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    After-School Snack Attack! 7 Treats for Hungry Kids

    By | Shine Food – Wed, Sep 19, 2012 3:50 PM EDT

    Photo by: Family Kitchen
    PB Apple Sandwich

    Skip the bread and use apple slices instead, then fill with peanut butter and sprinkle with chocolate chips. It's a sweet, gluten-free treat!
    Make PB

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    Photo by: Family Kitchen
    PB Apple Sandwich

    Skip the bread and use apple slices instead, then fill with peanut butter and sprinkle with chocolate chips. It's a sweet, gluten-free treat!
    Make PB apple sandwiches
    Ingredients:
    apple - sliced & cores removed
    approximately 1 tablespoon per sandwich peanut butter
    approximately 1 teaspoon per sandwich chocolate chips - optional

    Directions:
    1. Spread peanut butter onto apple circle. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Place another apple circle on top. Press gently to seal.

    2. Continue until you have desired amount of sandwiches.

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    Your kids have gone back to school and by now, you probably have their lunches all planned out, but what happens when they return home from school starving? Since they are already grumpy, the last thing I want to do is give them candy or sugar-filled treats upon arrival, which only leads to major struggles when it's time to sit still and do homework. Instead, I try to sneak in something sweet here and there, without them knowing it's loaded with good stuff too. Plus, why not make something fun and unexpected? Here are 7 recipes sure to bring out the fun in your exhausted kiddos! - By Macki West



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