Menu Planning for After School: Try These Snack Ideas
After School Snack Ideas don't have to be just chips or apples. There are a variety of easy to prepare items intended for breakfast that are ideal for after school snacking. Check your local Walmart freezer isle to find snacks kids will like that are easy to prepare and affordable. We're sharing weekly menu ideas that we used in our day care. Scroll down for a Free Weekly Menu Planner Printable. Enjoy!
When prepping the menus each week, we made sure that the menu included a dairy item, a fruit or vegetable, and a good source of protein. Often times, we combined a craft activity with the snack making edible art. All of the items in our menus are available at Walmart where you get great value for your money.
Jimmy Dean Pancake and Sausage on a Stick, Apple Slices, Milk
Tuesday:
Yogurt Ice Cubes, Grapes, Cranberry Apple Juice
Wednesday:
State Fair Corn Dogs, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, White Grape Juice
Thursday:
Rainbow Pudding Graham Sandwiches, Bananas, Milk
Friday:
Jimmy Dean Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwiches with Apple Juice
Kids go all day with very little to eat. School lunches don't fill them up, and a lot of kids don't eat them anyway. When you can have a quick filling snack after school, your kids will be happier at homework time. Some kids may eat less at dinner, but you'll know they had a good source of protein after school- so you won't worry as much. A lot of kids are hungrier after a good quality snack, so they'll be ready for a healthy dinner.
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When prepping the menus each week, we made sure that the menu included a dairy item, a fruit or vegetable, and a good source of protein. Often times, we combined a craft activity with the snack making edible art. All of the items in our menus are available at Walmart where you get great value for your money.
Sample Weekly Menu Plan
Monday:Jimmy Dean Pancake and Sausage on a Stick, Apple Slices, Milk
Tuesday:
Yogurt Ice Cubes, Grapes, Cranberry Apple Juice
Wednesday:
State Fair Corn Dogs, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, White Grape Juice
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| The original corn dog of the Texas State Fair. |
Rainbow Pudding Graham Sandwiches, Bananas, Milk
Friday:
Jimmy Dean Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwiches with Apple Juice
Recommended:
Easy Breakfast Solutions
The Night Before Kindergarten
*This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Jimmy Dean®. The opinions and text are all mine.
