Ten After School Snacks for the Kids
1. Ants on a log. This classic is still a winner. Take cleaned celery stalk, cut them into short pieces, pop peanut butter or almond butter on them and top with raisins.
2. Apple on the cob. This is for picky eaters who don’t like the apple peel. Peel an apple and then use corn on the cob holders on either end of it. This way the kids can eat the apple whole, without the peel, and without sticky fingers.
3. Veggies and greek yogurt. Most kids love a dip. Plain Greek yogurt is a great alternative to Ranch dressing. Cut up veggies (cucumbers, carrots, celery) and let them dip, dip, dip.
4. Graham crackers and cream cheese. Another classic. Add a little real fruit preserve for a little sweet treat.
5. Frozen fruit + yogurt. Frozen grapes and mango are always so delish. Add them to vanilla yogurt and it’s even better.
6. Smoothie Sensation. Take frozen fruit and yogurt and blend it up. Add mint, spirulina and protein powder for a hearty smoothie that tastes great! This is great for on-the-go snacking too.
7. Cinnamon Apple Chips. Better than chips and tastier than just an apple. Your kids will gobble these up.
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
- Arrange apple slices on a baking sheet.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl; sprinkle over apple slices.
- Bake in the preheated until apples are dried and edges curl up, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
8. Cheese and fruit on a stick. You can really use anything healthy for this plate. Just be sure it’s in bite-sized pieces and has a toothpick in it. Kids love to eat tiny pieces on a stick.
9. Bagel pizzas. Grab whole wheat bagels, some organic spaghetti sauce, and string cheese. Bake it on 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Let the kids help you with the sauce and string cheese placement.
10. Good old-fashioned popcorn. Add parmesan cheese or sprinkle some spirulina on top for an extra punch of protein.
