What do you do when the next meal is hours away, but your kids are hungry now? You know what time it is: it’s snack time! But why settle for something simple like potato chips when you can bring out the good stuff? All it takes is just a little bit of extra prep to put together something truly spectacular. Nutritious, hearty, and, of course, packed with flavor, these snack recipes come together in just minutes, but the smiles will last all afternoon.
Here are a few options that can be ready to go in just 10 minutes of prep time. Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pizza Sticks recipe, with crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, and shredded chicken on a simple pizza crust, comes together quickly for a hall-of-fame snack any time. Or fire up the air fryer and welcome the kids home from school with Air Fryer Grilled Cheese and Ham Crescent Pockets. Simple deli ham and Swiss cheese get an easy upgrade to tackle any craving.