10 Timesaving After-School Snack Ideas
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Encouraging your kids to do their homework may be a challenge on its own, but it can be a real headache if they come home from school hungry. Fuel your little ones for at-home learning with snack-time inspiration that won’t spoil their appetites for dinner.
While it’s easy to reach for sugary snacks like toaster pastries or cookies, you can keep their nutrition top of mind by keeping some quick bites like these on hand:
• Apple slices dipped in peanut butter or Greek yogurt
• Toast with peanut butter or avocado spread
• Unsalted mixed nuts
• Cheese sticks and mixed fruits
• Vegetables dipped in hummus
• Whole-grain crackers and cheese
• Homemade energy bites or muffins
• Boiled eggs
• Whole-grain pinwheels with turkey and cheese
• Trail mix
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