Now that school is getting into full swing, it is time to have some easy, delicious, and hopefully, healthy snacks on hand for kids after school. Providing something that is not going to spoil kids' appetite for dinner, while giving them fuel to get through homework or extracurricular activities is key, all while not spending forever in the kitchen preparing it. And fortunately, finding snacks that fit this bill truly is not hard to do.

During the summer, kids generally are not on a set schedule where they have to eat at a certain time daily. Nor were they rushing from school to sports, dance, music, or whatever the chosen activity may be. It was all a little bit more laid back. But now with being on a set schedule during the week, it is important to have quick snacks available after school so that kids have the opportunity to keep hunger at bay all while not interrupting the flow of the afternoon and all that needs to be accomplished before calling it a day. And that is why having easy snacks available that provide energy is important to help kids make the most out of their day.

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Here are some easy after-school snacks for kids.

7 DIY Trail Mix

One of the easiest snacks that provide a lot of nutritional value for its size is trail mix. And the great thing about trail mix is that it is not only easy to make, it can be customized for the person eating it.

A way to get kids involved in making their snack is to have several ingredients out for them to choose from to make their trail mix. From nuts to granola, dried fruit, bits of chocolate, and more, there is sure to be a combination that every kid will enjoy. And because there is protein, fiber, and more in trail mix, not only will it keep kids full until dinner, it will give them the energy they need to make it through the day.

6 Oat Balls

Because oats are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, according to Healthline, they make an excellent food to use as a base of a snack. And when added with bananas, peanut butter, nuts, or dried fruit to make an oat ball, they provide a lot of energy in a small bite.

The great thing about oat balls is that they are no-bake. As such, with a small amount of prep time over the weekend, kids will have bites of energy to enjoy throughout the week that are customizable to their tastebuds so none are sure to go to waste.

5 Crispy Green Beans

When people think of crispy green beans, they automatically think that they have to be fried. That could not be further from the truth! With a bit of panko, flour, egg wash, and some time baking in the oven, a quick, healthy snack is made. And this recipe from i heart vegetables is a testament to that.

While the green beans are great on their own without any dipping, kids love to have a snack they can dip. As such, provide some ranch on the side and watch a serving of vegetables be eaten in no time flat!

4 Avocado Toast Bites

While large pieces of avocado toast might seem like a meal versus a snack, if the toasts are cut into small squares or even cookie cutter shapes beforehand, they become a very easy and manageable snack to make and to eat.

The great thing about avocado toast is that avocados have more potassium than bananas, they are filled with antioxidants, and both the bread and avocado are packed with fiber to fill up empty stomachs. It truly is a perfect snack for the brain and the body.

3 DIY Yogurt Parfait

A way to get in some calcium and fruit for a healthy snack in a snap is to have kids make their own yogurt parfaits.

Kids will love to make their own parfaits because they get to include all of the ingredients that they enjoy in the snack. And with everything from fresh fruit, granola, nuts, and of course, vanilla yogurt, (or anything else that imaginative minds can come up with) a sweet snack that feels like a dessert is made. And the best part of the snack is that parents may only have to scoop the yogurt. But if kids are of the age where they can do that on their own, no parent assistance is required.

2 Roasted Chickpeas

A very quick snack that many parents do not think about is roasted chickpeas. But because all that needs to be done is a quick rinse of the beans and some seasoning before they go into the oven, they truly are a quick and easy snack to make.

According to The Whole Portion, the chickpeas will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. As such, if they become a go-to snack for kids, prep twice a month may all be that is required to have snacks available throughout the week when children need something nutritious and protein-filled to eat in between meals.

1 Hummus And Vegetables

It can be difficult to get kids to eat their vegetables daily. But, if they are included as part of a snack with a delicious dip, kids will be more apt to partake.

For those who want to make their hummus, the ingredients are few making it an easy dip to make, even for those who do not feel comfortable in the kitchen. Otherwise, there are plenty of delicious hummuses on the market in a variety of flavors that kids will love to eat. And with a rainbow of vegetables as their tools with which to dip, vegetables will be eaten up quickly with some kids even asking for more.

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