Cheese and Meat Kabobs
This is a great snack or school lunch when you are out of ideas. With ingredients you most likely already have at home, this is a go-to for a quick but filling snack. Check out Delightful E Made for all the details on this recipe.
Back to School Mix
This recipe created by Thirty Handmade Days is one that would be great to make in bulk on the weekend and have it available throughout the week. It is also easily customizable to whatever you already have in the kitchen.
Check out the linked blog post for a template on the fun packaging you see here.
Healthy Yogurt Oat Blueberry Muffins
These muffins make a great snack but also an easy grab-and-go breakfast on those rushed school mornings. If you are fresh out of blueberries, try this same recipe with different ingredients. Give raspberry chocolate a try or Saskatoon berries if you have any leftover in the freezer! Check out Mel’s Kitchen Cafe for the whole recipe.
Oatmeal Bars
Made with applesauce, these bars are a fall classic. They are great to send in the lunch bag, but also a good option to have around the house as an after school snack. Check out Beyond the Chicken Coop for the full recipe.
Homemade Fruit Snacks
This snack might take a bit more effort, but if you’re looking for an alternative to store bought fruit snacks, then this recipe is for you. Created by Dessert for Two, this vibrant snack is a fun addition to a regular school lunch. It would also be a fun project to complete with your little ones!
S’mores Popcorn Balls
We have to throw a dessert into the mix right? This snack created by I Heart Eating is a fun and tasty throwback to summer camping.
So, give these fun snack ideas a try. Remember, with just a little bit of meal planning, you’ll save time, reduce stress and ensure that your family enjoys delicious and nutritious options throughout the busy school season.