Providing healthy snacks throughout the day will give your child the energy and strength to be successful in school. Nutrient-packed snacks will also help them stay awake and focus better on their work. If you are looking for ways to help your child eat healthy throughout the day, check out these school snack ideas your children will love.

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1. Yogurt and Fruit Bowls



Yogurt and fruit are a combination that will give your children plenty of energy to stay awake during the day. This snack will provide your children with healthy nutrients and can be one of the sources of protein that they will need throughout the day. 

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Try out different combinations of your child's favorite fruit paired with healthy yogurt. For added nutritional value, use greek yogurt to give your children healthy probiotics. You can also try soy, oat, or pea yogurt paired with ground flax seeds, berries, and bananas. For older children, you can add more texture by adding walnuts or dried cranberries. 

You can make a tasty parfait with berries and granola or a bowl of yogurt with sliced peaches and cinnamon on top. Whatever flavor profile you decide on, your children will appreciate this healthy and tasty snack!

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2. Homemade Energy Balls

Energy balls are a high source of protein that your children can easily eat on the go. There are tons of different recipe options you can pick from to give your kids a delicious and healthy snack that will keep them going throughout the day. 

Most energy ball recipes include your choice of nut butter, oats, a sweetener, and then any flavor you want to add. You can get creative by adding coconut flakes, sprinkles, or whatever other ingredients you love. These also make great snacks for chocolate lovers—you can add small chocolate chips to the energy balls or even dip them in melted chocolate. 

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3. Celery With Peanut Butter and Raisins 



If you have picky children who don't like to eat their veggies, this snack is a great option. Adding peanut butter and raisins to celery is a kid-approved way to give your children a serving of veggies without having the snack taste like veggies. The peanut butter masks the taste of the celery, and the raisins add a touch of sweetness to the snack. 

This snack is a healthy option that will give your children lots of fiber and protein to keep their energy levels high. Even picky eaters will find this snack enjoyable and tasty. 

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4. Peanut Butter and Whole Grain Crackers

One of the best snacks for children is peanut butter and whole-grain crackers. This snack is filled with protein, healthy fat, and fiber, which will help your child to feel full and energized. For extra fiber, try using flax seed crackers instead. 

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To change up the flavor profile, you can try out a different nut or seed butter. Almond butter will give your child extra vitamin E and has a slightly sweeter taste than peanut butter. Sunflower seed butter is a tasty alternative if your child has a nut allergy. 

If you are looking to pack your children's snacks with extra nutrients, pair this snack with sliced apples. This will give your child more essential vitamins and provide them with an extra source of fiber. 

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5. Veggie Sticks and Hummus

Veggie sticks and hummus are always wonderful healthy school snack ideas. These snacks give your child plenty of vitamins and important fiber that will make them feel their best. 

Try different kinds of sliced veggies paired with different flavors of hummus. Sliced carrots, celery, bell peppers, or cucumbers make excellent dipping veggies for hummus. You can also try different homemade hummus recipes or one of the many different flavors of hummus from your local grocery store. 

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6. Smoothies



Smoothies are a wonderful way to pack in a ton of nutrients at once. Not to mention, they are a delicious snack! Your children will love having a tasty fruit smoothie to snack on at school to give them the energy to go throughout the day. 

There are tons of different smoothie flavor profiles you can try. You can blend in flavored protein powders to make a chocolate smoothie or add different veggies to a fruit smoothie to give your children an extra serving of nutrients. Adding yogurt to smoothies is always a great way to give your children more protein, and it adds a rich, creamy flavor. 

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7. Homemade Granola 

If you are looking for a snack that is easy to carry, easy to make, and easy to personalize, try making some homemade granola. This nutrient-packed snack can be catered to whatever flavors or ingredients your children love, and they can easily bring it with them to school. Granola is full of fiber, protein, and vitamins that will give your kids plenty of energy. 

Combine any selection of oats, seeds, and nuts for the base of your granola. Mix in your spice or flavor preferences, a dash of salt, a sweetener, and oil, then put them in the oven to bake. Cinnamon and maple syrup are a common pairing, but you can experiment with any flavor and sweetener you love. 

Once it's done, add different ingredients to give it more flavor. Dark chocolate chips, coconut shavings, and dried pineapple pair well. You can also try adding different dried berries or other dried fruits. 

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8. Apple Pizzas

To make an apple pizza, you need to slice an apple into big, thin (but not flimsy) slices, add your child's favorite nut butter (source of protein), and add your apple pizza toppings. You can put whatever you want on these fruit pizzas. Some tasty ideas are chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or raisins. For your children with a sweet tooth, you can even drizzle on some caramel or chocolate syrup. 

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9. Chips, Salsa, and Guacamole 



Chips and salsa are commonly loved snacks among children. Adding guacamole to the combo will give your child a healthy source of fat and more vitamins.  

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• Tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro are common base ingredients for salsa, but you can also add jalapenos, lime, and different spices for a stronger flavor profile. You can even add some chopped-up mangoes or peaches for a touch of sweetness. 
• Guacamole is a super quick and easy snack to make. All you need is avocados, salt, and lime juice. If you want to add more flavor, you can chop up some onions or cilantro. If your children like spicy food, try adding diced jalapenos or chili peppers, too. 

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10. Homemade Muffins

Homemade muffins are a great way to ensure that your children are getting plenty of good nutrients throughout the day. If you have picky eaters, muffins are a great way to disguise veggies, grains, or other foods that your child has a hard time eating and make them into a tasty treat.

You can get creative and make seasonal muffins to make your children's school snacks extra festive. You can also add extra nutrients like shredded zucchini or rolled oats to your child's favorites. Your children will love their favorite flavors, and you will love that they are getting a healthy serving of nutrients. 

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Fuel Your Kids with Energy and Health

These school snack ideas will give you confidence that your children are getting the nutrients they need to have energy throughout the day. 

By adding an extra dose of veggies or protein powders in shakes or giving your children their favorite fruit, you can go about your day knowing that your kids are enjoying healthy snacks. Your children will love the snacks, and you will love that they are eating good, nutritious foods.