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title: Healthy After-School Snack Ideas that Won’t Spoil Dinner
description: Try one of these healthy after-school snack ideas recommended by Medi-Share's health coaches! Teach your children healthy snacking habits and nutrition!
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# [Healthy After-School Snack Ideas that Won’t Spoil Dinner](https://www.medishare.com/blog/healthy-after-school-snack-ideas-that-wont-spoil-dinner)

 Written by [Megan Moore](https://www.medishare.com/blog/author/megan-moore) | Sep 13, 2023 5:25:03 PM

The *Back to School* season is here, and for many families, that means hungry kids coming in the door “starving” and ready for an afternoon snack!

 

Active, growing children do need a snack between lunch and dinner, but the key to not spoiling their dinner is keeping the snacks healthy and appropriately portioned. Snack time is a great opportunity to provide some extra nutrition and good quality energy, as well as to begin a tradition of lifelong healthy snacking habits!

 

Need help thinking beyond the cookies and crackers? The Medi-Share Health Coaches have provided their favorite healthy snack ideas and kid-favorite recipes below!

 

Download the [Healthy After-School Snacks PDF](https://www.medishare.com/hubfs/Healthy%20After%20School%20Snacks.pdf).

 

 

Download the [Healthy After-School Snacks PDF](https://www.medishare.com/hubfs/Healthy%20After%20School%20Snacks.pdf).

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