24 After-School Snacks Kids Can Make

Here are some simple After-School Snacks that kids can make with minimal or no supervision. Plus, these ideas are easy on the budget!

After-School Snacks Younger Kids Can Make

Microwave Popcorn
Veggies with Dip
Ants on a Log (Celery with peanut butter, Nutella or cheese spread topped with raisins)
Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
Nachos
Tortilla Rollups (Recipe: Strawberry Roll-Ups)
Yogurt Parfaits
Toast with butter, peanut butter, jam, jelly or another favorite spread
Smoothies
English Muffin Pizza in the microwave
Tuna or Chicken Salad Sandwich
Crackers with different cheeses

*Some of these after-school snacks do require the use of a microwave or toaster.

Cookies – (Buy the mixes that require only eggs, water and oil for ingredients)
Muffins – (You can buy mixes for less that $0.50 when on sale and they sometimes only require eggs and water or milk for the ingredients)
Bars – (There are many box varieties to pick from down the baking aisle, some have to be baked and some only need to be refrigerated)
Oyster Cracker Snacks (Recipe: Ranch Oyster Crackers)
Frozen Pizza
Homemade Tortilla Chips (Recipe: DIY: Yummy Homemade Tortilla Chips)
Quesadillas
Oven Fries
Grilled Cheese
Salad
Homemade Granola Bars (Recipe: Kid-Friendly Recipe: Easy Four-Ingredient Homemade Granola Bars)
Pizza Rolls (Recipe: 3-Ingredient Pizza Crescent Rolls)

*Some of these after-school snacks do require the use of a microwave, oven or stove top.

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