It’s common knowledge that the second your kids get in the car from school they are STARVING! Call it a refusal to eat their lunch, growth spurts, boredom or just plain ole hunger, your kids need an after school snack. You can google and find all sorts of elaborate, albeit healthy, snacks that end up propelling you straight down the snack aisle at your local grocer out of desperation. Who has time to whip up healthy and fancy snacks when you will be starting on dinner a mere 2 hours later? Well fear not, because it turns out you can keep healthy and easy snacks on hand without a ton of work. Check out our list of 10 simple snacks that will make both you and your hangry kids happy!
1. Cinnamon & Honey Banana Slices
This healthy and filling after school snack is probably the easiest thing I’ve ever seen. Most all of us keep honey and cinnamon in the pantry, and quickly browning bananas on the counter. Slice up those bananas, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon! It’s a great way to serve fruit and not waste those nanners.
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2. Frozen Peanut Butter Snack Squares
This recipe is simple and a quick fix when your kids are hungry. You will be making delicious and refreshing peanut butter sandwiches, using Cool Whip, milk, vanilla pudding, peanut butter and some tasty graham crackers. Once you’ve put everything together, you’ll put the squares in the freezer until ready to eat. This is a great way to keep them on hand when you’re in a snack pinch!
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3. Apple “Cookies”
For some reason, sweet treats always sound the best, especially for kids after school. But if you’re not interested in loading them up with cookies then check out this healthy version. Slice apples so they are flat like a cookie. Top them with peanut butter and then add toppings like oats, chocolate or peanut butter chips and coconut. Your kids can even help make their own.
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4. Frozen Yogurt Blueberries
Anything that you can make ahead of time is a win for the snack category. These frozen, yogurt covered blueberries are healthy, easy and perfect for snacking. All you need to do is dip blueberries in greek yogurt, lay them on a cookie sheet or other pan and freeze! Once they are thoroughly frozen, move them to a ziplock and you’ve got a great snack for when you need it.
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5. Homemade Yogurt Covered Pretzels
There are many snacks out there that can be bought in stores, but that are healthier to make yourself. Not to mention, cheaper! Yogurt covered pretzels are a perfect example. You can buy your own pretzels (no salt, gluten free, etc) and yogurt in whatever flavor your kids love. Simply dip them in yogurt and freeze! You have a simple snack that you know all the ingredients!
6. Peanut Butter Cheerio Treats
If you’re tired of rice krispy treats (is that even possible?) then this cheerio alternative is for you. You’ll be mixing peanut butter, corn syrup, sugar and vanilla and then combining with some Cheerios. Then just wait to cool! This is a great recipe that will leave you with a few days worth of snacks.
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7. Fruit Salad
Sometimes we get a little too creative for our own good and forget the easy snacks. Fruit salad is one of those! It’s very simple to put those mismatch of leftover fruits all together in a large bowl or in some cute muffin cups. Your kids will get a nutritional snack, you’ll make more room in the fridge and you won’t ruin their appetite for dinner!
8. Zucchini Pizza Bites
If you and your kids like a more savory after school snacks, then these zucchini pizza bites are for you. They are so quick and easy, it will probably take your oven longer to warm up then anything else. Just slice up some zucchini, broil each side for a few minutes, then top with sauce and cheese. Broil until melted and voila!
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9. Crunchy Cauliflower Bites
I’m not exactly a cauliflower lover but this recipe is changing my mind. All you need is cauliflower, olive oil and salt and pepper! Toss the florets with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and just bake until crispy Serve with some tasty dip like hummus or yogurt!
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10. Smores Trail Mix
This is a great snack to make in bulk and to add some variety to your after school rotation! You can use items you already have in your pantry, like that half used bag of chocolate chips! Throw together some marshmallows and Golden Grahams or other dry cereal and you’re set. This is a great snack your kids can even make!
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