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After School Snacks Your Kids Are Gonna Love

By Jen

collage of snack food - dips, mini-pizzas, fruit kebobs, and more. With title "quick and easy after school snacks for kids"

Just when you thought you had school lunches sorted along came the after-school snack challenge. Yep, if you're a parent then you know kids want to eat all...the...time. Not to worry, we've got all the after school snacks your kids are gonna love!

collage of after school snack recipes for kids

That period of time from when the kids run in the door at the end of the day and the moment dinner hits the table. The kids are tired, and hungry and so are the parents. Enter this awesome collection of simple after school snacks that your kids are going to love. 

After School Snacks Your Kids Are Gonna Love

cottage cheese vegetable dip

They'll devour their veggies with this cottage cheese dip

rainbow Fruit kebobs on plate

I love the simplicity of these rainbow fruit kabobs from Chocolate Covered Katie. Set them up earlier in the day and they are ready for when the kids come home.

homemade tortilla chips and dip with child's hand

Bake up a batch of our super cute tortilla chips. All you need are some soft tortillas and some fun cookie cutters to make your own.

container of homemade granola and a yogurt parfait

Keep all the ingredients on hand for the kids to make their own yogurt parfaits. We share a recipe for power-packed granola and how to make nutritious parfaits with kids.

fruit and veggie smoothies

Who said that smoothies are only for breakfast? My Kids Lick the Bowl shares delicious fruit and veggie smoothies.

frozen banana popsicles with sprinkles

OMGoodness these frozen banana pops from Hello Wonderful look amazing! 

strawberry banana oatmeal muffins on plate

Muffins make a perfect kid-friendly after school snack and these strawberry banana oatmeal muffins will fill their empty tummies.

mini pizzas - bite sized on plate pepperoni pizzas

Mini pizza bites are a great after school snack for kids of all ages. Bake them ahead of time and the kids can warm them up in the oven, toaster oven or microwave. Mum in the Madhouse shares a simple and delish recipe for mini pizza bites.

bowl of fruit salad recipe - with pomegranate, oranges, kiwi, apple and strawberries and grapes and blackberries

Fruit salad is easy to make and it will keep for a few days, covered in the fridge. This bright fruit salad is a popular go-to after school snack in our house.

granola bars filled with nuts and seeds and dried fruit on plate

Everyday Easy Eats has a dried fruit and nut filled, no bake granola bar recipe that will have you skipping the store-bought bars.

cheese crackers in heart shapes

Bake a batch of our cheesey crackers - just like the classic little fishies.

homemade strawberry pop tarts on plate

How cute are our homemade strawberry pop tarts? And they're so easy to make ahead and the kids can customize them with whatever filling they like.

roasted chick peas in a bowl

Roasted chickpeas are a super healthy kids' treat for the kids (and parents) from The Kitchn. I love how crispy these chickpeas come out. Add them to your favorite salads or eat them straight from the bowl.

stack of oatmeal trail mix cookies

These oatmeal trail mix cookies from Celebrating Sweets are jam packed full of goodness. 

dill pickle dip in bowl with yellow pepper dipped in

This dill pickle dip is an absolute favourite at our house. The kids eat so many more veggies when there is a delicious dip around.

Which one will become your kids' new favorite after school snack?


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About Jen

Jen Farr is a mother living in Toronto, Canada. She has been sharing her DIY crafts, recipes, activities and parenting advice for over 15 years on her blog Kitchen Counter Chronicle. Jen is the mom of 2 lovely daughters. She believes in the power of taking small steps that can make big impacts on the world.

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