30 After School Snacks
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Don’t let after school hunger stump you! Here are 30 healthy after school snack ideas that kids (and parents) will love!
Snacks. Sometimes it seems like kids live for snacks. It’s no wonder that parents often use snacks as a reward or a way to placate their children. Kids will do almost anything for a snack, especially if they see it as something they don’t normally get.
I don’t mean to say that snacks are necessarily bad. It really depends on what the snack is, right? Obviously a healthy snack is ideal. And it has to be a healthy snack that doesn’t look like a healthy snack.
Snacks = Fuel = Healthy Kids
According to Eatright.org, kids need to eat every 3 to 4 hours to “fuel their growing bodies.” I like that. Snacks=fuel. Growing children need 3 meals, plus a couple of snacks per day. The folks at Eat Right suggest serving healthy snacks that have protein and fiber, snacks that provide nutrition and energy.
I don’t know if everyone’s kids are like mine but I know that my kids don’t eat much during the school day. Not enough time, too many distractions, and not liking what’s served are the main excuses. When they get home from school, they are HUNGRY! They’re ready to eat pretty much anything I give them.
I’m always looking for healthy snack ideas and I bet you are too. So, here goes. I hope this list of 30 after school (or any time) snacks puts a smile on your kids’ faces. And we all know that smiling kids mean smiling parents!
Be sure to take a look at my after school snack board ideas, too, especially if you have a larger group of kids. It’s uncomplicated and very versatile. Kids love it (and you won’t need a fancy charcuterie board).
Sharon Thompson says
Very good!
Rachel Gurk says
Thank you!
Chris W. says
So even our granddaughter is out of school but these snacks could work for anybody, anytime. My husband would definitely get on board for the cookies and I’m a salsa person. Granddaughter works at a pre-school and she has a bit of a drive home so she’s always ravenous when she gets home. The coolest thing is that she really likes to cook so I’ll pass these along to her. Thank you for the great ideas. And your daughter and son are adorable – definitely are brother and sister!
Rachel Gurk says
Thank you so much for the kind comment! I’m glad you like the list of recipes.
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
oh my goodness. . I love this round-up! Yes, my kids absolutely live for snack time. Trying the sweet potato chips and the olive oil roasted almonds. . yummm!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
I love all of these!! I’m in my last year of law school and every time I come back from the law building I want to eat just about everything in my fridge. These recipes will be used well!!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
You always have the best round ups, Rachel! I love finding new homemade snack ideas for my kids. I have to try those sweet potato chips!
Kristy says
Thank you for sharing my recipe. I absolutely love your sweet potato chips, we make those a lot! :)