50 After-School Snacks

Mix up your afternoon routine with these smart ideas from Food Network Magazine. (Photographs by Karl Juengel)

jicama sticks are after school snack alternative

41. Jicama Sticks Peel a jicama; cut into sticks. Toss with lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro, salt, sugar and chili powder.

fruit nut treats after school snack alternative

42. Fruit-Nut Treats Make Rice Krispies Treats as the label directs, adding 1/4 cup sesame seeds and 1/2 cup each chopped dried fruit and sunflower seeds with the cereal.

elvis waffles are after school snack alternative

43. Elvis Waffles Spread peanut butter on toasted mini whole-wheat waffles. Top with sliced banana, crumbled bacon and honey.

tuxedo olives are after school snack alternative

44. Tuxedo Olives Cut cheese sticks into thin strips. Stuff inside large pitted olives. Toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar and parsley.

 banana chips are after school snack alternative

45. Banana Chips Slice a banana into 1/8-inch-thick rounds and lay on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 200 degrees F until golden, 2 to 3 hours. Let harden at room temperature.

chicken and waffles after school snack alternative

46. Chicken and Waffles Mix chicken salad with some sliced grapes and chopped walnuts. Spoon onto toasted mini whole-wheat waffles.

pomegranate slushie is fun,flavorful and smart

47. Pomegranate Slushies Blend 1 cup pomegranate juice and 2 tablespoons honey with 3 cups ice until slushy. Pour into glasses and top with more juice.

fruit leather is after school snack alternative

48. Fruit Leather Mix 1/3 cup no-sugar-added fruit preserves with 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Spread into a 2-by-12-inch strip on greased parchment; bake 45 minutes at 225 degrees F. Cool, then trim the parchment and roll up.

dried apples are after school snack alternative

49. Dried Apples Cut an apple in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Lay on a greased baking sheet and bake at 200 degrees F until dry, 2 to 3 hours.

matzo melts are after school snack alternative

50. Matzo Melts Brush matzo crackers with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and dried rosemary. Top with sliced turkey and shredded cheddar. Bake 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.

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