“Mom, I’m Hungry!” – How many times do you hear your kids saying this as soon as they are back from school? Soothe these hunger pangs with nutritious, easy and delicious after school snacks that will satiate them as well as avoid spoiling their dinner time.

We’ve rounded up 5 of our absolute favorites. Sweet and Savory, these recipes have a bit of everything! Don’t worry, we wont tell them how healthy they are! ????

Happy Hour Hummus

A classic hummus dip is the perfect snacking option after a long, tiring day. Made from chickpeas, they have the all-important fiber, iron and folate along with being really tasty. The best companion for these dips would be all kinds of veggie sticks like cucumber, carrot, radish or bell peppers. But to make it a bit more fun for your kids, you could choose a healthy baked alternative of tortilla chips or pita chips.

We have here an amazing recipe of a guacamole hummus dip for you to try at home. With the added health benefits of an Avocado, this is one we love.

Chewy Coconut Granola Bars

Granola’s oats deliver impressive number of fibers and iron while the nuts and seeds add heart-healthy unsaturated fats and some protein. Avoid adding sugar and use organic honey or jaggery instead. Along with this, dried coconut has a high nutritional value. While they have fats, they are healthy fats. From preventing anemia to promoting brain function it gives you multiple reasons to start adding this fruit in your child’s diet.

Homemade granola is always healthier than the ones available in the market, so try this easy recipe and tell us how it turned out!

Apple Slices and Peanut Butter

This is one of the easiest snacks to make on our list and can actually be eaten any time of the day! Even though it is high in calories and fat it is nothing for you to be concerned about as long as you choose natural peanut butter over regular. Peanuts are high in monosaturated fat, which is good for your child as it helps their body build muscle. They are also a good source of protein and fiber which is essential for growing kids. It’s really very easy to make, but if you need a recipe we’ve got you covered!

Frozen Banana Bites

These are definitely the most ideal option for those all-time sweet cravings. Kids love ice-cream and these frozen bites taste even better! Made from using Bananas, Peanut Butter and Chocolate they are not only extremely healthy but really tasty too. Bananas are a great source of potassium which helps boost the child’s brain. They also control blood sugar, improve energy and help combat depression. Along with the protein from peanut butter these bites add a whole lot of nutrition to their diets.

Broccoli Pesto Dip

If your kids dislike Broccoli, this is a great way to sneak it into their diet. The flavor of pesto masks the taste of broccoli oh so easily, that your kids will never know the difference. A light snack after school, this one is packed with nutrients. Broccoli is a great source of Vitamins K and C, a good source of folate and also provides potassium and fiber. It fights cancer, improves the digestive system, boosts the immune system, protects the skin and so much more. Along with this, Pesto adds a whole bunch of nutrients as well. Pair this power packed Dip with healthy and low calorie Baked Potato Chips or Baked Multigrain Chips and your kids are sure to make this their daily snack!

If you have tried different kinds of healthy snacks or different variations of all of the above we would love to hear them out! Do write to us at [email protected]

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