What can be more satisfying than a good afternoon snack after a long hard day at school? We give you delicious after-school snack ideas that your kids will love.
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Collected from Parents.com and Parenting, we give you delicious after-school treats that are both healthy and fun. They're easy to prepare and your kids will truly enjoy them. Check the out below:
1. Graham Cracker "Cheesecakes"
This afternoon snack is a healthy way to give in to your kids' sweet indulgence. Plus, it's so easy to prepare. Just mix honey and vanilla extract with ricotta cheese, then spread the mixture over cinnamon graham crackers. You may want to cut them into little bite pieces too! Top them off with sliced strawberries or other fresh fruits.
2. Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Swap the unhealthy fries for a much healthier snack. These soft and delicious sweet potato fries will give you the same satisfaction as the regular fries. It tastes best when dipped in ketchup too! All you need are the following: (2) pounds sweet potatoes, (2) tablespoons olive oil, (1 ½) teaspoons chilli powder, (1 ½) teaspoon kosher salt. For the full steps on to prepare the baked sweet potato fries, check out this link.
3. Turkey and Cheddar Pinwheels
This tasty treat is packed with protein and calcium. Rolled in healthy whole-wheat wraps, the sliced smoked turkey and cheddar cheese are just perfectly healthy. Don't forget to sprinkle it with greens like broccoli slaw or other shredded veggies. Finally, drizzle with honey mustard before rolling it.
4. Tortilla Pizzas
Nothing could go wrong with anything pizza-like. In this delicious treat, Parenting has combined two kids' favorite: tacos and pizza. This is just so simple to make. Just prepare small corn tortillas, salsa, and shredded cheddar cheese. Just top a little salsa and a generous amount of cheese on each tortilla. Cover your tray with foil and pop in your toaster. Wait until the cheese is melted and edges of tortillas turn brown.
5. Zucchini-Raisin Muffins
This healthy treats can also be your perfect on-the-go breakfast. It's a hearty whole-grain muffin full of nutrients and fiber. You may also swap carrots or parsnips for zucchini, and other dried fruits (cranberries or apricots) for raisins.
These are just a few great after-school treats that you can easily whip up for your kids. For other tasty ideas, watch the video below:
