Healthy after-school snacks the kids will love

We’ve rounded up some super little snacks to help you make healthy eating part of the school day. Have one of these fun and tasty treats ready when the kids get back from school and the thought of crisps or chocolate won’t even cross their minds!

We know that finding healthy after-school snacks can be tricky, so we’ve rounded up a bunch of recipes that the kids will love munching on, helping you to make healthy eating part of the weekday routine. There are savoury muffins, fruity granola bars and nutrient-packed smoothie ice lollies – all fun, delicious treats to have ready when the kids get home.

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Ice lolly moulds are a game-changer for healthy snacks! For this recipe, you simply blitz frozen berries, yoghurt, and a little honey, then pour into the moulds and freeze. It's a quick and easy way to get the good stuff in.

With fresh mango, gut-friendly yoghurt and a sprinkling of crunchy granola, these colourful pots are the perfect pre-prepped snack for the kids to munch on after school.

Mash ripe avocado with cream cheese, banana, and cocoa powder for a surprisingly delicious and super-speedy treat that kids will love. It looks indulgent, but it's full of hidden goodness – result!

Packed full of goodness and really filling, these delicious muffins are made with cottage cheese, mixed seeds, spring onions and either butternut squash or sweet potato – whichever you prefer. Make a batch and they’ll be great for breakfast on–the-go, too.

So easy to make, this classic houmous recipe is a simple blend of chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste). High in protein, fibre and with more than 10 micronutrients – including a hefty amount of the mineral copper, which keeps hair and skin nice and healthy – this is a great, nutritious after-school snack.

The best thing about making your own granola bars is you can decide exactly what you pack them with. This recipe uses sour cherries or cranberries, along with apricots and dates. Once you master the basic principle, get creative with your favourite flavours, and get the kids involved, too.

Delicious mouthfuls of seeds, nuts, dates, cocoa, honey and warming spices – these little balls are the business! Great for a burst of energy after a busy day at school, and a handy, healthy snack to pop into pockets or lunchboxes the following day.

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Have fun with a varied selection of veg (think baby carrots, long radishes and different lettuce leaves), then serve with this gorgeously fresh mint, pea and yoghurt dip. Takes just 10 minutes to make, and even less time to eat!

If you haven’t already, have a whirl at making this roasted kale recipe. You won’t believe how sweet, nutty and crispy the leaves turn in the oven. Pair with mixed toasted nuts and you’ll be surprised at just how quickly these super-greens will be gone.

Flatbreads are a fantastic, speedy snack for after school. This simple recipe is a great alternative to sandwiches or toast, and you can fill them with anything you fancy. Get creative with leftover roasted veggies and a bit of cheese and chop it into triangles for sharing. It’s a quick and clever way to get some good stuff in!