For some of us, figuring out what to feed kids after school day-in day-out can be as challenging as packing lunches. And snacks do matter. The trick is to nourish kids enough so they’ll last through the afternoon, but not so heartily that they want to take a pass at dinnertime.
I had the opportunity to dream up a slew small bites when the folks at Real Simple magazine asked me to develop 10 healthy snack ideas for their annual Family issue. It was a plum assignment. The catch? Each recipe had to be less than 30 words on the page, which by nature means they’re all supremely easy to make (exactly as it should be for after school eats!).
See this registered dietitian's 10 healthy snack ideas! Share on XClick on each recipe title below the photos and it will take you straight to the source.
I’d love to hear your best afternoon snack ideas, too, so don’t be shy, please share!
1. Coconut Cashew Butter Bon Bons
A tasty spin on the classic “energy ball”.
2. Eda-mommy Dip
Edamame and avocado make this a nutrition powerhouse.
3. Strawberries and Cream Tea Sandwich
Excellent for breakfast, too.
4. Parmesan Pita Crisps
A crunchy, healthier alternative to potato chips.
5. Six-Layer Parfait-in-a-Jar
Add a lid and take it to go.
6. Cheddar Apple Tartine
An easy, open-faced toastie.
7. Easy Cheesy Bean Dip
A kid-favorite in our house.
8. OJ Shake
Made with three whole tangerines.
9. Apple Snack Cake
My personal fave and ideal for class parties, too.
10. Creamy Yogurt Dip
Just four little ingredients.
Comments
09.09.2013 at6:11 AM #
Pamela
Congratulations AGAIN, Katie!!!! I will have the magazine by noon today!
I like the very thin round rice cakes with almond butter and a bit of honey for a snack.
09.09.2013 at7:40 AM #
Janis
My boys love apples and peanut butter, homemade larabars, fruit, string cheese. (I know, only one I have to actually “make” but sometimes the easiest are the fruit! 🙂 Congrats on the spread!
09.09.2013 at12:07 PM #
Carrie
WOW! I am actually excited for my kids to come home today! 😉
09.09.2013 at12:07 PM #
Katie Morford
Mission accomplished!
09.09.2013 at5:52 PM #
Melanie
As always, you are amazing! I saved all these recipes and am so excited to try all of them!
09.09.2013 at5:52 PM #
Katie Morford
Thanks Melanie. It was such a fun project to work on….hope you find at least a few keepers in the bunch.
09.10.2013 at1:31 PM #
spring
Just made the applecake (added walnuts)…fantastic! Can’t wait to give it to the girls. I really hope you do another cookbook…breakfast or snacks would help me out!!!
09.10.2013 at1:31 PM #
Katie Morford
Thanks Spring. I’m totally with you on the walnuts, but adding those into the recipe would have put me over the 30 word limit!
09.11.2013 at4:48 AM #
Kate
Thanks (once again) for the inspiration!
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