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    20+ healthier party food ideas, low sugar and non storebought options!

    Published: Sep 7, 2017. Modified: Nov 27, 2017By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

    20+ healthier party food ideas. Make your next kids party healthier with these alternatives to storebought and high sugar treats! Over 20 recipes to help make parties easier and more fun! #partyfood #kidsfood #healthykidsfood

    September. Apparently it's the BABY month...everyone gets relaxed and celebrating over the Christmas period and BAM! 9 months later the maternity wards are in over drive. So...it's THE time for kids birthday parties. I've put together this list of  20+ healthier party food ideas, low sugar and non storebought options to help you with your party planning!

    20+ healthier party food ideas. Make your next kids party healthier with these alternatives to storebought and high sugar treats! Over 20 recipes to help make parties easier and more fun! #partyfood #kidsfood #healthykidsfood

    Break away from the storebought party food and make healthier options with these ideas that will get you prepping in advance and freezing and being ready on time for the big event...or little event like we are having this year!

    If you'd like to see what parties we've had at Kidgredients, here are a few posts you might like:

    • How to pull of a cheap and memorable birthday party
    • Fairies and dragons party at Kidgredients
    • Jungle party

    Now...on to that party food!

    1. pork apple and veggie sausage rolls
      Pork, apple and veggie sausage rolls perfect as a party food and great to have in the freezer! So yummy and filled with hidden veggies.  Easy recipe the kids will love.These sausage rolls are a crowd pleaser! Super kid friendly and easy to freeze and make. Puff pastry makes them delicious!
    2. Wholemeal dairy free pikelets
      These wholemeal dairy free pikelets are my go to recipe for quick yummy no bake pikelets. These mini pancakes are low in sugar and perfect topped with yoghurt and berries.Top them with yoghurt and berries and have a diy station! Make them in advance and let the kids at them! I guarantee there won't be leftovers!
    3. lunchbox mini pizzas

      don't let the name fool you, these mini pizzas are perfect for parties too!
    4. Roasted chickpeas
      hhoney cinnamon roasted chickpeasPerfect for replacing nuts, these crunchy little morsels are the perfect party food!
    5. baked veggie wontons
      crunchr baked veggie wontons
      These yummy little parcels are filled with veggies and cream cheese and are sooooo good!
    6. Not quite lcms
      Not quite lcms, the perfect replacer for storebought rice krispie bars!These not quite LCM bars are the perfect party food. You could even put icing on one end or dip them in chocolate...but that would be naughty!
    7. Baked chicken and parmesan cheese meatballs
      parmesan chicken basil baked meatballs
      These mini meatballs are super kid friendly- given the seal of approval by over 40 kids!
    8. Strawberry cheesecake bliss balls 4 ingredient strawberry cheesecake bliss balls! Yummy, easy to make recipe that is kid friendly and freezer friendly! #recipe #cheesecake #strawberry #blissballsThese strawberry cheesecake bliss balls just scream party, don't they? Super yummy and easy to make, they are even freezer friendly.
    9. teeny tiny quichesTeeny tiny quiches, thes easiest lunchbox item you can make! Easy recipe that's a kid friendly lunchbox item!Could they be any cuter? Or any easier to make? These mini quiches are a crowd pleaser!
    10. simple healthier sweet biscuits
      simple healthier sweet biscuits
      These biscuits are lower in sugar than most and really yummy! Make them using whatever cookie cutter best suits your party!
    11. veggie and rice pasties
      Veggie and rice pasties, delicious for a warm lunch, freezer friendly and kid friendly. Easy recipe and so yummy!get a veggie hit going on at your next kids party! These delicious pasties will help with that!
    12. blueberry snack bites
      Blueberry no bake snack bites, easy dairy free recipe, perfect for snacks, lunchboxes and even for a yummy breakfast snack!
      seriously, these are yummy! Get them in the freezer and pull them out on the morning of the party...couldn't be easier!
    13. super sushi
      super sushiSushi is such a winner! Fill it with whatever you like and if you store it in an airtight container in the fridge, you can get away with doing it the night before!
    14. orange poppyseed mini cakes
      These orange and poppyseed mini cakes with hidden chia are fab in the lunchbox and easy to make. The recipe makes a whopping 36 mini cakes or 12 large and 12 mini. Super kid friendly.Iced or not, these little mini cakes are low in sugar and super cute! Do a batch and freeze before the party, to quickly defrost on the day.
    15. crunchy oat chicken strips
      Like nuggets, but a bit healthier! The oat crust makes them super crunchy! Make a mayonnaise dipping sauce for serving, or go with the classics of tomato sauce or BBQ.
    16. mango snack bites
      Mango snack bites, perfect in the lunchbox, dairy free and easy to make, this recipe is even great at breakfast for an easy on the go option!A burst of summer! Make in advance and freeze, even use frozen mangoes! Like little cake pops, but much healthier
    17. pizzas scrolls
      Easiest ever ham and cheese pizza scrolls
      Seriously, these scrolls couldn't be easier! You can make these on the day they are so quick or freeze in advance!
    18. baked pancake bites
      Baked pancake bites gluten free option refined sugar free
      Do a variety of toppings, or let the kids top them at the party, then bake! Super easy mixture, can also be made gluten free.
    19. mini spring rolls
      super mini spring rolls
      What party is complete without mini spring rolls? really yummy and freezer friendly, they are baked to perfection, rather than being fried!
    20. popcorn crackles

      Parties and chocolate crackles are synonymous, aren't they? Try these ones! They are much healthier!

    21. cheese mini crackers
      Simple cheese mini crackers (100 in a batch)
      Shape them with whatever cookie cutter would suit your party! So easy to make and perfect as an alternative to storebought crackers!
    22. healthy beef and veggie sausage rolls
      Healthy beef and veggie sausage rolls
      Because they are the most popular party post on the blog!

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