These easy after-school snack recipes are perfect for when the kids come home hungry. From simple fruit and yogurt parfaits to fun homemade trail mix, these snacks are easy to make and super satisfying. Keep your kids happy and fueled with these tasty treats that are ready in minutes!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Tacos

Four slices of sandwich bread filled with chopped strawberries, blueberries, and jam, garnished with whole strawberries and blueberries on the side, plated on a white dish.
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These easy Peanut Butter and Jelly Tacos are a simple lunchbox idea for kids that keeps school lunches fun or a great afterschool snack! Get Recipe: Peanut Butter and Jelly Tacos

Air Fryer Nachos

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Air Fryer Nachos are an easy way to make perfectly crunchy, melted, cheesy, nachos piled high with your favorite ingredients. Get Recipe: Air Fryer Nachos

Air Fryer Taquitos

A plate of crispy taquitos with a side of sliced jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, and a small glass bowl of sour cream topped with chopped chives.
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These easy Air Fryer Taquitos are the perfect snack and game day football food! How to make your own taquitos or cook frozen taquitos in the air fryer. Get Recipe: Air Fryer Taquitos

Date Balls

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These Date Balls are a quick snack of dates, pecans, and chocolate that will perk you up and satisfy your cravings. These are a great snack when you are sitting at home or on the move! Get Recipe: Date Balls

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana RITZ Crackers

Crackers topped with chocolate spread, banana slices, and drizzled with chocolate sit on a wooden surface.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana RITZ Crackers are RITZ Crackers topped with peanut butter, hazelnut spread, fresh banana slices, and a drizzle of chocolate. It’s an easy snack idea that everyone will love.
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Chicken Quesadillas

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Crispy, cheesy Chicken Quesadillas are good for lunch, snack, or dinner. Comfort food at it’s best!
Get Recipe: Chicken Quesadillas

Blueberry Cheerios Bars

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These delicious Blueberry Cheerios Breakfast Bars are an easy on-the-go breakfast or snack recipe made with dried fruit and nuts, dark chocolate, almond butter, and crunchy Blueberry Cheerios.
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English Muffin Pizza

A mini pizza topped with melted cheese, slices of pepperoni, and a sprinkle of seasoning is placed on a black baking tray.
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English Muffin Pizza is a quick and easy recipe for kids (and adults!). Mini pizzas made with English muffins and topped with your favorite pizza toppings are make a great after school snack or game day appetizer! Get Recipe: English Muffin Pizza

Mini Lasagna Rolls

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This Mini Lasagna Bites is individual mini lasagna rolls filled with lemon ricotta and topped with a fresh tomato sauce. A one-bite appetizer that is perfect for parties! Get Recipe: Mini Lasagna

Low Carb Nachos

Baked bell pepper halves topped with melted cheese, diced meat, and slices of jalapeño on a baking tray.
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Low Carb Nachos are an easy low carb snack filled with chopped steak, lots of gooey, melted cheese, and fresh jalapenos, all baked into mini peppers. Get Recipe: Low Carb Nachos

Peanut Butter Banana Snack Wraps

A wrap topped with peanut butter, yogurt, banana slices, strawberries, blueberries, and granola on a flat surface.
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Peanut butter and banana are two things that my kids and I can agree on so I found a way to combine them with a mix of berries, granola, yogurt, chocolate. These Peanut Butter Wraps are great for breakfast and snacks. Get Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Snack Wraps

French Bread Pizza

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French Bread Pizza is an easy dinner recipe made with a loaf of bread and your favorite toppings for a delicious family pizza night. Get Recipe: French Bread Pizza

Dilly Beans

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This easy recipe for Pickled Green Beans, also called dilly beans, is a great way to use up fresh green beans and it makes a delicious snack! Get Recipe: Pickled Green Beans

Air Fryer Zucchini

Five breaded zucchini sticks are placed on a black wire rack, cooking inside an air fryer.
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Air Fryer Zucchini is a delicious way to use all the fresh summer squash! This recipe is a perfect keto side dish and a yummy low carb alternative to fries. Get Recipe: Air Fryer Zucchini

Southern Deviled Eggs

A plate of deviled eggs garnished with paprika and chopped chives. Each half is filled with a smooth, yellow filling.
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Southern Deviled Eggs made with relish are the BEST deviled eggs recipe out there. The sweet relish perfectly balances out the tanginess of the mayo and mustard for an unforgettable flavor.
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Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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These easy Peanut Butter Energy Balls are healthy snacks, that are gluten free and made in 30 minutes or less! Get Recipe: Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Mini Chicken Parmesan Lasagna Rolls

Mini lasagna rolls with a crispy filling, topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and sprinkled with fresh parsley on a wooden board.
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These Mini Chicken Parmesan Lasagna Rolls are a delicious bite-sized appetizer and make a great easy appetizer recipe for the holidays. Get Recipe: Mini Chicken Parmesan Lasagne Rolls

Quick Pickled Carrots

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Quick Pickled Carrots are made in a homemade brine with your choice of spices. The result is a delicious snack or garnish for all sorts of dishes. Get Recipe: Quick Pickled Carrots