A nourishing snack is the essential fuel for your after school activities, whether it be studying or sports practice. Students rushing to afternoon commitments often grab a bar or yogurt cup because they don’t know how easily a tasty treat can be made. Here are some three-step recipes that are not only delicious but also will help you conquer the rest of your day.

Vanilla Berry Smoothie

directions

•  Grab berries, almond milk, yogurt and protein powder, then place them in a blender

•  Blend until smooth and add water if the smoothie does not have enough liquid

•  Pour into your favorite glass, garnish with berries and enjoy!

ingredients

1 cup of frozen berries (amount can vary depending on preference)

1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk

½ of a scoop of vanilla protein powder (for flavor)

2 heaping spoonfuls of Greek yogurt

Water

Stuffed Pita Pockets

directions

•  Rip pita bread in half and spread hummus inside the pita on both sides

•  Cut up tomatoes, lettuce and bell peppers

•  Stuff veggies into pita, sprinkle feta cheese and enjoy!

ingredients

Pita bread

2 spoonfuls of hummus

2 small tomatoes

½ of a bell pepper

Feta cheese

Nachos

directions

•  Sprinkle cheese over tortilla chips laid out on a plate and microwave for 30 seconds (time may vary by microwave)

•  Spread salsa over chips and cheese

•  Dollop Greek yogurt on top and enjoy!

ingredients

Tortilla chips

Shredded cheese

Salsa

Greek yogurt (substitute for sour cream)

Cracker Sandwiches

directions

•  Rip sliced turkey into pieces that fit your cracker, cut avocado into slices and cut the cheese into squares

•  Layer sliced avocado, turkey and cheese onto one cracker

• Add another cracker on top of your sandwich contents and enjoy!

ingredients

Crackers

1 avocado

Sharp cheddar cheese

Sliced turkey