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Easy After School Snacks

When kids get home after a big day at school, they often want a snack to fuel them until it's time for dinner! Here are some easy snack ideas to make quickly in the moment or to make ahead.

Snacks to Make in 15 Minutes or Less

  • Rabbit Snack Cups
    20 min activity

    What do Elinor and her pals like to munch on? Snacks from the garden, of course! These rabbit snack cups are the perfect snack to serve at an “Elinor Wonders Why” birthday party.

  • Make Daniel Tiger Banana Swirl
    15 min activity

    Invite your child to take a break and help you in the kitchen to make a delicious banana swirl treat.

  • Fruit Kabobs

    Offer a healthy and fun fruit snack at your Super Why! birthday party.

  • Candy-Coated Confetti Popcorn
    15 min activity

    Popcorn is always a fun treat to enjoy when sharing fun stories with your child. Adding a couple of colorful ingredients makes it even more special as candy-coated popcorn!

  • Bake Easy Mini Pizzas

    Make this quick and easy pizza snack with your assistant chef! What topping combos will they choose?

Easy Snacks to Make Ahead

  • FroYo Bites
    140 min activity

    Make these frozen yogurt bites inspired by one of Donkey Hodie’s favorite desserts — FroYo! It’s a cool treat that is super simple to make!

  • Heart Apple Chips
    90 min activity

    Yummy! A crunchy, sweet Valentine’s Day treat that will make a lovely gift for someone special.

  • Includes video.
    Use Math While Baking Peg’s Honey Cake

    As you bake and decorate a delicious honey cake, look for all the ways you use math — from measuring the ingredients, to setting the oven temperature and timer, to decorating the cake with geometric patterns.