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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!
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 “New Year.” 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:
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!
4.92 stars (35 ratings)
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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 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 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!
4.92 stars (23 ratings)
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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!
4.92 stars (50 ratings)
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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!
4.93 stars (27 ratings)
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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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Rainbow Veggie Wraps Recipe
Satisfy your tummy AND your eyes with these rainbow veggie wraps – because food tastes better when it's pretty! Wrap up crisp cabbage, vibrant peppers, crunchy carrot, and asparagus and serve it next to a delicious and easy-to-make peanut dipping sauce – a flavorful finishing touch. They're versatile and work as a colorful side dish, a fun snack, a healthy addition to a kid's party, or a perfect Pride celebration treat!
4.92 stars (25 ratings)
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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!
4.85 stars (40 ratings)
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Healthy Trail Mix Protein Bites Recipe
These no-bake healthy trail mix protein bites are like a bite-sized cookie, but healthy! They're packed with protein and good-for-you ingredients like oats, shredded coconut, nuts, and seeds. They're easily customizable, kids love them, and they take just 10 minutes to make!
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.
4.84 stars (31 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!
4.97 stars (56 ratings)
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Easy Guacamole Recipe
This fresh and easy guacamole recipe can be whipped up in less than 5 minutes! It's SO simple, using minimal ingredients, just like authentic guacamole. This easy dip is sure to be a hit as an appetizer, in Mexican foods, at potlucks, or as a tasty snack. It's a healthy, delicious, and simple guacamole recipe!
4.93 stars (493 ratings)
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Paleo Apple Muffins Recipe
Busy mornings call for quick and healthy breakfasts like these paleo apple muffins! They're packed with protein, subtly sweet, and full of cinnamon and apple flavor. They're easy to make, they freeze well, and kids love them too!
4.97 stars (33 ratings)
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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.
4.89 stars (35 ratings)
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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.
4.84 stars (56 ratings)
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