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  5. 25 Healthy Kids Snack Ideas to Pack for School

25 Healthy Kids Snack Ideas to Pack for School

Updated August 12, 2020
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Pack up a healthy snack kids will be excited to eat. Here are 20+ ideas—from so-good S'mores Energy Balls to easy blender muffins—that will help you answer the eternal question: "What's for snack?"
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"Cactus" Snack Jar

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This adorable cactus jar is a perfect packable snack to take to school, sports practice or anywhere on the go! The applesauce cup fits into the lid of the jar for easy toting.

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Apricot-Sunflower Granola Bars

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Easy to make at home, these nut-free granola bars can be adjusted to your taste preferences. Simply vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, seeds and/or chocolate chips for the apricots and seeds in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.

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Hummus-Covered Pretzel Rod

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Hummus adds a flavorful protein punch to a pretzel rod for a fun, healthy after-school snack that the kids can even help with.

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Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

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All you need are four simple ingredients to make healthier crispy peanut butter balls that kids and grownups will love. Make this easy recipe for a bite-size treat, on-the-go snack or easy homemade gift. You can swap the peanut butter for almond butter or even sunflower seed butter if you need a nut-free snack for school.

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Caramel Delight Energy Balls

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Think of these easy no-bake cookies as a healthy makeover of one of our favorite Girl Scout Cookies—chewy caramel, dark chocolate and toasted coconut come together with fiber-boosting oats instead of sugar and flour. And the best part? They take only 15 minutes from start to finish.

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Pumpkin-Oat Mini Muffins

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These flourless pumpkin muffins are made entirely in the blender, making cleanup a breeze. If you'd rather make 12 regular-size muffins, bake for 18 to 20 minutes and let cool for 10 minutes before turning them out of the pan.

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Mango Fruit Leather

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This no-sugar-added fruit snack is a healthy treat kids and adults will both love. It's perfect for packing in a lunchbox for school or work or just enjoying as a snack or better-for-you dessert at home.

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Lime & Parmesan Popcorn

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Skip the bag of microwaved popcorn and satisfy a snack craving by making your own flavored popcorn. In this healthy popcorn recipe, we use Parmesan cheese, lime zest and a hint of chili powder, but feel free to use your favorite spices. For the best flavor, opt for olive oil cooking spray to help the toppings stick to the popcorn.

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Raspberry Yogurt with Dark Chocolate

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Make your own flavored yogurt with fresh fruit and a touch of honey to cut down on added sugars. This healthy snack recipe is flavored with raspberries, but you can use any berries you have on hand.

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Mango-Date Energy Bites

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Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-cook energy balls. Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well.

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S'mores Snack Mix

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This ode to a campfire classic has all the makings of a sweet s'mores treat in an easy-to-make snack mix kids can tote to school or soccer practice--or just have on hand as an after-school snack.

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Cream Cheese Dip and Crackers

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Sneaking green peppers into this quick fresh dip supplies added vitamin C.

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Iced Lemon Cookie Energy Balls

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Next time you have a Girl Scout Cookie craving, try these healthier no-bake cookies instead. Their bright and lemony flavor is balanced by sweetness from Medjool dates, and they're held together with millet and almond meal.

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Vegan Flourless Blender Blueberry Mini Muffins

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We subtracted the flour, dairy products and eggs from these healthy mini muffins, which are vegan and gluten-free. But we left in all the good stuff--like tons of juicy berries in every bite. Applesauce and brown sugar make these blender muffins moist and provide just the right amount of sweetness for breakfast or a snack.

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Crunchy Chocolate-Raspberry Yogurt

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This fun snack features high-protein Greek yogurt. If kids won't eat plain yogurt, substitute vanilla fat-free Greek yogurt. (If you want to wean kids off sweet yogurt, mix together half of each kind.)

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Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

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Try this satisfying snack instead of nuts. The tasty legumes are lower in calories and packed with fiber.

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Cranberry-Oat Energy Balls

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Craisins and dried figs do double duty as sweeteners and binders to make these easy energy balls both tasty and practical. These portable snacks mix in sunflower butter for plenty of protein. They're ready in just 25 minutes and can be stored in your freezer for easy snacking.

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Cinnamon Oranges

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This simple dessert works any time of the year, but its flavors will be the best and brightest in the winter when oranges are at their peak.

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Dark Chocolate Chip-Zucchini Cookies

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If you like zucchini bread, you'll love these moist zucchini cookies with melted chunks of dark chocolate. We love the pieces of chocolate you get by chopping your own, but chocolate chips will work well too.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bars

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Dates provide all the sweetness you need for these no-bake energy bars. Each square serves up a hearty dose of protein--thanks to peanut butter and peanuts—as well as fiber from rolled oats. Kids will love the chewy bites with crunchy nuts.

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No-Bake Cookies

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Almond butter and coconut oil melt together to bind these stovetop cookies without using any eggs. To take the flavor to the next level, try subbing in your favorite nut butter or sunflower seed butter.

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Chocolate Crunch

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Crunchy wheat cereal, pretzels and almonds coated in bittersweet chocolate makes an addictive sweet-salty snack.

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Apple-Cinnamon Fruit Bars

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These easy apple-cinnamon fruit bars make a big batch--perfect for fall potlucks and parties.

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Veggies & Ranch Dressing

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Make a big batch of homemade ranch dressing to keep on hand for dipping crisp, raw vegetables anytime for a healthy snack both kids and adults will enjoy.

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S'mores Energy Balls

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These two-bite, protein-packed snacks have all the flavors of a campfire favorite rolled right in. Mini chocolate chips and graham cracker pieces are blended into the base mixture, while a mini marshmallow is tucked into the center. Even better, they're no-bake and you can make a big batch in about 30 minutes.

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1 of 25 "Cactus" Snack Jar
2 of 25 Apricot-Sunflower Granola Bars
3 of 25 Hummus-Covered Pretzel Rod
4 of 25 Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
5 of 25 Caramel Delight Energy Balls
6 of 25 Pumpkin-Oat Mini Muffins
7 of 25 Mango Fruit Leather
8 of 25 Lime & Parmesan Popcorn
9 of 25 Raspberry Yogurt with Dark Chocolate
10 of 25 Mango-Date Energy Bites
11 of 25 S'mores Snack Mix
12 of 25 Cream Cheese Dip and Crackers
13 of 25 Iced Lemon Cookie Energy Balls
14 of 25 Vegan Flourless Blender Blueberry Mini Muffins
15 of 25 Crunchy Chocolate-Raspberry Yogurt
16 of 25 Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
17 of 25 Cranberry-Oat Energy Balls
18 of 25 Cinnamon Oranges
19 of 25 Dark Chocolate Chip-Zucchini Cookies
20 of 25 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bars
21 of 25 No-Bake Cookies
22 of 25 Chocolate Crunch
23 of 25 Apple-Cinnamon Fruit Bars
24 of 25 Veggies & Ranch Dressing
25 of 25 S'mores Energy Balls

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