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The Friday Five: Five Back to School Snack Ideas

August 7, 2015 By Karen Cooper 4 Comments

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 10 and 8, and they are always hungry. School started here this week (!!) so I need to stock up on after-school snacks. So, for the Friday Five: five back to school snack ideas that are both healthy and yummy!

Five healthy and yummy back to school snack ideas - Dogs Don't Eat Pizza

1. Make-Your-Own Wraps

Make-your-own ham or turkey wraps - back to school snacks - Dogs Don't Eat Pizza

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.

2. Veggies and Dip

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

veggies, hummus, olives, and dip - back to school snacks - Dogs Don't Eat Pizza

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!

3. Fruit and Cheese

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

Fruit and cheese plate - back to school snacks - Dogs Don't Eat Pizza

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. I keep these cheese sticks in the snack drawer of our fridge.

4. Peaches and Granola

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

Peaches (or any fruit) and granola - back to school snacks - Dogs Don't Eat Pizza

In the summer, when the peaches are at their best, cutting up a peach and adding some granola is a perfect snack. Don’t have any granola? Use any crunchy cereal, or crumble up a granola bar on top! And any fruit will work here – blueberries, strawberries, apples are all good.

5. “Help Yourself” Fruit

bowl of fruit for make your own snack - back to school snacks - thediybungalow.com

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This really is the easiest snack idea in the world: I just keep a bowl or tray of fruit on the table or counter where the littles can find it, and they can help themselves to fruit any time! Bonus points for the kids if they add a dollup of yogurt or almond butter for a bit of protein!

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

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About Karen Cooper

Hi! I'm Karen. I call myself a “recovering lawyer” - I traded in my power suits for power tools and a life of DIY adventures. Join me for DIY, home decorating, repurposing and upcycling, and organizing projects and tips as I transform a 1929 Tudor bungalow into our home. I believe in merging old and new to make a house a home.

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Comments

  1. Cheryl @ Artzzle says

    August 7, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    School has ALREADY STARTED! Wow, talk about early. Have to say those snacks look yummy . . . for any age (me too)!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      August 7, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      Yep – we have nearly year-round school, it seems. But we get a week-long break every six weeks, which is really nice. Thanks!! (I like the snacks for me, too!)

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    August 7, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    These are great ideas. Yogurt, cheese and fruit are our after school snack go-to’s!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      August 7, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks, Emily! Those are great snacks, too!!

      Reply

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