Back to School Snack Ideas

Here’s how the conversation usually goes when the kids get off the school bus:

Me:     “Hi! How was your day?”

Kids:   “Fine. We’re hungry.”

Me:     “Well, nice to see you, too. How was your day?”

Kids:   “Fine. What’s for snack?”

You get the idea. My kids are 9 and 7, and they are always hungry. Here are some healthy and yummy back to school snack ideas.

Make-Your-Own Wraps

These make-your-own wraps may be my kids’ favorite snack, because they can choose the fillings they want. They take soft tortillas or pitas and fill them with their choice of goodies. Fillings can include ham, turkey, cheese, avocado, hummus, salsa, olives, and pickles. The combinations are endless! My daughter doesn’t really eat meat, so she usually goes for cheese, salsa, and olives. My son, the carnivore, usually chooses ham or turkey pepperoni, hummus, olives, and maybe avocado. Healthy and fun, because they get to make it themselves.

Veggies and Dip

Veggies and some sort of dip, like hummus or low-fat ranch dip, is a great, healthy, easy snack.

Just cut up some crunchy veggies – they hold the dip better- and make or buy some hummus, ranch dip, or guacamole. Doesn’t get much easier! Plus, you can use the veggies that are in season – yum!

Fruit and Cheese

I think my daughter would eat fruit and cheese for every meal.

So an easy and healthy snack for her is her fruit of choice and a cheese stick.  The best part? She can make it herself – just grab some fruit, wash it, and pick the cheese of her choice.

Peaches and Granola

While my daughter loves pretty much all fruit, peaches are her favorite.

In the summer, when the peaches are at their best, cutting up a peach and adding some granola – or, for a less healthy alternative, cream – is a perfect snack. Don’t have any granola? Use any crunchy cereal, or crumble up a granola bar on top!

So there are my easy snack solutions for hungry kids after school. What’s your favorite after-school snack?