30 fun after-school snacks for kids including low fat, whole grain and gluten-free options!
When I was growing up, my mom always had the best snacks waiting for us at home. Seriously, kids would come over for play dates and be astounded at our pantry selection (not to mention the endless bowls of candy out). After school snacks were their own story. Some days we just had graham crackers and milk, other days rice cakes with peanut butter and then in my teenage years, giant bowls of popcorn. But sometimes, there was something a bit more special. Occasionally there would be fresh baked cake, cookies and or even a quick-bread. Lunch was always so early in the day (I’m talking before 11am), so there was no way we were making it to dinner without something to eat.
It sure would be nice if my mom was still making afternoon treats for me, but I guess it will be my turn to do that for L soon(ish). Here is a little roundup of some tasty treats that your kids will love. Some are on the healthier side, and some are a little bit indulgent. It’s all about balance here!
- Apple and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Crumble (whole grain, low sugar)
- Banana Brownie Chunk Greek Frozen Yogurt
- Blueberry Banana Bread (whole grain, low fat)
- Banana Corn Muffin Bites (whole grain, low fat)
- Big, Chewy, Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter Cookies
- Blueberry Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread (gluten-free)
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten-free)
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Quinoa Banana Bread (whole grain)
- Carrot Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Icing (low fat)
- Chocolate Chunk Banana Ice Cream with Chocolate Fudge Ripple (low fat, vegan)
- Chocolate Covered Cookie Butter Pretzels
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bites (whole grain, gluten-free, vegan)
- Cinnamon Chip Pumpkin Scones (whole grain, low fat)
- Comfort Food Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Cookie Butter Lava Banana Muffins (whole grain)
- Flaxseed and Cracked Pepper Crackers (whole grain, low fat)
- Easy Flourless Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies (gluten-free)
- Easy Lemon Shortbread Cookies
- Homemade Apple Sauce (gluten-free, low fat, vegan)
- Mega M&M Cookies
- No-Bake Rice Krispie Toffee Fudge Candy Bars (gluten-free)
- Oreo and Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Peanut Butter Banana Energy Balls (gluten-free, vegan, whole grain)
- Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Oatmeal Balls (naturally sweetened, whole grain)
- Pistachio Muffins (whole grain)
- Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars (gluten-free, whole grain)
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread (whole grain, low fat)
- Pumpkin Muffins with Quinoa Flour (gluten-free, dairy-free)
- Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Muffins (low fat)
- Vanilla Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread (whole grain, low fat)
I know you intended to use for kids, but I want them too:-)
I need someone to make these for me!! After work snacks are definitely a must have.