After school snacking!

Giving them the good stuff.

Mine so often come home from school ravenous… and the ideal of making them fresh baked cookies with no refined sugar, or a home made meal at 4pm, is thrown out the window in the need to compete with the quick and easy to access snacks that are crunchy and taste good but don’t leave them hungry an hour later, or don’t refill their bodies with healthy fats for brain power and mood. These are just a few of our favorites, the other one not pictured is cucumbers/broccoli/red peppers and other such veggies, with ranch dressing. I find it to be a great way to sneak some veggies in them with a satisfying crunch, before the dinner hour even starts.

From top to bottom, here they are:

Rice cake with almond butter and cinnamon sprinkled on (if I’m feeling like fun mom I will do some sprinkles too) with a side of berries–super antioxidants and easy for little fingers
Guac & chips with an emphasis on beans and corn dishes as well. This is a total favorite for Emma and I love that she’s getting something with protein, fats, it’s filling but not too heavy to spoil a dinner. Homemade guac is awesome, but let’s be real, store some in the fridge from brands you trust for the days you’re just not going to have the extra time to make the guac from scratch 🙂
Delicious oatmeal date bars…have to try them for yourself!
Pomegranate. While this is not a complete snack in itself (I might serve it with crackers and hummus, etc) it’s fascinating that my kids go crazy for it; something about the satisfying crunch of the little seeds, and it’s so rich in antioxidants and keeps them busy breaking and gathering the little seeds that I love it. Let me know what your littles think, and be careful of the stains.
Super easy energizing protein bites. Can’t go wrong with these sweet/salty protein filled balls for little fingers and tummies. Even my 1 year old loves them. Yum.
Apples and peanut butter/almond butter. I remember this was MY afternoon snack of choice in middle school and to this day I love the balancing sweet and salty, the crunch of apples and the filling nut butter that doesn’t serve as a full meal.

Cheers to cozy afternoons with your little ones, let me know what you think of this roundup and share your favorite snacks too, so we can be sure we try new things and don’t get stuck in a rut!:)

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