Easy Back To School Snacks

It's that time of year again and students, parents and teachers alike are preparing themselves for a new and unconventional school year. We understand that the upcoming school year will hold a new set of challenges for everyone but Red Rose Tea is for you. 

We're sharing FIVE delicious sweet and savory snacks that you and your kids will enjoy! 

Ants on a Log

This fun snack is so easy the kids can make it! All you need is celery, peanut butter and raisins. 

Ingredients:

• 5 celery stalks
• ½ cup of peanut butter
• ½ cup of raisins

Instructions:

• Clean and cut celery stalks
• Spread with peanut butter
• Sprinkle with raisins

Apples, Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chips

This simple and easy snack is packed with fiber and protein.

Ingredients:

• 1 apple (cut into slices)
• ¼ cup of peanut butter (melted)
• Handful of chocolate chips

Instructions:

• Arrange apple slices in a bowl or on a plate.
• Drizzle with melted peanut butter.
• Sprinkle with chocolate chips
• Serve warm and enjoy!

Easy Fruit Salad

This deliciously easy fresh fruit salad with all favorite fruits and no added sugar. 

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup of pineapple cubed
• 1 orange, chopped
• ½ apple, chopped
• 10 grapes (red or green), halved
• 2 cups of yogurt (your choice of flavor, we recommend strawberry or vanilla)

Instructions:

• Stir pineapple, orange, apple, and grapes together in a bowl. Pour yogurt over the top and stir.

Homemade Trail Mix

Ready in 5 minutes and you can easily switch out ingredients. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of pretzels
• 1 cup of dried fruit
• 1 cup of cashews or another favorite nut
• ½ cup of chocolate covered candy
• ½ cup of raisins

Instructions:

• Throw everything together in a sealed container.
• Store in a cool, dry area.

Graham Cracker Cheesecakes

This after-school snack is a healthy way to indulge your child's sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 12 graham crackers
• ½ cup of cream cheese
• 1 cup of strawberries, sliced
• Honey for taste

Instructions:

• Spread cream cheese onto graham crackers
• Top with sliced strawberries
• Drizzle with honey and enjoy