Easy After School Snacks
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Posted: 09/04/20
Updated: 09/06/20
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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!
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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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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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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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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Cheerios Snack Mix
Cheerios Snack Mix ~ Easy, Sweet & Delicious Snack Mix Stuffed with Cheerios, Peanuts, Raisins & M&M’s!
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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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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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Ranch Pretzels Recipe
Ranch Pretzels flavored with ranch, dill, and garlic these pretzels will become your next addiction!
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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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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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3 Ingredient Vanilla Pudding
Easy Vanilla Pudding ~ This Quick and Easy Pudding Only Requires 3 Ingredients! Light, Fluffy and Delicious!
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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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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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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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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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Taco Chex Mix
Mix up your Chex Mix by adding taco seasoning to it, so it has a kick!
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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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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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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
Soft, chewy peanut butter cookie bars loaded with chocolate chips!
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Crumb Banana Muffins
Delicious, Homemade Banana Muffins Loaded with a Amazing Crumb Topping! Perfect for an Breakfast!
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Classic smoothie with frozen strawberries, banana, ice and milk for the perfect healthy snack.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Monster Cookie Bars
Monster Cookie Bars ~ Soft, chewy bars stuffed full of peanut butter chips and M&M's!
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Monster Munch
Sweet & Salty Snack Mix Loaded with Popcorn, Candy Corn, Peanuts & Reese’s Pieces!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Julie says
Hope you enjoy them!
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.
Julie Evink says
I wish I had that problem! My tummy alerts me to meal times 🙂
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!
Julie Evink says
I won’t tell anyone if you don’t share! Thanks for letting use share your recipes!
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.
Julie Evink says
Thanks for letting us share the trail mix!
Danielle | Krafted Koch says
I would have been one happy kid if my mom made any of these for me as after school snacks!
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!
Julie Evink says
Thanks for letting us share them Amy!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
What a great collection, Julie! I think all of the treats look amazing! Pinning a bunch!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Gayle!
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.
Julie Evink says
Thanks for letting us Lindsey!
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!
Julie Evink says
Your welcome Taylor!