Back to School Snacks
Afternoon school dismissal means soon your house will be full of hungry kids looking for snacks. No worries! We've put together a few kid-friendly bites to help satisfy their after-school cravings and give you a break from the kitchen.A yogurt bowl is a quick and easy after-school snack. Use greek yogurt as a healthier alternative loaded with berries and granola.
Popcorn is a healthier snack alternative that kids love. Prepare ahead and divide into snack bags for just the right portion. It's a guaranteed win!
Apple sandwiches are undoubtedly delicious and nutritious. You'll only need three ingredients for this after-school favorite – apple slices, almond butter, and granola. Use the apple slices as the "bread," spread on the almond butter and sprinkle with granola.
Banana bread is easy to prepare ahead of time and is ready for the kids to snack on when they come home.
A combination of peanut butter, chocolate chips, oatmeal, flax seeds, and honey makes fantastic peanut butter energy bites. No one can ever say no to these treats. Just mix up the ingredients, form them into balls, and refrigerate.
Sprinkle ranch seasoning on pretzels and bake for about 10-15 minutes for a seriously addictive snack. The herb adds a whole new level of deliciousness.
Soft and moist blueberry muffins are great for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Even if you serve them for breakfast AND an afternoon snack on the same day, they are so delicious that your kids won't complain.
Say no to greasy potato chips and yes to healthy baked apple chips. They're crunchy like potato chips but sweet like apples. Slice your apples thin, lay them on a baking sheet in a single layer, and bake until crisp. Sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon for added yumminess.
No-bake cookies are simple after-school snacks. Quick oats make it so easy to make these favorites without the oven.
Everything is better homemade, so why not make homemade strawberry fruit roll-ups? They only call for three ingredients: fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Place your ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until the mixture reduces by half. Use an emulsion blender until smooth, then spread onto parchment paper in a thin layer. Once cool and set, cut the mixture and parchment paper into strips with kitchen shears. Roll up with the parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Fruit and yogurt popsicles are sweet, creamy, fruity, and so much fun to eat! Chop up your fruit and mix it with the yogurt. Place the blend into paper cups and put a popsicle stick in the center. Freeze for at least one hour. Using greek yogurt makes this treat much healthier than ice cream.
Give your kids a quick bite to eat after school, and give yourself a much-needed break in the kitchen. Stop into your local Kuhn's ahead of time for our prepared foods. We have many options, from stuffed pretzels to pasta salads to homemade meals.
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