No matter which grade your kid is currently in, they still probably look forward to coming home after a long school day and digging into their favorite snack before starting homework or heading off to sports or band practice. And while a handful of pretzels or quick granola bar can re-energize them in a pinch, it can also be healthier to incorporate some easy homemade snacks into their weekly routine. The beauty of this list of the best after school snacks is that they can all come together pretty quickly and you can easily prep some of them ahead of time for easy grab-and-go munchies. Plus, you might even be able to get the kids in on the meal prepping fun.
Everyone has their ideal snack combo, whether it's something sweet, salty, sour, or savory, and these recipes cover all the bases on top of making sure your kids will get a healthy serving of fruits, vegetables, protein, and healthy fats so they can take on their geometry homework, basketball tournament, or piano recital. And who's to say you can't nibble on these delicious muffins, bars, and dips, too? After all, snack time anytime is for everyone and anyone. So, take a look through these after school snack recipe ideas to brainstorm what to offer the kids after a big test, or even at the next Christmas or Valentine's Day party with all their friends.
1
Celery Snails & Caterpillars
The perfect after school snack to celebrate making it through another week.
Get the Apple Nachos recipe.
A healthy after school treat that is so much better than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Get the PB&J Bars recipe.
Whip up a big batch of these energy balls that your kids can eat on the way home from school or before sports practice.
Get the Apple Energy Balls recipe.
You can make these fruit and nut bars ahead of time and refrigerate for the next couple of days.
Get the Fruit and Nut Bars recipe.
Your kids will be the first ones off the bus with the promise of warm soft pretzels waiting for them at home for an after-school snack.
Get the Soft Pretzels recipe.
Skip the prepackaged cheddar crackers and chips and stick with these savory crispy chickpeas.
Get the Crispy Chickpeas recipe.
9
Broccoli and Cheddar Rollups
Forget store-bought Hot Pockets. You can make these broccoli and cheddar rollups and keep them in the freezer for up to a month before serving them.
Get the Broccoli and Cheddar Rollups recipe.
The kids are going to love coming home to this homemade trail mix in little bags, which makes for easy clean up.
Get the Snack Mix recipe.
12
Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins
Who said waffles can't be snacks? These tiny waffle-cupcake hybrids can be topped with any fruit you have in the fridge and yogurt for a healthy snack.
Get the Wafflecakes recipe.
So candy and cookies might not be the healthiest after-school snack, but these cute crustacean cookies are a super-fun project and treat in one.
Get the Gummy Lobsters recipe.
15
Cheddar, Zucchini & Scallion Muffins
16
Chocolate-Dipped Clementines
This homemade hummus snack is just 65 calories per serving and adds an array of flavors to plain crackers.
Get the Hummus Crackers recipe.
These rhubarb twists are such a good option for a grab-and-go snack that kids will actually enjoy eating. Plus, it's a great way to get them an extra serving of vegetables (yes, rhubarb is a vegetable!).
Get the Rhubarb Twist recipe.
19
Broccoli Artichoke Dip
This healthy veggie dip is literally packed full of veggies, and is a great way to get kids their servings of important vitamins and fiber.
Get the Broccoli Artichoke Dip recipe.
Busy hands are great for finger foods, making these pigs in a blanket perfect for an afternoon snack and a good source of protein.
Get the Pigs in Blankets recipe.
Spring has never looked sweeter! Try making this edible craft with your kids, and let them enjoy the treat when you're done. Here's how:
To make petals, slice colored licorice twists crosswise into ¼ inch pieces so they look like gears. To make stems, cut green licorice twists crosswise into 1-inch segments, then halve each segment lengthwise, continuing until you have thin slices. Arrange different flower cluster combinations, then use a toothpick dipped in light corn syrup to glue each petal and stem to chocolate wafer cookies.
Olivia Muenter Olivia Muenter is a freelance writer and former fashion and beauty editor who writes about fashion, beauty, lifestyle, relationships, travel, home decor, and more for Woman's Day and beyond.
Elizabeth Berry Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the digital Editorial Assistant for Woman's Day where she writes and updates articles covering seasonal recipes, holiday gift ideas, and other lifestyle topics.
0 Response to "Healthy Snacks for After Shool Easy Pbj Bites Easy"
Post a Comment