Healthy Kids' Snacks: Fresh Treats & Calorie Facts

Providing healthy late-night snacks for kids is essential for growth and energy. Learn how to keep marshmallow treats fresh longer and discover fun Easter alternatives that aren't loaded with sugar or candy.

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10 Great Easter Treats That Aren't Candy

To keep your family from overdosing on candy and sweets this year, we found 10 affordable treats that work for both Easter baskets and egg hunts -- and these are sure to leave you and your kids hopping with joy.

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How to Keep Marshmallow Krispies Treats Fresh Longer

While marshmallow Rice Krispies treats often are not around for long enough for you to have to worry about freshness, at other times you may need to make them in advance for parties or special occasions. If this is the case, keeping them fresh until the special day is essential.

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Girl and boy with crisps and apple

Healthy Kids & Late Night Snacks

Many children ask for a snack right before bed, particularly if they eat dinner early in the evening and several hours have passed before bedtime. Late-night snacks can have a place in your child's healthy diet as long as they are figured into his daily caloric intake so he is not eating more than he needs.

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How Many Calories Are in One Oreo Cookie?

Oreo cookies are a classic prepackaged snack, well-loved among adults and children alike. Kraft Foods touts the Oreo as the "World's Favorite Cookie.'' It is no wonder these cookies have been around for over 100 years. With the first ingredient as sugar, it can calm (or reignite) a sweet-tooth in an instant.

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