3 Quick and Easy After School Snack Ideas

With the school year in full swing, we had our team submit some of their favorite quick and delicious after school snacks to have on-hand. Check out 3 of our favorites below! We hope you enjoy these submissions from our team.  

For a sweet tooth: No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars 

Ingredients:  

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter  
• 2 sticks butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pan 
• 1 cup chunky peanut butter 

• 2 cups powdered sugar 
• 1 box (12 ounces) vanilla wafers 
• 1 bag (12 ounces) semi-sweet mini chocolate chips  
• ½ cup chopped peanuts  

Directions: 

1. For the topping: Using a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Allow it to cool for a couple of minutes while you make the bars.  

1. For the bars: grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with some butter. Using a stand or electric hand mixer, mix together the butter and chunky peanut butter until smooth. Stir in the powdered sugar one cup at a time. 

1. Add the vanilla wafers to a food processor and process until they are crumbs. Then add the crumbs and mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter mixture and mix until just combined. Spread it evenly into the buttered pan and set aside.  

1. Pour the topping over the base. Spread it out evenly and sprinkle over the chopped peanuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into 20 bars.  

1. Keep refrigerated, as the bars and chocolate will soften at room temperature.  

• Source {No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars} 

Salty Snack: Garlic-Ranch Party Mix 

Ingredients 

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 

• 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex cereal 
• 4 1/2 cups Wheat Chex cereal 
• 2 cups bite-sized or mini pretzel twists 
• 2 cups cheese crackers, such as Cheez-Its 
• 1 cup oyster crackers 

• 2 (1-ounce) packets ranch dressing seasoning mix (about 1/2 cup total), divided 

Directions 

1. Arrange 2 racks to divide the oven into thirds and preheat the oven to 250°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. 

1. Place 8 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted, 50 to 60 seconds total. (Alternatively, melt in a small saucepan on the stovetop over low heat.) 

1. Place 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex, 4 1/2 cups Wheat Chex, 2 cups pretzel twists, 2 cups cheese crackers, 1 cup oyster crackers, and 1 packet of the ranch dressing seasoning mix in a large bowl, and lightly toss to combine. 

1. Pour half of the butter over the cereal mixture and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle in the remaining ranch packet and butter, then gently toss again so all the pieces are evenly coated. 

1. Divide the mixture between the prepared baking sheets and spread into an even layer. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until lightly browned and crisp, 45 to 50 minutes total. Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheets before serving. 

Source {Garlic-Ranch Party Mix} 

Simple + Healthy Beverage: Strawberry Banana Smoothie 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup Strawberries- fresh or frozen 
• 1 Banana- fresh or frozen; it is easiest to pre-chop and freeze bananas that are brown 
• ½ cup Milk- can sub dairy-free milk, apple juice or orange juice  
• For the best possible smoothie, make sure at least one of your fruits is frozen!  

Directions: 

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth, adding a touch more milk as needed to reach a texture to your liking.  

Source {Strawberry Banana Smoothie} 

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