Favorite After School Snacks
After school snacks are on our minds now that school is back in session and healthy peanut butter snacks are definitely a winner. This Peanut Butter Mix recipe from Guy’s Guide To Eating Well is only 3 ingredients – WOW! And if you are looking for healthy snacks on-the-go, just add a handful to a plastic zip top bag and voila, easy budget-friendly satisfying treat! Try these reusable dishwasher safe bags!
Budget Friendly Healthy Snacks At School
These healthy peanut butter snacks can be prepped in 5 minutes and thrown in the oven to bake – talk about super simple! Delicious after school snacks need to be satisfying, hearty with a touch of sweetness and this recipe checks all those boxes! If your school allows peanut butter, do not hesitate to add this to your healthy snacks at school. I love that it feeds a crowd with little cost but loads of flavor.
| Prep Time 5 minutes |
| Cook Time 1 1/2 hours |
| Servings 6 (1/2-cup) servings |
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 3 cups cereal (assorted shredded wheat oatmeal chex, corn bran chex)
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven 175°F. Line baking pan with foil coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- In microwave-safe dish, microwave honey and peanut butter about 20 seconds or until smooth. Toss with cereal, coating well. Spread on prepared baking pan. Bake 1 1/2 hours. Cool.
Calories 148, Calories from Fat 25%, Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 77mg, Carbohydrates 26g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Total Sugars 7g, Protein 4g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1/2 fat
Terrific Tidbit: You can also toss in your favorite nuts or dried fruit.
Nutrition Nugget: Peanut butter provides a good mix of healthy protein, unsaturated fat and carbohydrates for energy. Look for unprocessed versions of peanut butter for the lowest sugar and hydrogenated fat content.
Healthy Peanut Butter Snacks from Guy’s Guide To Eating Well Cookbook Keep You Fueled for Energy All Day
Add this to your healthy snacks at school because Peanut Butter Mix recipe, from the Fatigue chapter of Holly Clegg’s Guy’s Guide To Eating Well cookbook is an awesome combination of complex carbs, protein and healthy fat – giving the right balance as healthy peanut butter snacks to fuel your busy day!
Keep this mouth-watering, sweet and salty treat on hand, especially for after school snacks, when your energy dips.
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