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It’s easy to run out of snack ideas for kindergartners and other school-aged kids. Especially if you’ve got a voracious or picky eater on your hands. That’s why we rounded up some of our favorites.
The obvious answer here is cut-up vegetables like cucumber rounds and carrot sticks or pieces of fruit like a handful of blueberries. And there’s no shame in reaching for a prepackaged snack for your kids, either. I certainly ate my share of Power Bars after getting home from school, and my daughter is currently obsessed with Veggie Straws.
But your kids might get bored of those, or maybe you want them to eat less processed food.
If you’re looking for something homemade — whether as quick fuel when shuttling to after-school activities or as a more substantial snack — this list is a great start. Some ideas are more obvious, like Chex mix or English muffin pizzas (a favorite in our home). But I’m certain you haven’t thought of all of these!
(By the way, you can search gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, low-carb, keto, paleo, healthy, and other recipes on our site to easily find more ideas for exactly what you need! Every kid and family is different, so customize to your needs.)
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Nancy Piran
Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop Tarts Recipe
Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop Tarts are a quick homemade version that’ll take you back to your childhood.
Toaster Oven Chex Mix has all of the delicious flavor of your favorite snack mix in a small batch recipe! Perfect for small gatherings, gifting, or just eating by the handful.
These pretzel dogs are easy to make for the perfect tasty snack or lunch – hot dogs wrapped in buttery, soft pretzel dough and sprinkled with coarse salt! Just don’t forget the ketchup and mustard.
Oatmeal Raisin Rice Krispies Treats combine two of your classic favorites into one fantastic new treat. Tuck them into your kiddo’s lunchbox, they sure will thank you for it!
This Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chunk Granola is perfect for breakfast or snacking on in the afternoon. Pour it over Greek yogurt for a totally delicious start to the day.
Sandwich de Mezcla is the perfect party food! Filled with a tangy spread made with ham, cheese and pimiento. These Puerto Rican sandwiches are a tasty snack!
We hope you’ll enjoy these snack ideas for kindergartners and other K-12 kids! And if they’re appropriate for your younger (or older) kids, more power to you.
