Recipes15 Quick and Easy After School Snacks
Kids tend to have higher metabolisms and they are also more active than adults, which means they need to eat more often. An after school snack isnò€™t just a whim, itò€™s something that will help your kids keep their energy up and give them a boost that will last until dinner.
What can you do for an after school snack? Here are a few ideas that wonò€™t take long at all.
1. Apples with cinnamon. Cut an apple into wedges, then toss with 1 tablespoon of sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
2. Tortilla roll-ups. Spread a tortilla with jam and peanut butter, then roll up into a log and cut into 1ò€ pieces.
3. Quesadillas. Take one flour tortilla, grate about Ò¼ cup of cheese onto it, add chopped ham, tomatoes, etc. or just leave it plain. Top with another tortilla and heat in the microwave for 1 min. or until the cheese is melted. Cut into 6 wedges and serve.
4. Cottage cheese and peaches. This is an oldie, but a goodie that most people have forgotten about. Chop half a canned peach and mix with Ò½ cup of cottage cheese.
5. Smoothies. Blend 1 cup of milk with 2 cups of any combination of fruit or berries. For a dairy free option, use soy milk or orange juice.
6. Ham and cheese kabobs. Take a bamboo skewer and thread on alternating cubes of ham and cheese. You can use different kinds of cheese or even add some bits of pineapple for a fun change.
7. Cherry tomatoes. These are actually great just on their own, but if you want to make the snack more nutritious, add in some cubed cheese.
8. Milk toast. Float a piece of toast in a bowl with a little milk. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon for a tasty treat.
9. Jam yogurt. Take half a cup of plain yogurt and swirl a spoonful of jam into it for a yummy, healthy treat.
10. Salsa and chips. Serve tortilla chips with a bowl of chopped tomatoes.
11. Quick trailmix. Toss 1 cup of cornflakes with Ò½ cup raisins, Ò¼ cup almonds or peanuts and 1 cup of mini crackers.
12. Popcorn. Air pop your own corn for a healthier snack and drizzle with a small amount of melted margarine for flavor.
13. Homemade cup ramen. Boil 3 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of consommÓ© powder of your choice. Add 1 package of chow mein noodles and boil until tender. Serve hot.
14. Celery with raisins. This is also called ò€œants on a logò€. Spread peanut butter in the groove of a piece of celery and top with several raisins.
15. Tuna on crackers. Mix a can of drained tuna with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and let kids scoop it up with soda crackers.
After school snacks can help your kids stay alert for chores and homework and will also prevent a lot of those after school grump sessions.