From recipes for granola bars, fruit dip and trail mix to heavier fare like pizza roll-ups, pigs in a blanket and mini meat loaves, kids will love these after-school snacks after a long day.

1.GRANOLA TRAIL MIX

Featured In: 5 After-School Snacks Kids Will Love

MAKES:

24 servings

TOTAL TIME:

Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Ingredients:

1 package (16 ounces) banana-nut granola
1 package (15 ounces) raisins
1 package (12.6 ounces) milk chocolate M&M's
1 can (12 ounces) honey-roasted peanuts

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a big bowl; toss to combine. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 11 cups.

NUTRITIONAL Information

1/2 cup: 331 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

2.TRAIL MIX CLUSTERS

MAKES:

48 servings

TOTAL TIME:

Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Ingredients:

2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried cherries or blueberries

Directions:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 4 dozen.

NUTRITIONAL Information

1 piece: 79 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.