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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14 Meatless Meals for Back to School

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The back to school season has arrived and that means easy, delicious dinners are in high demand. This fall, start a healthy habit with Meatless Mondays or at least try and squeeze a few meatless meals anywhere in your week. Or maybe you are already embracing the meat-free trend and just looking for some dinnertime inspiration. These ten vegan meal recipes are just what your family craves to get in a healthy groove for back to school!..

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  Peanut Butter Rice with Tofu

  This easy rice bowl is flavored with creamy, crowd-pleasing peanut butter. Tofu accents add protein.
  Make a Peanut Butter Rice Bowl
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  Cheezy Mushroom Burger

  These amazing cheezy portobella burgers have all the cravable, juicy, messy flavor of burger night - without the meat!
  Make mushroom burgers
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  Lemon-Cajun Pasta

  This easy Cajun Pasta would make an excellent pasta entree or side at dinnertime. Pair with a big salad or roasted veggies for a comfort food meal.
  Make Cajun Pasta
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  Pesto Alphabet Pasta

  Alphabet pasta goes green with this fun, delicious dish. Plenty of spinach and tomatoes to infuse some wellness into classic, kid-friendly alphabet pasta.
  Make pesto pasta
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  Broccoli and Tofu Peanut Soba

  This one-bowl wonder meal has everything your family craves: pasta, delicious veggies, protein and tons of flavor! Peanut-lime and cashew infused.
  Make a peanut soba bowl
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  Super Food Quinoa

  Quinoa is a good source of vegan, fiber-rich protein - and the light and fluffy flavor can easily be a new family favorite at mealtimes. This sweet and lively, colorful super food recipe will wow your kids! Perfect side dish or entree grain.
  Make super food quinoa
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  Veggie Udon Stir Fry

  If you are craving flavor - this dish is for you! Thick and tender udon noodles swirl with colorful veggies and tofu - cheezy, creamy, savory flavor in each bite.
  Make udon stir fry
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  Vegan Sloppy Joes

  The classic kid-favorite dinner goes vegan with these amazingly delicious, protein-rich garden veggie joes. Tomato-y delicious. Photo Credit: Kathy Patalsky
  Make vegan sloppy joes - recipe on Healthy. Happy. Life.
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  Bean Burritos

  This simple bean and rice burrito can be glammed up with healthy veggies and sassy sides like guac and salsa.
  Make bean burritos
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  Sunflower Pesto Pasta

  Pesto pasta goes all sunny with this sunflower-lemon infused dish.
  Make sunflower pesto pasta
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  Leek Chow Mein

  Golden garlicky chow mein noodles mix with tender leeks for a unique and very cravable entree. Kids will love the buttery flavor and soft squiggly noodles.
  Make leek chow mein
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  Broccoli Cheese Pizza

  Broccoli and cheese is a match made in pizza heaven. Get this recipe and more veggie night pizzas in the pizza party round-up.
  Get Vegan Pizza Recipes
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  Vegan Mac and Cheese

  This amazingly dairy-free, creamy-delicious fake-out mac and cheese will be a new family favorite! Photo Credit: Kathy Patalsky
  Make vegan mac and cheese - recipe on Healthy. Happy. Life.
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  Vegan Kids Lunches

  This fun array of super-creative, kid-adored veggie bento lunches is one slide show not to be missed! Photo credit: Sarah, bentoriffic.
  Get veggie bento recipes
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