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After-School Snack Ideas for Kids
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items Need quick, easy snack ideas for hungry kids after school? These are our family favorites. Simple, tasty, and ready in minutes. From healthy bites to fun treats, these snacks keep little ones happy without the sugar crash. Perfect for busy moms looking for easy ideas that actually get eaten!
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Healthy-ish Snack Ideas
Guilty Pleasures
Ice Cream Snacks
Healthy-ish Snack Ideas
These healthy, affordable picks include easy recipes, ready-to-grab snacks, and some guilty pleasures from Walmart. Tap to shop the full list or save it for daily snack inspo! 🍎
A healthier twist on a classic.
Annie's Organic Cheddar Bunnies Baked Snack Crackers, 12 Pouches, 12 oz
We love a no sugar added item for after school snacks
GoGo squeeZ No Sugar Added Apple Applesauce and Fruit Puree Pouches, 3.2 oz (10 Pack)
I love these for before school and after school. Quick, Easy, and Mess free.
Sargento® Natural String Cheese Snacks, 12-Count
These do not last long in my home. Especially this white cheddar flavor. So delicious
Mini Babybel White Cheddar Flavored Snack Cheese, 8.5 oz, 12 Count Plastic Net. Refrigerated
I love having snacks like this in the car. Especially when the kids are craving something sweet. These are perfectly sweet.
Dole Good Crunch Original Pineapple Bites, Made with All Natural Fruit, 1.4 oz
These were an impulse buy that we have all fell in love with. Give these a try!
Pure Organic Gluten-Free Strawberry Banana Layered Fruit Bars, Gluten Free and Vegan Fruit Snacks, 12 Count
Perfect for lunches and after school snacks. apples and peanut butter of course
Jif To Go Natural Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, 8- 1.5 Ounce Cups, Smooth and Creamy Texture, Snack Size Packs
Deliciously Soft and LOW SUGAR!!
HighKey Soft Baked Mini Treats Banana Nut Muffin 2 oz (57 g)
Yogurt and Granola all in one. Mess Free
Dannon Light + Fit REMIX Strawberry Cheesecake Nonfat ...
Now these are my favorites. I might share with my kids sometimes lol.
Smartfood Popcorn White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn Snacks, 0.625 oz Bags, 10 Count Multipack
My kids have fell in love with hummus. I even can get them to eat carrots by dipping them! A win for Mommy.
Sabra Classic Original Fresh Hummus Dip, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Vegan Hummus Spread, 10 oz Tub
If you love a crunch you and your family will love these too!
Snack Factory Original Pretzel Crisps, Non-GMO, 7.2 oz Resealable Bag
I love being able to pop these right in the blender and get a deliciously smooth smoothie for my children and I.
bettergoods Red Dragon fruit Acai + Collagen Smoothie Mix, 8 oz (Frozen)
Veggies straws are not my favorite but these have change the game for me. Just like the bag says YOU NEED THIS!
YOU NEED THIS Veggie Straws, 5.5oz Bags, Pack of 6 (Ranch)
The kids can still have fruit snacks. Especially if they have No Additives, 3g of Prebiotic Fiber Per Pack for Gut Health and are Vegan.
Kencko Berrylicious Organic Fruit Snacks, 5.6oz, 8 Pack
If you have ever bought a happy meal then you know the kiddos love this apple juice
Honest Kids Organic Appley Ever After Fruit Juice, 6.75 fl oz, 8 Pouches
Sometimes the children just want chips. Try these baked sun chips instead. Perfect with a cold cut sandwich
SunChips 100% Whole Grain Snacks, 4 Flavor Variety Pack, 1 oz, 18 Count
My daughter loves everything strawberry and these were a hit when i brought them home.
Nature Valley Crispy Creamy Wafer Bars, Strawberry, Whole Grain, 5 Bars, 6.5 oz
I love that these are organic. I am always on the hunt for a healthier alternative to the heavily sugary snacks thats on the market.
MadeGood Strawberry Granola Bites, 0.85 oz, 5 Count
I love keeping these stocked in the fridge. Healthy and easy to grab
Taylor Farms Protein Plus Mini Meal Snack Tray with Fresh Fruit, 7.5 oz
These really have everything your looking for in a snack for the kiddos. No artificial flavors, colors & high fructose corn syrup. Vegan Dairy Free
Nature's Bakery, Oatmeal Crumble, Strawberry Breakfast Snack Bars, 1.41 oz, 10 Count
Our family loves these snack boxes as well. Perfect for the kids of all ages
Greenfield Natural Meat Sliced Smoked Turkey & Cheese Snack Box, 2.9 oz, 1 Count
First of all the packaging is adorable. My daughter wanted these just because of that. Then to add they were surprisingly delicious.
LOVE CORN: 9ct Variety Pack: Sea Salt, Cheddar, and Sour Cream & Onion (9 x 0.7oz) | Roasted Crunchy Corn - Gluten-Free - Plant based & Vegan - Healthy Snack - Low Calorie - Non GMO
I will admit these caught my attention before the kids. OMG so satisfying i loved them.
Bobo's Oat Bites, Strawberry Stuff'd, 5 Pack of 1.3oz bars
I love finding new snacks and these were some I have never seen before. Worth a try.
Mott's Soft Baked Apple Filled Bars, Apple Flavor Snacks, 5 Ct, 6.55 oz
The packaging on these is what sold me. Taste like a luxurious cracker.
bettergoods Gluten-Free Sea Salt and Sesame Crackers, 3.5 oz
This brand is a favorite of our family so I knew these would be a hit. Im here to tell you they didn't disappoint.
Larabar Kids Bakes Chocolate Chip Cookie Gluten Free Bars, 5.76 oz, 6 Ct
7 grams of protein should keep those kiddos out the kitchen at least until dinner.
Khloud Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn Protein Popcorn; Gluten Free; Non-GMO- 5 oz
These are easy to grab and delicious. Totally snack-able
Chomplings Original Beef Mini Jerky Meat Sticks, 4g of Protein (6 Count)
Guilty Pleasures
Im sure the kiddos will appreciate the variety in this snack box. All fan favorites
Nabisco Classic Mix Variety Pack, OREO, CHIPS AHOY!, Nutter Butter, RITZ Bits Cheese, 20 Snack Packs
Sometimes sun baked chips just don't hit like these. Everything in moderation right?
Frito Lay Classic Mix Chips Variety Pack, Mega Size, 1 oz, 42 Count
Your kids teeth might be upset but at least the children are happy
Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Snacks Variety Pack, 16 Ct, 10.2 oz
Raspberry Crumble Bars made with simple, high-quality ingredients
Ethel's Raspberry Crumble Dessert Bars – Slow-Baked Shortcake with Real Raspberry Filling, 4 Pack (1.5 oz Each)
I want my children to have the same memories I had when eating a zebra cake.
Little Debbie Zebra Cakes, 13 oz
Nothing to be said. A snack Classic.
Little Debbie Big Pack Oatmeal Crème Pies, 30 oz (12 count)
I love a swiss roll and so do my children.
Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, 13.31 oz (12 count)
A cup of milk and a handful of these will have the kiddos smiling from ear to ear.
CHIPS AHOY! Original Chocolate Chip Cookies, 13 oz
Lil Debbie will never let us down
Little Debbie Star Crunch Cosmic Snacks, 13 oz (12 count)
These are definitely our guilty pleasure treat. A slice for everyone
Freshness Guaranteed Variety Cheesecake, 40 oz, 12 Slices (Refrigerated)
Ice Cream Snacks
As an ice cream lover, this section had to be separate.
Love these minis for the children. Reduces the chance of them wasting
DOVE Minis Frozen Ice Cream Bars Variety Mix Vanilla and Strawberry Ice Cream With Milk Chocolate - 10ct/7.5 fl oz
If you love M&Ms you will definitely love these.
M&M Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream Dessert Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches - 4pk/16 fl oz
These cookies and cream ice cream sandwiches taste high quality and are addictive.
Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Sandwiches - 16oz/4ct - Favorite Day™