5 Kid-Approved Afternoon Snacks
by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD
Every parent wants to feed their child healthy snacks, but will he or she actually eat them? Here are 5 after-school snacks that meet both you AND your child’s standards!
Homemade Trail Mix
• ¼ cup roasted, salted cashews (any nut)
• 2 Tbsp. dark chocolate chips
• 2 Tbsp. raisins
• 1 Tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes
~Quick Recipe~
• Combine in bowl and serve.
Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas
• 4 large ripe bananas
• ¾ cup organic dark chocolate chips (melted on low heat)
• ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• Wooden popsicle sticks
~Quick Recipe~
• Line baking sheet with wax paper. Insert popsicle stick into each banana and cover with melted chocolate using spatula.
• Sprinkle with shredded coconut and place on baking sheet.
• Freeze for about 2 hours and enjoy!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Balls
• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup organic mini dark chocolate chips
• ½ cup ground flaxseed
• ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
~Quick Recipe~
• Combine all ingredients and mix in a bowl. Form 20 medium balls using your hands.
• Place on baking sheet (with wax paper) and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes. Enjoy!
Strawberry Banana Yogurt Popsicles
• 1 large ripe banana, frozen
• 12 strawberries
• 4 oz. organic vanilla yogurt
• Wooden popsicle sticks
~Quick Recipe~
• Blend all ingredients on high until smooth.
• Using a spatula, scrape mixture into popsicle molds (or Dixie cups). Insert popsicle sticks and freeze overnight.
• Run popsicle molds under warm water for easy removal or carefully peel off Dixie cup. Enjoy!
Toast w/ Almond Butter & Honey
• 1 slice sprouted grain toast (or favorite whole-grain brand)
• 2 tsp. honey
• 1 Tbsp. almond butter
~Quick Recipe~
• Toast bread and spread honey first (let melt), followed by almond butter.
