Sugar-free options for kids this Easter
Next to Christmas, Easter has to be one of the most anticipated holidays of the year for children.Why? Because they get to stuff their faces with loads of Easter egg treats.
There is more to Easter than giant chocolate eggs wrapped in gold, but for children that’s one of the things they look forward to – next to an awesome egg hunt.
If you want to avoid the crazy sugar high that will most likely result in your children bouncing off the walls (and drive you mad), then we have a few sugar-free ideas you might want to try.
According to a report in the Irish Examiner, one medium sized Easter egg contains 23 teaspoons of sugar!
And if you need any more convincing to go sugar free this Easter, the overpriced eggs and chocolates on display at your local supermarket will definitely change your mind!
Here’s how you can get your kids to survive Easter without consuming unhealthy amounts of sugar.
Make your own sugar-free treats
The best way to know exactly what your children are putting into their mouths this Easter is to make your own treats. It is not as daunting as you think, and you could even get your children involved in the process. There are also hundreds of easy and hassle free ideas you can find on the internet, like this ‘Gut Lovin’ Easter Eggs’ recipe.
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Easter themed healthy snack basket
If you do not have time to make your own Easter treats from scratch, then put together a healthy snack basket your kids can carry with them all day – which will help ensure they do not give into temptation. You can add treats like their favourite fruit and sugar-free chocolate in little plastic eggs or containers. To make your basket more fun, add things like a small Easter bunny teddy bear, a colouring book, a puzzle or other cute little toys to keep their mind off chocolates.
Focus on other Easter traditions
The idea of eating Easter eggs and chocolates during the religious holiday has become more of a commercial gimmick than a symbol of cracking eggs to represent Jesus' resurrection from the tomb (though that tradition is also debatable). There are other healthier traditions that are a big part of Easter, like eating fish on Good Friday, or homemade hot cross buns – which can be made healthier than store bought version. You can also get your children involved in arts and crafts that are not only fun but help tell the story of Jesus. Make healthier options the main focus of your Easter traditions, and eventually your children will see it at the norm.