a topic
• Method 3 of 3: Benefit From Snacks

A quick snack is a great way to stay energized throughout the day, but choosing healthy foods is essential. You should exclude from the diet junk food that contains a large amount of salt, sugar and fat. Children should first ask permission from adults and ask for their help when using any kitchen tools and appliances. Put on an apron and wash your hands before starting the cooking process. Invite friends or family to help so that your time in the kitchen doesn't get boring. Choose the appetizer shape or theme that suits your taste. Use your imagination to immerse yourself in a world of healthy snacks.

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Method 1 of 3: Have fun with the process

1. 1 Use a variety of shapes. You can choose simple shapes like a square, triangle, or circle, or something more complex like an owl. If a square sandwich looks boring, use a knife to cut it from the bottom left corner to the center of the top of the sandwich. Then cut again from the bottom right corner to the same point. You should have three triangular sandwiches (club sandwiches). Eat and enjoy their taste.
   • You can make a delicious snack in the shape of a circle. Spoon your favorite sandwich ingredients onto a whole grain sheet. You can use mayonnaise, cheese, meat, lettuce, tomatoes and / or pickles. Place the filling on the edge closest to you. Roll the sheet into a tube and try to give it a nice cylindrical shape. Then cut the resulting roll into equal pieces two centimeters wide. Enjoy homemade round mini sandwiches.
   • Try using cookie cutters to make a fun sandwich. Place a star-shaped notch in the center of the sandwich.
   • What shape would you like to shape the snack? There is no limit to imagination! Think about your favorite shapes and bring them to life (with the help of an adult).
2. 2 Cook with your friends. Sharing tasty and healthy snacks with friends is great. Invite your friends to make healthy snacks together. This is a great way to further strengthen your friendship.
   • Ask the friends you want to invite: "Would you like to drop by and cook a healthy meal together?"
   • Help your friends, if necessary, if they need it. Guests may not know where plates and other utensils are in your house.
   • Share food with each other if you and your friends are preparing different snacks. Sharing will be an important part of the process and show your guests that you care about them.
3. 3 Cook with your family. Regardless of the recipe you want to implement, call family members for help. Invite your mom or dad, brother or sister. You can even ask your grandmother, grandfather, aunt, or uncle for help. Thus, you can have fun in the kitchen with your family.
   • To encourage family members to cook with you, simply say, “I'm going to make a healthy snack. Would you like to join me and help? "
   • Talk to family members if you need help preparing a healthy snack.

Method 2 of 3: Choose a topic

1. 1 Make a Christmas tree snack. Cut the pita bread into eight triangles. Stick a thin straw into the middle of each piece of pita bread. The straw will act as a tree trunk.
   • Spread some guacamole on the surface of the pita bread to make it green.
   • Ask an adult to cut some red and green bell peppers into small pieces, then sprinkle them on the surface of the holiday tree.
   • The chopped peppers act as festive decorations or garlands here.
2. 2 Make a spooky Halloween-themed snack. One of the best Halloween snacks is the banana ghost (or boo nana). Peel the banana and carefully cut it in half. Dip the lollipop stick halfway into the half of each banana. Step back about one centimeter from the top of the banana and stick in two small pieces of chocolate. The pieces will act as the ghost's eyes, so they need to be attached close to each other at the same level and parallel to the top of the banana (which acts as the ghost's head).
   • Grab the banana ghost by the stick and enjoy your snack.
   • Try to gently hold the ghost over the plate so that he does not fall to the floor while eating.
3. 3 Cook a traditional Christmas turkey. Ask an adult to slice and core the apple using a slicer. (You will need 16 identical pieces, but most slicers cut the apple into eight equal pieces.) Discard the core, and then have an adult cut each of the eight pieces in half lengthwise.
   • In the absence of a special slicer for apples, you can cut the fruit into eight pieces, and then cut the core so that there are no seeds left on the apple pieces.
   • Then make the apple sauce. Mix 1 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon peanut butter in a large bowl. Pour some sauce into a saucepan. Place it in the center of the plate.
   • Arrange the apple slices around the saucepan in a semicircle from left to right. Pieces of apples should be placed on the edge, not flat. Spread them out so that the apple pulp alternates with the red skin. These slices act as turkey feathers.
   • The sauce pan replaces the turkey's head and body here, so add two chocolate pieces closer to the nose of the pan. The chocolate should be positioned symmetrically (relative to the body) along an imaginary horizontal line.
   • Immediately behind the pieces of chocolate, place the narrow end of the candy cone to the edge of the gravy boat. This will be the turkey's beak.
   • Eat apple slices by dipping them in peanut sauce.
4. 4 Create a racing car from an apple. You will need apple slices, grapes, and toothpicks to make a healthy snack in the form of a racing car. Cut the apple from top to bottom into five or six slices. Cut off the top of the apple wedge along the vertical axis by about a centimeter. Place the apple skin side up on a plate or cutting board. Now the apple slice will not fall.
   • Pierce the base of the apple with two toothpicks. In this case, the toothpicks should stick out on either side of the apple slice.
   • Toothpicks should be positioned about three centimeters apart and at a distance of the thickness of the little finger from the plate.
   • String grapes over each tip of a toothpick that sticks out of the apple pulp.
   • Enjoy the apple racing car. Eat the grapes, then take out the toothpicks and eat the apple.
   • Be careful not to prick your hands with toothpicks.

Method 3 of 3: Benefit From Snacks

1. 1 Ask your parents for permission to have a snack. There are many reasons why mom or dad might prohibit you from even healthy snacks. For example, if lunchtime is approaching, parents tend to worry that snacking will only kill their appetite. You may be allergic to certain types of food and therefore need to carefully monitor your diet to avoid certain foods and ingredients.
   • To ask your parents for permission, simply ask, "Can I have a little snack?"
   • If you refuse, please specify: "Can I have a snack later?"
2. 2 Ask an adult for help. Even the best chefs need help sometimes. Always ask an adult — mom, dad, another family member, or a friend’s parents — to help you prepare your snacks in the kitchen. This will make the process much easier. Also, such joint kitchen gatherings will allow you to get closer to your parents (or guardians).
   • Adult help is especially important if you are using knives, stoves, or other household appliances.
   • To ask an adult for help, simply tell your parent or guardian, “Would you mind helping me prepare a healthy snack?”
   • Over time, as you become an expert in healthy snacks, adults will give you more leeway in the kitchen and even allow you to cook some meals unattended.
3. 3 Wearing the right clothes is the key to success. In the process of creating a culinary masterpiece, you can get dirty. Before you start preparing a snack, you need to put on an apron. If there is no apron available or it does not fit in size, then put on an old T-shirt, which will not be a pity to put a stain on.
   • Don't wear baggy clothes. The wide sleeves are much easier to catch on and accidentally create a big mess.
4. 4 Wash your hands. It is important to follow the rules of hygiene and eat only clean foods. If the hands are dirty, the food cannot be clean. Before preparing a snack, wash your hands with warm water and soap. Lather your hands on both sides up to the wrist. Remember to rinse between your toes and under your nails.
   • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
5. 5 Find more recipes for healthy snacks. If you are looking for new ideas, visit the library or search for recipes on the Internet. You can ask the library worker for help in finding a cooking section and healthy meals for children. If you are looking for more information on healthy food on the Internet, open your favorite search engine and enter a query into the address bar, such as “healthy snack recipes for kids” or “delicious healthy snacks for children”. Browse through the search results and select some promising recipes.
   • A large number of recipes for healthy snacks are guaranteed not to let you get bored.
   • You can find many healthy snack ideas at https://www.pinterest.com/explore/health-food recipes.
   • An excellent list of healthy snacks can be found at http://www.takzdorovo.ru/db/recipes.
6. 6 Don't overdo your snacks. Only eat when you are hungry. Healthy snacks are great for when you need extra energy after a hard day at school or a soccer game. But do not overuse quick snacks and give up a balanced home diet because of this. Don't eat just because you are bored or because of the habit of taking up your mouth while watching TV.
7. 7 Clean up after you have prepared your food. Once the snack is ready, put any unused food ingredients in the refrigerator or cupboards. This will allow other family members to quickly find the products they need and apply for their own purposes.
   • Be sure to remove any crumbs that have fallen to the floor. Wipe the countertop with a damp sponge if there are food debris or anything sticky on it.
   • Remember to place excess food or leftover portions in an airtight container and refrigerate. Eat leftovers over the next two to three days.
   • Make sure to rewash your hands after preparing your snack.