Nourishing After School Snack Ideas That Will Re-Energize In This Summer Heat: Quick Dessert Recipes for Busy Parents

After a long time in school spent playing under the sun and traveling back home in the heat, children are only looking for replenishment and re-energizing. Instead of giving in to the allure or sugary treats and processed snacks, they need to be taught that turning to healthy and nutritious options is so important for their growth and immunity. Parents have to lead the way when it comes to inculcating healthy eating and snacking habits.

The after-school snack is very important in this case because it helps to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner. So, it's important to choose snacks that are not just filled with empty calories but are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein.

If you're a parent who has run out of ideas for after-school snacks that are healthy and delicious, then you've come to the right place. In this guide, we'll take you through some fuss-free snack recipes, which your children will enjoy. You can then rest knowing that they are fueled and prepared to enjoy all the adventures that summer has to offer. Here are the delish dessert recipes:

Almond Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 30 gm soaked and peeled almonds
• 355 ml chilled milk
• 1 banana
• ½ tsp vanilla essence
• 2 soaked and deseeded dated

Instructions:

• Prepare the dates and almonds in advance. You can soak them for a couple of hours before you’re about to prepare the smoothie.
• Then pop them in your blender along with chilled milk, a banana, and vanilla essence. You can even use half a banana if the fruit you have is too large. Else, substitute with any other seasonal fruit like mangoes.
• Blend these ingredients well until you get a very smooth drink.
• Serve in a tall glass with a metal straw.

Fruit dessert recipe for summer

Ingredients:

• 1 apple, chopped
• 1 pear, chopped
• 1 orange , chopped
• 1 mango, chopped
• 5 strawberries, cut into 4
• 1/2 cup grapes
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 tsp black salt
• 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 6-8 finely chopped mint leaves (optional)

Instructions:

• Chop all the fruits into bite-sized cubes.
• You can use green, black, or even red grapes for this recipe, but do cut them into halves. Pomegranate seeds are a great addition because they are packed with iron.
• Add all of the fruits into a large bowl, then add lemon juice, mint leaves, chaat masala, cumin powder, and black salt.
• Toss the fruits well, so they are covered completely with the dressing. Taste to adjust the quantity of lemon juice and spices.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate until it’s time to serve.

Watermelon Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 720 gm diced watermelon
• 240 gm frozen strawberries
• 3 large ice cubes
• 150 gm Greek yogurt
• 1/2 banana
• 15 ml lemon juice

Instructions:

• You can freeze the watermelon cubes in advance too along with the strawberries, especially if you don’t want to add ice cubes.
• Add the fruit to a high-speed blender along with greek yogurt, banana, and lemon juice.
• Blend well to get an extremely smooth consistency.
• Serve in tall glasses with metal straws.
• Greek Yogurt with Berries and Honey

Greek Yogurt with Berries and Honey

Ingredients:

• 120 gm yogurt
• 60 gm seasonal summer fruits
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
• 60 gm sugar free granola

Instructions:

• Place the chilled yogurt into serving bowls, then add some chia seeds, followed by unsweetened coconut flakes.
• Then add a layer of summer fruits — you can use mangoes, cantaloupe, berries, plums, pineapples, and grapes - followed by another layer of yogurt.
• Finally, top the fruits off with sugar-free granola. You can also decorate with some more unsweetened coconut flakes.