Fun and Filling After School Snack Ideas

Vanessa M. said:  Whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt make these snack bars as healthy as they are delicious. Banana and milk chocolate chips make them irresistible to hungry little ones. This is a great recipe for kids to help with; they can smash bananas, help stir, and sprinkle (and sample) the chocolate chips. It's the perfect way to use up overripe bananas! From Together As Family

Molly Weber said:  If your kids prefer salty to sweet for their after school snack, this is a simple healthy recipe for them. All it takes is a can of chickpeas and some seasoning. Then you toss them in the oven until they are nice and crunchy and serve! As a bonus, you can save any leftovers to use as salad toppings. From Super Healthy Kids

Molly Weber said:  It seems every kid (understandably so) is hooked on the popular goldfish snack. If you want to switch things up with a healthier version of this, then check out this recipe. Time is precious, so these can be made in larger batches and stored in airtight containers so you always have some to throw in the diaper bag or bring along in the car when you need a snack on the go. Feel free to experiment with different cheese to add some variety! From Super Healthy Kids

Vanessa M. said:  This is a fun hands-on learning activity plus snack rolled into one! Encourage healthy eating and work on building fine motor skills as kids enjoy the challenge of building creative structures using their imaginations and cubes of fruits, veggies, cheese, and toothpicks. (Try to find rounded toothpicks for younger children). From Hands On As We Grow

Vanessa M. said:  Hot Dog Nuggets is a great recipe for kids to help make. They can use a plastic knife to cut hot dogs into chunks, then wrap each piece in crescent dough. Bake and serve warm with ketchup and mustard for dipping! Yum! From Lil' Luna

Molly Weber said:  I don't know about your kids, but the word 'pizza' will definitely spike the interest of my toddler. So when I offered her these fruit pizzas she was more willing to give them a shot. And once she tasted them she was hooked! This is a great way to add some variety to the fruit your kids experience. And, if you let them add the 'toppings' themselves, you might find they are willing to be more adventurous. From Super Healthy Kids

Vanessa M. said:  These fun pizza rolls are easy to make! You can use any kind of dough you'd like (canned crescent dough, bread dough, or homemade pizza dough if you have the time!) and your favorite pizza toppings (small bits of chopped pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, ham, or veggies). From What Lisa Cooks

christadiserio said:  Ants on a Log - talk about a throwback snack! Ants on a log are an easy and healthy snack that most kids will love. You can even pre-make them the night before so that they're ready for the next day. The peanut butter is a great way to get protein in and even disguise the taste of the celery, if your kid isn't a veggie-lover. From Food.com

Molly Weber said:  Ok, I know this looks like it would take some serious skills to make (that's what I thought anyway), BUT, I gave it a shot and it's really only a couple extra steps than slicing the pepper traditionally would take. I skipped peeling the zucchini and simply sliced those and added a border to the plate. I love this one because I struggle with getting my daughter to eat vegetables and this made the experience a lot more fun for her. From Super Healthy Kids

Vanessa M. said:  Banana splits can be a healthy snack when yogurt is used in place of ice cream and fresh berries and nuts are used instead of sprinkles! This makes a great after school snack for kids of all ages. We like ours with a little drizzle of honey on top. From Clean Food Crush

Kelly R. said:  This filling snack idea tastes like a sweet treat, but the fruit is swirled with Greek yogurt for a healthy after school snack that will keep kids satisfied until dinner. They're great to keep on hand in the freezer! From Sally's Baking Addiction