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Easy After School Snacks For Busy Families

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Easy Afterschool Snacks for Busy Families

Without fail, almost every day my children hopped into my car after school the very first thing that would as is “did you bring any snacks?”

Despite the fact that they go to school with a very full lunchbox every day that includes a SNACK for the afternoon, they are always starving when they get home. I’m often really worried they might start chewing on their seatbelts sometimes. We’re talking that hungry!

We’re a busy family and much of the time we do the typical after school snacks ; granola bars, fruit, cheese sticks and such. But sometimes it is fun to change things up a bit. Plus, I swear the more interesting the snack, the more likely they are to stay full until dinner time.

However, did you just hear me mention “busy”. Yes, like all families today, we are B-U-S-Y.  Our schedules are hectic and I don’t have too much time for getting creative with food. But I did track down some super easy after school snacks for busy families that are fun without too much fuss.

Easy Afterschool Snacks for Busy Families

Easy After School Snacks for Busy Families

Banana Sushi Rolls – Mommy Musings

Apple Peanut Butter Teeth Snack – Mom Foodie

Cucumber Dip Cups – Eating on a Dime

M&M Energy Bites – Lemon Lime Adventures

Bumble Bees and Flowers Snack – A Mom’s Impression

Froyo Fruit Cups – Who Needs a Cape?

Cereal Bars – I Heart Naptime

Fruit Wrap – Natural Beach Living

Chocolate Banana Cake – Chocolate Covered Katie

No-Bake Honey Nut Cherrios Snack Bars – Averie Cooks

Parmesan Zucchini Crisps – Yellow Bliss Road

Pizza Pinwheels – Yellow Bliss Road

Kid-Friendly Charcuterie Board – The Gingered Whisk

Peanut Butter and Jelly Tacos – Homemade Interest

Fruit Pizza Crackers – Sunshine & Hurricanes

Cucumber Stacks – Lil Luna

Animal Cracker Parfait – Fun Learning Life

Chocolate Whole Wheat Muffins with Pear – Baby Foode

Cereal Yogurt Bark – Hello Wonderful

Chunky Monkey Bites – Living Well Mom

Feeding a busy family isn’t easy, whether it’s snacks, lunches or dinner. Let’s make it a little easier for you:

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About Kira Lewis

Kira Lewis is a mom to a strong and sassy 8 year old girl and a funny, soccer playing teen boy.  Her career has included everything from corporate ladder climbing to teaching yoga. She's settled for now on free-lance writing and blogging where she covers topics like motherhood, parenting, technology, Florida travel and raising tweens and teens.Keep up with her parental musings by subscribing to sunshine and hurricane's weekly newsletter HERE.

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