AFTERSCHOOL SNACK IDEAS
Source of Recipe
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quesadillas
apple wedges & popcorn
muffins
cookies & bars
peanut butter crackers(pb in between 2 ritz type crackers)
mini apple pie turnovers
english muffin pizzas
Here are some different recipes that I have found...
www.childrensrecipes.com
Banana Dippers
Bananas - cut in chunks
colored sugars
cinnamon sugar
peanut butter
chopped nuts
coconut
ice cream sprinkles
crushed cookies
8 oz chocolate chips
Peel the bananas and slice into several pieces.
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and cook on high
until
melted - about 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Dip the banana slices in the chocolate, then roll them in other
ingredients
as desired
from a recipe group that I am on...
SKIP THE CHIPS AND SODA
I guarantee if you call this a "Banana Split Salad"
most kids won't even hesitate to dig in...
1 banana
2 tablespoons fruit preserves
2 tablespoons cool whip
lettuce and raisins
Spilt banana down the center and place on a bed of lettuce.
Spread on fruit preserves and cool whip. Top with raisins.
MAKES 1
BONUS Recipe for Taffy Apple Dip
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup peanuts (optional)
6 apples of your choice, cut into wedges
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla
until smooth. Spread mixture on a small serving plate; top
with nuts. Serve with apple wedges or even graham crackers
Cheesy Soft Pretzels
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter or margarine
2/3 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
coarse salt
In a bowl, combine flour, cheese, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in
butter until crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. Knead on a
floured surface
for 1 minute; divide in half.
Roll each portion into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle; cut each into
8-in-long
strips. Fold strips in half, pinching the edges, and twist into pretzel
shapes.
Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with egg and sprinkle with coarse
salt.
Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve
immediately.
Tiger Bites
1 (10 oz.) pkg. marshmallows
1/4 c. butter
1/3 c. peanut butter
7 1/2 c. or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. Frosted Flakes cereal
In a 4 quart microwave bowl melt marshmallows and butter on high 3
minutes, stirring after 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in peanut butter until
mixture is smooth. Add Frosted Flakes cereal, stirring until well
coated.
Using a butter spatula or waxed paper. Press mixture into a lightly
greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Cut into 1 1/2 x 2 inch bars.
Yield 32 bars.
homemade cereal bars
cheese and crackers( 4-6 crackers per child is plenty, its not a meal,
but a snack)
crackers with a fun dip
popcorn and pretzels
peanuts and raisins
bowls of cereal with milk
cinnamon toast
tuna fish salad sandwiches, crackers or even as a dip
pizza bread( bread slices with pizza sauce and parmesean under the
boiler for a minute or so)
bagels and cream cheese, butter or jelly, or plain
and also fruit, veggies and such like you already do
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