Between homework, school, and sports it is mandatory to fuel up the dinner cravings. That’s why I’ve rounded up the list of after-school snacks that kids will love.
Kids are often hungry because they are in a learning process. Moreover, they are constantly growing mentally, emotionally and physically. All that growing is much of hard work and those little beings need all the fuel they can get.
Kids are hungry after school. Maybe it is because their lunch time is early or because they would love to socialize at lunch and eat. It can be their natural eating cues to be hungry in the afternoon.
Here are some of the easy and healthy after-school snack recipes. Have a look at them one by one and try these as soon as possible.
1-Ham and Cheese Sliders
Believe me that these mini sandwiches are seriously addictive. Being filled with ham, cheddar and mustard sauce these are an easy to make after school snacks and your kids will ask for these again.
2- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Get these snacks to your kids and they will love it. These fries are cooked in the air fryer. Make sure you add everyone’s favorite sauces like mustard sauce, barbecue sauce and ketchup.
3-Pumpkin Smoothie
You can never go wrong with this pumpkin smoothie with this Halloween treat. This pumpkin smoothie is sure to be a hit.
4-Yogurt Parfait
Get your kids to make their own parfait. They can layer the fruit, yogurt, and granola for this DIY project which is tasty and healthy.
5-Peaches and Creamsicles
Most of the afternoons are so hot that they are calling a homemade popsicle. This favorite home weather treat is made with fresh peaches, pure vanilla and some cream.
6-Dip with veggies
You can whip up a dip in just 5 minutes or less and hand it over to hungry kids so that they can enjoy a healthy after school snack for the next days. This easy and homemade ranch is also my personal favorite. It is yogurt based and is super easy to make and tastes better than any store.
7-Garlic Ranch Party Mix
This party mix is loaded with salty snacks like pretzel sticks, cereal squares and mixed nuts. To give an extra flavor, it is tossed with homemade ranch seasoning mix.
8-Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Bars
Are you tired of having the same super sweet every morning? Filled with banana chunks and chocolate chips, these hearty oat bars will satisfy your breakfast cravings and sustain you through all those late morning meetings.
9-Carrot Cake Dip
Everyone knows that the best part of carrot cake is the cream cheese frosting. Many other recipes use boxed cake mix, this version is gluten-free and uses caramelized cinnamon, and toasted peanuts.
In conclusion, these 9 after-school snack recipes are perfect for keeping your kids happy and healthy. Give them a try and see how much your kids will love them! Don’t forget to save the pin below to easily access these recipes later.
