Name: Easy After School Snacks
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings per snack
Cuisine: American

Cooking with Conks Verified

February 4, 2026

These easy after school snacks are simple, nutrient-packed bites that will curb any afternoon appetite. None of these is super complicated, and we know that we didn’t invent the combo of fruit with tajin or PB & J. But hopefully, they inspire you to make some easy bites whenever you or your kids are feeling a little hungry in the afternoon. Make these as they are, or play around with different ingredient combinations. Each of these after school snack recipes serves 2 people. We suggest making one of these snacks at a time unless you’re serving a crowd, in which case, make them all!

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Easy After School Snacks

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 7 other allergens identified

Instructions

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PB & J Crackers

Spread about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter on top of each cracker.

Spread about 1 teaspoon of jam on top of the peanut butter on each cracker.

Serve immediately.

Avocado Mash Rice Cakes

Using a fork, mash up half of an avocado on a plate.

Spread half of the mashed avocado onto one rice cake, and the other half onto the other rice cake.

Season the avocado mash on top of each rice cake with a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of chipotle pepper powder, to taste.

Serve immediately. Note: do not prepare ahead of time or the rice cakes will become soggy.

Everything But the Bagel Cucumber Bites

Spread about ½ tablespoon of whipped cream cheese onto each cucumber slice.

Season with your desired amount of everything bagel seasoning.

Serve immediately.

Hummus Stuffed Bell Peppers

Cut each baby bell pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds in the middle.

Fill each halved bell pepper with ½ tbsp of hummus.

Place 1 olive slice on top of the hummus in each pepper half.

Add about ½ teaspoon of crumbled feta cheese on top of the hummus and olives in each bell pepper half.

Sweet and Sour Fruit

Sprinkle your desired amount of tajin on top of each wedge or slice of fruit.

Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Tajín Flavor Boost 🌶️
Sprinkle Tajín seasoning on fruits like watermelon and mango right before serving to prevent moisture from diluting the spice blend and maintain maximum flavor intensity.
Cream Cheese Hack 🧀
Soften whipped cream cheese at room temperature for 15 minutes before spreading to achieve a smooth, easy-to-apply consistency that won't tear delicate crackers or rice cakes.
Cucumber Prep Pro 🥒
For crisp cucumber slices, use a sharp mandoline or vegetable peeler to create uniform, thin rounds that add a refreshing crunch to your snacks without excess moisture.
Avocado Preservation 🥑
To prevent browning, brush cut avocado surfaces with lemon juice and store in an airtight container with a piece of red onion, which naturally slows oxidation.
Seasoning Layer Technique 🌈
Create flavor depth by using Everything Bagel seasoning as a base layer, then top with Tajín or Chipotle chili powder for a complex, multi-dimensional taste profile.

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We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes