Healthy after school snack ideas

After a long day of learning, kids always seem to be famished when they come through the door. These healthy snack ideas are the perfect way to keep hungry tummies full till dinner ...

Cheese and potato whirls

★★★★★ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

Easy to make, great party food and the kids love them!

  • 50 Mins
  • Medium
  • Vegetarian

Apple and raspberry muffins

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 45 Ratings

A very popular muffin recipe for all the family to enjoy...

  • 27 Mins
  • Medium

Apple crisps

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Make your own delicious and healthy apple crisps

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Apple on toast

★★★★☆ Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars. 9 Ratings

French toast and caramelised apples - perfect for breakfast, lunch or brunch...

  • 20 Mins
  • Easy

Apple turnover

A delicious fruity homemade dessert

  • 50 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Applesauce muffins

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Subtly sweet apple muffins the whole family will love

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Applewiches

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Apple slices filled with peanut butter and granola

  • 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Baba ghanoush

Baba ghanoush is a Lebanese dish which comprises of soft aubergine and spices – it’s a delicious alternative to hummus and works brilliantly with fresh crispy veggies. Serve as a healthy after school snack or pair with cocktails at a dinner party

  • 1 Hr
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

Baked apple slices

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

These delicious apple slices with a hint of cinnamon are perfect for baby-led weaning and toddler snacks

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Banana and date loaf cake

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Loaf cake made with ripe bananas and buckwheat flour

  • 1 Hr 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Banana and oat muffins

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Easy banana muffins packed with fruit and oats

  • 30 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Banana blueberry muffins

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Kids will love making these berry-packed banana muffins

  • 30 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Banana drop scones

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 6 Ratings

A delicious tea-time treat...

  • 22 Mins
  • Easy

Banana flapjacks

★★★★☆ Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars. 17 Ratings

Deliciously simple flapjacks made with ripe bananas

  • 1 Hr
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

Banana smoothie for kids

This thick and creamy banana smoothie is great for breakfast or a healthy snack

  • 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Banana, pear and apple cake

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A healthy French twist on a classic banana cake

  • 50 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

BBQ banana

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

Perfect for any barbecue...

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free

Beetroot hummus

This gorgeous beetroot hummus is pretty enough to tempt even the fussiest eaters!

  • 20 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Berry smoothie for kids

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Creamy smoothie packed with colourful berries

  • 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Blueberry smoothie for kids

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Creamy smoothie packed with sweet and juicy blueberries

  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Boiled egg and soldiers

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Soft-boiled egg with crisp toast soldiers

  • 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Boiled eggs

★★★★★ Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. 10 Ratings

How to boil an egg, from runny to hard boiled

  • 3 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Breakfast bars for kids

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Fruit and seed-packed energy bars to get their day off to a flying start

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

Carrot crisps

Healthy spiced vegetable snacks

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

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