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With soccer back in full swing, some nights the girls aren’t getting home until 8:00 PM. On these nights, we do dinner before practice. Then, when they get home, they have an after-activity snack before showering and going to bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few of my favorite go to snacks (which can also be used as after school snack ideas quite nicely) that are easy to make, contain healthy ingredients, can be made ahead of time, and they’re also tasty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By combining several healthy foods together, you’re able to make an energy-packed super snack that will take your child through the busy hours between school and dinner, or between practice and bedtime.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheese and Crackers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, I know what you’re thinking, cheese and crackers are boring. Well, it’s true, that a simple cracker and cheese slice might be mundane (but delicious), here are some ways to take this simple snack and turn it into an energy powerhouse! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of regular crackers and sliced cheese, why not try whole-grain crackers with some low-fat cottage cheese? Kids love to dip. You could also try some toasted whole wheat pitas for a twist on the traditional cracker.  The pitas can be toasted ahead of time, and they go great with some spreadable herbed cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sliced apples, blueberries, Nut Thins Cheddar Cheese Crackers, cottage cheese.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Watermelon and Yogurt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your kids are bound to like this one because it’s super sweet and tastes closer to a dessert than a healthy snack.  Slice your watermelon into wedges or strips and dip them in some low-fat vanilla yogurt. That’s it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your watermelon can be sliced ahead of time.  This way, when your kids come running through the door, it’s a simple matter of pulling out the melon slices and pouring a serving of vanilla yogurt into a bowl. Also works well with strawberries!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veggies and Dip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a twist on the traditional veggies and dip, you can try hollowing out a cucumber to make a cucumber boat filled with hummus and sprinkled with feta cheese. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veggies like cucumber, carrots, bell peppers and celery are delicious dipped in guacamole or a ranch dip.  The bonus is, you can pre-slice your veggies ahead of time, so all you have to do is put out a plate and open some hummus, guacamole, or vegetable dill dip for an easy, healthy after-school snack.  If you have a few minutes on the weekend, try making this delicious onion dip<\/a>. It stores well in the fridge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Snap peas, carrots, cucumber, cheese slices, flax seed crackers, red pepper strips, and blueberries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Nut Butter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Peanut butter often takes center stage when it comes to nut butter, but there’s a whole world of nut butters out there that are delicious and healthy.  There are many ways to make almond butter or cashew butter part of some healthy after-school snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could get some whole wheat pretzel sticks and dip them in the nut butter.  Or you could slice some celery and cover it in nut butter and raisins for a twist on the traditional ants on a log.  Nut butters also taste great with sliced apples, and that combo is one of our current favorites for a quick and filling option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could even make a nut butter “sandwich” by spreading a layer of your favorite nut butter between two graham crackers.  Or sandwich it between banana slices and freeze for this yummy treat<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n