These easy healthy snacks for kids make snack time easier. Kids are constantly growing, and constantly eating. At least it often feels that way. As they get older they just eat more and more. Having easy healthy recipes on hand makes it easier to provide the family with food made from wholesome ingredients.
Teaching kids about healthy eating at an early age creates a great foundation for when they get older. It can be hard to find healthy school snacks without added sugar, or highly processed ingredients.
Whether you are looking for an after-school snack or healthy snacks for kids on the go, you should find this collection of healthy snacks provides you with great ideas and a variety of options.
Easy Healthy Snacks for Kids
Everyone grew up with some of the most simple and traditional healthy snacks for school and home. A quick trip to Whole Foods or the grocery store and you can have very easy things to snack on. Here are a few simple healthy snack foods that you can offer your kids:
- carrot sticks, and other raw veggies, plain or with creamy dips
- homemade peanut butter with apple slices
- whole nuts and sunflower seeds
- fresh fruit
- rice cakes
- hard-boiled eggs
- ants on a log (celery with peanut butter and raisins)
Healthy Homemade Snacks for Kids
If you are looking to increase the food selections and maybe up your game when it comes to snack time, then you will need to check out this list of healthy snack ideas.
These easy-to-make snacks and recipes are all nutritious snacks that your child will love. There are even great options in here for picky eaters.
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40+ Easy Healthy Snacks for Kids
These homemade snacks for kids are great for school and when they get home. My kids tear into the house after school looking for food. You want to offer good healthy snacks, and these easy and healthy snacks for kids are all great options.
Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins
These healthy strawberry banana muffins make a great quick snack. They are easy to make and naturally sweet with fresh strawberries and mashed banana.
Healthier Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
These healthier chocolate chip muffins are moist and delicious. Healthy chocolate chip muffins make a great option for snack time.
Blueberry Oat Muffins
This healthy blueberry oat muffin recipe is delicious, full of oatmeal whole grains, and easy to make. Plus they store well so they make a great grab-and-go snack.
Healthy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
These healthy chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are the perfect combination of dark chocolate chips, pumpkin spice, and walnuts.
Banana Protein Smoothie Recipe - Easy Protein Shake
This banana protein smoothie recipe is a perfectly sweet delicious protein shake. It's a good source of protein for both kids and adults, without any dairy products.
How to Make a Healthy Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie
This berry protein smoothie is made with the perfect combination of fresh berries and frozen to create a delicious berry protein smoothie. It is dairy-free, gluten-free, and made with clean ingredients. Perfect for little ones and older kids.
How to Make the Best No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
These no-bake chocolate oat bars are the most delicious oatmeal bar recipe you will make. This is a tasty snack that everyone will love.
How to Make Healthy Berry Yogurt Bark You Will Love
If you don't mind dairy then this Yogurt bark is a quick and healthy treat that you will love. Made with sweet berries and Greek yogurt you can’t go wrong with this simple snack.
How to Make Cranberry Almond No Bake Energy Balls
No-bake energy balls make the perfect healthy snack. This easy cranberry almond no-bake energy ball recipe is made from almond butter, and dried cranberries and is gluten-free, grain-free, vegan & dairy-free.
Baked Chocolate Cake Donut Recipe (Homemade Donuts)
This baked chocolate cake donut recipe is both healthy and easy to make. Chocolate cake donuts satisfy the sweet tooth while not letting you go overboard with a giant piece of cake. This healthy chocolate donut recipe is made with almond flour and pure cacao powder for a real chocolate flavor.
Vanilla Muffin Recipe for the Best Moist Muffins
This vanilla muffin recipe makes the best fluffy vanilla muffins. They are made with simple ingredients and pure vanilla powder for a classic vanilla flavor
Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies
These chocolate chip chickpea cookies are so delicious, that no one will know they're made of chickpeas! They're gluten-free and vegan too!
Homemade Nut Free Granola Recipe
The homemade nut-free granola recipe is an easy option for school snacks for kids. The no nut makes it school-friendly.
Gluten Free Granola Bars w/ Hemp
Wholesome gluten free and vegan hemp granola bars are easy to make and make a great snack!
Homemade Trail Mix
This homemade trail mix recipe is one you’ll want to snack on. Add your favorite ingredients like nuts, dried fruit, coconut, seeds, etc.
Homemade Healthy Pressed Fruit Bars Recipe {No-Bake}
Ditch the store-bought snacks and make your homemade energy bars with this easy-pressed fruit bars recipe! They only require 10 minutes of prep time and your kids will absolutely love them (and you will too)!
Vegan Gluten Free Protein Bars With Dark Chocolate
These Vegan Gluten Free Protein Bars With Dark Chocolate are the most delicious snack bars for a busy day. Made with clean ingredients, healthy fats, and very few grams of sugar, they are allergen-friendly to please all diet needs.
Gluten-Free Ginger Molasses Cookies
Quick and Easy Ginger Molasses Cookies Recipe that is gluten-free, dairy-free, full of warmth, and delish! The best chewy ginger crinkle cookies ever
60-Second Brownie Bites
Quick, easy, and delicious brownie bites that are GOOD for you. Made from just a few basic ingredients.
Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
These Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are an indulgent little snack with healthy ingredients and no added sugar! They come together with 7 ingredients in under 20 minutes of hands-on time. We love the peanut butter and coconut flavor, chocolate shell, and soft and chewy filling.
Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy-to-make almond flour peanut butter cookies are vegan, gluten-free, tasty, and protein-rich. Made with just 3 wholesome ingredients in 15 minutes. There's no flour, no eggs, no butter, no dairy in these delicious cookies.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are an easy-to-make delicious and nutritious snack or side. They cook quickly and can be enjoyed on their own or paired with your favorite sandwich or burger.
Gluten Free Fig Newtons (Homemade, Paleo)
These Gluten Free Fig Newtons will bring you right back to your childhood, so you know your young kids will love them. They feature a soft pillowy crust filled with a naturally sweet fig filling. These Paleo fig newtons are great for back-to-school snacks, a rainy-day baking activity, or any occasion.
Chewy Apple Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Refined sugar-free)
These Chewy Apple Oatmeal Bars are deliciously healthy on-the-go breakfasts or healthy school snacks for kids.
3 Ingredient Avocado Brownies Recipe
Satisfy your sweet cravings guilt-free with our easy fudgy 3-ingredient avocado brownies – a wholesome twist on traditional favorites. Because healthier alternatives can still be delicious.
Healthy No Bake Flapjacks
These healthy no-bake flapjacks are an ideal anytime snack - enjoy them for breakfast, pop them in your lunchbox, or enjoy with morning coffee or afternoon tea. No cook flapjacks means they are very quick to make, and there are just a few everyday fresh ingredients.
Vegan Peaches And Cream
This peaches and cream recipe is a healthy, dairy-free, and delicious version that comes very close to the classic. This tasty snack is packed with peach flavor with a light cinnamon crunch. It's definitely a good choice for little kids and big kids alike.
Creamy Banana Chia Pudding Recipe
This easy-to-make banana chia pudding recipe combines ripe bananas, chia seeds, and creamy oat milk to create a nutritious breakfast treat. It is a great source of fiber and natural sweetness.
3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars
3 ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars are perfectly soft, nutty, and sweet, yet they have no added sugar! They’re such a quick, easy, and healthy snack or breakfast for all ages.
Superhero Apple Zucchini Carrot Muffins
Healthy muffins always make great easy snacks for kids. These Superhero Muffins are loaded with fresh apples, zucchini, and carrots, plus your favorite add-ins. These are gluten-free, dairy-free, and sweetened only with honey. These muffins are everything your body needs and your taste buds want.
Oatmeal Chia Pudding
This oatmeal chia pudding is thick, hearty, and incredibly filling! It makes a healthy breakfast or snack loaded with fiber and healthy fats. This recipe is effortless to make and is ready in minutes. It's a great way to give kids something healthy and delicious before their next meal.
Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Vegan Chocolate Truffles are a perfect effortless and decadent treat for any special occasion. These indulgent truffles boast a rich cocoa flavor and the smoothest texture and only require three simple ingredients to make.
Homemade Fruit Roll Ups: Plum fruit leather at home
These Easy Plum Fruit Roll-Ups have just 3 ingredients and require only a blender and an oven. They’re fun and healthy kid-friendly snacks that your family is going to love!
Date Bark
Date Bark satisfies your sweet tooth naturally. Chewy dates blend with creamy nut butter and rich dark chocolate. It's a no-bake, tasty delight packed with fiber, healthy fats and potassium. This is such a fun snack for kids and adults!
Chocolate Dipped Oranges
These chocolate-dipped oranges are an easy and delicious addition to any dessert table. They’re perfect for the holidays and can be prepared in advance. A sprinkle of fresh orange zest gives these juicy treats a big boost of citrusy flavor that contrasts beautifully with dark chocolate.
Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Goldfish (Allergy-Free, Grain-Free)
Make your own Homemade Gluten-Free & Vegan Goldfish that are top 8 allergy-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and secretly protein-packed! A healthy snack recipe moms and kids will love!
No Bake Energy Bites (10 Flavors!)
Who needs a super easy and healthy snack recipe? These No Bake Energy Bites come in 10 different flavors so you’ll never get bored. You can whip up a big batch of these in just minutes.
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Apple
Easy recipe for Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats made with apple, cinnamon, and raisins.
How to Make Frozen Grapes
If you’re looking for a healthy snack that is perfect for warm weather, you’ll want to check out these frozen grapes. Frozen grapes make great kids snacks. But hold off for the younger kids, due to possible a choking hazard, and let the big kids enjoy this treat for now.
Healthy Edible Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bites (sugar-free and vegan)
Looking for a healthy easy treat that everyone will love? These low-carb edible Snickerdoodle cookie dough bites are the perfect solution. They take only 5 Minutes to make, and a great toddler snacks and big kid snacks.
Chewy almond bars with blueberries vanilla and wholesome ingredients
Step up your breakfast and snack time gear with these chewy almond bars packed with blueberries and vanilla flavor! Super thick, nutty, chewy, filling and hearty!
Air Fryer Chickpeas (Super Crispy)
Want a quick, addictive, and healthy snack, then why not whip up these smoky and crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas? You only need 4 essential ingredients and less than 15 minutes of cooking time to make this.
Healthy Bliss Balls With Wild Blueberries & Lemon
These healthy bliss balls with dates are a quick & easy no-bake snack that both adults and kids will love – perfect for on the go, in lunch boxes, for picnics, parties, or as an after-school treat.
More Easy Healthy Recipes
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- Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas
- Easy Healthy Snacks for Adults and Kids
- Easy Healthy Recipes for Dinner
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