21 Easy After School Snack Ideas Even Teens Will Deem "Cool"

No matter which grade your kid is currently in, they still probably look forward to coming home after a long school day and digging into their favorite snack before starting homework or heading off to sports or band practice. And while a handful of pretzels or quick granola bar can re-energize them in a pinch, it can also be healthier to incorporate some easy homemade snacks into their weekly routine. The beauty of this list of the best after school snacks is that they can all come together pretty quickly and you can easily prep some of them ahead of time for easy grab-and-go munchies. Plus, you might even be able to get the kids in on the meal prepping fun.

Everyone has their ideal snack combo, whether it's something sweet, salty, sour, or savory, and these recipes cover all the bases on top of making sure your kids will get a healthy serving of fruits, vegetables, protein, and healthy fats so they can take on their geometry homework, basketball tournament, or piano recital. And who's to say you can't nibble on these delicious muffins, bars, and dips, too? After all, snack time anytime is for everyone and anyone. So, take a look through these after school snack recipe ideas to brainstorm what to offer the kids after a big test, or even at the next Christmas or Valentine's Day party with all their friends.