100+ after school treats you probably haven't tried before

With back-to-school season finally here, you need to be prepared for the dreaded after-school ‘I’m hungryyyy.’

And rather than just scouring the pantry to find something the kids might eat, you can be prepared for their arrival back home with these wonderful after-school treats.

From savoury muffins to retro bakes, and healthy zucchini slices to cooling icy pops, there are plenty of ways to make after-school snacking a little more interesting.

No-bake Caramilk hedgehog slice

With caramel flavours in the biscuit base, and a thick Caramilk topping, this Caramilk hedgehog slice is an easy no-bake sweet, perfect for lunchboxes and afternoon tea.

Cheesy Vegemite sausage rolls

Trust us, you'll love the salty, savoury flavour Vegemite gives to our homemade pork sausage rolls.

Cranberry Popsicles

A refreshingly sweet and tart frozen treat.

Cucumber sushi

This fresh take on the traditional sushi is so much easier to make. It's the perfect appetizer for summer barbecues and it's easy to pack in lunch boxes. Don't forget the soy!

Carrot cake muffins

No electric beaters are needed to make these moist and fluffy carrot cake muffins with crunchy walnuts.

Mini quiches make the ideal snack, light lunch, appetiser or party food. Take away the pastry and they’re also fuss-free and quick to make, and a little better for you, too. How to make no-pastry mini quiches: key tips It’s always best to use a non-stick muffin pan for a recipe like this, so that the quiches don't get stuck and break apart when you’re trying to remove them. If you’re worried about them sticking, grease the holes well. You could even place paper cases in the pan to fill with the mixture. Give the eggs, milk and cream a good whisk to ensure that they are well combined and aerated. You’ll want your egg mixture to be lovely and light. So that all of your ingredients aren’t sitting on the bottom of the pan holes, give each hole a little stir after pouring in the egg mixture. Don’t overfill, as the mixture will puff up, and leave the cheese for sprinkling on last, so that the quiche develops a nice golden cheesy topping. The quiches will continue cooking a little once they’re removed from the oven, so leave them to cool slightly and firm up, and then gently run a butter knife around each pan hole to pop them out. Key ingredients in this no-pastry mini quiches recipe This recipe gives you a basic quiche mix of eggs, milk and cream, which will bind all of the other ingredients you choose together. Full-cream milk and cream work best, as you’ll need their fat content to help prevent your quiches from falling apart. The great thing about these quiches is that you can decide what you want inside them. There are some filling ideas in the recipe and also in the notes below. Quiches and frittatas are great dishes for using up leftover vegetables and eggs. Take a look at some of our best quiche recipes, along with this large easy and healthier crustless quiche. This recipe was originally submitted by Greer Worsley, a member of the Australia’s Best Recipe community. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Natasha Shaw.

Summer banana fruit salad

Cool off with this fresh and vibrant salad, served with a zesty basil sugar.

Impossible corn quiche squares

Creamy and packed full of corn flavour, these impossible corn quiche squares make a delicious canape or finger food, perfect for your next party.

Savoury rainbow pinwheels

Creative back-to-school lunches don't need to be complicated! These savoury rainbow pinwheels are fun to eat and easy to make.

Condensed coconut milk weetbix slice

Using a simple can of condensed coconut milk and everyone’s favourite brekkie cereal, this slice makes me-time with a hot cuppa a most enjoyable experience. Of course, you can also share it, if you are willing! How to make a condensed coconut milk Weet-Bix slice: key tips This slice only requires 10 minutes of prep. Combine the crushed Weet-Bix very well with the other base ingredients so that everything is well distributed before lining the base of your slice pan. Using the back of your spoon to press the mixture into the pan and smooth the surface will help to create a firm base for your topping. After baking, the base will firm up as it cools. Be sure to whisk constantly as your caramel topping cooks and thickens slightly, so that the mixture remains smooth and doesn’t catch on the base of the pan. After baking, the topping will still be quite runny. Scatter it with the coconut shavings, then let the slice cool for around 15 minutes before placing it in the fridge where it will firm up nicely overnight. Key ingredients in this condensed coconut milk Weet-Bix slice recipe Weet-Bix forms the crumbly base of this slice, and gets a sweet coconut makeover, thanks to the coconut sugar and desiccated coconut. Coconut sugar brings a wonderful caramel flavour to the slice base and is available at the supermarket. It is also heated with the condensed coconut milk to make the creamy topping, intensifying the caramel and coconut flavours. Condensed coconut milk is the dairy-free alternative to traditional sweetened condensed milk. It is just as rich and creamy and contributes to the delicious caramel flavour of this slice. Here are 16 more ways to get creative with cereal, including my all-time party favourite, chocolate crackles. This recipe was originally submitted by Tiffany Page, a member of the Australia’s Best Recipe community. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Natasha Shaw.