Never underestimate the ravenousness of a child just out of school. It might be the first moment that a kid can pause to reflect on the day, or it might be your only chance to shovel some nutrition into his face before band rehearsal, dance class, or field-hockey practice. Don’t pass up this golden opportunity!

We’ve collected a range of easy-to-prepare, tempting-to-the-palate snacks that’ll keep kids satisfied without turning them into sugar-addled lunatics. Are they fans of snack bars? We have three wildly different on-the-go options, all with ingenious ways to combine protein and sugar for flavor and savor. We’ve even got a video to show you how to make a delicious strawberry banana smoothie!

The other big favorite here is yogurt, so we’ve got some new presentations to make it all seem much more exciting. Plus a little pinwheel wrap that’s so sophisticated, you’ll want to join your kiddo and call it “tea time.”

Happy back-to-school, everyone!

Fresh Fruit Sundae Snack

An ingenious use of waffle cones, which would welcome a dollop of yogurt, for fruit delivery.

Wake-Up Breakfast Bars

Peanut butter provides the stick-to-your-ribs base for no-bake bars. (Sunflower-seed butter would work, too!)

Apricot-Oatmeal Bars

Packed with filling fiber and tasty dried fruits, this bar has just a taste of sweetness.

Energy Bars

So many ingredients, and so worth the trouble: These chewy treats pack a surprising protein punch.

Confetti-Yogurt Pops

A frozen treat dotted with sweet fruits makes for a healthy, low-fat snack.

Banana Crunch Pops

Another take on frozen treats, this one features a banana rolled in tasty toppings.

Pear Pinwheels

A sweet, savory snack wrapped in a cute package — fruit and protein in perfect combination.

Pumpkin Granola Parfait

This ingenious mix of pumpkin and yogurt makes for a pie-inspired granola treat.

Banana Millet Muffins

Looking for the perfect snack muffin? Make these with a cup of whole-wheat flour and you’ll get no complaints.

Send your kids to school with all these great healthy snack recipes!

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Categories: Kid Friendly | Tags: Candy, Healthy Snacks, Muffins, Smoothies With Yogurt, Snacks
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