Easy After-School Snacks
12 Smart Snacks For Back to School Days
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It's a guarantee that the minute kids get home from school, they'll make a beeline to the pantry or fridge. Snack time, both in school and afterward, is one of the most important parts of their day, so they should be munching on kid-friendly food that's good for them. Avoid sugar rushes (and crashes) by opting for some of these healthy snack options that are great on the go or at home.
1 Freeze-Dried Fuji Apples
These light and airy treats from Trader Joe's ($3) are 100 percent apple with an added bit of vitamin C for freshness. They are low in sodium, naturally sweet, and supersnackable.
2 18 Rabbits Granola Bar
18 Rabbits Jr. Granola Bars ($14 for 16 bars) for kids combine sweet and tangy fruit with protein and vitamin-rich seeds like sunflower, pumpkin, and chia. The bars come in a variety of flavors, so your little ones can take their pick!
3 Annie's Homegrown Cheddar Bunnies
Annie's Cheddar Bunnies ($4) are salty snacks made with real cheese and no artificial flavors that are sure to fill grumbling tummies.
4 EnviroKidz Crispy Rice Bars
For a crispy treat that's organic, whole-grain, and low in sodium and fat, go for EnviroKidz Crispy Rice Bars ($25 for 6 boxes). They come in a variety of flavors, from peanut butter chocolate to berry blast.
5 Popcorn, Indiana All Natural Kettlecorn
Whole-grain, all-natural kettlecorn from Popcorn, Indiana ($4) is a sweet and salty snack option that the little ones will gladly chow down on after a long day at school.
6 Lundberg Organic Brown Rice Cakes
Lundberg Rice Cakes ($4) are made of organic whole-grain brown rice and seasoned with just a sprinkle of sea salt. They are great stand-alone snacks, but youngsters are sure to gobble them up even faster when topped with peanut butter or Nutella.
7 Organic Valley String Cheese
Organic Valley's low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella Stringles String Cheese ($6) is a great way for little ones to get their snack fix while also getting a healthy dose of calcium.
8 Trader Joe's Roasted Seaweed Snack
TJ's salty Roasted Seaweed Snacks ($1) are great for a light bite or to pair with something a little more substantial.
9 Clif Kid Zfruit
Make fruit fun with Clif Kid ZFruit ropes ($3 per box of six). These Twizzler-like snacks are made with organic fruit and are easy to pack on the run.
10 Dang Toasted Coconut Chips
Your search for a healthy chip substitute for your kids is over! Dang Toasted Coconut Chips ($7) are sweet, salty, and dang delicious.
11 Ocean Spray Craisins
Most variations of craisins ($6) and raisins make for a satisfying and easy postschool snack. If the kids are feeling extrahungry, mix the tangy treat with granola or oatmeal for a heartier meal.
12 Annie's Homegrown Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks
Annie's vegan, organic, and gluten-free bunny fruit snacks ($5) are made with real fruit juice and packed with a solid dose of vitamin C.
