~ After hour upon hour (truly!) of reading and rereading hundreds of snack recipes … we’ve compiled the ultimate list of healthy kids’ snacks. This is literally a cookbook’s worth of deliciously nutritious snack ideas for practically ever snacking occasion (and, yes, parents … you’re gonna love these, too!). Bookmark it, pin it, save it for later, because you and your kiddos will be coming back to these snack recipes again and again! ~
For those of you who remember our very, very first recipe post, (thanks for sticking right by our sides on this crazy-wonderful healthy eating journey, BTW!), you might recall that one of the main kick-in-the-seat-of-the-pants reasons we started THK was our quest to give our kiddos better-quality, healthier snacks.
Seemed like no matter how nutritious breakfast was, no matter how we planned and orchestrated delicious, healthy family dinners … snack time was where we often fell short. Somehow it just snuck up on us, and left us feeling guilty as we tossed pre-packaged snacks into the backseat while we dashed between soccer practice and dance (and beyond).
We wanted to do better!
We wanted to give our kids the high-quality protein and complex carbs that would fuel them through their busy little lives, the antioxidants that would help to keep them healthy … and also the yummy, satisfying flavors they craved.
We wanted that for our own kiddos, and we want it for yours, too.
And today, we’re making it uber-easy! We have (literally!) a cookbook’s worth of snack ideas … truly the only resource you’ll ever need!
More than 100 easy, healthy snacks for practically any snacking occasion!
- Mid-morning classroom snacks for little ones who are allowed to pack a pick-me-up munchy
- Lunchbox sides (to add to those great lunchbox mains we gave you last week)
- Easy-to-pack, portable after-school snacks for when you’re on the go (also perfect for hiking, camping, and travel snacks, too!)
- Refreshing yet healthy smoothies and popsicle snacks to welcome them off the bus on hot afternoons and help those wilting little ones get re-energized after a long, toasty day
- Heartier snacks for growing bodies and those times they need something a bit more substantial to power them through
- And lots of allergy-friendly, peanut-free and nut-free snacks (although some do contain nuts, so look closely if that’s a concern for you)
- Psssst … some of these even do double-duty as lovely little apps! Adults will love these, too!
We truly have hand-picked these recipes to share with our own families, and with you. We’re not kidding when we say we’ve looked through every single one of these recipes at least two or three times, to be sure it’s something we feel good about sharing – recipes that sound just as delicious as they are healthy … and easy!
So keep your kiddos fueled up all day long with great ideas they’ll love munching on, and you’ll feel great serving!
Snack time? Problem solved!
Consider this your brand-new Healthy, Happy, Totally Epic Snack Cookbook!
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1 Healthy White Bean Dip from Jen at Yummy Healthy Easy
2 Crispy Oven-Baked Parmesan Green Bean Fries from Denise at Sweet Peas and Saffron
3 Creamy Cilantro Cucumber Dip from Jenn at Peas and Crayons
4 Rainbow Pepper Salsa from Two Healthy Kitchens
5 Easy Garlic Hummus from Amber at Dessert Now Dinner Later
~~~ Even more great ideas ~~~
Healthy Caterpillar Snack for Kids from Anna at In the Playroom
Ants on a Log 2.0 from Two Healthy Kitchens
Vegetable Hummus Bites from Brittanie at Totally the Bomb
Mexican Fiesta Black Bean Hummus from Two Healthy Kitchens
Cashew-Bean Queso from Linda at Cook for Good
Edamame Hummus from Two Healthy Kitchens
Hip Green Dip from Amanda at Heartbeet Kitchen
Italian Cannellini Hummus with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes from Two Healthy Kitchens
Simple Fresh Guacamole from the Garden from Sarah at Creative Ramblings
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus from Julia at A Cedar Spoon
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1 Very Berry Fruit Leather from Rachel at Baked by Rachel
2 Banana Bites from Susan at Our Family Eats
3 Hearty Fruit and Nut Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing from Two Healthy Kitchens
4 Fruit Caterpillar from Julia at A Cedar Spoon
5 Apple and Cinnamon Fruit Leather from Heather at French Press
~~~ Even more great ideas ~~~
Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Apple Slices from Renae at How to Have It All
Homemade Strawberry Fruit Roll Ups from Tiffany at Living Sweet Moments
Fruit Kabobs (and Fun Fruit Shapes!) from Two Healthy Kitchens
Hummingbird Cake Fruit Salad from Carrie at Poet in the Pantry
Healthy Sugared-Vanilla Yogurt Fruit Dip from Two Healthy Kitchens
2-Ingredient Sugar-Free Fruit Dip from Karen at The Food Charlatan
Cat in the Hat Strawberry Fruit Kabobs from Kelly at Typically Simple
Peanut Butter Silk Pie Dip with Greek Yogurt from Two Healthy Kitchens
Pumpkin Apple Fruit Leather from Sara at The Organic Dietitian
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1 Healthy Yogurt Parfait Party Snacks from Two Healthy Kitchens
2 Healthy 2-Ingredient Strawberry Applesauce from Erin at Texanerin Baking
3 Easy Homemade Applesauce (With a Deliciously Healthy Twist!) from Two Healthy Kitchens
4 DIY “Go Gurt” with Hidden Veggies from Kristen at Make the Best of Everything
~~~ Even more great ideas ~~~
No-Peel Applesauce from Christine at Cook the Story
Slow Cooker Applesauce from Carrie at Poet in the Pantry
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3 Maple Pumpkin Scones from Amy at Amy’s Healthy Baking
4 Brown Rice Cakes from Tiffany at Living Sweet Moments
5 Roasted Strawberry Coconut Yogurt Bread from Gina at Running to the Kitchen
7 Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins from Two Healthy Kitchens
~~~ Even more great ideas ~~~
Oatmeal Apple Bites from Mandy at Mandy’s Recipe Box
Blueberry-White Chocolate Muffins from Two Healthy Kitchens
{Healthier} Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins from Brianne at Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Cream Cheese Stuffed Carrot Cake Muffins from Sharon at The Honour System
Praline Peach Muffins from Two Healthy Kitchens
Blueberry Beet Honey Oat Muffins from Kirsten at Farm Fresh Feasts
Healthy Apple Cobbler Muffins from Two Healthy Kitchens
Chocolate Avocado Muffins from Shashi at Runnin Srilankan
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~~~ Even more great ideas ~~~
No Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Bars from Maryea at Happy Healthy Mama
Playground Granola Bars from Tara at Noshing with the Nolands
Homemade Chewy Granola Bars from Kristin at Iowa Girl Eats
Healthy No-Bake Puffed Cereal Bars from Tina at The Worktop
Homemade Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars from Brittanie at Simplistically Living
Homemade Larabars from Renae at How to Have It All
No Bake Almond Butter Granola Bars from Sherri at To Simply Inspire
Chia Fruit and Nut Bars from Tiffany at Living Sweet Moments
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1 Peanut Butter Cup No-Bake Snack Bites from Two Healthy Kitchens
4 Cashew, Coconut, & Blueberry Energy Bites from Meredith at In Sock Monkey Slippers
~~~ Even more great ideas ~~~
Quick and Healthy Snack Bites from Two Healthy Kitchens
Tropical Snack Bites with Almonds and Chia from Two Healthy Kitchens
Maple Nut Balls with Flax from Deryn at Running on Real Food
No-Bake Almond Joy Snack Bites from Two Healthy Kitchens
Granola Bar Bites from Holly at Happy Food Healthy Life
No-Bake Maple-Walnut Oatmeal Snack Bites from Two Healthy Kitchens
Peanut Butter and Jelly No-Bake Snack Bites from Two Healthy Kitchens (featured on A Cedar Spoon)
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~~~ Even more great ideas ~~~
Microwave Popcorn (+ bonus 25 awesome Popcorn Recipes!) from Two Healthy Kitchens
Baked Apple and Banana Chips from Caroline at Taste Love & Nourish
Ridiculously Easy 4 Ingredient Apple Cinnamon Snack Mix from Ari at Ari’s Menu
Homemade Sweet Potato and Kale Veggie Chips from Kelli at Freebie Finding Mom
Crunchy Cinnamon “Sugar” Chickpeas from Rebecca at Strength & Sunshine
Whole Grain Vegan Crackers from Kelly at The Pretty Bee
Homemade Crunchy Apple Chips from Tiffany at Living Sweet Moments
Pineapple Core Crisps from Nicky at Kitchen Sanctuary
Homemade Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips from Carla at Chocolate Moosey
Whole Wheat Peanut Crackers from Heather at Girlichef
Curried Apple Chips from Susan at The Wimpy Vegetarian
Roast Spaghetti Squash Seeds from Jenn at Sweet T Makes Three
Honey Cinnamon Almond Pretzel Granola from Jen and Emily at Layers of Happiness
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2 Sandwich Kabobs from Stephanie at Eat. Drink. Love.
~~~ Even more great ideas ~~~
Veggie Nuggets from Brooke at MOMables
Strawberry-Peanut Butter Quesadillas from Two Healthy Kitchens
World’s Healthiest Tater Tots from Katie at Chocolate-Covered Katie
Cheesy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings from Jessica at Jessica in the Kitchen
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1 4-Ingredient Fat Free Chocolate Pops from Two Healthy Kitchens
5 Pineapple-Peach Yogurt Popsicles from Kristine at Kristine’s Kitchen (featured on The Pretty Bee)
~~~ Even more great ideas ~~~
Strawberry Sundae Yogurt Ice Pops from Two Healthy Kitchens
Orange Banana Smoothie Popsicles from Heather at My Life Well Loved
Tropical Popsicles from Melissa at My Whole Food Life
Banana Crunch Popsicles from Produce for Kids
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~~~ Even more great ideas ~~~
Healthy Breakfast Smoothie from Kelli at Freebie Finding Mom
“The Elvis” Peanut Butter-Banana Smoothie from Two Healthy Kitchens
Peach Julius from Wendy at Around My Family Table
Tropical Green Smoothie from Vicky and Ruth at May I Have That Recipe?
Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Smoothies from Two Healthy Kitchens
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