15 After-School Snacks Your Kids Will Practically Run Home to Eat

The next time your kids come home from school totally and ready to devour everything in sight, have some healthier choices on hand. These picks (from store-bought goodies to easy-to-make treats) will give you the reputation of coolest mom in the neighborhood.

It only takes a handful of healthy ingredients to make these bright pink (and totally kid-approved!) raspberry energy balls.

Get the recipe at Cookilicious.

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Instead of putting out neon orange cheese puffs for your kids, go the healthier route with this chickpea-based option from Hippeas that's coated with vegan white cheddar.

One easy way to get your kids to eat more fruit? Cover it in chocolate. These dressed-up mandarin oranges are so good you'll eat 'em up too.

Get the recipe at Deliciously Yum.

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There's only one simple ingredient in these fruit chips from Bare: apples. Without preservatives, sugar, and other additives, they're as clean as snacks get.

It's easy to beat the heat with these healthy popsicles that are packed with three wholesome ingredients: coconut milk, blueberries, and maple syrup.

Get the recipe at Beaming Baker.

$22 for an 8-pack

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Instead of putting chips out, treat your kids to some filling BBQ chickpea snacks from Biena instead. They're crunchy, filling, and best of all, much healthier than other store-bought options.

After baking and seasoning this protein-filled edamame to perfection, they'll be gobbled up so fast you might not even get to try any yourself.

Get the recipe at Spinach for Breakfast.

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Microwavable popcorn often comes with weird preservatives and added ingredients, but there's nothing bad about SkinnyPop. Plus, it's allergy-friendly with no gluten, peanuts, dairy, or tree nuts.

These easy-to-make peanut butter and jelly energy bites taste just like your child's favorite sandwich - but in a less-messy form that won't leave your countertops all sticky. (You're welcome.)

Get the recipe at Minimalist Baker.

$36 for 12

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Who needs fruit roll-ups when there's an organic version available that's free of artificial flavors, synthetic colors, and high-fructose corn syrup? Full of real fruit, this packaged snack from Annie's is something you can feel good about giving to your kids.

Who says nachos aren't healthy? This version only requires a Honeycrisp apple, some creamy nut butter, and a whole lot of healthy toppings, from coconut flakes to hemp seeds.

Get the recipe at Rachael Devaux.

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Scooping the seeds out of pomegranates yourself can be a little time-consuming - not to mention messy! - so buying them in a ready-to-eat container from Pom Poms is worth every cent.

This snack is pretty much the definition of "too cute to eat," but don't worry - your kids will eat it anyway.

Get the recipe at Woman's Day.

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Instead of sugary snacks, have some protein-packed hummus and pretzels on hand to keep your little ones full until dinner, like in these snack packs from Sabra.

The fruit and chocolate combo strikes again - just in kebab-form. Believe it or not, this creamy dip is made from cashews, non-dairy milk, and cocoa powder.

Get the recipe at Oh My Veggies.