Whether you pick them up from school or have them dropped off by bus or a friend, the moment your children arrive home, they’re hungry. Your choices are to either listen to them whine until dinner time, or give them something to tide them over.
You can rely on quick solutions like a bowl of cereal or a pre-packaged meal. What if, instead, you turned snack preparation into a Sunday afternoon activity with rewards ready to be reaped during the week?
Check out these 5 delicious after-school snack recipes!
1. Fruit Leather
Fruit roll-ups have always been a popular snack for kids. These delicious fruit leathers are a healthier version of that sugary treat!
2. Roasted Chickpeas
Healthy, crunchy, and delicious, roasted chickpeas are a great alternative to popcorn or chips! Add your favorite seasonings to customize this snack to your and your family’s tastes.
3. Zucchini Pizza Bites
If your family is full of pizza lovers, this is a great choice for an after-school snack — or really, anytime snack! With zucchini instead of crust, these pizzas are healthy and delicious, too!
4. Apple Energy Balls
Delicious, healthy, AND easy to make? Yes, please! Plus, this recipe hits every mark for sweet treat-lovers while containing only natural sugars!
5. Salted Chocolate Frozen Banana Bites
Looking for sweet, salty, and tasty? These frozen banana bites, covered in chocolate and sprinkled with coarse sea salt, meet every one of those tastes.
