38 Back to School Snacks and Ideas
- August 9, 2023
- Last Updated: February 25, 2025
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These back to school snacks can help quench your children’s hunger when they get home from school. You can feel good about the nutrition and nourishment of these healthy snacks, that are also easy and fun to prepare!
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Summer is coming to a close and before we know it, we’re back to school.
Am I the only one who thinks about healthy after school snacks when school is in session?
Probably because my kids are always hungry. Allegedly.
When I think of back to school, I think of full backpacks, an updated wardrobe, freshly sharpened pencils—all signs of a new school year.
We recently went back to school shopping and picked up some supplies for the new year.
With a 5 year old and 3 year old, it’s not full fledge school, but my 5 year old is starting kindergarten which is bittersweet.
I’m so excited for her, but also a mess of emotions that she feels all grown up now, and I don’t know where the time went.
Planning For Back to School Snacks
The shift from our relaxed summer schedule can feel like a whirlwind.
So, one thing I can do to simplify things is to plan for easy snacks that will nourish them as they grow.
If your kids are like mine, they come home hungry, so I rely on fun, yet nourishing, back to school snacks recipes and even vehicles to serve snacks in.
Like this snack spinner. It’s a game changer – they’ll eat anything I put in it, ranging from dried fruit to edamame to pretzels.
Whether it’s these tasty nut butter bites, or salted pistachios or dried mango, it’s a go.
And, by nourishing, I mean that these options pretty much all offer at least one fruit/veggie and fiber, which is important for health and keeping kids full.
Plus, not all kids may eat their lunch, or lunch can be served early in the day.
Furthermore, some kids don’t even get enough time to eat, which all contributes to the need for healthy after school snacks.
Combine that with active bodies and minds and you have starving kiddos ready for fuel.
Back to School Snack Recipes
Easy after school snacks are a great way to tide them over until dinner time, which let’s face it, we usually need to be easy (ahem: easy dinner ideas).
And back to school snack recipes are an opportunity to add in the nutrients they need. Even if you have a picky eater on your hand, there are plenty of ways to get nutrition into the kids.
Make sure to check out these snacks for picky eaters.
For those savory eaters, try any of these ground beef recipes for kids to get extra protein, iron, zinc and more.
This list of convenient and healthy snacks are well-balanced with carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
Whether you struggle with protein foods for kids lunches or snacks, this post is sure to help.
Some of the snacks you can make ahead so they are ready when your kids walk through the door.
Most of the recipes are easy enough that the kids can help you whip them up in no time.
Whether you are feeding teen athletes or curious toddlers with homemade toddler snacks, you’ll find the perfect snack for your kids.
Back to School Snack Ideas
Use these back to school snack ideas to keep your kids nourished after school.
These Sweet Potato Pretzel Bites look fancy but are an easy sweet potato appetizer recipe, great for any time of day. They provide a combination of sweet, savory and salty and are quite addicting!
These pb2 cookies are so easy to make, and delicious to enjoy. Made with peanut flour, oat flour, eggs, maple syrup and some spices, you can't beat the soft, and delicate finish of these powdered peanut butter cookies.
This sweetpotato mug cake is ready in minutes and is a great single-serving dessert or snack. Made with a handful of healthy ingredients you probably have on hand, this microwavable mug cake is also gluten free and vegan.
This edible pumpkin cookie dough is hard to resist! Made with just a handful of pantry staples, you'll have the best pumpkin spice cookie dough for fall.
These sweetpotato oat bars are made with staple pantry ingredients, low in sugar, and are great for an easy on-the-go snack, or even as a toddler breakfast bar!
These colorful chickpea stuffed peppers are a great side or appetizer for groups. With melted cheese and spices, it's hard to put these down!
These diy yogurt pouches will save you money and are SUPER easy and quick to make! Great for the whole family and can be catered to individual dietary preferences, homemade yogurt pouches are the way to go!
Pesto Naan Pizza is an easy no-thought recipe when your mind can't comprehend what to make for the kids or family! We love a naan pesto pizza because it's ready quickly, can use any ingredients on hand, and kids can even make them themselves.
Acorn squash muffins are a delicious, kid-friendly snack that can be served any time of day.
Pumpkin sweetpotato soup combines the hearty, nourishing flavors of autumn in an easy 30 minute vegan instant pot recipe.
This BBQ Bison Meatball recipe is the only bison meatball recipe you need. Instant pot bbq meatballs are delicious as is, or paired with rice or pasta.
You'll never guess that beans are in this smoothie. This healthy chocolate bean smoothie is made with bananas, beans, dates, yogurt, milk and spinach to make the tastiest mint chocolate chip smoothie, plus it's full of filling fiber and protein.
These quinoa pizza bites are the perfect toddler quinoa bites or quinoa appetizer. Filled with greens, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, and cheese, these veggie quinoa bites taste like healthy mini pizza bites.
These creamy coconut popsicles are the perfect combination of summer, boasting tropical flavors of coconut and pina colada. Pineapple coconut popsicles are naturally sweetened with pineapples, coconut cream and sweet potato.
Banana chia pudding is like a healthy banana pudding in a glass, filled with nourishing ingredients like bananas, chia seeds, milk and shredded coconut.
Making your own whole grain croutons is so easy and takes minutes. With some easy herbs and spices, these croutons are a flavorful addition to any salad, stir fry, or just a fun, crunchy whole grain snack for kids.
Apple pie overnight oats are a tasty high protein overnight oats recipe to start your day! Perfect for those warm fall mornings, or any time of year!
This chocolate cashew butter will become a family friendly, made with only 3 ingredients and ready in minutes!
These cherry chocolate chip baked oatmeal cups are a fun new way to take oatmeal on the go, great for snacks, quick breakfasts and kid-friendly.
This Beet Banana Smoothie is a healthy, antioxidant-packed smoothie option, great for after a workout, packed with banana, mango, raw beets and spinach. You won't even taste the spinach in this beet spinach smoothie.
This Gluten Free Fruit Pizza is a perfect healthy fruit pizza that works as a snack or dessert and it's topped with a creamy greek yogurt frosting.
The kids will love helping you make an easy healthy homemade trail mix. This homemade trail mix with cereal is super simple, delicious and a great portable snack option!
These vegan trail mix bars are great for student athletes on the go, as a pre or post-workout snack. Made with oats, maple syrup, peanut butter and nuts, raisins, and hemp seeds, these wholesome vegan trail mix bars are easy make-ahead snacks!
BBQ roasted chickpeas are the perfect crunchy snack, or easy to throw on salads, stir fries and more. Barbecue chickpeas are full of that barbecue flavor you know and love.
Frozen cookie dough bites made with sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, peanut butter and maple syrup are the best no bake cookie dough bites. Just take them out of the freezer and enjoy!
These chocolate almond balls are easy, incredibly delicious and make for a great snack on the go. A touch of collagen makes these collagen bites a high-protein snack to hold you over.
Don't discount these air fryer pizza bites! Made with pepperoni, peppers, crescent rolls, and cheese, these air fryer pizza crescent rolls are a family-friendly, easy, and quick afterschool snack.
Cherry Chocolate Chia Pudding is a great way to use those summer cherries. Great as a breakfast, snack or dessert, this chocolate cherry pudding recipe with cherries and chocolate is an easy vegan dessert.
These baked oranges are a delicious family-friendly snack! Enjoy them with this honey feta dip for more staying power.
These easy trail mix bites are a perfect snack for an active lifestyle! Filled with protein, fiber and micronutrients, they’re an easy on-the-go snack, lunchbox snack or fill-you-up snack!
These Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are made with chickpea flour and naturally sweetened with bananas. Zucchini Banana Chocolate Chip muffins are great as baby muffins, toddler muffins, or a high protein muffin snack!
Make these healthy gluten free blueberry muffins for a snack to keep you energized. These dairy free blueberry muffins are great for both kids and adults.
These air fryer sweet potato wedges are incredibly easy and tasty to make - you'll never want to make them any other way!
Air Fryer Butternut Squash fries are flavorful and fun for kids! If you have picky eaters, roasting butternut squash in the air fryer is a great way to get a delicious and crispy texture!
For the best gluten free zucchini muffins, look no further than these zucchini almond flour muffins made with almond flour, oats, almond butter and spices. A delicious and satisfying snack for the whole family.
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