Now that school has started, you are back into a routine. A common part of every kid’s routine is having an after-school snack. While there are a number of products you could purchase at the store, making something from scratch is not only more affordable but also fun. There are so many fun treats you can make. This is just a small way to let your kids know that you love them and want to do something nice for them. The list below is loaded with awesome after-school snacks kids love.
Eating an after-school snack gives your kids a chance to unwind after a long day at school. It’s good to give your kids a chance to eat a healthy snack and do something they want to do. Let them watch TV or play video games for a half-hour or so before beginning homework. Kids need a break just like we do. This would also be a good time to have a bit of family time. You could play board games, sit and talk, colour together, whatever. It just depends on how old your kids are.
Speaking of which, there are after-school snacks in this list that are good for a variety of age ranges. Some are great for younger kids while others will work for kids of all ages. Don’t limit these to being after-school snacks either. You can make these and pop them into your child’s lunchbox as well.
What are your child’s favourite after-school snacks? Do your kids reach for cookies, fruit, or maybe crackers? Do you prefer they eat something healthy or is this a time to let them indulge? Share your favourite snacks to make for your kids so that we can all benefit from even more great ideas.
After-School Snacks Kids Love
1. Sweet Salty S’mores – Pint Sized Treasures
2. Dr. Seuss Kid’s Lunchbox Ideas – A Mom Take
3. Mint Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding – What the Fork Food Blog
4. Back to School Trail Mix – Ottawa Mommy Club
5. Apple Pancetta and Sharp Cheddar Grilled Croissant – Creative Culinary
6. Monster Apple Bites – Crayons and Cravings
7. Turkey Cheese Sushi Rolls – All Things Mamma
8. Fun After School Snacks – Super Healthy Kids
9. Baked Macaroni & Cheese Cups – The Mommy Mix
10. Granola Recipe – This Mama Loves
11. Corn Dog Muffins Recipe – Moments with Mandi
12. Canadian Fried Dough Pastry Recipe – Ottawa Mommy Club
13. Unicorn Horn Snacks – Nerdy Mama
14. Snack-Time Cranberry Tuna Salad -Mom the Brave
15. Easy Mini Eggplant Pizza Recipe – Wholesome Yum
16. Summer Lemonade Fruit Salad – Homemade Interest
17. Grain-Free Paleo Granola Recipe – This West Coast Mommy
18. Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies – Celebrating A Simple Life
19. Apple Marshmallow Smiles – Raising Memories
22. Peanut Butter & Grape Rollups – Having Fun, Saving & Cooking
23. Pepperoni Rolls – Dancing Through the Rain
24. Granola Blueberry Muffins – Mooshu Jenne
25. Homemade Jello Cups for a Healthy School Lunch – Attainable Sustainable
26. Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies – Rhian’s Recipe
27. Blackberry Apple Fruit Leather – Celebrating a Simple Life
28. Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Goldfish – Strength and Sunshine
29. Homemade Granola Bars Recipe – Ottawa Mommy Club
30. Homemade Choco Taco – Dairy Free – Nerdy Mama
31. Peanut Butter Toast on a Stick – Peas and Crayons
32. Apple Protein Muffins – One Clever Chef
33. Blueberry Mini Baked Cake Donuts with Blueberry Icing Recipe – Ottawa Mommy Club
34. Cinnamon Apple Chips – More or Less Cooking
35. Strawberry Ladybugs – Crayons and Cravings
36. Instant Pot Popcorn + 3 Variations – Recipes from a Pantry
37. Homemade Cheesy Goldfish Crackers Tutorial and Recipe – Tikkido
38. Delightful Peanut Butter Nutella Balls Recipe – Ottawa Mommy Club
39. Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins – Sidewalk Shoes
40. 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe – Delicrunch
41. Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe – Mission to Save
42. Crazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Monster Recipe – Ottawa Mommy Club
43. Super Slimy Snail Snacks – Two Kids and a Coupon
44. Cinnamon Scones Recipe | Snickerdoodle-Style – The Anthony Kitchen
45. No Bake Energy Bites – raw, gluten free, vegan – Pink Fortitude
46. Best High Energy Snacks – Aussie Bites Copycat Recipe – A Magical Mess
47. Frosted Grapes Recipe for Healthy Snacking – Suburbia Unwrapped
49. No-Cook Pumpkin Pudding – Hybrid Rasta Mama
50. Peanut Butter And Jelly Rollups – Dancing Through the Rain
51. Chocolate Protein Power Muffins – Beekay Nutrition
52. Peanut Butter & Jelly Popcorn Recipe – Home Cooking Memories
53. Monster Energy Bites – Cooking on the Front Burner
54. Cinnamon Apple Chips – Let’s Eat Cake
55. Mini Chocolate Chess Pies – Life on Manitoulin
Which one is your favourite recipe to try?
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These are great!! I am always looking for new ways to switch up my kids snacks. I cannot wait to try some of these. starting with the apple marshmallow smiles
Yes, that one looks so good!
Granola bar, and also goldfish is what I have.. I like this DIY list.. lots of health colourful ideas. Snacks brighten the day for kids of all ages
I love these!! Thank you so much for sharing. I love making food fun for the kids!
Me too! Enjoy!
A lot of great treats here that the kids would love to have!!
these are some great ideas. we really need to do after school snack time!
Thanks! Plenty for you to choose from!
This is fabulous! I’m often stuck for ideas at the end of the day – bookmarked this. Thanks.
What an amazing selection of healthy snacks! I’ve bookmarked this page for when my hubby gets the munchies!
My pleasure and enjoy!
I much prefer to include homemade snacks in my kids’ diet than premade, processed ones. So, I am going to be checking out a number of these recipes.
Same for our family!
I love these! Kids would certainly enjoy them!
Let me know how they like the snacks if you make some!
What a fantastic bunch of snacks! My grandson might even try one of them lol He’s so picky
Thank you!
I’ve never thought of making popcorn in the Instant Pot. That’s such a great idea!
Forget the kids, a lot here for me!! lol
I agree lol!
These ideas are all so cute and I can’t wait to try some of them!
I really LOVE some of these ideas ! great things to keep them interested in eating healthy .
Forget the kids lol. Me snacks!
These are all great ideas for healthy snacks
There’s so many great ideas here and I think the healthy snacks are always best
Thank you for sharing this great selection of snack ideas. There are quite a few here that I would like to try.