Feed your kiddo’s snack cravings with these frugal After School Snacks for Kids!!
We all know groceries can be expensive… and pre-packaged snack sized goodies are no exception.
So here is How I Save Money on Snacks for the Kids with these After School Snacks for Kids!!
After School Snacks for Kids
One way I’ve found to really save money on groceries is to cut back on prepackaged snacks, and pack my own. Not only does this save money, but you can also determine the portion size and incorporate some healthy snacks too!
Some of my boys’ favorites include: pretzels, raisins, cashews or homemade trail mix, popcorn, and… cheez-its {yes, I know those aren’t healthy, but they do love ’em}!
Now, I’m a girl that loves baskets, so I store the snacks in 2 matching baskets which fit nicely side by side on top of my refrigerator.
They’re great for school lunches, drives around town, or long road trips, too! For a little amount of effort, you’ll be able to save BIG!
On the hunt for more tasty Snack Recipes? Get inspired below…
Cinnamon Apple Chips Recipe {Dried Fruit Snack}
Ready for the fun and healthy homemade snack the whole family loves? It’s time to make this Cinnamon Apple Chips Recipe!
Crock Pot Chex Mix Recipe! {Parmesan Ranch}
Satisfy your snack attack in style with this savory Parmesan Ranch flavored Crock Pot Chex Mix Recipe!
Garlic Parmesan Kale Chips! {Just 5 Ingredients}
I can’t get enough of these yummy Garlic Parmesan Kale Chips! Healthy, Easy, and SO delicious!
Gluten Free Cheerios Snack Mix Recipe
It’s super easy to mix up and perfect for toting along to work, packing in school lunches, or keeping the kids happy while munching on all the fun colors, flavors, and textures!
Easy Banana Bread Muffins Recipe
Satisfy every sweet tooth with this delicious Easy Banana Bread Muffins Recipe!
Easy Smoothie Bowl Recipe – Just 5 Ingredient
Grab a spoon, this Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl serves up some serious deliciousness!
Crockpot Applesauce Recipe
Nothing beats the smell of this homemade Crockpot Applesauce Recipe cooking in your slow cooker! {yum!} Did I mention it tastes ridiculously good, too?? 😉
Homemade Banana Chips Recipe
Get ready for these crunchy round chips that have the sweetness of bananas and almond extract, with just a bit of cinnamon kick.
Homemade Ritz Crackers Recipe
Homemade is always better and these Homemade Ritz Crackers are no exception!
Easy Homemade Cheez Its Recipe
No rainy day can stand a chance against these outrageously delicious Cheez Its… YUM!
Homemade Microwave Popcorn Recipe
Save BIG without sacrificing flavor. You’ll love this Easy Homemade Microwave Popcorn Recipe!
Homemade Cracker Jack Popcorn Recipe
Make your own delicious snack at home with this easy Homemade Cracker Jacks Recipe! It’s nostalgia at its finest!
Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Nothing beats these warm Pumpkin Spice Muffins to feed a snack attack!
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Jillian Mitchell says
April 16, 2013 at 5:10 pmI swear by this method! I tell everyone. I’ve been doing it for a few years now and it really helps a lot. When the kids come home from school they dive into a box of crackers and forget it, its gone, but if they know they can only grab a baggie then they do that and they are fine. I love doing it for cereal because they inevitably poor too much if they have the box and end up too full to finish it.
Heidi says
April 15, 2010 at 10:10 amHi Melissa!
I either buy the bulk crackers and pretzels, or buy regular sized bags at the grocery store {when they are on sale… with a coupon}!
Whatever is the least expensive is what I buy! 🙂
– Heidi
Tracy says
March 27, 2010 at 12:10 pmWhat a great idea! thanks for sharing!
Melissa says
March 26, 2010 at 11:20 amDo you buy the bulk cheez crackers and pretzels?
Christy says
February 11, 2010 at 12:44 pmMe 2! It’s so funny how great moms think alike! Gotta love moms!
Hoosier Homemade says
May 8, 2009 at 10:07 pmI have a snack basket too, although I don’t divide mine up into baggies. Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
CVSer says
May 6, 2009 at 9:27 pmYup I pack the same snacks! lol. So easy and the kids love them!
pennypincher says
May 6, 2009 at 12:48 pmI started doing this a couple of years ago. I have two really cute baskets to keep them in too. I like the snack size baggies because it’s just the right size for a snack. Plus i have found that they stay fresher longer because your not opening and closing the original container all the time and yea it’s way more economical!
Jennifer says
May 6, 2009 at 12:33 pmWhat a great idea!
Buffie says
May 6, 2009 at 10:10 amI do this too. It’s so much more affordable. And Cheez-its are yummy even if they aren’t nutritious!
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staskym says
May 6, 2009 at 1:25 amwe do the same thing here,i am on WW so i weigh or measure EVERYTHING and my kids like the idea of it being a certain amount in each bag, the reusable bag sounds like a great idea, but i can find the snack bags at the Dollar Tree for now.
Mrs. Petrie says
May 6, 2009 at 1:22 amI love this! I hate wasting money on little packages of 6 crackers or 12 gummy treats.
Nicole T says
May 6, 2009 at 12:37 amyou can also meke your own bags (sew an easily washable/wipe-able fabric) and create reusable bags to save on $ buying ziplocs and throwing them away.
Your Frugal Friend, Niki says
May 5, 2009 at 11:34 pmI do this same thing!
🙂
Wifeof1Momof4 says
May 5, 2009 at 11:01 pmWe are thinking alike! I started doing this last school year because the kids were always hungry at pick up time.
It is sooo easy and has saved A TON of $$$$!!!
Keri C says
April 21, 2013 at 6:48 pmI do this too but i also have some packed with a mix of all of them, like a trail mix. They often cant choose just one so they like the variety pack. I hate the after school but too early for dinner time hunger.
Angie.. says
May 5, 2009 at 10:27 pmI do the same thing- esp when packing my daughters lunch for school- she loves helping me make her lunch and snacks.
Thea says
May 5, 2009 at 6:24 pmI do the same thing! One the Cheez-Its, pretzels, cereals, etc.. go on sale or better yet are BOGOF- i stock up and make my own snack bags. It is actually very fun and you can get creative and make your own “trail mixes!” thanks for sharing!!! 🙂