20 Mouthwatering (and Healthy!) After-School Snacks That Won't Spoil Dinner

We love any recipe that's tasty, easy, and filling. Cookbook author Kim Laidlaw has mastered the goat cheese and veggie pinwheel recipe that moms everywhere can put together in a snap. The best part? You can take them on the go for all those after-school activities.

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Kelsey Banfield gained an instant following when she started blogging on The Naptime Chef about the meals she cooked while baby Daphne was sleeping. Now in grade school, Daphne eats after-school snacks that give her energy to get through the rest of the afternoon. "This authentic Texan guacamole is a delicious and healthy snack for kids," Kelsey says. "It is rich and creamy with a spicy kick from the jalapeño. I like to serve it up with lots of chopped vegetables or minitacos for a snack."

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Maria Zoitas fills her treats with fruits, vegetables, and nuts to pack kids full of nutrients — even if they don't realize they're getting them. Her recipe for banana bread with pecans "is one of my favorite recipes, as the sweetness of the bananas matches perfectly with the crunch of the pecans, allowing for a delicious treat."

You don't tend to think of doughnuts as a healthy after-school treat, but these baked whole wheat raspberry doughnuts aren't the sugary, greasy confections we all grew up on. Baked, rather than fried; made with whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose; and full of fresh raspberries just bursting with sweetness, they're packed with goodness for hungry tots.

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"For kids who prefer sandwiches that are more sweet than savory, these 'sushi rolls' are a real treat," Catherine McCord of Weelicious says. "Filled with a smear of tangy cream cheese and a dollop of fresh strawberry preserves, they're so lip-smacking, they could almost pass for dessert. Hey, that's actually not a bad idea!"

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Leaving the butter behind — and using olive oil in its place — Cat Cora's created a lighter and healthier version of some sweet cakes for hungry kids. These feta and olive oil cakes don't require much baking time, so they can be quickly prepared when kids come home from school.

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What do you get when a creative American chef of Greek heritage visits her homeland? A hybrid recipe that flaunts the flavors of the two countries' signature dishes. These Greek-style nachos are made with plenty of Greek specialties — think olives, garlic, herbs, and roasted red peppers — and some pita chips for crunch, making them a fun and healthy snack after school.

Source: Cat Cora

Scrambled eggs with a little kick, like these Mexican egg wraps, are great served inside a warm tortilla. Eggs provide an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Contrary to popular belief, we should not avoid eggs for their dietary cholesterol — confusingly, the amount of saturated fat you eat affects your blood cholesterol levels more than dietary cholesterol. Eggs are relatively low in saturated fat. Egg yolks are a good source of iron, and most of the goodness in eggs is in the yolk.

Source: Annabel Karmel

This Chinese chicken wrap is sort of a cheat's version of Chinese duck in pancakes.

Source: Annabel Karmel