12 After School Snack Attack Ideas

Its back to school time and youve got the kids lunches all planned out, but what happens when they return from school starving? I know mine need at least a week to readjust to the point where they come home and have some resemblance of my sweet children. The last thing I want to do is give them candy or sugar filled treats upon arrival only to have even crazier monsters take over my children. I can sneak in something sweet here and there, but they dont have to know its loaded with good stuff too and why not make something fun and unexpected? Keep reading for 12 recipes sure to bring out the fun in your exhausted kiddos.

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  Munchable Lunchable

  Create your own homemade lunch able with healthy options so your kids can build their own snack stacks.
  Make your own Munchable lunchable
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  Soccer Power Cookies

  Your kids will think you are giving them cookies after school when these little beauties are filled with all kind of good for you stuff like banana, and flax. Serve with a tall glass of milk for even more nutrition.
  Make your own Soccer power cookies
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  Sweet Potato Bites 3 Ways

  Ok, so I may have snuck in a marshmallow and some brown sugar on this one, but it's a relatively small amount and if it gets them to eat the vitamin packed sweet potato, why not?
  Make your own Sweet potato bites 3 ways
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  After School Popcorn Snack

  Kids love popcorn, I love popcorn and you can make it a million ways. Add cheese for some calcium, fresh herbs, brewers yeast, whatever your heart desires because there's one guarantee, there won't be any leftover.
  Make your own After school popcorn snack
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  Baked Corn Dog Muffin Style

  Hey there super cute friend of mine. We can't get enough of these around here. They are so much fun to chow down on, you'll have all the neighborhood kids coming over for the cool snack house.
  Make your own baked corn dog muffin style
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  Pizza Poppers

  This recipe is a sure kid pleaser. Kids + dough + cheese + sauce = gone.
  Make your own pizza poppers
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  Crudite With a Trio Of Healthier Dips

  Dips are a big hit for my kids and when I make these using yogurt, they not only get a healthier option, but a serving of veggies while they are at it.
  Make your own crudits with a trio of healthier dips
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  Homemade Apple Chips

  Craving crunchy? Go with these delicious and crunchy apple chips, much healthier than the deep fried potato variety.
  Make your own homemade apple chips
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  PB Apple Sandwich

  Skip the bread and use apple slices instead, then fill with peanut butter and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  Make your own PB apple sandwiches
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  After School Smoothie Snack

  Perhaps your kiddos get thirsty after school, this smoothie is refreshing and provides enough ingredients (like bananas and flax) to be a great snack too.
  Make your own after school smoothies snack
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  Yogurt Pops Your Kid Can Make

  Put those kids to work making their own snack. They can make a weeks worth on Sunday and enjoy throughout the week. These are great for the first month of school when it's still hot.
  Make your own yogurt pops your kid can make
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  The Official After School Snack Plate

  Super fun and healthy options for your kids to customize their own snacks.
  Make your own the official after school snack plate
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