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50 After School Snack Ideas For Kids

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With back to school time soon upon us, mothers are frantically searching for quick and easy after school snack ideas to feed their growing children and keep them energized in that crucial time between pick-up and dinner.

Whether you’re someone who likes to prep snacks a week in advance, or you prefer to whip something up last minute, there are so many awesome after school snack ideas out there to keep your kids happy after school.

In an effort to find some after school snacks my own kids would love, I rounded up fifty amazing and delicious after school snack ideas for every kind of appetite.

Whether you have a kid that loves something salty, or something sweet, there is an after school snack idea here for everyone. 

Homemade Peach Fruit Leather | Busy Creating Memories

Healthy Fruit Sushi | Jamonkey

Banana Sushi | About a Mom

Cracker Faces | It’s a Mother Thing

Quick and Easy Hummus | Pint Sized Treasures

Sweet and Salty S’mores | Pint Sized Treasures

Easy Pizza Quesadillas | Pint Sized Treasures

Frozen Yogurt Grapes | Super Healthy Kids

Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffin Bites | It’s a Mother Thing

Inside Out Cucumber Sandwiches | Super Healthy Kids

Mini Maple Oatmeal Cream Pies | Pint Sized Treasures

Raccoon Snacks | Super Healthy Kids

After School Pudding Bar | This Mama Loves

Soft Pretzels and Hummus | Super Healthy Kids

Bean Dip – Two Ways | Super Healthy Kids

Pizza Crescent Ring | It’s a Mother Thing

Creamy Lemon Fruit Dip | Super Healthy Kids

Goldfish Crackers Puppy Chow | Busy Creating Memories

Coconut Lime Energy Bites | Super Healthy Kids

Pretzel, Grape and Cheese Trees | Cutefetti

Peanut Butter and Fruit Parfait | Really Are You Serious

Baked Olives | Two Kids and a Coupon

After School Snack Bar | Sippy Cup Mom

Finger Fruit | Super Healthy Kids

Apple Sandwiches | Thrifty Jinxy

Strawberry Lemon Muffins | It’s a Mother Thing

Dark Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Banana Bread Muffins | Super Healthy Kids

Budget Snack Bar | Cutefetti

Crunchy Roasted Green Peas | Super Healthy Kids

Southwestern Bean Dip | Natural Beach Living

Healthy Veggie Popsicles | Kids Activities Blog

Fruit and Veggie Smoothie Muffins | Super Healthy Kids

Pizza Toast | The Bakermama

Goodness Bars | Happy Healthy Mama

Chocolate Drizzle Snack Mix | Busy Creating Memories

Scotch Eggs | It’s a Mother Thing

Apple Crunch Snack | About a Mom

Ham and Pineapple Kebabs with Sweet and Tangy Dip | This Mama Loves

Fun Fruit Kebabs | Crafty Kids at Home

Apple Pie Bites | The Blond Cook

Cheddar and Apple Goldfish Snack Mix | Southern Mom Loves

Baked Popcorn Chicken | The Kitchn

Nutella and Banana Sushi | Kidspot

No Bake Monster Cookie Bites | Crafting Chicks

M&Ms and Raisin Granola Bars | Glue Sticks and Gum Drops

Rainbow Jello Treats | Somewhat Simple

Fruit Pizza Crackers | Homemade Ginger

White Chocolate and Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies | The Crafty Blog Stalker

Chocolate Fruit Dip | Dinner at the Zoo

Cloud Bread | It’s a Mother Thing

 


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  1. Jennifer Ostroski says

    August 1, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    This is the most awesome list!!! Really great ideas, I can’t wait to try the cloud bread.

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