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After School Snacks for Kids

After school snacks for kids: colorful fruit skewers, cheese cubes, and crunchy veggie sticks assembled in minutes with no cooking required. Build-a-platter format keeps each bite fresh and easy to grab after school.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup mixed fruit Cut into bite-sized chunks.
  • 1 cup cheese cubes Use ready-to-eat cubes.
  • 1 cup carrot and cucumber sticks Wash and cut into sticks if needed.
  • 0.5 cup hummus or ranch dip Serve on the side.
  • 1 wooden skewers Thread fruit onto skewers if desired.

Method
 

Prep the snack components
  1. Wash and cut the mixed fruit into bite-sized chunks, keeping pieces similar in size for even bites.
  2. Cut the carrot and cucumber into sticks so they’re easy for small hands to grab.
Build and plate
  1. Thread the fruit onto wooden skewers if desired, leaving space between pieces so they’re easy to eat.
  2. Arrange the cheese cubes, veggie sticks, and fruit skewers on a platter for a kid-friendly variety board.
  3. Serve with hummus or ranch dip on the side so kids can choose their favorite.

Notes

Pro tip: prep all components in bulk on Sunday and store separately in airtight containers so everything stays crisp and portion-controlled. Refrigerate assembled components for up to 3 days; freeze is not recommended because fruit and veggies change texture. For a dairy-light swap, use cheddar-style reduced-fat cheese cubes or a non-dairy yogurt dip instead of ranch.