When we crave snacks, we immediately think of cookies and chips; therefore, we tend to give the same to our kids. We all know how hard it is to find kid snacks that are easy and healthy — with no added sugar and low sodium, but still, a few brands are putting the good stuff out there.
Saskia Sorrosa, the founder of the kid and adult snack brand, Fresh Bellies, is an Ecuador native and the daughter of a banana farmer and agricultural entrepreneur. Sorrosa thinks the key to a perfect summer kid snack routine is to train their palates to crave savory flavors by turning savory, culturally-inspired dishes into snacks they’ll love.
The expert shared with HOLA! USA six savory Caribbean and Latin American-inspired snacks to help kids love nutritious food.
© GettyImagesTostones
A close cousin to the plantain chips, tostones are slightly larger and crispier, with a crunchy outer layer and a deliciously soft inside. They pair incredibly well with freshly squeezed lime or topped with queso fresco (white cheese.)
© GettyImagesAvocado Toast
Before becoming trendy in the states, avocado toast was always a staple of “tea time” in many Latin American countries, often served with milk tea.
© GettyImagesCheese and Jam
Kids will love the savory and sweet mix of various hard cheeses with blackberry or peach jam.
© GettyImagesToasted Corn
Tostados are one of Ecuador’s oldest snacks, composed of toasting extra large corn kernels in oil on a pan with garlic and onion.
© GettyImagesPineapple and chile
The combination of pineapple and chile packs an irresistible punch for everyone! It’s a refreshing afternoon Summer snack loaded with vitamins and immunity-boosting goodness.
© GettyImagesMacambo or Cacao Beans
High in protein and rich in vitamins, these beans are close cousins of cacao beans that taste like almonds and walnuts.
