It’s back-to-school season! If you’re looking for easy, healthy snacks ideal for school or after-school munchies, this collection of Healthy School Snacks has got you covered. This list offers simple and wholesome choices that kids of all ages will love! All are gluten-free and many are completely nut-free!
Whatever your kid’s age or taste buds, there’s something here for everyone. These back to school snacks are perfect for packing into a lunchbox for school or keeping around for after-school snacks. They are made with clean ingredients so that you can feel good about what your loved ones are eating. Plus, these snacks are tasty and healthy, so they’re sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Healthy Snacks Your Kids Will Love
These bite sized treats are not only a healthy addition to your kiddos lunch or afternoon, but they are packed with nutrients and easy to make. All of these snacks are gluten-free, and many are nut and grain-free!
Puffed Quinoa Protein Bars (Grain-Free!)
These grain free bars are crunchy, chocolaty, and filled with protein! You can make them with your favorite nut butter or use sunflower seed butter to keep them nut-free!
No-Bake Grain Free Granola Bars
The grain-free granola bars are made with superfood nuts and seeds. They are the perfect crunchy filling snack!
Chocolate Dessert Hummus
This creamy hummus is super tasty and naturally filled with plant-based prptein from the chickpeas! It is a delicious healthy chocolate dip that tastes great with crackers, pretzels, and fruit!
Date Snickers Bites
This chocolate dipped treat tastes just like a snickers bar, but are made with 4 simple clean ingredients!
Easy No-Bake Superfood Energy Bars
If you're looking for a feel good energy bar, this is the one! They're made with all the best superfoods so they not only taste good, but are nourishing too!
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread (Vegan)
What better way to enjoy pumpkin treats than with this pumpkin chocolate chip bread. It stores well in an airtight container and is a kid favorite!
Vegan Coconut Macaroons {Gluten-Free}
These macaroons are irresistible! Little ones and adults alike love the warm flavor of the coconut mixed with chocolate.
No Bake Turmeric Balls
Turmeric is filled with good-for-you antioxidants. These might not seem like a kid-favorite, but we've been told by the kiddos that they taste like carrot cake and are super good!
Date Energy Balls
Dates are full of fiber and are naturally sweet. This date ball recipe is made with 4 ingredients and fit perfectly in a cute bento box!
Gluten-Free Thumbprint Cookies with Raspberry Jam
Thumbprint cookies are fun to make and even more fun to eat! You can fill with your favorite flavored jam or even chocolate!
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies | Vegan
Snickerdoodle cookies with a twist! The addition of pumpkin gives them a sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the cinnamon sugar coating.
Zucchini Blueberry Muffins (V/GF)
Adding zucchini to these muffins does two things: makes them moist and fluffy, and also provides a serving of veggies in each muffins. They taste like your favorite blueberry muffins but better!
Gluten-Free Vegan Almond Flour Brownies
You'd never know these muffins are completely grain-free and egg-free! They are ultra fudgy and chocolaty with the best texture!
Lemon Blueberry Bread (Gluten-Free)
This lemony bread is a great snack! It is also great for breakfast or even dessert! Bake this for an after school treat and your home will smell like delicious warm citrus.
Easy Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
For the kiddos that love chocolate chip cookies, this is the recipe you need! They are tasty cookies with chocolate chunks in every bite all while being gluten-free and vegan!
Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Flour
These flourless, eggless cookies are allergen-friendly and simple to make! Use white, dark, or milk chocolate to make yours!
Easy Blender Pumpkin Muffins (Gluten-Free)
Making muffins has never been easier. Simply throw the ingredients into a blender to make the batter, then transfer it into a muffin tin! These are a great lunchbox snack or grab-and-go breakfast.
Vegan Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
For all the kids who love chocolate, these cookies are for them! They can be made with cacao for a healthy twist!
S'mores Dip (S'mores in the Oven)
A big batch of this oven-baked s'mores dip is the best afternoon treat! Warm everything in a skillet and serve with your favorite graham crackers!
Chocolate Almond Butter Cups with Raspberry
Forget Resse's Cups! These five ingredient no-bake cups are ten times better and made with REAL ingredients!
Best Sweet Potato Brownies (V/GF)
The addition of sweet potato puree gives these brownies a extra fudgy texture! We bring these on family hikes and the kids love them!