10 Healthy After-School Snacks to Keep You Full & Energized

Afternoons can be tricky when it comes to keeping kids fueled. Instead of reaching for chips, having healthy snack options on hand can make all the difference. These after-school snack ideas are fun, kid-approved, and designed to keep little ones full and energized until it’s time for dinner! By choosing these balanced snacks with protein and healthy carbs, you can help them power through without the sugar crash.

Creamy Frozen Yogurt Bananas

Only five ingredients in these frozen yogurt covered bananas! Made with plain yogurt and sweetened with stevia. Use your favorite toppings to customize the frozen banana bites and they make the perfect, cooling, kid-approved, summertime snack #easyrecipe #healthysnacks #kidsfood #frozenbananarecipes — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Bite into a cooling, creamy, snack with these frozen yogurt bananas! Instead of frozen banana pops, these little treats are in bite-sized form. Perfect to pop into your mouth. To learn more: Frozen Yogurt Bananas

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

A speedy, portable, and nourishing snack made with real-food ingredients. These gluten-free granola bars contain mini chocolate chips and dried fruit for sweetness and come with a nutty, indulgent flavor.

Get the recipe: Chewy Gluten-Free Granola Bars

Dairy-Free Chocolate Protein Truffles

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Creamy and rich these protein truffles are a hit for any occasion! Made using dairy-free chocolate chips and thickened with protein powder, these chocolate truffles have a healthy but indulgent twist.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Protein Truffles

Nut-Free Banana Muffins

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Super light and easy to make these banana protein muffins are a great way to fuel up on the go! Naturally, dairy-free and gluten-free these nut-free muffins use bananas to keep them from getting too dense and honey for a bit of sweetness.

Get the recipe: Nut-Free Banana Protein Muffins

Healthy Blueberry Chia Pudding

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This creamy and indulgent blueberry chia pudding is packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants making it the perfect choice for a mid-day pick-me-up. Made with frozen blueberries and nutrient-dense chia seeds this dairy-free chia pudding is not only good for you but incredibly easy to make too! So why not give it a try and see how it can power up your day!

Get the recipe: High-Protein Blueberry Chia Pudding

High-Protein Chocolate Donuts

Learn how to make gluten-free chocolate protein donuts and start ENJOYING snack time! These protein donuts are chewy, filling, and the perfect way to kickstart your day or fuel up post-workout. With 12 grams of protein per donut, this snack is one you’ll want to make over and over again.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Protein Donuts

Dairy-Free Strawberry Yogurt Parfait

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This strawberry and cream yogurt parfait makes a healthy, make-ahead breakfast recipe or snack idea for toddlers. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, dairy-free yogurt, and sweetened natural honey. A tasty and simple meal prep recipe!

Get the recipe: Strawberry and Cream Yogurt Parfait

Peanut Butter Chia Seed Balls

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Fudge-like chocolate peanut butter protein balls made with vegan protein powder and rolled in chia seeds and coconut for added crunch. These chia seed bites are made without a food processor and come in at 20 grams of protein in just one serving!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Chocolate Avocado Pudding

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This healthy chocolate avocado pudding is ultra-rich and made with only 5 ingredients, a delicious recipe to indulge your sweet tooth and get a dose of nutrients.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Easy Salted Caramel Smoothie

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Enjoy this sweet and salty indulgence any time of the day! A salted caramel protein shake worthy of dessert. Made with vanilla vegan protein powder and drizzled with homemade caramel sauce, this dairy-free protein shake is the perfect afternoon pick me up.

Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Smoothie