A full day of learning and activities often makes any youngster hungry for treats the moment they get home, and if you're looking to infuse a more nutritious menu into a child's diet, then these healthy after school snacks are just the things to keep them stuffed and satisfied.
While most children resort to junk food such as chips and candy the moment they feel their tummy rumbling, the dietary effects of eating such unhealthy ingredients is definitely not encouraging. That's why incorporating these healthy after school snacks into a child's routine will help get them more accustomed to eating more fruits and vegetables on a daily basis.
From treats made from shaved vegetables to oatmeal sandwich cookies that are full of nutritious and wholesome ingredients, these alternative after school snacks won't make children feel as if they're missing out on any other sweet treat.
26 Healthy After School Snacks
From Shaved Vegetable Treats to Garden Grilled Cheese Sandwiches:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 26, 2013 — Lifestyle
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Gourd-infused Granola Snacks
The Creamy Pumpkin Pie Bars Are Healthy Options
25
DIY Frozen Chocolate Bananas
This Recipe Transforms the Popular Fruit into a Delicious Dessert
24
Disguised Stacked Lunches
The Layered Sandwich Cake is Savory Despite its Sweet Profile
23
Charred Sunrise Snacks
The Grilled Breakfast Pizza is an Ideal Combo of Bacon, Eggs and Cheese
22
Healthy Veggie Bites
The 'Broccoli & Potato Nuggets' Are Made from Fresh Ingredients
21
Healthy Pizza Adaptations
Caitlin Levin Gives This Dish a Cheese-Free Makeover
20
Fruit-Infused Pizza Crisps
This 'Half Baked Harvest' Grilled Dish is Cheesy and Sweet
19
Sweet-and-Savory Donuts
The Avocado Donut is a Healthy Gluten Free Dessert
18
Healthy Layered Desserts
The Joy the Baker Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies Are Dietary
17
Balanced Berry-Studded Cakes
These Breakfast Granola Cups are Nutritious and Delicious
16
Deceptively Fruity Fauxnuts
These Lemon Cakes are a Healthy Donut Alternative
15
Nutritious Flapjack Stacks
Joy the Baker's Whole Grain Waffles Are Infused with Flax and Sunflower
14
Guilt-Free Coconut Crisps
Dang Chips are a Cholesterol and Gluten Free
13
Lettuce Leaf Sandwiches
The BLT Corn Salad Wraps are Healthy Alternatives
12
Black Bean Baked Goods
These Healthy Brownies use a Variety of Quality Ingredients
11
Garden Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
This ‘Spabettie’ Serves Up Mounds of Delicious Ingredients
10
Fruit-Filled Veggie Sandwiches
The 'Edible Perspective' Avocado, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Snack
9
Weight-Conscious Grapefruit Confections
The Baked Alaska Grapefruit is a Healthy Sweet Alternative
8
DIY Baked Banana Chips
This Simple Vegan Banana Chip Recipe is Sweet and Crispy
7
Green Garden Delights
This 'Shaved Asparagus Pizza' is a Scrumptious Veggie Delight
6
Fresh Vegan Pies
The Apple Cranberry Oatmeal Bake is Entirely Natural
5
Fresh Fruit Pretzels
The Strawberry Filled Dough Knots are a Satisfying Tart Treat
4
Leafy Green Waffle Wraps
The Crouton Cone Cobb Salad is a Nutrient Rich Treat
3
Nutritious Chocolate Treats
Peanut and Chocolate Chex Gluten-Free Bars are Tasty and Good for You
2
Vegan Chocolate-Covered Chips
These Salty and Sweet Chips Satisfy in a Health Way
1
Savory Chia Puddings
This Run Hard Eat Clean Snack is a Healthier Way to Enjoy Dessert
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