Finding nutritious after-school snacks can be tough. Many premade snack foods youll find at the store are loaded with unnecessary sugars, fillers, flavorings or additives. So the nutritional content may be lacking, to say the least.
No need to scour the aisles: we decided to make your life much simpler and share four super-easy recipes to give you an amazing yet nutritious after school snack kids will love. Not only do these snacks pack a healthy boost of nutrients, they also taste divine as well. If you dont have time to make something from scratch,
baked granola is always a good snacking option. However, we provided easy to follow recipes that the whole family will love.
Who doesn't like chocolate chip cookie dough? And when you roll it in a ball that is packed with protein and fiber, not only are they nutritious, but theyre delicious and easy to eat, making them the perfect kid-friendly treat.
Protein and fiber help keep your munchkins fuller longer, so they can go about their day until dinner time without driving you bananas. This snack recipe starts with two scoops of vanilla protein powder nutritional booster and either flaxseed meal or almond meal, whichever one you prefer.
Pure maple syrup mixed with your favorite nut butter and swirled around with mini chocolate chips makes this recipe both simple and sweet. It only takes about five minutes to throw all the ingredients together. Just make sure to mix them well. Roll them into little balls using a tablespoon or a small ice cream scoop, then store in the fridge and let the balls set for about 15-20 minutes. Once they are slightly chilled and firmed up, start passing them out.
Sometimes kids love salt and spice too, not just the sweet stuff. This nacho cheese dip hits the spot every time, and its so good even the adults will want to get in on it. It only requires about 10 minutes of prep time and uses nutritional yeast to create the cheese.
Add in cashews and flavorful ingredients like chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika and salt, and youve got a flavor explosion, while a bit of lemon juice gives this dish added zing.
To make the sauce, grind the cashews to a fine powder using a food processor and then add your nutritional yeast, salt and spices. Use lemon juice and water to create the consistency you are looking for and then process all the ingredients together to distribute the spices evenly.
You can serve this dish at room temperature or warm, just make sure that when you reheat it, you use very low heat. Garnish with your favorite nacho chips and enjoy. For a healthier alternative, you can also use this dish as a dip to complement your favorite veggies or veggie chips. Get creative!
Theres no kid alive who doesn't love popcorn, at least not one who we know of, anyways. This recipe calls for yellow or white popcorn, whichever you prefer, along with toasted pecans, toasted whole, shelled almonds, toasted peanuts and other crunchy goodies like pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes and brown flaxseed.
Salt, maple syrup and coconut oil give this popcorn an additional salty-sweet flavor, or if you prefer it spicier, you can add a bit of chili powder and cayenne pepper to the mix. It only takes about 10 minutes of prep time and a 20-minute trip in the oven.
Just combine all your ingredients and drizzle a mixture of maple syrup and melted coconut oil over the top of your popcorn. Sprinkle with salt and mix carefully so that your popcorn and nuts are evenly coated. Spread this mixture out on a baking sheet and pop those babies in the oven. Make sure you take the popcorn out if you notice its starting to brown. Cool it enough not to burn any tiny mouths and serve it up. We know your kids will be ecstatic.
This recipe is another great snack that tastes delicious while offering up some additional nutrition. It uses our 10 grain pancake and waffle mix, along with eggs, milk and melted butter. See? Easy!
Its super simple to make, with prep time only taking about 10 minutes and an added 30 minutes or so to bake. Once you whisk your ingredients together in a bowl, you have to let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to properly thicken up.
Using a preheated muffin tin, pour your batter over2 teaspoons of melted butter per muffin. Bake these goodies for 10 minutes in the oven on high heat, then lower the temperature and let them bake for another 20 to 25 minutes. These little gems are best served hot, at least in our humble opinion. These tasty treats are so delicious that you might want to make an extra batch for later. Youve been warned!
