Kids love good snacks, but they don't usually put much thought into whether those snacks are good for them. To make your job a little easier (because you deserve all the help you can get), we've rounded up 20 of the newest, healthiest kids' snacks — all on Amazon. Because when kids are headed back to school, they need healthy snacks to keep them attentive and energized throughout the day, and it falls on us caregivers to stock up quickly so they can snack (and snack, and snack) when hunger hits.
Here, you'll find veggies transformed into chips, protein-packed chocolate treats, and even cheese puffs made from chickpeas. They're all available on Amazon, too, so you don't even have to leave the house to fill your fridge and pantry with these healthy goodies. Keep reading and get shopping!
Some kids love veggies. Other kids, not so much. If your children fall into the second camp, pack a few of these Made in Nature Organic Veggie Pops ($30 for six bags) in their lunchbox. They taste like a crunchy snack, but are made with kale, broccoli, and cheddar.
Chips are no longer limited to just potatoes! Bare Baked Crunchy Chips ($19 for six bags) are made from apples, bananas, and coconut, and your kids will love the familiar crunch they crave.
These snack-size bags of Angie's Boom Chicka Pop Sea Salt Popcorn ($12 for 24 bags) fit perfectly in a lunchbox or backpack. and they're made with only a few real, simple ingredients.
If your kids love cheese puffs but you don't love the ingredients, you'll both love Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs ($19 for 12 bags). They are organic, all-natural, and free of gluten, nuts, and soy.
Bob's Red Mill Better Bars ($22 for 12 bars) come in yummy flavors like Peanut Butter Jelly and Peanut Butter Banana. What makes them "better" are the healthy whole grains and seven grams of filling protein.
The New Primal Chicken & Maple Snack Mates ($40 for eight bags) are the perfect size for little hands. Not that your kids will care, but they are made with free-range chicken and naturally sweetened with maple syrup.
Annie's Homegrown Cookie Dough Protein Bars ($15) may look like candy, but underneath all that chocolate and peanut butter are six grams of protein and three grams of fiber that will help your little one feel fuller for longer. They are also made without any artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.
If your kids are all about chocolate chip cookies, chances are they'll dig right in to these RX Bar Kids Bars ($17 for 16 bars). They are smaller than regular RX Bars and the core ingredients are listed right there on the front of the package.
Rice cereal treats have gotten a major upgrade! Smashmallow Strawberries & Cream Smashcrispy ($25 for 24) is made with organic ingredients and have less sugar than other popular kids' snacks.
Rind Superfruit Snacks ($28 for eight bags) use the whole fruit, peel and all, which means more nutrients, more fiber, and less waste. Good for your kids and the environment.
Bobo's Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Toaster Pastry ($24 for 12) have less fat and more protein than other toaster pastries, and are made with 100-percent organic whole grains. Perfect for a snack or breakfast on the go.
Nut butter is already a superhealthy choice for kids, but these Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut & Almond Butter Squeeze Pack ($12 for 10 packs) takes it a step further. The single-serve squeeze pack means better portability and less mess.
We love these Barney Butter Almond Butter Dip Cups ($43 for 36) for dipping apple slices or carrot sticks (don't knock it till you've tried it). Made only with fresh ground almonds, they are as healthy as they are convenient.
For kiddos who don't do dairy, NurturMe Organic Dairy Free Yogurt ($7 for four) is a delicious (and nutritious) alternative. You'd never even know it's not the real thing!
Perfect Bar Mini Peanut Butter Bars ($39 for the box) are smaller than their regular bars, making them ideal for kids. They are made with organic peanut butter, honey, and more than 20 superfoods.
Nature's Bakery Double-Chocolate Brownie ($16 for 36) is not your average brownie. It's made with whole grains and real cocoa, and is sure to satisfy your kids' chocolate cravings.
Life's Grape Dark Chocolate Raisins ($8) are vine-dried and then dipped in decadent dark chocolate. They make a perfect sweet treat on their own or you can mix them with nuts and coconut flakes for a DIY trail mix.
You would never know there were peas in Peatos Crunchy Cheese Puff Snacks ($17 for four bags) from the delicious taste! Peatos is on a mission to revolutionize how we feel about "junk food," and these plant-based cheese puffs (made from peas and lentils) are doing just that.
Sugar and spice and everything nice — that's what you can expect from Go Raw Sweet Cinnamon Snacking Seeds ($26 for five bags). They are sweet and crunchy with plenty of protein to fuel your kids' adventures.
If your kid can't get enough PB&J, switch things up with this two-in-one pack that lets them eat peanut butter and jelly on the go. Split Nutrition Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Squeeze Packs ($25 for 10 packs) are all-natural, non-GMO, and totally tasty.