Woman in Real Life

It's just week two of back-to-school for my kids, and I'm already running out of good ideas for healthy (to reasonably healthy) after-school snacks. The kids come home from school super hungry and don't want to wait even a second longer for something to munch on. If their snack isn't on the table when they get in, they start pulling random things from the fridge and the cupboards - and that probably won't turn out to be the most nourishing option. In fact, as soon as my son gets off the bus, he says, "What are we having for snack?"
With this in mind, yesterday I created this seemingly quite decadent recipe for vegan double chocolate muffins. I am of the belief that homemade equals healthy, even if it's homemade with sugar and chocolate chips. At least you get good quality, natural ingredients and no unknown and possibly frightening ingredients. I also added oatmeal to boost the healthiness factor. And I added shredded coconut just for fun. The recipe calls for egg replacer powder, but you can also use a flax "egg" by combining a tablespoon of ground flax with three tablespoons of water. Stir the mixture together in a little bowl and let it thicken for a few minutes before adding it to the recipe.

These muffins call for simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. And they are fast and easy to whip together.

Turns out, I think my husband and I enjoyed the tasty, chocolatey goodness of these dairy-free, egg-free muffins even more than the kids did. We marked the end of a long day by sampling a couple of muffins along with a hot cup of tea after the kids were tucked in their beds.

What snacks do your kids enjoy having after school? Are you a fan of homemade muffins? What's your own favourite snack?