Fun, Kid-Friendly Snack Hacks

By A Parents Contributor
Jennifer Causey
Whether your kid needs a school snack, sports practice pick-me-up, or pre-dinner munchie, these recipes will have you covered.
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Capital Grilled Cheese

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Go old-school with this perfectly melty, personalized sammie. Your snack? The remains of the sandwich after you cut out the letter!

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Watch: Lunch Box Meal Prep

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Date and Nut Candy

Avery Powell
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Your little one will flip over this coconut candy made with real fruit.

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Veggie Roll-Ups

Avery Powell
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Vegetables go down easily when they're stuffed in this sammie.

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Watch: 5 Fun Summer Snack Packs

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Drinks on the Go

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Fill a drawer in your fridge (or a cooler, if you’re headed to soccer practice) with several pouches of your kids' favorite drinks—right now we’re loving Tropicana Kids juice drink, which comes in watermelon, mixed berry, and fruit punch flavors. Your kids can each grab their own pouch—they’ll get vitamin C and have fun hydration on the go.

 

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Gingerbread Animal Crackers

Jennifer Causey
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Tame growling tummies with these festively flavored animal crackers.

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Tortilla Pillows

Avery Powell
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Tell your friends how easy it is to make this warm after-school surprise.

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Dried Cherry Bars

Jennifer Causey
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These gooey granola treats slip in dried fruit and whole grains.

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Berry Cool

Avery Powell
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It takes just a few minutes to whip up this healthy kid favorite.

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Apple Pie Mini Muffins

Jennifer Causey
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When the apple of your eye is hungry, swoop in with these tiny fruit-filled muffins.

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Spinach Pancakes

Jennifer Causey
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Top o' the Morning! Surprise your little leprechauns on St. Patrick's Day with these fun flapjacks.

 

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Holiday Cheer

Jennifer Causey
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Treat your hungry kid to a simple homemade pudding that has a seasonal twist.

 

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Ready to Roll

Jennifer Causey
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Chances are you have everything you need to make these simple sandwiches for the kids.

 

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Berry Godmother

Jennifer Causey
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You won't need a magic wand to make these fruit-filled parfaits quickly disappear.

 

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