Healthy After-School Snack Ideas

Snack time is such a big part of many kids’ lives. I know I used to live for my after-school snacks when I was little! Being a parent is busy enough so we need simple, easy ideas when it comes to snacks. It’s also important to make sure the snacks our children are eating are healthy, especially if they’ve had a busy day at school and need that extra energy boost to keep them going until bedtime. I’ve rounded up ideas from fellow parent bloggers with their best healthy, after-school snacks. Enjoy!

• Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins – Sneak in veggies with this delicious recipe
• Nutty Chocolate Chip Energy Bars – A great Lara bar alternative full of energy and a hit with the kids
• Gluten-free Snack Mix – This one is sure to be a hit with the kids
• Yogurt and Berry Bites – This simple snack looks easy and tasty
• Peanut Butter and Banana Sushi – What a fun and healthy snack idea
• Cinnamon Apple Zucchini Muffins – Another great muffin recipe that easily hides the healthy veggies for picky eaters
• Family Snack Bar – I love this little snack bar option and kids will too
• Apple and Raisin Pizzas – These healthy pizzas are such a fun snack idea
• Date Almond Energy Smoothie – The perfect filling and delicious smoothie
• Salted Crispy Almonds – Almonds are the perfect healthy fix and this simple recipe makes them fun
• Applesauce Toppings Bar – Applesauce is a favourite in our house and I’m sure kids will love this after-school snack idea
• Grazing Tray – This tray would be a huge hit with my own little grazer
• Berry Gummies – If your little ones love gummies as much as mine do, try this healthy recipe
• Moon Balls – Healthy energy bars that are the perfect size for snacking
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Bites – This delicious recipe blends in healthy goodness with two of my favourites – chocolate and peanut butter
• Hidden Vegetable Popsicles – How delicious do these popsicles look, especially on warm days?
• No-Bake Protein Bars – These no-bake bars are pretty simple to whip up the night before and are so delicious
• Almond Joy Granola Bars – Another yummy healthy bar from Oh She Glows, these one are a winner too
• Roasted Garlic Parmesan Chickpeas – My guy loves snacking on roasted chickpeas and we can’t wait to try this recipe
• Oat Snackles – These quick bites are a hit in our house
• Banana Oat Bundles – Another great oat snack bite that is pretty simple to make
• Colour-Coded Healthy Snack Trays – This is such a fun idea combining snacking and learning
• Instant Oatmeal Muffins – If you have some instant oatmeal lying around, check out this muffin recipe
• Quick and Easy Snacks – There are some fun ideas in here for healthy and easy snacks
• Healthy Snacks for Kids – Here is a list of even more healthy and quick snack ideas

What’s your favourite healthy snack idea for kids? I’d love to know!