These kids are HUNGRY! Here’s a fun (and tasty!) list of awesome after school snacks for kids and adults to enjoy together!
It’s that time of year again people! School is back in session (whether it be virtual, home, remote, or brick and mortar) and our kids are HUNGRY!
In honor of my hungry hungry hippo who tries to eat the entire contents of my home after school, I’m sharing some of our favorite after school snack recipes!
Have a go-to snack to add to the list? I’d love to hear it! Shoot me a comment below the post and let’s keep the snack ideas going!
Awesome After School Snack Recipes for Kids
1. Veggie Tray with Dip
One of my hands-down favorite snacks to make after school is a quick and easy veggie tray.
You can use your favorite store-bought or homemade dip (many can even be made in advance for easy grab and go snacking) and add all your kiddo’s favorite fruit and veggies along with cheese, crackers, and more!
2. Pizza Wonton Cups
Another fast favorite for snack time are these pizza wonton cups. I also make them into baked pizza rolls from time to time. These little open face pizza cups are always such a hit!
3. Banana Streusel Muffins
Have some spotty brown bananas sitting on the counter? Turn those bad boys into the most delicious banana streusel muffins for a tasty grab and go snack.
4. Tuna Salad Cucumber Cups
Need to pack a little protein into your afters school snack? Tuna cucumber cups to the rescue! They’re fast, flavorful, and just plain fun!
5. Hasselback Zucchini Pizzas
These easy, cheesy accordion-cut zucchini pizza bites are the cutest! They’re insanely easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and bake right up in the oven.
6. Granola Yogurt Bowls
These easy blueberry granola yogurt bowls are drizzled with a super simple homemade blueberry syrup and topped with crunchy granola.
It’s a great use of store bought or homemade granola and super easy to customize a make-your-own-yogurt-bowl for the kiddos after school!
7. Mini Hummus Stuffed Peppers
Quick, easy, and totally tasty, these healthy hummus stuffed peppers are sure to be a hit! Sweet mini peppers make a perfect bite-sized after school snack!
8. Garden Veggie Dip
This healthy garden veggie dip is easy to make in advance and totally tasty.
Skip the store bought tub; your family will want to dunk everything in sight into this tasty homemade veggie dip!
9. Sheet Pan Nachos with Queso
These Easy Sheet Pan Nachos are topped with a speedy homemade queso and ready for faceplantage!
Even better? They are totally customizable with both vegetarian and T-Rex versions! Let your littles choose the toppings and have fun with it!
10. Baked Spinach Artichoke Wonton Cups
Take creamy spinach dip to the next level with these bite-sized Baked Spinach Artichoke Wonton Cups. This crispy, cheesy snack is sure to vanish fast and the individual cups make perfect hand-held snacks!
11. Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
We love making these kid-friendly pumpkin muffins for snack time . They’re super simple, gloriously healthy, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup!
12. Homemade Key Lime Pie Energy Bites
These healthy no-bake Key Lime Pie Energy Bites are the perfect tropical treat and so great for snacking.
Even better? They can be made in advance as part of your weekly meal prep!
13. Chewy No Bake Rainbow Chip Granola Bars
Skip the box and whip up a batch of delicious granola bars at home! These chewy rainbow chip granola bars are so quick and easy, they’re as much fun to make as they are to eat!
14. Taco Hummus
This tasty taco hummus is a party on a plate! It makes a fun party appetizer to share with friends and a great snack for the family to faceplant into after school or work.
Even More After School Snacks:
- Chocolate Banana Muffins
- Chocolate Cherry Almond Energy Balls
- Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Streusel
- NEW! Chocolate Pecan Granola Cookies
- Artichoke Dip Phyllo Cups
- Ants on a Log Bagel Snacks via Sarcastic Cooking
- Black Bean Salsa
- Vegetarian Wonton Taco Cups
If you get a chance to try any of these easy after school snacks, let me know!
Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!