Fun With Food
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. They can even assist for more after-school fun! Less work in the kitchen and after-school entertainment for the kids make for an easy win!A yogurt bowl is a quick and easy after-school snack or breakfast. Use Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative, and ask those kids to load up with berries and granola. Have the kids make faces with the berries in the yogurt for a bit of creativity. Add a touch of honey for a little extra sweetness.
Popcorn is a healthier snack alternative that kids love. Prepare nonbuttered popcorn ahead of time and divide it into snack bags for just the right portion. Give your kids the option of different popcorn seasonings for extra flavor. They'll love the possibilities and feel included in the process. It's a guaranteed win!
Apple sandwiches are undoubtedly delicious and nutritious. You'll only need three ingredients for this school-time favorite – apple slices, almond butter, and granola. Use the apple slices as the "bread," spread on the almond butter, and sprinkle with granola. It's simple enough that kids can make them with some supervision.
No-bake cookies are simple after-school snacks. Quick oats make it so easy to make these favorites without the oven. The kids can help mix the oats and other ingredients and divvy the mixture up before letting them set. Before you know it, all will be enjoying the delicious cookies!
Combining peanut butter, chocolate chips, oatmeal, flax seeds, and honey makes fantastic peanut butter energy bites. No one can ever say no to these treats. The kids can help mix up the ingredients and form them into balls. Use chocolate chips to make silly faces on the bites for more fun. Refrigerate and enjoy!
Pretzels are an all-time favorite kids' snack, and we're adding a new level of deliciousness. Have your kids sprinkle ranch seasoning on pretzels and bake for 10-15 minutes for a seriously addictive snack. They'll be gone before you know it, and kids will ask for more.
Fruit and yogurt popsicles are sweet, creamy, fruity, and so much fun to eat and make! Kids can choose their favorite fruit, help chop them up, and mix them with the yogurt. Place the blend into paper cups and put a popsicle stick in the center. Freeze for at least one hour. Greek yogurt makes this treat much healthier than ice cream.
School-time snacks don't have to be a burden. They can be fun and easy for the whole family. Visit Kuhn's Market to start your fun with a food shopping list!