40 Easy Back To School Snacks You Can Make In No Time
Here are some easy back to school snacks that the kids will love! From fresh fruit, to healthy snacks, here are some great options to give the kids after a long day.
These school snack ideas have something for everyone including the picky eaters. The school year is long and you will need options — these will become their favorite snacks! A great option for everyday snacks and yummy treats on the weekends too.
Some of these snacks are super healthy and some not so much. There is something for everyone including the pickiest eaters. These easy snack ideas include rice krispie treats, apple slices, almond butter, peanut butter and more fresh ideas for great recipes.
The school season requires a lot of preparation and it’s great to have a quick snack or even a healthier snack available for when they get home. Sometimes you want to make something that you can grab on busy mornings too.
The good news is that you don’t always have to buy the snack packs, with just a little bit of effort, you can have something fun for after school snacks. This list is a great way to switch things up weekly!
If you are looking for a great snack or a sweet treat be sure to grab some of these! I’ve included some personal favorites with some really simple ingredients. School time can really exhaust these kids and this is a fun way to get some whole foods in their system.
These homemade snacks are so fun and it’s a easy way to fill those little tummies!
Here is a great list of back to school snacks you can make for kids after they have had a long day of school. These delicious and healthy coconut balls are a treat that everyone will love! A fun copycat crack jack popcorn recipe that is pefect for ball games or movie nights! Have some extra bananas on hand? Check out these amazing Chrissy Tiegen Copycat Banana muffins made with chocolate chips! These fun disney treats are made with cream cheese and graham crackers! These super fun rice krispy treats are made with your favorite colorful and yummy cereals! A tasty treat that is fun to make with kids. If you’re looking for a quick, sweet snack, you’ve got to try this simple yet tasty air fryer cookies recipe that doesn’t take long to make. These easy and delicious strawberry cream cheese hand pies are so good and easy to take anywhere! These One Fish Two Fish Dr. Seuss Rice Krispy Treats are easy to make with goldfish snacks and melting candy! Super easy air fryer zucchini french fries that are healthy for you and served with a tasty dip! This apple pie bars are so good! Made with fresh apples, its a fun and yummy snack that you can grab and go! One of America’s favorite snacks just became healthier with the air fryer. This recipe is so easy and full of delicious flavor. Makes a great snack, or appetizer for your party needs. Check out this amazingly tasty Cinnamon Vanilla Granola Recipe! Perfect for any parfait, or easy healthy snack for the kids! Healthy, oat-based bars with no added sugar. These chocolate granola bars can be customized to your liking with add-ins for a nutritious gluten-free snack kids will love! These oat based, gluten-free peanut butter and jelly muffins have a surprise strawberry jelly center and a moist, tender muffin crumb – perfect snack for kids & adults for school or work! These delicious oatmeal bars are filled with applesauce. Each bite is a like eating an apple pie! Easy no bake cookie dough bites with oats, pumpkin and chocolate chips. Spaghetti Squash Fries are the perfect snack or side dish for kids of all ages! A cooking project you can do with your kids, Spaghetti Squash Fries are simply delicious–and addictive! Quinoa Parmesan Crisps are an easy, tasty protein-rich snack your whole family will love! These chocolate chip blondies are rich, dense and perfectly gooey. They are ideal if you need a quick and delicious snack. Simple and delicious, the perfect lunch or easy appetizer! These Poblano and Black Bean Quesadillas are so simple and packed with flavor. These quesadillas come together quickly and disappear just as fast! These Chocolate Cherry Granola Cups are the perfect bite for when you want something sweet. Smooth dark chocolate and creamy white chocolate cups are topped with crunchy granola and dried cherries. With no oven needed and ready in minutes, these cups make a delicious dessert or snack! This Cookies and Cream Popcorn is an easy sweet treat that’s ready in less than 10 minutes. Popcorn is coated with creamy white chocolate and then sprinkled with crushed Oreo cookies. Fast, easy, and perfect to munch on, this is the ultimate treat for when those snack attacks strike! These Apple Sandwiches make a filling and DELICIOUS after-school snack stuffed with nut butter (or peanut butter) and granola! Super simple to make and packed with healthy ingredients, these paleo banana muffins are a hit with kids and adults. Delicious on its own, or served on top of dairy-free yogurt, this Paleo Granola is tasty and filling. This sweet and savory combination in this cheddar apple toast recipe makes for a perfect fall-inspired snack. The crisp and sweet flavor from the apple pairs great with the savory, melted cheddar cheese. Homemade uncrustables are a quick, freezable, kid-friendly option for easy snacks! They are always a hit with the littles, and they also work great for car trips, vacations, picnics, and other events! These freezer-friendly homemade pizza hot pockets are so easy to make there’s no need to spend $$$ on the store-bought versions! Make a big batch in just a few minutes, and store in the freezer for easy dinners, school lunches, or afternoon snacks! These whole grain pancake muffins are perfect for a grab and go breakfast or for snacking! Enjoy toasted with butter or with a dollop of peanut butter! This healthy Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies) are the perfect after school snack! Easy to make and loved by kids. These Peanut Butter Oat Crunch Cereal Bars are a fun grab-and-go breakfast snack or throw in the lunch box for a sweet treat! They easy to make ahead of time too! These no bake granola bar use wholesome ingredients and let YOU or the kids pick your favorite additions! Chunky monkey oatmeal balls are full of peanut butter, oatmeal, banana and honey. They are the perfect snack for kids and grown ups alike. Plus they are are a great new way to use some of those ripe bananas! This fun dip is perfect for snacking. It just has a few simple ingredients and comes together in not time at all. The best part is all of the ingredients are wholesome as well. Perfect after school snack or fun for a party! These meal prep-friendly chocolate bliss balls are ready to enjoy within just a few minutes and healthy treats the whole family will love! Make this 10-minute edible cookie dough from cooked chickpeas for a healthy kid-friendly treat! High in protein and low in sugar, it's finger-licking good and made from only a few ingredients. Cookies And Cream Cookies, also known as Oreo Cheesecake Cookies, combine Oreos and cream cheese to make a sweet, chocolatey cookie recipe that is sure to become a family favorite! Looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack choice? Try these pantry staple 6-Ingredient Veggie Egg Cups! They’re ready in less than 30 minutes. This 5 minute Ranch Yogurt Dip is easy to throw together with just 2 basic ingredients. Perfect for serving with veggies as a kid-approved after school snack Take your favorite pancake recipe and make it into pancake muffins instead! The whole family will love them as a quick breakfast or snack. Top with chocolate chips, bacon or fruit!40 Easy Back To School Snacks You Can Make In No Time
Easy and Healthy Coconut Balls
Copycat Cracker Jack Popcorn Recipe - Healthy Version
Copycat Chrissy Tiegen Banana Bread Muffins
Disney Inspired Snack: Aladdin Magic Carpet Recipe
Rainbow Rice Krispy Treats - Yummy Kids Snacks
Easy Air Fryer Cookies
Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Hand Pies
One Fish Two Fish Dr. Seuss Rice Krispy Treats
Air Fryer Zucchini French Fries - Healthy Snacks
Easy Apple Pie Bars
Healthy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Cinnamon Vanilla Granola Recipe
Chocolate Granola Bars - Homemade EASY Granola Bar Recipe
Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins - Gluten-Free Stuffed PB&J Muffins
Applesauce Oatmeal Bars
Pumpkin Cookie Dough Bites
Spaghetti Squash Fries
Quinoa Parmesan Crisps
Chocolate Chip Blondies
Poblano + Black Bean Quesadillas
Chocolate Cherry Granola Cups
Cookies and Cream Popcorn (with Crushed Oreos!) - Pumpkin 'N Spice
Apple Sandwiches - A Healthy Snack!
Paleo Banana Muffins
Chocolate Paleo Granola
Cheddar Apple Toast Recipe
Freezable Homemade Uncrustables
Puff Pastry Pizza Pockets (Freezer Friendly!)
Multigrain Buttermilk Pancake Muffins
Healthy Puppy Chow Recipe (Paleo) - Organically Addison
Peanut Butter Oat Crunch Cereal Bars: Easy Cereal Bar Recipe
No Bake Gluten Free Granola Bars
Miss K’s Chunky Monkey Oatmeal Balls
Fast and Easy Peanut Butter Yogurt Fruit Dip
Healthy Chocolate Bliss Balls (Easy & Vegan)
Healthy Edible Chickpea Cookie Dough (Vegan & High-Protein)
Cookies And Cream Cookies
6-Ingredient Egg Muffins (Egg Cups)
Yogurt Dip Recipe
Turn Your Favorite Pancake Recipe into Pancake Muffins!
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