Gluten Free After School Snacks
Gluten Free Banana Muffins... Oh heavens!
Just looking at that picture… can’t you smell the banana muffins! In the early morning light of my kitchen, these got everyone up and going earlier than I really wanted. But, to enjoy them warm out of the oven was true heaven! Hummmm… maybe they would be good on the first day back to school? I know, since August is here it is time to start gearing up for the school days again and life with set schedules and routines. Only a few more lazy weeks of summer left…
Over the next few weeks, I would like to share some of my “converted” recipes that I like to have on hand for after school/work/activities snacks. These Gluten Free Banana Muffins are one of those great energy booster snacks. I make a double batch when I have enough ripe bananas and put at least half of the muffins in the freezer for sensible snacking at a later time. They are easy to thaw in a lunchbox, backpack, or even quickly in the toaster oven! Just click on the link above to find the recipe (or visit our Recipe Archive). Last week, I shared one of our new favorites with you… those “PB&J” Bars made with Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Oats, Sunbutter and your favorite fruit jelly. Those are definite pick-me-ups at the end of a busy school day that I plan to have on hand!
So, visit often this month and see what we are snacking on as our family gets ready to head back to school. Here are some of the snacks I have planned, (the first 4 are some you may want to revisit if you missed them):
- GF Banana Muffins
- GF “PB&J” Bars (nut free if using sunflower seed butter!)
- GF Snack Mix
- GF Rice Crispy Bars
- GF Pepperoni Muffin Bites
- GF Cheese Stars and Quesadillas
- GF Snack Cones
- GF Cheeseburger Bread
- GF Pizza Scones
- Veggies and Dips
- GF Pinwheel Wraps
What do you do for your crew when they arrive home, hungry after a full day of learning or working? Share your ideas with us! We would love to hear from you!!
