13 After-School Snacks Kids Can Make by Themselves

Skip the frozen pizza bites and boxed chicken nuggets—these satisfying snacks are easy enough for your little ones to make on their own (14 Photos)

Sharon Bowers on Sep 4, 2012 at 12:22PM

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13 After-School Snacks Kids Can Make by Themselves

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Black Bean Nachos


It’s easy for kids to make warm, gooey, restaurant-style nachos in just a few minutes in the microwave. Adding extra toppings such as black beans makes nachos not only more nutritious, but also more satiating. Kids will fill up quicker and eat less if the chips are topped with a healthy protein such as black beans.

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