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20 tasty after-school snack ideas to satisfy hungry kids

Fill up those hungry bellies.
after school snacks recipes

By the time kids get home from school they’re usually ravenous and keeping them satisfied until dinner can be a tricky balancing act. Here are some delicious recipes and ideas to help fend of the hangries until dinner time!

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Caramelised onion and cheddar pull-apart

Caramelised onion and cheddar pull-apart

This pull-apart bread is filled with caramelised onions, chives and cheese to give it extra flavour, making it perfect to share with friends.

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Broccoli, mustard and cheddar hand pies

Broccoli, mustard and cheddar hand pies

Increase your vegie intake in the tastiest possible way.

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Smoky tomato & bacon fritters

Smoky tomato & bacon fritters

Crisp and warm from the frying pan is our favourite way to enjoy them.

WICKED CHOC Nut Bites

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Wicked choc nut bites

Wicked choc nut bites

You’ll go nuts for it!

Homemade muesli bars

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Homemade muesli bars

Jam-packed full of chewy dried fruits, crunchy seeds and whole grains, these homemade muesli bars are the perfect healthy snack for the whole family.

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Seed and nut bars

Seed and nut bars

The healthy way to snack.

MINI HAM, CHEESE AND TOMATO FRITTATAS

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Mini ham, cheese and tomato frittatas

Mini ham, cheese and tomato frittatas

Light, fluffy and packed full of creamy melted cheese and fresh ham, these mini frittatas are easy to make and perfect for a quick breakfast or on-the-go lunch.

A variety of tropical fruits dipped in chocolate and toppings.

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Choc-dipped tropical fruit

Choc-dipped tropical fruit

Covering colourful tropical fruit with chocolate and an array of exotic toppings is one way to guarantee an eye-catching and delicious dessert.

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Ginger and sesame seed logs

Healthy snacking doesn’t have to be boring! Try these tasty ginger and sesame seed logs – wholesome, good-for-you treats!

dried fruit and coconut trail mix

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Dried fruit and coconut trail mix

Dried fruit and coconut trail mix

Trail mix is an excellent way to satisfy your hunger between meals with high-protein nibbles, with healthy fats to keep you feeling full.

fruity yogurt ice-blocks

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Fruity yoghurt ice-blocks

Fruity yoghurt ice-blocks

mango, berry and passionfruit frozen yoghurt

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Mango, berry and passionfruit frozen yoghurt pops

Mango, berry and passionfruit frozen yoghurt pops

These traffic light yoghurt pops are a deliciously fruity alternative to regular ice-blocks. They make a brilliant after school treat for the kids on a hot day.

raspberry and vanilla yoghurt ice-blocks

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Raspberry and vanilla yoghurt ice-blocks

Make your own ice-blocks at home with these delicious raspberry and vanilla yoghurt popsicles. They’re fun to make with the kids and perfect for a hot summer day.

beer battered potato scallops

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Beer battered potato scallops with minty edamame

Beer battered potato scallops with minty edamame

Beer battered potato scallops are a fish and chip shop classic, without which summer beach days just wouldn’t be the same! Dip yours in tomato sauce or creamy aoili and tuck in!

scroll filling recipes

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Ham, cheese and zucchini pizza scrolls

Ham, cheese and zucchini pizza scrolls

These scrolls are great for school lunchboxes (instead of sandwiches) and after-school snacks.

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Salted popcorn and nut slice

Salted popcorn and nut slice

The perfect balance of salty, sweet and crunchy, this delicious homemade slice is great to enjoy as an afternoon pick-me-up, or wrap up and give as gifts to loved ones.

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Sugar-free chocolate hazelnut brownies

Refined sugar-free chocolate hazelnut brownies

These rich, dense chocolate brownies rely on dates and rice malt syrup for their sweetness.

Spanakopita quesadillas

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Spanakopita quesadillas

Spanakopita quesadillas

How’s this for fusion? Delicious Greek spinach and feta pie meets the easy, breezy Mexican quesadilla for a low-GI snack you’ll make over and over.

Watermelon and strawberry ice-block

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Watermelon and strawberry ice-block

These watermelon and strawberry ice-blocks have a fraction the sugar of store-bought and all the flavour of fresh summer fruits.

Apricot bliss balls recipe

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Apricot bliss balls

Apricot bliss balls

These deliciously sweet apricot balls are easy to make and a perfect lunch box snack or on-the-go energy hit.

quick chicken nuggets recipe

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Quick chicken nuggets

Quick chicken nuggets

Moist chicken breast chunks with a crunchy coating will be popular with adults and kids alike and you’ll know exactly what’s in them!

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