Healthy snacks for kids in the UAE

From Dhs6 (prices vary)

Kiddylicious
This tasty snacks and meals brand, which can be found in Carrefour, specialises in healthy treats for tots. The Fruit Wriggles are naturally low in fat and a source of natural fibre, while the Veggie Straws are easy for little hands to hold and make a great alternative to crisps.
www.carrefouruae.com

Prices vary
Freakin’ Healthy
Another awesome homegrown brand offering delicious and healthy snacks. They’re also vegan-friendly, low in calories and gluten-free. The range varies from protein balls, nut butter bites, snack bars, natural fruit jellies and more. Warning: you’ll be tempted to raid the kids’ snack drawer.
www.freakinhealthy.com

From Dhs8 (prices vary by retailer)

Hippeas
These vegan-friendly chickpea snacks are utterly delicious and a healthy alternative to a bag of crisps. 100 percent organic, gluten-free and high in fibre, the chickpea puffs come in a variety of flavours including Sweet & Smokin’ and Cheese & Love.
Available from Organic Foods & Café.

From Dhs50 (for ten snack packs)
Fade Fit Kids
Dubai radio personality Kris Fade founded Fade Fit Kids when he apparently struggled to find healthy and kid-friendly snacks for his two daughters. While we have to wonder how hard he actually looked, this homegrown brand has a decent range of healthy, wholesome and affordable snacks for kids and teens and the sweet treats are all natural, with no added sugar and free from artificial flavours and preservatives.

O www.fadefit.com

From Dhs24 (pack of five,
prices vary by retailer)

Bear YoYo

These super-cute snacks are made
from fruit and 100 percent natural, making it an easy way to sneak in one of those
five a day – parenting win. Flavours include mango, pineapple and raspberry and it’s a fab alternative to the usually high in sugar fruit rolls.

Available from Carrefour.

Dhs10 (pack of five)

Simply Dates Bars
These bars are a fab healthy substitute for sweets and easy way to get kids eating dried fruit. Locally made using only natural ingredients there are three bars to choose from: berries, cacao and exotic.
www.kibsons.com

Prices vary
Hunter Gourmet
The motto at this homegrown brand is “better for you”. Specialising in snacks such as vegetable crisps, baked pretzel chips, high protein lentil crisps and more, you’ll find Hunter Gourmet’s range at pretty much all supermarkets across the UAE. We’re huge fans of the quinoa crisps.

www.hunterfoods.com