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.
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.
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!).
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 MuenterOlivia 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.
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