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30 Easy Snack Ideas for After-School and Beyond
Nix the potato chips and store-bought snack cakes: Try one of our best ideas for easy, homemade after-school snacks. From kid-friendly sippers to special treats the kids can help out with, we've compiled a list of quick and easy after-school recipes you can feel good about. Whether you're looking for after-school snacks for kids or teenagers -- or perhaps just a bite for yourself -- we've got fun and tasty ideas that will keep any tummy happy.
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Easy Kid Drinks

We've got sensational sippers for anytime of year: Try a fruit-filled smoothie or apple cooler when it's warm outside -- and the kids are sure to love a simple hot chocolate mix or caramel cider in the cooler months. These easy kid drinks are perfect for young and old alike!
Healthy Snack Ideas

Think your kids would like these adorable (and simple!) pizza bagels? You bet! They're sure to love all of these kid-approved healthy snack ideas. Just be prepared, you may become the most popular house on the block!
Healthy Sweets

Sneak nutritional ingredients into sweet treats with these bars, brownies, cookies, and bites. Your kids will never guess they're eating oats or veggies when you hide them in these healthy sweets.
Make 'em with the Kids

Here are some fun snack ideas that are perfect for all of those young, budding chefs out there. That's right -- the kids will love helping you make these snacks, maybe even more than eating them!
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Now that you've got your back-to-school snacks covered, make your lunches trade-proof too!
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