Kick off the new school year with a strong afternoon snack game. These wholesome treats are all easy to make ahead, so you can get the kids involved as a fun weekend project. During the week, they’ll be even more excited to dig into snacks they helped make.

Cinnamon-Raisin Soft Pretzels

Plump, chewy and a little bit sweet and salty, these healthy pretzels have it all. Try using white whole-wheat flour; it has a more kid-friendly taste than its cousin, regular whole wheat, and more fiber than all-purpose flour.

Whole Wheat Pizza Hand Pockets

These whole-wheat pockets are super kid friendly and great to keep on hand in the freezer. Just pop them into a preheated oven — no parbaking or defrosting necessary.

Oatmeal-Chocolate Snack Cakes

A better-for-you pick for little ones with a sweet tooth, these delightful treats have a soft, tender crumb that harks back to old-fashioned snack cakes from the grocery store.

Puffed Rice Snowballs

These healthier versions of rice cereal marshmallow treats make perfect car snacks or post-sports practice munchies.

Cheesy Crackers

We cracked the boxed-cheese-cracker code with this super simple recipe. The dough comes together quickly in a food processor.

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins

These muffins have a strawberry surprise baked in the center. Let the kids help with lining the baking pan, measuring and scooping. Big kids can place the strawberries in the batter; little kids can sprinkle the chocolate chips.