5 Back to School Afternoon Snack Ideas

Whether your kids are already back to school, or will be soon, these 5 Back to School Afternoon Snack Ideas are the perfect pick-me-up to beat the afternoon slump! 

5 Back to School Afternoon Snack Ideas

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Cinnamon Sugar Bagels

Shopping List:

• Cinnamon Sugar Bagel
• Butter, melted
• Cinnamon Sugar 

Instructions:

• Slice the bagel into thin slices.
• Brush melted butter on top.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Apple Quesadillas

Shopping List:

• Flour tortillas
• Mexican shredded cheese
• Apples, sliced
• Butter

Instructions:

• In a skillet, melt butter and add flour tortilla.
• Add cheese to tortilla.
• Add apple slices to one side, and fold over the tortilla.
• Remove from heat and serve.

Peanut Butter Pretzel Wands

Shopping List:

• Pretzel Rods
• Peanut Butter or Apple Butter
• Mini Chocolate chips

Instructions:

• Spread peanut or apple butter on tip of pretzel rod.
• Dip in chocolate chips or chocolate sprinkles.

Sweet Cracker Sandwiches

Shopping List:

• Saltine Crackers
• Peanut Butter or Apple Butter
• Strawberries, sliced
• Honey

Instructions:

• Spread peanut or apple butter on one Saltine cracker.
• Top with slice or strawberry.
• Drizzle with honey.
• Add second Saltine cracker to top to make a sandwich.

Nutella Popsicles

Shopping List:

• 3 tablespoons Nutella spread
• 1 Cup Cool Whip
• 1/2 cup Milk

Instructions:

• Put everything in a blender, and mix well.
• Pour into Zuko popsicle machine to make popsicles OR prepare them in a reusable Popsicle mold the night before and leave them in the freezer until ready to serve.
• Serve immediately.

Some Of Our Favorite Kitchen Products

The only thing we love more than a new recipe, is a new kitchen toy! Here are some of our favorites: 

• Bento box containers
• Fit and Fresh container
• Half Pint Wide Mouth Mason Jars
• Ninja Professional Blender
• Zoku Quick Pop Maker
• Williams-Sonoma Open Kitchen Half Apron in Red or Blue
• Plano Half-Size Stowaway with Adjustable Dividers  –  for road trip snacks
• Curious Chef 3-Piece Nylon Knife Set
• Cuisinart 2 Quart Ice Cream Maker
• Victorinox Fibrox Straight Edge Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch
• Lemon Squeezer
• Mason Jars
• Crockpot
• Apple Corer
• Popcorn Bowl
• MaxiMatic double burner hot plate
• Glass Egg carton
• Black & Decker 4 slice toaster
• Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer
• Cuisinart 8-cup Food Processor
• Meat Mallet
• Ice Cream or Cookie Scooper
• Norpro Butter Keeper
• 3-Piece Veggie Peeler
• Garlic Press

Back to School Tips and Recipes

• 5 Back to School Easy Breakfast Ideas
• Back to School Tips Every Mom Should Know
• 5 Meatless and Nut-Free Back to School Lunch Ideas
• When to Start Back to School Shopping

What is your family’s favorite after school snack? Comment below!