Here are 13 Healthy After School Snack Ideas you can make in advance, including healthy fruit snacks, savory snacks, and make-ahead snack ideas. Simple to make and kid-approved these easy after school snacks will simplify your week day snack time.
Anyone else have little monsters who come home from school all hangry and snackish? 🙋🏻
After school snacks can be tough, ammiright? It’s a fine balance because you want to give them something to bridge the gap until dinner time, but not anything that will fill them up so much that they won’t eat their evening meal.
You want something healthy, but something that they’ll actually eat. And I’m sure you’ll want healthy after school snacks that you can make in advance. What’s a busy parent to do?!
Worry not, my friends, because I’ve rounded up a whole bunch of easy after school snacks for you today! I’ve got sweet snacks and savory snacks, healthy fruit snacks and some more substantial snacks as well.
Trust me, you’ll want to bookmark this page so whenever you need after school snack ideas, you know where to go!
Pssst – if you suffer from IBS or FODMAP sensitivity, be sure to check out this post with 10 Low FODMAP Snacks.
15 Healthy After School Snack Ideas
1. Chocolate Energy Bites
If you’re looking for a bite of something sweet that’s still on the healthy side, try these Chocolate Energy Bites. They’re sweetened only with dates, and a batch will last for ages in your fridge.
2. Lemon Bliss Balls
If chocolate isn’t your thing, give these Lemon Bliss Balls from Sustainable Cooks a try. They’re lemony, delicious, and are guaranteed to make you happy!
3. Fruit On The Bottom Yogurt Cups
If you’re looking for healthy fruit snacks, give these DIY Fruit On The Bottom Yogurt Cups a try! They take practically no time to put together and you can prep a batch for the week to stash in the fridge.
4. Frozen Yogurt Fruit Bark
Speaking of yogurt, I love the idea for this Frozen Yogurt Fruit Bark from Courtney’s Sweets. It’s sweet, it’s got fruit, and it’s super fun to eat. That ticks all the boxes for healthy fruit snacks if you ask me!
5. Chia Pudding
Not just for breakfast! Chia Pudding makes an excellent after school snack. Make up a big batch to keep in the fridge for the week and this easy after school snack will be at your finger tips!
6. Whole Wheat Muffins
I’ve got lots of healthy muffin recipes to choose from on my Muffins page, but these Whole Wheat Muffins with Cinnamon Roasted Apples are one of my favourites for easy after school snacks.
7. Mini Apple Pizzas
These Mini Apple Pizzas from Veggie Desserts are almost too cute to deal with. With so many ways to customize them, I think these are one of the best after school snack ideas out there!
8. Adzuki Bean Brownies
Ordinarily I wouldn’t include brownies in a healthy snack roundup, but since these Fudgy Adzuki Bean Brownies are sweetened only with dates, I’m going to make an exception.
9. Homemade Fruit Leather
Making your own fruit leather might just be the queen of after school snack ideas! This recipe for Homemade Fruit Leather from My Kitchen Love is simple to make and delicious to eat!
10. Black Bean Fudge Pops
Fudgesicles might not be at the top of your after school snack ideas, but maybe they should be. These Black Bean Fudge Pops are a healthy fudgesicle recipe that’s loaded with plant-based protein thanks to the beans!
11. Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Chocolate and Peanut Butter are a match made in heaven, and these Peanut Butter Oat Bars are no exception! This recipe is low in sugar, easily vegan, and freezer-friendly, so it’s a perfect after school snack!
12. Flatbread Pizza
If you’re looking for easy after school snacks that are a little more substantial, consider this Flatbread Pizza from Little Sunny Kitchen. You can try her recipe for homemade flatbreads, but you should also know I totally cheat and use pita or naan all the time.
13. Roasted Garbanzo Beans
These Roasted Garbanzo Beans are crispy, crunchy, and totally snackable! You can pop ’em by the handful and know you’re getting lots of plant-based protein and dietary fiber while you snack.
14. Wholegrain Chex Mix
For a healthier riff on Chex Mix that you can feel good about giving your kids, try out this Wholegrain Chex Mix from Rachel Hartley Nutrition. It’s one of those after school snack ideas your kids will definitely love!
15. Vegetable Savoury Muffins
Sweet isn’t the only taste that makes a great muffin! These Vegetable Savoury Muffins from Healthy Little Foodies are loaded with veggies, making them a great healthy after school snack!
Looking for more?
If you’re looking for lunch packing inspiration, be sure to check out my top 10 Lunch Packing Tips for easy, healthy, and budget friendly lunches! That post has everything you need, from the best lunch packing containers bulk packing your lunches for the entire week.
I’ve also got 22 Vegetarian Lunch Ideas with Buddha bowls, grain salads, and more tasty vegetarian and vegan lunches, and 22 Vegetarian and Vegan Sandwiches to get you inspired for lunch packing!
Thanks for this Katie!! Totally going to try these out. I’m needing as much lunch/snack idea help I can get!
Great round up, thanks for including my muffins 🙂