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Easy After School Snacks

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Are you looking for tasty, easy after school snacks that your kids will love? Today I’ve rounded up after school snack ideas including everything from snack bars and snack mix to smoothies and veggie pizza! You’ll have plenty of snacks for after school now!

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Now that the kids are back to school, finding easy after school snack ideas can be a challenge. I know my kids come home starving.

You’d think they haven’t ate in days, but their lunches are gone so they must have ate during the day. One would never actually think that!

Luckily, today I’m sharing a bunch of delicious, easy after school snacks that your kids will love. Many can be prepared ahead of time and stored so that they are ready for when the kids come home from school

. Scroll down for a large assortment of after school snack ideas!

No Bake Peanut Butter Honey Granola Bars
An easy recipe for No Bake Granola Bars flavored with peanut butter and sweetened with honey. Switch up this recipe by adding in the mix-ins of your choice!
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A pyramid of no bake peanut butter honey granola bars on a white plastic cutting board along with oats, a glass jar of oats, and a small wood spoon full of peanut butter
Ranch Snack Mix Recipe
Delicious, Easy, Homemade Snack Mix Loaded with Chex, Bugles, Goldfish and Oyster Crackers then Seasoned with Ranch Dressing Mix!
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Two paper bags of ranch snack mix on a decorative table cloth
Taco Oyster Crackers Recipe
Taco Oyster Crackers Recipe ~ Quick, Easy Snack Mix Recipe that’s Got a Kick to it! No One Will Be Able to Stop Munching on These!
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Yellow bowl of taco oyster crackers
Apple Nachos
Easy to make, delicious and crisp and a great quick snack! Loaded with Peanut Butter, White Chocolate, Chocolate Chips & Coconut!
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Apple Nachos topped with peanut butter, chocolate chips, coconut and sprinkles. on white plate
Cheerios Snack Mix
Cheerios Snack Mix ~ Easy, Sweet & Delicious Snack Mix Stuffed with Cheerios, Peanuts, Raisins & M&M’s!
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Two bowls of cheerios snack mix and a glass of milk on a table
Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip
A sweet and creamy chocolate fruit dip made healthier with Greek yogurt and light cream cheese. Serve with fruit or pretzels for dipping.
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A white bowl of healthy chocolate fruit dip with mini chocolate chips surrounded by oranges, strawberries, and apple slices
No Bake Chocolate Banana Energy Balls Recipe
Delicious Recipe for Energy Bites Loaded with Chocolate Chips, Banana, Coconut, Oats, Flaxseed, Chia Seeds and Spiced with Cinnamon!
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Chocolate Covered Potato Chips
The perfect combination of sweet and salty. Potato chips that are dipped in chocolate make a great snack or gift.
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A stack of chocolate covered potato chips on plate
Ranch Pretzels Recipe
Ranch Pretzels flavored with ranch, dill, and garlic these pretzels will become your next addiction!
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Easy Ranch Pretzels in white bowl
Sweet & Salty Cashew Chex Mix
Sweet & Salty Cashew Chex Mix ~ Easy Snack Mix Loaded with Cashews, Chex, M&Ms & Cashews and Smothered in Caramel!
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Glass jar of sweet and salty cashew snack mix
Light Crock Pot Applesauce Recipe
Light Crock Pot Applesauce Recipe ~ Delicious, Easy Applesauce that is slow cooked! Loaded with all the flavors of fall!
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Two white bowls stacked with the top full of light crock pot applesauce sitting on a wood board next to cinnamon sticks and apples
3 Ingredient Vanilla Pudding
Easy Vanilla Pudding ~ This Quick and Easy Pudding Only Requires 3 Ingredients! Light, Fluffy and Delicious!
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Two cream bowls of easy vanilla pudding with strawberries on a red kitchen towel
Peach Sorbet
This Peach Sorbet made with fresh, ripe, juicy peaches is the perfect way to cool off during the summer! Only four simple ingredients are needed to make this simple, delightful treat!
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Blue background withw bowls of peach sorbet
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Deliciously moist and fluffy banana bread that is loaded with chocolate flavour, and stuffed full of chocolate chunks!
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A double chocolate banana bread in a metal loaf pan
Sugar Cookie Chex Mix Recipe
Sugar Cookie Chex Mix Recipe ~ Celebrate the Holidays with this Fast and Easy Snack Mix Recipe that tastes just like Sugar Cookies!
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Sugar Cookie Chex Mix Recipe ~ Celebrate the Holidays with this Fast and Easy Snack Mix Recipe that tastes just like Sugar Cookies!
Fresh Orange Smoothie Recipe
Only 4 Ingredients Makes it a Perfect Quick, Easy Breakfast or Snack! Packed with Vitamin-C to Help You Feel Great! 
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Glass of fresh orange smoothie with banana slices in it and an orange slice on the rim sitting on a wooden table with a white cloth and two oranges
Taco Chex Mix
Mix up your Chex Mix by adding taco seasoning to it, so it has a kick!
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Sheet pan with chex mix on it
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars
 Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats ~ Delicious Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Loaded with Peanut Butter are a Family Favorite! These No Bake Bars are Easy to Make and Always the First Ones Gone! 
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A hand holding a chocolate peanut butter rice krispie with a bite out of it
No Bake Oatmeal Raisin Energy Balls
Delicious Energy Balls That Taste Just like Oatmeal Raisin Cookies! Loaded with Oatmeal, Raisins, Pecans, Flaxseed, Chia Seeds and Spiced with Cinnamon!
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White bowl of oatmeal raisin energy balls
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
Soft, chewy peanut butter cookie bars loaded with chocolate chips!
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Cut bars on wood platter making a stack
Crumb Banana Muffins
Delicious, Homemade Banana Muffins Loaded with a Amazing Crumb Topping! Perfect for an Breakfast!
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Up close image of a crumb banana muffin sitting on a brown paper muffin liner
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Classic smoothie with frozen strawberries, banana, ice and milk for the perfect healthy snack.
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Mason Jar Mug with Strawberry Bananas Smoothie in it. Garnished with a blue and white striped paper straw, strawberry and banana slice on rim.
No Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
These delicious No Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites are loaded with chocolate chips, coconut, oats, flaxseed and chia seeds! They are the perfect healthy snack recipe!
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No bake chocolate chip energy bites on a table and on a silver plate sprinkled with coconut flakes and mini chocolate chips
Bunny Bait
Sweet & Salty Snack Mix Loaded with Popcorn, M&Ms, Pretzels and Peanut then coated in a Vanilla Candy Coating!
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Snack mix spread out on wax paper with popcorn pretzels m&ms and peanuts with candy melts coating
Cranberry Orange Energy Date Balls
These cranberry orange date balls are packed with protein and energy! They’re easy and made in 5 minutes, so they’re perfect for a quick and healthy snack!
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Cranberry Orange Energy Bites - Packed with protein and energy! They're easy and made in 5 minutes, so they're perfect for a quick and healthy snack!
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Energy Balls
Delicious Recipe for Energy Bites Loaded with White Chocolate Chips, Macadamia Nuts, Coconut, Oats, Flaxseed and Chia Seeds!
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White chocolate macadamia nut energy balls on a slate tray
Pumpkin Granola
Perfectly Crunchy, Easy Homemade Granola Recipe with Pumpkin Spice, Crunchy Oats, Sunflower Seeds, Pepitas, Sunflower Seeds, Cranberries and Nuts! 
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White mug of homemade pumpkin spice granola sitting in a pile of granola
Nutella Granola
Easy Homemade Granola Recipe That Anyone Can Make! Oats and Chopped Hazelnuts Coated in Nutella and Loaded with Chocolate Chips! Prefect for Breakfast or a Healthy Snack!
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A white bowl of vanilla yogurt and nutella granola
Chewy Cinnamon Apple Granola Bars Recipe
Soft, Chewy, Delicious Homemade Granola Bar Recipe Stuffed with Apples, Cinnamon, Oats, Pecans and Sunflower Seeds!
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Two stacks of chewy apple cinnamon granola bars on a red kitchen towel with three green apples, a glass of milk, cinnamon sticks, dried apple slices, and a bag of truvia brown sugar
Monster Cookie Bars
Monster Cookie Bars ~ Soft, chewy bars stuffed full of peanut butter chips and M&M's!
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Stack of three monster cookie bars
Monster Munch
Sweet & Salty Snack Mix Loaded with Popcorn, Candy Corn, Peanuts & Reese’s Pieces!
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Two orange bowls of monster munch on a cloth napkin
Dill Veggie Dip
Dill Veggie Dip ~ This dill dip is so amazing you’ll want to eat it by the spoonful!
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A square white plate with carrots, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, and a bowl of dill veggie dip on it
Cheesy Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
Perfect for Your Lunchbox! Tortillas Loaded with Turkey, Bacon, Ranch and Cheese! Also, Make a Great Appetizer for Your Parties!
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Cheesy turkey bacon ranch pinwheels on a sliver tray
Homemade Salsa Recipe
Homemade Salsa in under 15 minutes that is smooth and just like your favorite restaurant with the help of canned tomatoes!
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Chip scooping Restaurant Style salsa
No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
Easy, No Bake Bars with Cheerios, Rice Krispies, M&M’s, Peanuts that are Perfectly Ooey & Gooey!
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Two no bake peanut butter cereal bars stacked on a piece of wax paper along with m&m's, peanuts, measuring spoons, and a jar of peanut butter
Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
These sliders are quick, easy and perfect for any night of the week! Stuffed with pepperoni, fresh mozzarella and pizza sauce then brush the buns with a seasoned Parmesan butter for so much flavor.
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A cake pan full of pizza slider sandwiches
Tortilla Pinwheels
Bite sized pinwheels stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, black olives, green chiles, cheese spread on a tortilla, then rolled up, chilled and sliced.
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Overhead image of Wooden plate with sliced pinwheels on it

About Julie Evink

I'm here to help you win in the kitchen again! Life is Busy, Life is Crazy, but that doesn't mean you can't make your family dinner! Julie's goal is to provide you with easy, family, friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Dinnertime will be stress free again!

Comments

  1. Jen says

    Thank you for posting this!!! I am running out of snacks for my kids other than the same old unhealthy versions of cookies and chips from the store. I want to offer them healthy and quick snacks that won’t take me forever. These were helpful and i especially cannot wait to try chocolate dipped chips, OMG.

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  2. Jen+@+Baked+by+an+Introvert says

    I’m always looking for new snack ideas. I often skip breakfast and work through lunch so easy portable snacks are a must.

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  3. Shelley+@+Two+Healthy+Kitchens says

    What a fantastic round-up of mouthwatering ideas! Forget the kiddos … I want these snackies for MEEEE!!!! Ok, ok … I promise I’ll share! 😀 Thanks so much for including our Fruit Pizzas and super-fun Veggie Faces! Totally pinning this to inspire other moms looking for great recipes!

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  4. Courtney @ Neighborfood says

    Thanks for including my trail mix! I don’t have kiddos, but I need this for me! I’m always on the lookout for quick snack ideas.

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  6. Amy+@+Amy's+Healthy+Baking says

    Thank you so much for including my energy bites, muddy buddies, and granola bars! These snacks sound incredible… Especially for me! I don’t have the “after school” excuse; I just love snacking all of the time! 😉 Pinning!

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  8. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    This is such a great round-up! There are so many recipes here that I want to try! Thanks for including my oat bars.

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  9. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    I don’t have kids to share these with, but that means more for me! Thanks for including me! Pinned!

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