Quick and Healthy After School Snacks

If your family is anything like mine, after school is a bit crazy!  We often have very little time once the kids get home before we head out to a football game, track meet, dance class, volleyball practice, music lesson, etc.  It’s important that your child gets a good, healthy snack to keep them fueled until dinnertime.  Here are some quick, easy, healthy, and often, on the go snacks.

• Low fat mozzarella cheese sticks
• Peanut butter (calorie dense, so watch the portion size)
• Fresh fruit
• Dried fruit
• ½ sandwich on whole grain bread
• Quesadilla – low fat cheese on whole grain tortilla
• Yogurt – low fat without added sugar
• Hummus – with raw veggies or pita
• Smoothies – low fat yogurt and fruit without added sugar
• Low fat popcorn
• Lean turkey/ham and low fat cheese roll ups
• Whole grain waffles – with yogurt, peanut butter and a hint of syrup
• Mini pizza – English muffin or pita with sauce and low fat mozzarella cheese
• Carnation instant breakfast with skim milk
• Graham crackers or vanilla wafers – with skim milk or a bit of peanut butter
• Nuts
• Granola bars – watch for added sugar or fat
• Whole grain crackers with low fat cheese or peanut butter
• Trail mix