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15 No-Bake After-School Snacks for Kids

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Simple snack ideas to enjoy after a long day at school. They’re all no-bake recipes and many you can have ready for when they get home or pack them for an afternoon of sports to hold kids over until dinner.

a collage of no bake after school snacks for kids

When it comes to our kids’ meals, most of us worry about what to make for dinner and what to pack for school that’s easy, nutritious, and our kids will enjoy.

And while snacks are a favorite for kids, sometimes we dread snacktime and resort to store-bought snacks, which can get expensive.

From smoothie recipes to no-bake bites and healthy snack boxes, below you’ll find lots of snack ideas to make for kids!

Easy No-Cook After-School Snack Ideas

Simple and nutritious are both how I would describe what I look for in after-school snack recipes and the ones below fit the bill! You can make them ahead or prep them while you’re helping out with homework.

oatmeal raisin bites
No-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Energy Balls
4.95 from 39 votes
Whip up a batch of these up in 10 minutes and keep them in the fridge all week! Easy to customize and they're delish!
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Chocolate Covered Banana Bites
5 from 16 votes
An irrisistible snack that's so good you might want to eat it for dessert. It's also the perfect way to keep the kids busy while you prep dinner!
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healthy oatmeal raisin granola bars
Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bars
4.89 from 9 votes
These no-bake Granola Bars are an easy homemade snack you can make ahead and always have on hand for a snack-mergency!
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Hummus and Carrots Snack Bento
5 from 20 votes
This dip snack box is a nutritious after school snack to hold any kid over until dinner.
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homemade trail mix with dried fruit
Trail Mix with Dried Fruit
5 from 7 votes
This fruit-filled mix is perfect for munching after school, especially if you need a filling snack to eat on the go.
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Protein Snack Box for Kids
5 from 15 votes
If you need an after-school snack that can be enjoyed on the go, this high-proten snack box is the perfect pick!
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Healthy Chocolate Chip Snack Bars in a tin lunchbox with strawberries, blueberries and raspberries on the side
Healthy Chocolate Chip Snack Bars
5 from 23 votes
These bars are made with only a few simple ingredients for healthy snacking! Make a batch at the beginning of the week for after school munchies.
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Banana Sushi Rolls
5 from 26 votes
This banana sushi is a fun no bake snack you can make with leftover tortillas and your favorite nut butter!
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Fruit Skewers
5 from 10 votes
Bright, colorful fruit skewers are perfect for healthy after-school snack.
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lunch container with blueberries, snap peas and apple & cheese slices wrapped with ham.
Ham & Cheese Apple Wraps
4.93 from 26 votes
This simple idea of apples wrapped in ham and cheese is perfect for after school snacking.
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Chocolate Brownie No-Bake Energy Bites
5 from 29 votes
These little brownie bites are healthy, delicious and provide a little bit of extra energy and nutrition before a busy afternoon on the practice fields.
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Red, White & Blue Parfaits
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
5 from 10 votes
Use a small mason jar to make a delightful homemade fruit parfait! layers of your child's favorite berries & vanilla Greek yogurt make this a healthy option for after school!
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Mexican dip cups
7 Layer Mexican Dip Snack Cups
5 from 6 votes
Make these 7 Layer Mexican Dip Cups for a fresh and satisfying afternoon snack.
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Frozen Yogurt Bites on a table
Frozen Yogurt Bites
5 from 5 votes
Blend, pour, freeze. It doesn't get simpler than that. Made simply from yogurt and berries, these delicious frozen treats are great on a hot day after school. Use silicone molds in fun shapes to get your kids excited!
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DIY Fruit Cups
4.98 from 34 votes
This DIY fruit cup recipe is easy to make and, with a secret ingredient, you'll keep fruit from browning!
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by Laura Fuentes
onAugust 18, 2015

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    Delicioussssssss

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