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21 Healthy Snacks for Kids

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Best Healthy Snacks for Kids are here just in time for back-to-school and after-school snacking. These recipes are delicious healthy snacks perfect for the kids and the young at heart!

A collage of 6 heathy lunch ideas with the post title on the picture.

Hello, Late August! This summer has flown by. I know some of you are holding on for dear life to summer but we’ve had a few cooler days here and I’m loving it. Back to school and fall is always a great time for me to have a fresh start and get back to regularly scheduled programming. It’s my favorite time of year. As a kid, I always loved going back to school. I always had new school supplies, a new schedule, new activities, and a chance to do better. August and September were always my ā€œNew Year.ā€ Maybe it was the 20+ years of school but I still feel it today.

Creating healthy snack recipes is always a challenge. I put it up there with making a healthy lunch that isn’t a salad. I struggle. However, with a little bit of planning and/or prep healthy snacks are right around the corner, every single day. Back to school (and back to work) can be a busy time so we pulled together a roundup of more than twenty healthy snacks for kids! They are not just for kids though—they are delicious for everyone. Seriously, these recipes are so good that kids won’t even know they are having healthy snacks, which really is the ideal situation.

Keep this healthy snacks list on hand and you’ll never have to battle your kids during snack time again! Okay, I can't guarantee that, but it's a solid plan.

Happy Back to School!

Here are the best Healthy Snacks for Kids:

A plate of healthy baked chicken nuggets with a bowl of dipping sauce beside them.
Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets aren't just for kids! They make a quick and easy lunch or dinner that we all love. These gluten-free and paleo chicken nuggets are crispy and delicious and can easily be made ahead and frozen. Perfect for meal prep!
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a close up of peanut butter energy balls
Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe
These classic peanut butter energy balls will help you roll through your week. Filled with oats, nuts, and seeds, and naturally sweetened with honey and dates. It's a quick and easy-to-make recipe that kids will love, too!
4.99 stars (66 ratings)
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Paleo blueberry muffins on a cooling rack with a few lemon slices.
Paleo Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Make a batch of Paleo Blueberry Muffins (gluten-free!) for snacks this week or pop some into your freezer to keep them around longer. They are a true sugar-free family hit!
4.98 stars (42 ratings)
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Easy chicken bites being dipped into ketchup.
Easy Chicken Bites Recipe
Easy Chicken Bites are simple enough to make for a quick and healthy snack and they freeze very well. A light coating of starch and spices makes them nice and crispy when baked. You'll love them!
4.96 stars (22 ratings)
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Homemade trail mix in glass jars.
Homemade Trail Mix Recipe
Homemade Trail Mix is super easy to make and great to have on hand when you need a quick snack. It packs well for school, hikes, or to keep in your purse as an emergency snack. It's a healthy trail mix recipe that you'll want to make again and again!
4.96 stars (47 ratings)
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A big pile of baked apple chips.
Crispy Baked Apple Chips Recipe
Baked Apple Chips are so easy to make and absolutely delicious. They are made from thinly sliced apples that are sprinkled with cinnamon and baked at a low temperature until crisp. Apple chips are the ultimate tasty and healthy snack recipe!
4.97 stars (26 ratings)
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A plate of easy deviled eggs made three different ways.
Lazy Deviled Eggs Recipe
Lazy Deviled Eggs is an easy deviled eggs recipe that is perfect for a quick and healthy snack. Jammy hardboiled eggs are topped with our favorite deviled eggs ingredients. They are ready to eat in 10 minutes and pack well for lunches on the go!
4.95 stars (17 ratings)
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These super colorful VeggieĀ Rainbow Wraps are served with an easy to make peanut dipping sauce and are as delicious as they are healthy. They're a playful way to serve a veggie tray at a party and make an easy and healthy afternoon snack. They'reĀ naturally vegan + gluten-free and can be made paleo + Whole30 compliant if you use almond butter. Win! | theendlessmeal.com
Veggie Rainbow Wraps Recipe
These super colorful Veggie Rainbow Wraps are served with an easy to make peanut dipping sauce and are as delicious as they are healthy. They're a playful way to serve a veggie tray at a party and make an easy and healthy afternoon snack. They're naturally vegan + gluten-free and can be made paleo + Whole30 compliant if you use almond butter. Win!
4.92 stars (25 ratings)
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Edamame Hummus in a white bowl with a spoon in it.
Edamame Hummus Recipe
Edamame hummus is a fun and delicious alternative to traditional hummus. It's made in just 10 minutes and is sure to become a household staple recipe!
4.89 stars (35 ratings)
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A white bowl filled with trail mix protein bites on a baking sheet
Healthy Trail Mix Protein Bites Recipe
These easy to make Trail Mix Protein Bites make a delicious treat for your weekend adventures or a healthy after school snack. They are naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. Everyone will LOVE this recipe!
4.98 stars (47 ratings)
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Pesto Hummus Recipe
Pesto hummus mixes our two favorite dips to become one truly tasty experience. It's very easy to make and delicious served with homemade pita chips for a party appetizer, packed for work or school lunch, spread on a sandwich, or as a dinner side dish.
4.90 stars (28 ratings)
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Roasted Chickpeas Recipe
These simple roasted chickpeas are crunchy, savory, and oh-so-easy to make. Enjoy them as a healthy snack or use them to add a delicious crunch to salads, soups, and stews. They take only five ingredients to make, and you'll likely find them all in your pantry!
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This easy guacamole recipe in a serving dish with tortilla chips.
Easy Guacamole Recipe
This easy guacamole recipe will take you less than 5 minutes to make. It's a simple recipe that uses minimal ingredients, just like authentic guacamole. You will love this easy dip. It's a healthy and delicious guacamole recipe!
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These delicious Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins are the perfect way to start the day. They are a quick, grab and go breakfast recipe for busy weekday mornings but tasty enough as part of a weekend brunch. You would never guess that they are gluten-free + paleo. | theendlessmeal.com
Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe
These delicious Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins are the perfect way to start the day. They are a quickĀ grab and go breakfast recipe for busy weekday mornings but tasty enough as part of a weekend brunch.
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Homemade nut free granola bars in a pan.
Nut Free Granola Bars Recipe
Nut-free granola bars are the perfect treat to pack for a work or school snack. They are sweetened naturally with dates and a little maple syrup for a healthy alternative to store-bought granola bars.
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A hand holding a healthy carrot muffin with a bite taken out of it.
Healthy Carrot Muffins Recipe
Healthy carrot muffins are sweetened naturally with bananas and are loaded with carrots, almond flour, walnuts, coconut, and raisins. You won't find any grains in this sugar-free muffin recipe. They are super simple to make, freeze well, and are great to have on hand for quick snacks and breakfast on the go.
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Hi, I'm Kristen! I LOVE everything to do with food: making it, taking pictures of it, and (the best part) eating it. ♔♔♔

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Posted: 08/25/2019 Updated: 11/13/2022
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