30+ Healthy Snacks For School

Back-to-school season is here! And as a busy mom of 3, this list of Healthy Snacks for School have been a total game-changer. These snacks are easy, convenient, and perfect for kids of any age. Whether you’re sending store-bought snacks to school or making homemade after school snacks, these healthy snack ideas are mom and picky-kid approved!

When it comes to school snacks, there are two things we can mostly all agree on: they need to be easy, and they need to be convenient. Today I’m sharing my top list of school snacks that I regularly send with my toddler, preschooler, and kindergartner to daycare and elementary school!

My kids LOVE these healthy snacks and ask for them all of the time. And I love how easy they are to pack and send! Here’s what you’ll find in this list:

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• Healthy Snacks For School (Recipes)
• The Best After School Snacks
• Healthy Packaged Snacks For School
• Tips For Packing Homemade Snacks

Healthy Snacks For School

No matter what age your little one is or the taste preferences, there’s something here for everyone. These snacks are great for packing into a lunch box and taking to school or even keeping on hand for after school. Delicious and wholesome, they’re great for the entire family!

School Snacks to Make At Home

1. Blueberry Banana Protein Muffins

Blueberry Banana Protein Muffins that are wholesome, pack a punch with added protein, and that make your busy mornings a little bit easier! Make these ahead of time for an easy, ready-to-go snack idea for school.

2. Heavenly Hunks (Copycat Recipe)

These no-bake cookies are incredibly yummy and perfect as a healthy school snack your little ones will love. Easy to make, dairy-free, and delicious!

3. No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars

Gluten-free and refined sugar free, no-bake oatmeal protein bars are an easy option for taking on-the-go. These delicious bars are full of flavor, healthy ingredients, and are so easy to adapt!

4. Favorite Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins

Sweet, delicious, healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins that are an all-time favorite! Perfect as a quick and easy-to-make snack for school. These oatmeal muffins are gluten free, vegetarian, and can easily be made dairy free!

5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

There’s nothing that pairs better together than chocolate and peanut butter- a match made in tasty heaven! This no-bake one-bowl recipe makes for an easy school snack that can be taken on-the-go. The peanut butter can also be replaced with almond butter if necessary! This recipe is quick, easy, gluten-free, and can easily be made vegan.

6. Healthy Toddler Muffins (Blueberry & Banana)

Have a little one attending daycare or preschool? These Healthy Toddler Muffins are delicious! Made with blueberry, mashed banana, and oatmeal, they’re easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack. Your little one will love how perfectly soft and moist these tasty muffins are!

7. Cranberry Almond Healthy Oatmeal Bars

These delicious Cranberry Almond Healthy Oatmeal Bars are the perfect school snack recipe! They take 10 minutes to make, are no-bake, and are great for taking on-the-go. Made with rolled oats, almond butter, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and cinnamon!

8. Lemon Poppy Seed Healthy Baked Donuts

Sweet, fluffy Lemon Poppy Seed Healthy Baked Donuts drizzled with a melt-in-your-mouth glaze that are perfect for a yummy, tasty snack! (Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, vegetarian)

9. Easy Healthy Homemade Granola

This easy and healthy Homemade Granola recipe is made with rolled oats, flaxseed and a touch of cinnamon. It’s easy to adapt and customize with your favorite ingredients, can be made in 30 minutes, and makes a big batch of granola that’s perfect for a wholesome school snack!

10. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Energy Bites

Edible COOKIE DOUGH that’s actually good for you and loaded with protein? Every kid will love these! These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Energy Bites are easy to make and take to school. So fun and delicious!

11. The BEST Peanut Butter Energy Balls

The BEST Peanut Butter Energy Balls that only take about 10 minutes to make. Keep these healthy bites on hand for easy snacking or take them on-the-go! (Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free)

After School Healthy Snack Ideas For Kids

12. Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Homemade Protein Bars that are made with peanut butter, protein powder, and agave. These peanut butter protein bars are vegan, gluten-free, easy to make, and delicious! With 14g of protein, they’re the perfect healthy after school snack. They can also be made with almond or cashew butter!

13. Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

This Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is incredibly easy to make, healthy, and SO delicious. Simply blend 4 ingredients together and have a sweet, refreshing smoothie ready to go in just 5 minutes or less!

14. Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

This Simple Healthy Banana Bread Recipe is the BEST. Easy to make, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and delicious. Keep this banana bread on hand for an easy school or after school snack that the kids will love!

15. Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins

Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins that are sweet, delicate, and wholesome! The delicious flavors of carrot cake and soft textures in this healthy muffins recipe are perfect for a sweet afternoon treat that everyone will love. Easily make these muffins gluten free or vegan and have them ready in 30 minutes or less!

16. Apple Cinnamon Peanut Butter Breakfast Toast

It doesn’t get much easier than this Apple Cinnamon Peanut Butter Breakfast Toast recipe! Delicious, wholesome, and one of the best snacks for after school.

17. Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Cookies

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Cookies are sweet and addicting! Made with simple ingredients (that you probably already have on hand) and SO easy to put together, these healthy, dairy-free cookies are a treat without the guilt. Soft, chewy, and delicious!

18. Homemade Creamy Peach Popsicles

It may be back-to-school season, but it’s still very much summer outside! If you want a cold, refreshing after school treat, these Homemade Creamy Peach Popsicles are the BEST for a healthy frozen snack. Made with ripe peaches, vanilla yogurt, almond milk, and honey, these popsicles can be put together in just a few minutes. Perfect for a hot day!

19. The BEST Easy Avocado Toast Recipe

Avocado toast is another wonderfully easy option. Whether you simply mash avocado on whole wheat toast or take it up a notch with this recipe, your little ones will love this after school snack!

20. Healthy Apple Crumble Parfait

Ready for fall feels? This healthy apple crumble parfait recipe is a great way to kick off the season! Made with fresh apples, yogurt, and granola, this wholesome snack tastes like a fall treat.

21. The BEST Vegan Zucchini Bread

The BEST Vegan Zucchini Bread! Sweet, warm, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Perfect as an easy, make-ahead school snack that can last all week.

22. Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

Whether you make this for breakfast or a snack, this Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is the best make-ahead recipe! Full of wholesome ingredients, this is a recipe your little one’s will love.

23. Peach Yogurt Smoothie Recipe

A creamy, sweet smoothie like this Peach Yogurt Smoothie is always a hit with the kids. Cold and delicious, it tastes like a sweet ice cream treat with the health benefits of yogurt and fresh peaches!

Healthy Packaged Snacks For School

24. Larabar (opens in a new tab)

Hands down, one of the best healthy packaged snacks for school! Made with only a few ingredients and tons of flavors to choose from, you can’t go wrong with Larabar (opens in a new tab) (and hey, they make a great snack for mom, too)!

25. Popcorn (opens in a new tab)

Make your own popcorn and send it in bags or go with organic, pre-packaged popcorn from Thrive Market! (opens in a new tab) It’s vegan, vegetarian, delicious, and wholesome. Such a great snack for little ones!

26. Whole Grain Goldfish Crackers (opens in a new tab)

Whole Grain Goldfish (opens in a new tab) (or any type of whole grain cracker) are perfect for a snack that’s filling and delicious!

27. Trail Mix (opens in a new tab)

You can’t go wrong with trail mix! (opens in a new tab) With so many combinations, these trail mix packs are great for an on-the-go school snack.

28. Fruit Cups (opens in a new tab)

Fresh fruit is always a great option, but fruit cups (opens in a new tab) are another wonderful idea if you want something that’s easy to take on-the-go!

29. Whole Wheat Fig Bars (opens in a new tab)

These Whole Wheat Fig Bars (opens in a new tab) are a favorite in our family! They’re filling, delicious, and great as a healthy school snack. We love them and always keep them in stock!

30. Enjoy Life Protein Bites (opens in a new tab)

Allergy friendly and DELICIOUS. Enjoy Life Protein Bites (opens in a new tab) are one of the best school snacks around! They taste like eating dessert, but are full of healthy protein!

31. Whole Grain Pretzels (opens in a new tab)

Another delicious, filling, and easy snack for school! Made with healthy ingredients, these whole grain pretzels (opens in a new tab) are perfect for taking on the go or enjoying at home after school. You can’t go wrong with pretzels!

Tips For Packing Homemade Snacks for Kids

• Use the Right Containers – This makes or breaks packing homemade snacks that are fun for kids! I like using reusable silicone bags (opens in a new tab) or snack boxes. (opens in a new tab)
• Easy-to-Pack Snacks – When it comes to packing snacks for my kids, I tend to keep the messy ones for home and choose the easier ones to pack for school. Crackers with peanut butter can be turned into sandwiches to keep the peanut butter from getting anywhere, chopped veggies and fruit are easier to grab, and muffins can be easily put into bags!
• Keep Things Cool – Don’t forget to add ice packs to your snack bags or lunchboxes to keep produce and cold snacks cool!

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