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Cheap and (somewhat) healthy kids snacks?

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HalfAwakeInAFakeEmpire · 23/02/2026 23:31

My kids are 8, 5 and 2 and our food shop costs are just ridiculously high. A big spend is definitely snacks for the kids as they are constantly hungry! I already started replacing some snacks with the Aldi versions as they can’t tell the difference but would love some ideas on how to cut costs further and ideally give them healthier stuff too. Unfortunately I work long hours and don’t really have time to batch cook (nor do I have the freezer space for it) so ideally it needs to be something I can buy and serve with minimal prep. They’re of course also fussy, so any suggestions welcome!

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Greentrainers · 24/03/2026 07:07

I feel like I’m missing something here - but fill a fruit bowl with apples and whatever else?

OrlandointheWilderness · 24/03/2026 08:38

how often are they snacking?!

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