What’s one of the first things your kids say when they get in the car after school? I’m hungry! Well with these fun and healthy after school snack ideas, you’ll be ready. Not only are they nutritious, but there are ideas for every age, make ahead options, and even ones that you can turn into a fun after school activity and have them help you make it.  Now instead of “I’m hungry” it’ll be “Hey, can we make pizza crackers when we get home?”

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1. Healthy Apple Donuts

Not only is this a healthy and sweet after school snack, but it can also be a fun activity to involve the kids. Slice up apples and put out some toppings and let them decorate their own! (via Laura Fuentes)

2. Fruit & Veggie Arts & Snacks

Who says you shouldn’t play with you food? I’m all for these adorable food craft snacks that your kids will find so special. (via The Crafting Chicks)

3. Frozen Yogurt Blueberry Bites

These frozen yogurt blueberry bites are a perfect after school snack for when the weather starts to warm up. They taste like little ice cream bites, but are so much healthier and packed with antioxidants. (via Live Eat Learn)

4. Healthy Silly Art Snacks

Combine arts & crafts and snack time with these silly after school snack ideas that your kid will be giggling as they make. (via It’s Always Autumn)

5. Kid Approved Fruit & Veggie Smoothies

These fruit and veggie smoothies are perfect for picky eaters that refuse to eat veggies. You can make sure they get all the nutrients they need without any push back. (via My Kids Lick the Bowl)

6. Self-Serve Healthy After School Snack Ideas

I love that these self-serve healthy after school snack ideas encourage kids to be independent and self reliant. They will love feeling like a grown up and you don’t have to be on call to be making snacks whenever they are hungry. (via Thirty Handmade Days)

7. 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

This peanut butter fruit dip is like a kid-friendly “fun-due.” Your kids will love dipping in different fruits into the yummy and nutritious peanut butter yogurt dip. (via Cooking Classy)

Bonus: After School Snack Kitchen Gadget Alert!

With this fun gadget, you can make even the most ordinary foods into fun after school snacks by cutting them into fun bite-sized pieces. Use it on PB & J, fruit, or cheese slices to make them instantly snackable! (via Amazon)

8. Cereal Yogurt Bark

I love these bark type recipes, but they are typically made out of chocolate and not that great for you. Instead, this brilliant kid-friendly recipe is made out of yogurt and cereal for a much more nutritious but just as fun snack idea! (via Hello Wonderful)

9. Easy Pizza Wafflewich Recipe

No need to wait forever while the oven preheats and your hungry kids are whining. Try out this genius pizza recipe made with a waffle iron in minutes. Love this idea? Check out our post on waffle maker hacks for more similar recipes. (via It’s Always Autumn)

10. Firecracker Fruit Kebabs

Sometimes all it takes to make fruits & veggies more appealing is to turn them into fun designs like these firecracker fruit kebabs. Just be careful to make sure your kids don’t poke themselves on the skewer when they eat. (via Fork and Beans)

11. Hot Dog Nuggets

Perfect for when your kids have friends over, this recipe is sure to be a hit that the whole crowd will love! You’ll even want to pop a few when no one’s looking 😉 (via Lil Luna)

12. Animal Faces Toast Ideas

Another fun after school snack post in support of playing with your food! (via All She Cooks)

13. Yogurt-Dipped Cheerio Strawberries

Yum! Even I want some of these right now. The yogurt gives in a bit of sweetness and the cheerios add that satisfying crunch to this delicious after school snack. Kids can even help you dip them in yogurt and roll in cereal themselves. (via The Girl Who Ate Everything)

14. Tip 10 Kid-Friendly Wraps

These wraps are perfect when you need to throw something together for your kids to eat on the go on the way to drop someone off for soccer practice. (via Super Healthy Kids)

15. Fruit Pizza Crackers

Whip up a batch of these fruit pizza crackers in just minutes for a perfect after school snack or appetizer to hold them over till dinner. (via Homemade Ginger)

16. No-Bake 5-Ingredient Granola Bars

What’s not to love about these granola bars that only require 5 wholesome ingredients and no baking! Make a big batch and your kids can enjoy this healthy snack idea all week long. (via I Heart Naptime)

17. Banana Sushi Rolls

Don’t you love ideas where you barely even need a recipe they are so easy to make? That’s definitely the case with these fun banana sushi rolls that you can customize with whatever toppings you like so your kids will never get bored! (via Rockets of Awesome)

18. Apple Cookies

Last but not least on our list of after school snacks, check out these apple cookies that are nutritious and the perfect snack to fight off those sweet tooth cravings! You’ll definitely want to join in for this snack. (via Rachel Schultz)

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