If your child rushes home from school with a growling tummy and in need of a treat, it's time to tell her about these tasty and healthy snacks she can prepare herself. Note: Some assistance is required for kids ages 8 and under.

Snack #1 - Ants on a Log

What you need:

• 2 celery sticks
• Pairing knife
• Butter knife
• Cutting board
• Raisins
• Cream cheese or peanut butter

What you do:

1. Wash the celery and use your paring knife to cut it into 4 pieces (about 5 inches long) on the cutting board.
2. Spread cream cheese or peanut butter on the celery sticks with your butter knife.
3. Add raisins and voila! You've got ants on a log.

Snack #2 - "Sushi" Rolls

What you need:

• Cream cheese
• 2 slices of cold cuts
• 1 whole wheat wrap
• Butter knife
• Cutting board
• Chopsticks (optional)

What you do:

1. Place your wrap on the cutting board.
2. Spread cream cheese on the wrap and then add your cold cuts.
3. Roll the stuffed wrap into a tight roll.
4. Cut the roll into 8-10 pieces (each piece should be about 2 inches wide).
5. Grab your chopsticks and chow down!

Snack #3 - Personal Pizza

What you need:

• Whole wheat pita
• Cheese slices
• Cherry tomatoes or tomato slices
• Microwave-safe plate
• Paring knife

What you do:

1. Place your pita on the plate.
2. Add the cheese slices and tomatoes to the pita.
3. Put the plate inside the microwave and close it shut. Set it for 30 seconds. (Parents may need to help here)
4. Cut the pizza into 4 slices and it's ready!

Snack #4 - Cinnamon Toast

What you need:

• 2 slices of bread
• Butter knife
• Butter
• Cinnamon
• Toaster

What you do:

1. Toast your 2 slices of bread in the toaster until it looks golden brown.
2. Put them on a plate and use your butter knife to add butter while the bread is still warm.
3. Sprinkle cinnamon on top and eat this treat while it's warm.

Snack #5 - Homemade Parfait

What you need:

• Vanilla yogurt
• Mixed Fruit (strawberries, bananas, and berries)
• Honey
• Chocolate chips (optional)
• Tall glass
• Tablespoon

What you do:

1. Fill your glass about halfway with yogurt.
2. Fill the rest of your glass with mixed fruit.
3. Drizzle honey on top and use a tablespoon to mix everything together.
4. Add a handful of chocolate chips for a finishing touch and dig in!

Browse the recipes in our Food section for more cooking with kids ideas. Plus, visit our Food Message Board for more great ideas.

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• Dino Cookies
• Strawberry Smoothie
• Ice Cream
• Edible Rockets