25 Healthy After-School Snacks that are wholesome, easy, delicious, and totally guilt-free. You'll want to steal these nutritious treats!

After-school snacks that kids can make themselves
Here are some after-school snack ideas that not only empower kids to prepare on their own but also inspire them to make nutritious choices and enjoy their food creatively.
- Fruit kebabs - Kids can use skewers to thread a variety of fresh fruits such as strawberries, grapes, banana chunks, and pineapple. They can assemble their own fruit kabobs with their favorite fruits, creating a colorful and healthy snack. For an extra treat, they can quickly whip up a yogurt and honey dip to enjoy with their fruit kebabs.
- Yogurt parfait - As I mention in no-bake snacks, layer Greek yogurt, honey, granola, fresh fruits, and toasted nuts in a bowl to create a nutritious and refreshing treat.
- Apple slices with peanut butter -Sliced apples paired with creamy peanut butter or almond butter make a healthy and satisfying snack.
- Vegetable sticks with dip - Baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips and baby tomatoes can be served alongside hummus or ranch dressing.
- Smoothies - Fresh or frozen fruits such as bananas or strawberries can be blended with Greek yogurt, milk, and honey to create a creamy and satisfying drink. Check out more healthy smoothie ideas.
- Trail mix - A combination of raw or toasted nuts, dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, apricots, or dates, paired with dark chocolate chips, makes for a delightful snack to enjoy while doing homework.
- Stuffed dates - Pit whole medjool dates and then stuff the cavity with almond or peanut butter and whole almonds for a sweet treat. Check out healthy recipes using dates.
Nut-free after-school snack ideas
- Cheese and crackers - Pair creamy slices of cheese with crackers for a satisfying and protein-rich munch.
- Veggie sticks with hummus - Carrot sticks or baby carrots, cucumber slices, and bell pepper strips served with hummus for dipping or ranch dressing.
- Yogurt and fruit parafit - Layer Greek yogurt, honey, nut-free granola and fresh fruits in a bowl to create a nutritious and refreshing treat.
- Roasted makhana - Also known as fox nuts is healthy, crispy, flavorful, and addictive. Make it easily in your oven or air fryer, for a quick and easy munchie.
- Rice cakes - Top rice cakes with cream cheese and sliced cucumbers, avocado, tomato or smoked salmon for a simple and satisfying snack.
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