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    28 Healthy Snacks For Kids

    Published: Nov 10, 2025 by Mariia Eretnova

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    Having your kitchen stocked with healthy snacks for kids is important to keep kids feeling fueled all day. Especially when kids are home on summer break and playing, swimming or riding their bikes they expel a lot energy. These snacks are perfect for kids to grab throughout the day. Try homemade peanut butter cereal bars, berry popsicles or trail mix for easy recipes you can make to have on hand. Many of these travel well to so you can pack for a play date at the park or the pool. This is also a great way to get kids to try new fun foods.

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    No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars

    No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars
    Photo Credit: Haute And Healthy Living

    Just 4 simple ingredients and you can make healthy, high-protein, and low-carb sweet snacks for kids. Easy to pack, chewy, and delicious!

    Get the recipe: No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars.

    Homemade Yogurt Parfait With Berries

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Simple yogurt parfait recipe with fresh strawberries and blueberries that will be an amazing fruity dessert for any occasion, from 4th of July (as a red, white, blue dessert) or just a family weekend breakfast.

    Get the recipe: Homemade Yogurt Parfait With Berries

    Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip

    Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip
    Photo Credit: Carmyy

    This Greek yogurt fruit dip comes together in 5 minutes or less. Super easy to make and perfect to dip in your favorite treats and fruits.

    Get the recipe: Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip

    Always Perfect Stovetop Popcorn

    Always Perfect Stovetop Popcorn
    Photo Credit: Happy Kitchen

    Crafting stovetop popcorn is a swift and wholesome snack option that's ready in just minutes! Utilize this simple recipe to ensure your stovetop popcorn consistently pops to perfection every time.

    Get the recipe: Always Perfect Stovetop Popcorn

    Vegetable Charcuterie Board

    Photo Credit: Sunglow Kitchen

    This Vegetable Charcuterie Board is the perfect healthy appetizer to serve to a crowd. It's packed with colorful veggies and delicious dips and is naturally vegan. The perfect veggie board.

    Get the recipe: Vegetable Charcuterie Board

    Air Fryer Apple Chips

    Air Fryer Apple Chips
    Photo Credit: Make It Skinny Please

    It is super easy to swap potato chips with a healthier alternative - seasoned crunchy apple chips. Sprinkle cinnamon and ginger powder to add that kick!

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Apple Chips.

    Homemade Granola

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This healthy homemade granola recipe has a mixture of heart healthy oats, nuts and dried fruit. This makes a great snack that you can take anywhere.

    Get the recipe: Homemade Granola

    Honey Lime Fruit Salad

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This Fresh Fruit Salad with honey lime dressing is a great snack to enjoy. A burst of fresh, ripe fruit and berries combined into a beautiful, refreshingly sweet summer bowl. Easy to make, packed with vibrant colors, and tastes amazing.

    Get the recipe: Honey Lime Fruit Salad

    Peanut Butter Protein Bars

    Photo Credit: 100 Days Of Real Food

    These protein bars are a classic healthy yet sweet snack that will save you time. Easy to make, they are a real energy boost for kids and adults and they have no gluten, no dairy, only nutritious goodness. Much cheaper and better than any store-bought protein bars!

    Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Protein Bars.

    Cottage Cheese And Honey Dip

    Photo Credit: Through The Fibro Fog

    Cottage cheese has tons of protein and calcium, no sugar, and is an amazing natural and healthy breakfast or snack for kids. It pairs well with fruit, yogurt, honey, and nuts so you can bulk it up.

    Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese And Honey Dip.

    Strawberry Trail Mix

    Strawberry Trail Mix
    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    Going on a hike with your little ones? Stock up on this healthy snack with roasted nuts, pumpkin seeds, freeze-dried strawberries, and chocolate.

    Get the recipe: Strawberry Trail Mix.

    Veggie Pinwheels

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    These Veggie Pinwheels are the perfect handheld appetizer! Packed with fresh broccoli, mini peppers, carrots, onion cream cheese, and tangy Greek yogurt, they’re a filling and delicious snacks to get in some healthy nutrients.

    Get the recipe: Veggie Pinwheels

    Protein Snack Pack

    Protein Snack Pack
    Photo Credit: Less With Laur

    It is a whole snack box with different flavors and colors, you can easily prepare in 15 minutes. It is yummy, healthy, and filling. You can add veggies, berries, peanut butter, healthy dips like hummus, and nuts.

    Get the recipe: Protein Snack Pack.

    Mini Pizza Quiches

    Mini Pizza Quiches
    Photo Credit: Living Chirpy

    These 6-ingredient quiches are like healthy pizzas that you can quickly prep and pack to go. Soft, yummy, and cheesy, your kids will devour them in seconds.

    Get the recipe: Mini Pizza Quiches.

    Oatmeal Cashew Cookie Coconut Protein Balls

    Oatmeal Cashew Cookie Coconut Protein Balls
    Photo Credit: Lauren Fit Foodie

    Imagine your kids' favorite chocolate chip cookie but without crumbs everywhere. This recipe is a game changer as it converts the classic into fun protein balls topped with coconut flakes!

    Get the recipe: Oatmeal Cashew Cookie Coconut Protein Balls.

    RITZ Pepperoni Pizza Sandwiches with Mozzarella Cheese

    RITZ Pepperoni Pizza Sandwiches with Mozzarella Cheese
    Photo Credit: Homeschool & Happiness

    This recipe turns everyone's favorite food, pizza, into bite-sized savory snacks in 20 minutes. Toasted crackers with seasoning, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni are guaranteed to be a success among your kids.

    Get the recipe: RITZ Pepperoni Pizza Sandwiches with Mozzarella Cheese.

    Easy Peanut Butter Bliss Balls

    Easy Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    These easy peanut butter bliss balls take only a few minutes to make and are a delicious healthy snack. These are made with simple ingredients and a flavor kids will love.

    Get the recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Bliss Balls

    Berry Avocado Popsicles

    Berry Avocado Popsicles
    Photo Credit: Neighbor Food Blog

    The best summer snack for kids is a refreshing, juicy, cold popsicle. This recipe combines raspberries, strawberries, and a little bit of lime. But what makes it addictive is the creaminess of the avocado.

    Get the recipe: Berry Avocado Popsicles.

    Homemade Fruit Leather Recipe

    Homemade Fruit Leather Recipe
    Photo Credit: The Soccer Mom Blog

    Busy moms still would love to make fun, and nutritious, snacks for kids. And these 2-ingredient roll-ups are just a healthy and fruity substitution for sweet candies.

    Get the recipe: Homemade Fruit Leather Recipe.

    Grape Gummy Bears

    Grape Gummy Bears
    Photo Credit: The Soccer Mom Blog

    A rare child would refuse a gummy bear. And if you're not excited about the amounts of sugar in store-bought gummies, this recipe is right for you. This recipe is not just a healthier alternative to a popular candy, but also a fun kids' activity!

    Get the recipe: Grape Gummy Bears.

    Peanut Butter Cereal Breakfast Bars

    Peanut Butter Cereal Breakfast Bars
    Photo Credit: Simply Five Ingredients

    With only 3 ingredients you can easily make delicious and healthy breakfast bars for kids in 5 minutes. These peanut butter bars also offer a spin on familiar cereal turning them into a snack to go.

    Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Cereal Breakfast Bars.

    This Lil Piggy Yogurt Snack for Kids

    This Lil Piggy Yogurt Snack for Kids
    Photo Credit: Homeschool & Happiness

    This Lil Piggy Yogurt Snack is a delicious and healthy treat or breakfast for kids. As it is very easy and quick to make, your kids can help you make piggy's face!

    Get the recipe: This Lil Piggy Yogurt Snack for Kids.

    Homemade Applesauce Recipe

    Homemade Applesauce Recipe
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    With just 5 ingredients and 30 minutes of your time, you can make a big batch of this delicious kids' snack. Applesauce is a kids' favorite, so why not add this recipe to your cookbook?

    Get the recipe: Homemade Applesauce Recipe.

    Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

    Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
    Photo Credit: Healthy Kids Recipes

    These tender and chewy oatmeal bars with peanut butter, apple, and cinnamon are a handy snack for the lunch box. A big plus for moms is that these bars only need 5 ingredients and 15 minutes.

    Get the recipe: Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars.

    Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

    Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
    Photo Credit: Love From The Oven

    This recipe offers simple granola bars with minimal bake time. They are delightfully crunchy to keep your kids happy and are packed with healthy fiber and irresistible chocolate.

    Get the recipe: Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars.

    Banana Yogurt Popsicles

    Banana Yogurt Popsicles
    Photo Credit: Fox Farm Home

    If your kids love bananas, try surprising them with these delicious popsicles with bananas and yogurt. Oh, and don't forget sprinkles on top!

    Get the recipe: Easy Banana Yogurt Popsicles.

    Energy Bites With 10 Flavors

    Energy Bites With 10 Flavors
    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

    If you want to keep kids' snacks healthy and exciting, try these nut-based no-bake energy bites in ten variations, including strawberry, chocolate chip cookie, and apple pie flavors.

    Get the recipe: Energy Bites With 10 Flavors.

    Strawberry Yogurt Bites

    Strawberry Yogurt Bites
    Photo Credit: Pumpkin'N Spice

    For true little connoisseurs, you need something special. Like these yogurt-based bites with sweet strawberries and melted chocolate. The bites are healthy, look cute, and simply melt in your mouth.

    Get the recipe: Strawberry Yogurt Bites.

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