Finding the right back-to-school snack for your child can be time-consuming. You’re already worried about other things such as the bus, teacher, lessons, school materials, and more but finding the right snack and lunch for a picky eater child especially can be hard.
Here’s a list of 50 back-to-school snacks for kids that are both delicious and nutritious:
- Apple slices with peanut butter.
- Cheese and whole grain crackers.
- Veggie sticks (carrots, celery, bell peppers) with hummus.
- Yogurt cups or tubes (without added sugars).
- Trail mix with nuts, dried fruits, and whole grain cereal.
- Granola bars (look for ones with minimal added sugars).
- Sliced cucumbers with ranch dip.
- Rice cakes with almond butter.
- Mini whole grain muffins.
- Frozen grapes or berries.
- Popcorn (lightly salted or flavored with herbs).
- Mini cheese cubes.
- Greek yogurt parfait with berries and granola.
- Sliced strawberries with a side of low-fat whipped cream.
- Pretzel sticks with cheese dip.
- Fresh fruit salad cups.
- Whole grain pita chips with salsa.
- Babybel cheese wheels.
- Frozen yogurt popsicles.
- Mini sandwiches (nut butter and jelly, turkey, and cheese, etc.).
- Cherry tomatoes with mozzarella balls.
- Baked sweet potato fries.
- Orange wedges or mandarin slices.
- Applesauce cups (no added sugars).
- Celery sticks with cream cheese and raisins (ants on a log).
- Nut-free energy bites are made with oats, honey, and dried fruits.
- Diced mango or pineapple.
- Air-popped popcorn with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Cottage cheese cups with fruit.
- Veggie chips (homemade or store-bought).
Best Back-to-School Snacks for Kids
- Cinnamon apple chips.
- Sliced kiwi or melon.
- Fruit and yogurt smoothie in a spill-proof container.
- Cheese quesadillas on whole wheat tortillas.
- Cherry or grape tomatoes with pretzel sticks.
- Sliced pears with cottage cheese.
- Nut-free granola with milk or yogurt.
- Banana bread slices.
- Frozen banana bites.
- Edamame (lightly salted or unsalted).
- Watermelon wedges.
- Hard-boiled eggs.
- Baked zucchini or sweet potato chips.
- Cherry or grape tomatoes with mini mozzarella balls.
- Cheese and turkey roll-ups.
- Guacamole with whole grain tortilla chips.
- Pineapple chunks with shredded coconut.
- Rice cakes with avocado spread.
- Cranberry and almond rice bars.
- Roasted chickpeas.
So remember to consider any potential allergies or school guidelines when packing these snacks. Also, be sure to check out these cool back-to-school lunch boxes.
Happy back-to-school snacking!
