My kids are total grazers. They want to eat a million snacks and then skip any actual meals. Once school starts, this gets even worse so I like to have heartier snacks than just chips and similar items ready for them. Of course, we want to make snacks fun too so I created two easy back to school snack ideas that are sure to be a hit with kids and make parents feel better about what is going in those little stomachs!
It is really amazing the things you will find when you have 5 hours to kill away from home each week. The closest store to H’s gymnastics {where we spend 5 hours per week} is Walmart so I frequently go kill time there when there aren’t any chairs in the gymnastics waiting area. It was there that I found some fun snack ideas that would be perfect for the afternoons once we go back to school.
Pizza is a no brainer when it comes to most kids. The Bagel Bites pizzas are really good {made with real cheese and homemade sauce} and can be microwaved or cooking in the oven. I cut out fun little shapes with vegetables and had the kids decorate the pizzas with faces! I loved that they were easy to microwave too so my oldest could actually make them on her own if she wants. Anything that can she can do on her own while I am chasing down the younger one is always a HUGE help in our house.
The other thing my kids love is dipping food into stuff. We are all about making dips and pairing them with different foods. When I saw the Delimex taquitos, I knew making a dip for them would be a great way to make their snack even better. We had the beef taquitos so we made a yummy blue cheese dip {yes, my kids actually eat blue cheese!} to go along with them.
- 4 oz crumbled blue cheese
- 8 oz light sour cream
- 1/4 cup parsley or sliced green onions
- In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients.
The kids loved both snacks so they will be going into our regular rotation once school starts. If you would like some more ideas for after school snacks, search #CollectiveBias and #AfterSchoolSnacks.
You can also get coupons for Bagel Bites and Delimex to use when buying your snacks at Walmart.
My kids come off the bus looking for snacks! Those are good ideas!
Ugh, Walmart is my downfall, when I am in one, spending, unnecessary spending happens. Then I hate myself afterward. But I do like these snack ideas. I love toquitos!
Heather recently posted…Deciding On Your Child’s Education
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!! School is quickly approaching!!
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) recently posted…Broccoli Bean Casserole – #glutenfree
It’s time I start stocking up on these after school snacks. My kids come home so hungry because they eat lunch so early.
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Oh yum – that bleu cheese dip sounds awesome!! Like I said on FB – I’m not sharing these snacks with my kids. 😉
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Yum! I would love this blue cheese dip! And those bagel bites would be a perfect after school snack!
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What a cute idea. My kids love Bagel Bites, I have to get some for them.
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I LOVE Bagel Bites, and the idea of adding little faces is too cute!
Liz Mays recently posted…10 Dorm Room Essentials For College Students
I recently tried taquitos for the first time and loved them, My kids would love them as an after school snack. Thanks for the idea.
Ann Bacciaglia recently posted…The Waterford Girl Handmade Soap by Dirty Girl Soap Studio Review & Giveaway
Cool snacks. I would recommend this to my friends!
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I know the kids would love these.
I’ve been wanting to try these and I might soon.
Thank you!
Colette S recently posted…When The Heart Calls – The Dance
Aww, those bagel bites are too cute. I bet my daughter would love them.
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I have a little one who likes Bagel Bites. I sneak them in the house once in awhile and bust them out for a treat, makes his day. 🙂
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Great idea. Never thought of the blue cheese with the taquitos. Will have to give that a go.
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Thanks for the ideas, definitely need quick snacks when kids are hungry. We love the Bagel Bites but need to try out the Taquitos..
Yum! I love the dips!
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Tosquitos are one of my favorites. We get them all the time.
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