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Published 22:55 IST, November 4th 2019

Finger food: Five delicious easy-to-prepare snack items for kids

Finger food is always loved and enjoyed by the kids. They can be made healthy and even be beneficial for their growth. Read more to find different snack ideas.

Reported by: Deepankar Ranjan
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Finger food is enjoyed by nearly everyone. They are easy to eat and cook and by extension, saves a lot of time. Since children can help with preparing most finger food items, it doesn't even leave you alone to clean the mess in the kitchen. It even allows smaller children to hone their self-feeding skills. Here are five varieties of finger foods for your kids.

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Five varieties of finger food items for kids

Banana bread

Banana bread is made from mashed bananas. It follows a very easy and clean procedure to make. All you need is 2 cups of flour, 2 eggs, half cup of butter, mashed bananas, baking soda, and some salt. Your banana bread will be ready after mixing these ingredients and baking it for a little under an hour. It is even considered healthy for kids.

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Fish fingers

Seafood always surprises us with its rich varieties. The vitamins and minerals present inside it are healthy for your kids. All you need is some sliced fish, 1 egg, bread crumbs, lemon juice, one tablespoon of olive oil, mayonnaise, and fresh peas. The fish fingers will cheer up your kids even on their worst days.

French toast

This is one of the more popular finger food items. The fresh slices of bread with eggs and vegetable oil results in a dish that most children find thrilling. It provides good nutrition to your kids as well, and it consumes very little time in its preparation. Opening the tiffin with this surprising dish will widen the smile on your children's' faces.

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Chicken fingers

Chicken fingers are known for their delicious taste and crispy texture. They are rich in protein and improve muscle growth in kids. All you require is some boneless chicken halves, beaten egg, cheese, salt, paprika and some melted butter for the popular, yummy food. Chicken fingers will surely bring out the smile on their faces.

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Fruit Salad

Fruit Salad is one of the healthiest finger food items. The different kinds of fruits, all together, are a pleasure for your taste buds. It easily satisfies the hunger in your kid's tummy. Adding some sliced apples, bananas, orange, pears, grapes, and strawberry will lighten up the fruit bowl. Mix the fruits well and you can also add some pepper for a great taste.

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15:27 IST, November 4th 2019