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    Published: Jul 11, 2019 · Modified: Mar 8, 2023 by OhHappyJoy · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.

    20 Healthy After School Snack Ideas For Kids

    These healthy after school snack ideas for kids are SO creative! I love how quick & easy the recipes are and they are super healthy snack ideas plus food crafts in one!

    I'm always searching for healthy snacks for kids since my son always comes home hungry looking to eat something. These are all easy to make and healthy and would also be great to pack as snacks for school.

    20 Healthy After School Snack Ideas For Kids

    1. Apple Cookie - snack ideas for kids

    These make an amaaazing snack! I normally take out the chocolate chips from this recipe and it still tastes amazing while packed with nutrients. (Rachel Schulz)

    After School Snacks Apple Cookie

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    2. Roasted Carrot Strips - healthy kid snacks

    I absolutely love roasted carrots since they are sweet when roasted and very healthy. I make is as a side dish for dinner oftentimes but they are great as after school snack. My son wouldn't eat raw finger carrots but would finish an entire bowl of these in no time. (Healthy Little Foodies)

    Healthy kids snacks

    3. Peanut Butter Banana Cookies- kids healthy snacks

    This cookie recipe is healthy yet delicious. I love how the recipe uses all healthy ingredients for these cookies. Definitely makes my son happy whenever he sees these for snacks! (Kelly Gibney)

    after schoool snacks - cookies

    4. Peanut Butter Banana Sushi - easy healthy snacks for kids

    What better way to eat a banana other than make a banana sushi! These are fun and nutritious and will fill your kiddo up! (My Fussy Eater)

    Healthy Kids Snack - Banana Sushi

    5. Mini Avocado Hummus Quesadilla - filling snacks

    I'm a huge fan of avocados and hummus. And when you combine these two into a quesadilla, it's even better! So perfect as after school snack for hungry kids! (Cookincanuck)

    healthy snacks - mini avocado wraps

    6. No Bake Blueberry Almond Energy Snacks - great school snack

    This is great as snacks on the road as well. They are easy to pick up and eat while packed with healthy ingredients! (The Seasoned Mom)

    Kids healthy snack Ideas

    7. Fruit Tacos - healthy snacks for kids to make

    Such an easy way to put together a snack! This creative healthy snack idea will enable your kids to participate in making their own snacks after school. (Organized31)

    Easy Kids Snacks

    8. Blueberry Vanilla Greek Yogurt Granola -great after school snack ideas for kids

    These homemade granola bar will sure make your little one's tummy full. They are easy to grab and go as snacks as well. And they will go fast! (Half Baked Harvest)

    kids snack ideas

    9. Avocado Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - easy snacks for kids

    Muffins are great on the go snack and also freshly baked batch after school will make your kids keep reaching for these. (My Kids Lick The Bowl)

    Healthy Kids Snack Ideas

    10 Critter Crudites - fun snacks to make

    Such a fun way to make your kids eat veggies and fruits! I made one of these with my son and he loved it as an activity and even ate the celery that he normally wouldn't eat! (Good Housekeeping)

    Healthy Kids Snack Ideas

    11. Animal Face Toast - best snacks for kids

    This is another snack idea you can make with your kids. Cut up fruits and have them decorate the toast as their favorite animal! (All She Cooks)

    HEalthy Kilds Snack - Animal Face

    12. Fruit Rockets - fun snacks for kids

    Not only will this make a great after school snack, it can work great as a birthday party appetizer. Kids will have so much fun eating this as they imagine it to be a spaceship! (Eats Amazing)

    Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids

    13. Strawberry Yogurt Bark - healthy sweet snack

    It's almost like white chocolate! That's what my son said when he first ate this one. It's healthy and yummy in your tummy! (Hello Wonderful)

    AFter School Snack

    14 Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites - Healthy After School Snacks

    These are so delicious and packed with nutrients! You can skip the dipping sauce and serve as is and it still tastes really good. (A Healthy Slice Of Life)

    After School Snacks - Broccoli Bites

    15 Frozen Yogurt Pops- healthy snacks for after school

    This is such a great snack on a hot summer day! Depends on what fruit you add, you can change the flavor. I've tried adding mangos and it also tasted delicious! (Super Healthy Kids)

    healthy snacks yogurt pops

    16 Kid Friendly Wraps - after school snacks for kids

    Strawberry almond butter wrap, smashed avocado wrap, and the chicken wrap are my favorites and have been well received by my 4 year old. Get your kid to help make one of these wraps by spreading cream cheese or sprinkling strawberries. They will love being able to help out and eating the food they make.  (Happy Healthy Mama)

    kid snack ideas

    17 Fruit Pizza Crackers - fun after school snacks

    This is another after school snack idea that you can make with your kid. These crackers also work great as an appetizer at any BBQ parties! (Homemade Ginger)

    healthy snack ideas

    18. Parmasean Ranch Roasted Chick Peas - best after school snacks

    Roasting any kind of nuts is one of my favorite ways to eat nuts as snacks. My son also loves roasted nuts. Although he doesn't like chick peas as much, roasting these chick peas definitely did the trick of making it appealing to him. He now snacks on them and loves it! (Jennifer Meyering)

    Kids Healthy Snacks

    19. Frozen Blueberry Bites - quick after school snacks

    Blueberries are so delicious just as they are. But freezing them with yogurt makes them taste even better on a hot summer day! (Popculture)

    Healthy kids snacks

    20. Cucumber Sushi - healthy after school snacks

    I love this recipe since it makes eating cucumbers so much fun. It's so healthy and makes it a great finger snack. (Raising Whasians)

    Snack Ideas

    Do you have any other healthy after school snack ideas? Do share in the comment below!

    AFTER SCHOOL SNACK IDEAS FOR KIDS

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