Back to School Snacks! Healthy, fun snack ideas to throw in kids' lunch bags!
Sadaf Foods' Pomegranate Lavashak
Sadaf.com
The perfect back-to-school snack, Sadaf's Pomegranate Lavashak (fruit layers) provide a delicious balance of sweet and tart flavors, making them a satisfying and refreshing treat. Made from apple and pomegranate with no added sugars or artificial sweeteners, this snack is perfect for enjoying on-the-go.
Gimme Seaweed
https://gimmeseaweed.com
With enticing flavors from Chili Lime, to Korean BBQ, to Teriyaki, Gimme Seaweed makes it easy for students of any age to incorporate more (sea) veggies into their routines! Gimme Seaweed is roasted to crispy perfection, only 25-30 calories per serving, USDA Organic, and high in iodine, B12 and Vitamin K. Plus, each 10g pack of Gimme snacks is equal to a serving of vegetables! Gimme also has a line of Grab & Go Roasted Seaweed Snacks without plastic trays! These slim packs include an easy-tear feature that makes it easy to open and they’re conveniently wrapped in an eco-friendly slim pack that fits in lunchboxes, bags, or back pockets.
Old Trapper Beef Snacks
OldTrapper.com
Old Trapper is the perfect story for lifestyle, fitness, travel, or food features about smart snacking in a fast-paced world. No mess. No prep. No nonsense. Just grab a bag, toss it in your pack, and you’re good to go.High in protein (11 Grams), low in sugar, and packed with real hardwood-smoked flavor, it’s the snack that works as hard as you do.
MIGHTYLICIOUS Gluten Free Cookie
Mightylicious.com
This cookie has been a family tradition for over 100 years. This uniquely rich, soft, and chewy cookie is the perfect balance of comforting, sweet, and tropical. Delicious and delightful, it's our best selling flavor.
Vegan, Kosher, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Non-GMO, Soy-Free.
Diana’s Bananas
https://dianasbananas.com
Diana’s Bananas transforms perfectly imperfect bananas into decadent frozen treats, reducing food waste while offering a deliciously creamy, chocolate-covered snack. Every year, they upcycle over 15 million bananas that would otherwise be discarded, proving that sustainability can be indulgent.
Banana Bread - Granola Bakes
https://cooperstreet.com
This deliciously nostalgic flavor brings cozy, baked-at-home feeling, perfect for munching any time of day. Soft, chewy, and satisfyingly sweet with real banana and decadent chocolate chips, it’s like a fresh loaf straight out of the oven, made for snack lovers everywhere. These bakes are loaded with ancient grains like quinoa, flax, chia seed, and buckwheat. Created for those with dietary sensitivities, they're peanut-free, tree nut-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. Certified as whole grain and low sodium, they’re snack safely approved and perfect for enjoying a nutritious snack anytime, anywhere.
Chickpea Stix by Pulse Power Snacks
PulsePowerSnacks.com
Stix are 90+% pure chickpea flour, made with only three ingredients. These high-protein, pulse-based snacks are naturally nutrient-rich, climate-friendly, and water-efficient—so they’re better for you and the planet. Plus, they’re non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free. They’re made without the top 14 allergens, making them school-safe (the Chickpea Butter Spread is a great alternative to a PB&J!).
Customer Favorites Mini Stick Variety Pack
Vermontsmokeandcure.com
Try three of our popular flavors of .5oz mini meat sticks which are loved by kids and adults of every age. From the lunchbox to the gym bag our sticks offer perfectly portable protein snacks Made the Vermont Smoke & Cure Way.
Oven Roasted, Seasoned Turkey Sticks
Vermontsmokeandcure.com
Features aromatic seasonings to deliver a homestyle flavor in every bite. In our signature style, as a bonus, we finished this stick with a touch of Hickory smoke to really drive home on flavor. We know you’ll enjoy our special Smokehouse recipe. From meats raised without antibiotics or added hormones. Free from major allergens, MSG and Gluten.
Path Water Reusable Aluminum Drinking Bottles
Drinkpathwater.com
Quench your thirst on the go responsibly and sustainably with PATH reusable aluminum drinking bottles – without the stress of losing an expensive tumbler. The first refillable and recyclable water bottle brand also features NEWLY released flavored sparkling water. Choose from still, alkaline, sparkling and their newly released flavored sparkling water. Flavors include Lemon Lime, Grapefruit Mango, Raspberry Orange + a variety pack.
Astronaut Foods Freeze-Dried Fruit
AstronautFoods.com
Fuel all your adventures with our freeze-dried fruit. Lightweight, packable, and delightfully crunchy. The perfect snack for explorers everywhere. Flavors: whole strawberries, bananas, peaches, cinnamon apples.
Once Again’s Graham Sandwiches
www.onceagainnutbutter.com
A nutritious after-school pick-me-up, these clean-ingredient and surprisingly filling snacks feature tender crackers filled with creamy peanut or sunflower butter (hello plant protein and healthy fats!) to maintain focus and boost energy levels during homework time. They’re tasty on their own or as part of a snack board, plus are certified both organic and gluten free.
Skout Organic Kids Snack Bars
www.skoutorganic.com
Skout Organic Kids Snack Bars are plant-based, vegan, and USDA Certified Organic snack bars for kids that are free of animal products, dairy, and soy. They are also certified gluten free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) and Kosher by OU Kosher for original bars and Earth Kosher for limited-time small batch bars.
Mooala Flavored Milk
Amazon.com
A leading organic plant-based milk brand, Mooala is always organic and always delicious. Its new Single Serve line is a shelf stable 8oz option and comes in three different flavors: vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. The brand's newest innovation delivers convenience, health, and deliciousness rolled into one eco-friendly package.
Whoa Dough Cookie Dough Snack Bars
www.whoadough.com
They are plant-based, allergen-friendly, and made without gluten, dairy, soy, or eggs. They are also non-GMO, vegan and kosher certified (OU). They offer a nutritious alternative to high-sugar snacks with 4–5 grams of protein and less than 10 grams of sugar. Individually wrapped for convenience and freshness, these bars capture the yummy taste of raw cookie dough using 100% plant-based, wholesome ingredients. Parents can confidently pack Whoa Dough in lunch boxes or toss them into backpacks, knowing they make a delicious, healthy, and convenient choice. They are available in chocolate chips, sugar, sugar sprinkles, peanut butter, peanut butter chocolate chips, brownie batter, oatmeal flavors, and a variety pack.
Heavenly Waffles
https://heavenlywaffles.com
The ONLY dry yogurt waffle mix on the market that creates waffles and/or pancakes that taste so good, they're nutritiously deceiving. Made with a dry-yogurt base, these waffles are packed with 11g of protein per waffle (9g in Gluten Free), and have extra added collagen. By simply combining the mixture with your choice of carbonated beverage, these delectable melt-in-your-mouth waffles are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Clover Organic Kefir
https://cloversonoma.com
Your digestive system will thank you for including our organic kefir in your diet. We start with organic milk from our local family farms and add ten beneficial live, active probiotic kefir cultures plus juicy organic tropical fruit. It’s as tasty as it is good for you!
Clover Organic Yogurt
https://cloversonoma.com
Made with milk from our local family farms, plus juicy organic forest berries, our low fat yogurt is full of calcium and protein. With live and active cultures to benefit your gut health, it’s the perfect way to kick start your day.
Harvest Snaps Mixed Snack Pack
https://shop.harvestsnaps.com
Each delicious flavor packs protein, fiber, and a better for you crunch with veggies as our first ingredient.
Updated: August 2025