Back to school season is officially here. Amongst all the shopping there is to do, don't overlook the food preparation that comes with the day-to-day school season. And that means SNACKS!
“Junk food” is easy to come by, and fruits and veggies are always great, but if you’re looking for healthier snacks that your kids can just grab-and-go, then this post is for you.
If your kids would enjoy dried watermelon chips, pickle chips, tropical fruit strips, and avocado toast snackers, then keep reading for our complete list of snacks that you and your kids will feel great about eating!
Heaven & Earth Crunchy Corn Snack
A crunchy, satisfying snack made from roasted corn kernels that’s perfect for tossing into lunchboxes. They have that salty crunch kids love, without that greasy fried feel. They’re an easy option to keep on hand when you want something a little different for snack time.

Heaven & Earth Sea Salt Tortilla Chips
Great option for a gluten free diet! They're made from cassava flour so you can enjoy your snacks worry free.

Haddar Multigrain Super Thin Rice Chips with Sea Salt
Naturally gluten free, low fat, zero sugar, and vegan, these multigrain rice chips are perfectly crispy, hearty, and are almost a hybrid of popcorn and potato chips. It’s the perfect snack to give your kid during the week when they’re tired of the usual roundup of snacks.

Absolutely Gluten Free Original Crackers
These are a great reliable cracker that I find fit really nicely into bento boxes and make cute little cracker sandwiches.

Heaven & Earth Honey Bars Variety Pack
I love when Heaven & Earth comes out with new snacks because they’re always delicious, and the packaging is so fun and enticing for kids. Just keep in mind that these snacks do contain nuts.

Heaven & Earth Fruit Snacks
I had to include these because at some point, every parent hears, “Can I bring candy to school?” For those times when you want to say yes, lean into these options and feel a little less guilty about giving in to the candy request.

Tuscanini Italian Pitted Olive Snack Packs
My kids LOVE olives. Having them in ready-to-go packs makes things so much easier for me. No more opening a can and finding a container for them. There's also no liquid with keeps their fingers cleaner.

Heaven & Earth Veggie Chips
These are for the kids who are willing to give new foods a try. Once they taste the sweet flavors the chips offer, they may just get hooked on them. They taste similar to potato chips, and while each vegetable chip has its own flavor, they all share that sweet and crunchy bite.

Sea Castle Organic Roasted Seaweed Snack
This seaweed snack is a total superfood! It’s organic, Keto-friendly, vegan, and gluten free. It’s a great wholesome snack, containing only 3 basic ingredients, is perfect for packing in a lunchbox, and is a nice change from your average kids snack. It also doesn’t hurt that the packaging is beautiful.

Fruit By Pesha Dehydrated Pineapple Slices
If you’ve tried Fruits by Pesha’s dehydrated fruit, then you know how much of a treat these are. Pineapple is an automatic win for kids, but the brand also sells a variety of other fruits like watermelon, mango, and mixed fruit. The fruit has the perfect chewy consistency and fruity taste and smell, and is, of course, healthy! Just think of these as a healthy fruit roll-up!

Sabra Snackers
Another great packaged snack, these Sabra snackers won’t get crushed in a backpack and have a built-in container for hummus. They come in tasty flavors like roasted garlic and roasted red pepper, are satisfying, and are the all-around perfect on-the-go snack!

Chifles Plantain Chips
These are ADDICTING. They are basically potato chips that are thicker, gives you more of a mouthful, and are slightly sweeter. They go well with sweet or savory dips, and make for great nachos - the perfect after-school snack, just saying.

Gefen Cherry Apple Sauce Pouch
It’s a staple in pretty much every kid’s lunchbox- so don’t forget to buy a bundle! We call them fruit on the go- they are the perfect “fruit” snack that requires no peeling or slicing, is slim and lightweight so it fits into any bag, goes great with any lunch, and is liked by even the pickiest of eaters. These are all around the perfect pick-me-up for kids.

Gefen Gluten-Free Tea Biscuits
We all know this classic biscuit cookie, but in case you forgot, they’re the perfect snack to add into your snack repertoire. It gives kids the feeling they’re eating a cookie, without any of the sprinkles, sweet frostings, fillings, or dyes.

Haddar Mini Pretzels
You can’t have a healthy snack article without including a great pretzel. Although nothing unique, pretzels are a MUST. These are mini, which are perfect for little fingers. They are low fat and cholesterol free, and 100% delicious.

Gefen Granola Bars
These granola bars are sweet, crunchy, and contain 21 grams of whole grains, making them the perfect high-energy snack for kids. They are “nutty” without any of the nuts, and are great as is or crumbled on top of yogurt!

Haddar Garlic Dill Pickle Chips Pouch
One of our favorite picks on this list, these really pack a punch! They are gluten free, vegan, fat free, and oh-so delicious! They come in an adorable 3 oz bag, and as the packaging states, are “perfectly packable pickles”!

Heaven and Earth Fruit Strips
These will probably be one of your kid’s favorite snack on this list, but don’t worry, there’s nothing to feel guilty about. Heaven and Earth always knows how to make their foods stand out. With these fruit snacks having no added colors or sugars, no nuts or gluten, and being vegan friendly, you’ll probably find yourself packing this in the lunchbox very often.

Mighty Sesame Tahini Bars
Tahini bars! It’s no secret that tahini is a superfood. These bars are a great source of fiber and protein, have only 100 calories per serving, are mini- the perfect size for little kiddos - and come in a few different flavors! Studded with chocolate, most kids will probably love the “cocoa nibs“ flavor best!

Sabra Avocado Toast
Avocado toast on the go without the mess? Yes, please! These make for a great brunch, snack, or lunch side for the kids (and you!), and will make any lunch extra delicious-looking!

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