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    25 School Snacks

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    One less thing you should stress about when the kiddos go back to school this year is their lunch box. Today I am sharing my top 25 school snack ideas, ranging from granola bars to muffins, energy balls to cracker bites, fruits and dips, baked school snacks and more. Whether you are sending the kids back to school in September or planning to homeschool this year (because let's face it, we have already being doing it for the last few months), there are tons of kid-friendly recipes for everyone, even the pickiest eaters.

    Over 25 back to school snack ideas from granola bars, muffins, sweet breads, baked snacks, fruits, dip, and more kid-friendly recipes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

    Blueberry yogurt muffins are buttery, moist, soft, and cakey and bursting with blueberries in every single bite. They are super quick and easy to make. Some other muffins to try are spiced carrot muffins or apple oatmeal muffins or banana chocolate chip muffins.

    Blueberry yogurt muffins are buttery, moist, soft, and cakey and bursting with blueberries in every single bite. They are super quick and easy to make. | aheadofthyme.com

    Smooth and Creamy Hummus

    Whip up classic smooth and creamy hummus dip and serve it with veggies or crackers, or use it in a vegan hummus wrap. Hummus takes just 5 minutes to make in the blender by combining chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Or add in some avocado and make avocado hummus.

    Whip up smooth and creamy classic hummus dip at home in just 5 minutes, by combining chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in the blender. | aheadofthyme.com

    Almond Cranberry Granola Bars

    The easiest thing to fill up those lunch-boxes with are chewy almond cranberry chocolate granola bars. They're are chewy and delicious, contain real dried fruit, and made healthier with less processed sugar. For a different flavour, try almond butter granola bars or pecan toffee bars.

    These almond cranberry chocolate chip granola bars are chewy and delicious, contain real dried fruit, and made healthier with less processed sugar. | aheadofthyme.com

    Pretzel Bites

    These tender, chewy homemade Pretzel Bites taste professionally made but are a beginner-friendly recipe you can easily make in the comfort of your own home.

    These tender, chewy homemade Pretzel Bites taste professionally made but are a beginner-friendly recipe you can easily make in the comfort of your own home. | aheadofthyme.com

    Homemade Yogurt

    Thick and creamy homemade yogurt is so easy to make at home with just 2 ingredients, a heavy pot, and just a few minutes of actual hands on prep work.

    Thick and creamy homemade yogurt is so easy to make at home with just 2 ingredients, a heavy pot, and just a few minutes of actual hands on prep work. | aheadofthyme.com

    Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

    Easy pepperoni pizza rolls are crispy on the bottom, tender and chewy inside, packed with pepperoni and cheese, and baked until bubbly.

    Easy pepperoni pizza rolls are crispy on the bottom, tender and chewy inside, packed with pepperoni and cheese, and baked until bubbly. | aheadofthyme.com

    Baked Apple Chips

    One-ingredient homemade baked apple chips are healthy, light, crispy and crave-worthy. Plus, unlike most store-bought chips, these contain no added sugar.

    One-ingredient homemade baked apple chips are healthy, light, crispy and so addictive. They contain no added sugar and are so easy to make at home. | aheadofthyme.com

    Cinnamon Apple Granola

    Make your mornings a little easier by prepping this delicious and easy cinnamon apple granola aka apple pie granola ahead of time and I promise you’ll never buy store-bought again. Some of my other favourite granolas to make are coconut maple walnut granola and almond pecan granola.

    Cinnamon Apple Granola is quick and easy to make, tastes like apple pie, and is much better than store-bought — plus easier to make than you think! | aheadofthyme.com

    Easy Salted Soft Pretzels

    The best quick and easy salted soft pretzels are buttery, salty, and so delicious. They are golden brown and chewy on the outside, yet warm and soft inside.

    The best quick and easy salted soft pretzels are buttery, salty, and so delicious. They are golden brown and chewy on the outside, yet warm and soft inside. | aheadofthyme.com

    Veggies and Dip

    This homemade veggie tray is a quick easy healthy snack or appetizer to make for your next party, with a variety of colorful vegetables and delicious dips.

    This homemade veggie tray is a quick easy healthy snack or appetizer to make for your next party, with a variety of colorful vegetables and delicious dips. | aheadofthyme.com

    Healthy Banana Bread

    Healthy banana bread is delicious and moist and contains no refined sugar or butter. Quick and easy to make with 10 minutes prep and few pantry staples.

    Healthy banana bread is delicious and moist and contains no refined sugar or butter. Quick and easy to make with 10 minutes prep and few pantry staples. | aheadofthyme.com

    Deviled Eggs

    Classic deviled eggs are a simple, easy, and healthy appetizer to make when you need something quick for brunch, picnics, barbecues, potlucks, or Easter.

    Classic deviled eggs are a simple, easy, and healthy appetizer to make when you need something quick for brunch, picnics, barbecues, potlucks, or Easter. | aheadofthyme.com

    Four Quick and Easy Ritz Crackers

    Four super fun, quick and easy RITZ cracker recipes with both sweet and savoury options including my favourite smoked salmon and cheese cracker bites.

    Take the stress out of party planning and serve something sweet or savory with these four quick and easy RITZ Cracker recipes. | aheadofthyme.com

    No Bake Protein-Packed Energy Bites

    No bake protein-packed breakfast energy bites are chewy, easy to make, delicious, and loaded with healthy nutrients. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

    No bake protein-packed breakfast energy bites are chewy, easy to make, delicious, and loaded with healthy nutrients. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack. | aheadofthyme.com

    Homemade Popcorn

    Homemade popcorn from scratch is quick and easy to make, a delicious and healthy snack, and is completely customizable with your favorite seasonings.

    Homemade popcorn from scratch is quick and easy to make, a delicious and healthy snack, and is completely customizable with your favorite seasonings. | aheadofthyme.com

    Carrot Cake Muffins

    Carrot cake muffins are moist, light, chewy and full of carrots which means breakfast this week is healthy! Carrot muffins are great for meal prep too.

    Carrot cake muffins are moist, light, chewy and full of carrots which means breakfast this week is healthy! Carrot muffins are great for meal prep too. | aheadofthyme.com

    Homemade Applesauce

    Homemade applesauce is a quick and easy fall treat with just 3 ingredients and very little time and effort. Serve it as a healthy snack or dessert.

    Homemade applesauce is a quick and easy fall treat with just 3 ingredients and very little time and effort. Serve it as a healthy snack or dessert. | aheadofthyme.com

    Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal

    Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal is a delicious, filling make-ahead breakfast or snack for fall — loaded with chewy oats, tender apples, crunchy walnuts, and cinnamon.

    Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal is a delicious, filling make-ahead breakfast for fall — loaded with chewy oats, tender apples, crunchy walnuts, and cinnamon. | aheadofthyme.com

    Rice Krispies Treats

    Rice Krispies Treats are a classic dessert loved by all. These chewy, crunchy, sticky-sweet treats are easy to make from scratch using just 3 ingredients!

    Rice Krispies Treats are a classic dessert loved by all. These chewy, crunchy, sticky-sweet treats are easy to make from scratch using just 3 ingredients! | aheadofthyme.com

    Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars

    Chewy chocolate chip peanut butter granola bars are healthy, vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. Prep them in just 10 minutes to snack on for weeks.

    Chewy chocolate chip peanut butter granola bars are healthy, vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. Prep them in just 10 minutes to snack on for weeks. | aheadofthyme.com

    Garlic Breadsticks

    Soft garlic breadsticks are fluffy, airy, buttery, and delicious. They're an easy recipe that is perfect for beginners at baking bread.

    Soft garlic breadsticks are fluffy, airy, buttery, and delicious. They're an easy recipe that is perfect for beginners at baking bread. | aheadofthyme.com

    Nutty Banana Bread

    When you combine walnuts, raisins and dried fruit in a nutty banana bread, the result is a tender and moist loaf that is truly irresistible. Some other loaves to try are lemon loaf with lemon glaze and festive yogurt fruitcake.

    When you combine walnuts, raisins and dried fruit in a nutty banana bread, the result is a tender and moist loaf that is truly irresistible. | aheadofthyme.com

    Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

    Flaky Garlic Cheddar Biscuits are a simple but delicious and flavorful no yeast bread that is ready for the oven with less than 15 minutes prep.

    Flaky Garlic Cheddar Biscuits are a simple but delicious and flavorful no yeast bread that is ready for the oven with less than 15 minutes prep. | aheadofthyme.com

    Tortilla Strips

    Homemade tortilla strips are crispy, crunchy, delicious, and easy to make using 3 simple ingredients. Serve as a snack or a topping on soups and salad.

    Homemade tortilla strips are crispy, crunchy, delicious, and easy to make using 3 simple ingredients. Serve as a snack or a topping on soups and salad. | aheadofthyme.com

    Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones

    Glazed lemon blueberry scones are total breakfast goals. Blueberries and lemon partner together in a light, tender and flakey scone, drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze that is nothing short of impressive.

    Glazed lemon blueberry scones are total breakfast goals! Blueberries and lemon partner together in a light, tender and flakey scone, drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze that is nothing short of impressive. | aheadofthyme.com

    Roasted Chestnuts

    Enjoy street vendor roasted chestnuts at home in three different ways — roast in the oven, cook over the stove, or in the air fryer. Remember to peel them before packing them in the lunch box.

    Enjoy street vendor roasted chestnuts at home in three different ways — roast in the oven, cook over the stove, or in the air fryer. | aheadofthyme.com

    Fruit Salad

    This Summer Fruit Salad is colorful, delicious, and naturally sweet (no processed sugar!). It's easy to make with fresh fruit tossed in a homemade dressing.

    This Summer Fruit Salad is colorful, delicious, and naturally sweet (no processed sugar!). It's easy to make with fresh fruit tossed in a homemade dressing. | aheadofthyme.com

    Avocado Hummus

    Quick and easy avocado hummus is creamy, smooth, healthy, and delicious. Loaded with chickpeas and avocado, it's the perfect blend of hummus and guacamole.

    Quick and easy avocado hummus is creamy, smooth, healthy, and delicious. Loaded with chickpeas and avocado, it's the perfect blend of hummus and guacamole. | aheadofthyme.com

    Slow Cooker Applesauce

    Slow cooker applesauce is delicious, healthy, kid-friendly, packed with warm and cozy fall flavors, and easy to make with just 10 minutes prep. The kiddos love to eat this snack by the spoon.

    Slow cooker applesauce is delicious, healthy, kid-friendly, packed with warm and cozy fall flavors, and easy to make with just 10 minutes prep. | aheadofthyme.com

    Zucchini Muffins

    Quick and easy zucchini muffins are loaded with fresh zucchini which makes them fluffy, moist, delicious, and full of nutrients. Freezer-friendly too!

    Quick and easy zucchini muffins are loaded with fresh zucchini which makes them fluffy, moist, delicious, and full of nutrients. Freezer-friendly too! | aheadofthyme.com

    Quick Dinner Bread Rolls with Green Onions

    Soft and fluffy, quick dinner bread rolls are loaded with green onions and topped with flaked sea salt and sesame seeds. Ready in just 1.5 hours. You can also make them without green onions for any picky eaters. These rolls are perfect for making little sandwiches or just with butter. You can also try easy skillet dinner rolls or homemade biscuits.

    Soft and fluffy, quick dinner bread rolls are loaded with green onions and topped with flaked sea salt and sesame seeds. Ready in just 1.5 hours. | aheadofthyme.com

    Skinny Strawberries and Cream Popsicles

    Let's finish off the list with a treat you can feel good about giving to your kids. It is time to say good-bye to the store-bought stuff and make skinny strawberries and cream popsicles at home using fresh fruit and Greek yogurt.

    It is time to say good-bye to the store-bought stuff and make skinny strawberries and cream popsicles at home using fresh fruit and Greek yogurt! | aheadofthyme.com

    Homemade Kettle Corn

    Say goodbye to store-bought popcorn and hello to homemade Kettle Corn — sweet and salty, loved by all, and quick and easy to make with just 4 ingredients.

    Say goodbye to store-bought popcorn and hello to homemade Kettle Corn — sweet and salty, loved by all, and quick and easy to make with just 4 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    Applesauce Bread

    Homemade applesauce bread is fluffy, moist, and delicious. Loaded with fall flavors that transforms your favorite snack into a loaf cake.

    Homemade applesauce bread is fluffy, moist, and delicious. Loaded with fall flavors that transforms your favorite snack into a loaf cake. | aheadofthyme.com

    School Lunches to Pair With

    You can pair these school snacks with your kids favorite school lunches. Our popular school lunch recipes are:

    • 30 School Lunch Ideas
    • Turkey Pinwheels
    • Egg Salad Sandwich
    • Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
    • Mac and Cheese
    • Chicken Salad

    Tips for Preparing Back to School Lunch and Snacks

    Here are some tips and tricks to help make things easier when preparing back to school lunch and snacks.

    • Prep in advance. Depending on the recipe, try to prep as much as you can the night before to make the mornings go much more smoothly. Whether that is chopping up vegetables or mixing ingredients together, do as much as you can. You can store all your prepared ingredients in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
    • Involve your kids in the kitchen. My son is only 17 months old, but I find that even at his age, when I involve him in the cooking process by getting him to "help" me in his learning tower (whether it's transferring chopped vegetables from a plate to a pot, or playing with tupperware), he eats his meal much more readily.
    • Pack the lunch and snacks in a cute lunch box and containers. There are so many options that you can choose from with a whole variety of designs. I've linked my favourite bento-style lunch box, insulated lunch bag, kids cutlery, and toddler cutlery.
    • Opt for foods that aren't super messy.

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    Please leave a comment and rating below, and let me know what you thought of this round up of school snack recipes. Be sure to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @aheadofthyme or share it on the Pinterest pin so that I can follow along.

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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 1-2 servings
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Browse the top 25 back to school snack ideas from granola bars, muffins, sandwiches, baked bites, fruits, dip and more kid-friendly recipes.


    Ingredients

    Pick a selection of snacks including:

    • dips
    • granola
    • fruit
    • bars
    • muffins
    • baked bites
    • and more 

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    1. Prep as much as you can in advance. Depending on the recipe, try to prep as much as you can the night before to make the mornings go much more smoothly. Whether that is chopping up vegetables or mixing ingredients together, do as much as you can. You can store all your prepared ingredients in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
    2. Involve your kids in the kitchen. My son is only 17 months old, but I find that even at his age, when I involve him in the cooking process by getting him to "help" me in his learning tower (whether it's transferring chopped vegetables from a plate to a pot, or playing with tupperware), he eats his meal much more readily.
    3. Pack the lunch and snacks in a cute lunch box and containers. There are so many options that you can choose from with a whole variety of designs. I've linked my favourite bento-style lunch box, insulated lunch bag, kids cutlery, and toddler cutlery.
    4. Opt for foods that aren't super messy.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Snacks
    • Method: Assemble
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 200

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    1. Heather says

      October 25, 2020 at 5:58 pm

      Thank you for posting this!!! I am running out of snacks for my kids other than the same old unhealthy versions of cookies and chips from the store. I want to offer them healthy and quick snacks that won't take me forever. These were helpful and i especially cannot wait to try the pretzels, because they sound amazing, amongst all the other snack ideas!!!

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        October 25, 2020 at 10:40 pm

        Thanks Heather! So happy you liked the snack ideas. The pretzels are a good choice! SO yummy!

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    2. Debbie says

      August 16, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      I found this post just in time! I need a refresh on snacks for my kids. So many healthy snacks in one place. These are perfect after school snacks or anytime snacks. Thanks so much!!

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        August 20, 2020 at 11:37 pm

        Awesome! Happy to help!

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    3. Mikayla says

      August 16, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      I wish my school lunches had looked like this! Tons of great ideas to keep me and the kiddos inspired as we start prepping lunches again. The ritz cracker idea is great, each kid can make their own topping.

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        August 20, 2020 at 11:32 pm

        Thank you so much! The ritz crackers are definitely a fun one.

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