25 delicious sweet and savory Healthy Back to School Snacks for Kids with allergen friendly options featuring Sunrays Citrus, a way to snack with impact.
This post, Healthy Back to School Snacks for Kids, has been proudly sponsored by Sunrays Citrus. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Back-to-School Snacks
Back to school season was always my favorite time of year when I was growing up. It was always time for a fresh new start. New clothes, new routines, new seasons and weather.
And now I can’t believe my baby boy is going to preschool this year! But unlike the other moms I know, I’m not sad at all. In fact, I am really excited for both him and for me.
After being together 24/7 for the past 3 years, I think Ran and I are ready for a little time apart. For me to work on my business, and for him an opportunity to play with kids his own age.
I am excited to bring more schedule back into our lives, and I am excited to have more consistent, planned meals and snacks as well.
Of course, I’ve never done the whole lunch-packing thing before, so I have enlisted the help of some of my most talented colleagues to bring together some of the most delicious Healthy Back to School Snacks for Kids!
A Sweet Snack With Impact
One thing I always keep on hand for the most simple snack any time of day are Sunrays mandarins. Sunrays are sweet, easy-to-peel mandarins grown and packed by dedicated professionals who are devoted to protecting the environment and making the world a better place – all while delivering the tastiest mandarins around!
As a mom and a consumer I understand that where I spend my money matters, and when it comes to Sunrays, I know that I am going to consistently get a delicious, quality product that also gives back to the community because Sunrays is more than just a brand, it is a movement.
Related: How to Create a Sunshine Gift Box with Sunray’s
Packed with Love and Care
Each Sunray is grown and packed with love and care; all Sunrays farms are certified under the strictest global standards for good agricultural practices. These standards ensure that every farm growing Sunrays focuses on sustainability, is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of its workers, and is treating the environment with respect. Sunrays is also proudly Non-GMO Project Verified.
Without Mother Earth, there would be no Sunrays, which is why they have designed all of their packaging materials with Mother Earth’s well-being in mind. All packaging used for Sunrays is 100% recyclable and only the necessary materials are used, to minimize waste.
If that wasn’t enough, Sunrays is the only fresh fruit company that invests so heavily in giving back to others.
Sunrays & Save the Children
In the U.S. communities that Save the Children serves, an average of 59 percent of the population does not have access to fresh, healthy foods.
Sunrays partners with Save the Children to donate time, goods and product, most recently to support the Save the Children SummerBoost Camp.
Eating well and being physically active at an early age helps children focus, improves school attendance, boosts academic performance, and ultimately helps them grow to be healthy adults. Save the Children provides robust health and nutrition programs around the world to save children’s lives and ensure they grow up healthy.
When you enjoy a Sunray, you’re not only championing for a healthier you but for a world of children in need.
When you’re shopping and see a bag of Sunrays Mandarins, remember that your purchase matters and your purchase directly impacts the great work Sunrays is able to do with Save the Children.
Healthy Back to School Snacks for Kids
Now if you’re looking for extra snacks to go along with your Sunrays mandarins, here are 25+ ideas all curated from real registered dietitians and moms to help you get your school year started on the right foot! Below you will find allergy-friendly options, sweet treats and savory treats.
Allergy-Friendly Options
25 Simple Food Allergy Friendly Snacks
Healthy Back to School Snacks for Kids
Easy Banana Sushi
Everyone in the whole family will love this Easy Banana Sushi, an easy, fun-to-make treat that will help to get your kids in the kitchen to develop a love of cooking at a young age.
Get the RecipeCustomizable Vegan Fruit, Nut & Seed Energy Bites
A naturally vegan and gluten-free, nutrient dense no-bake snack you can feel good about feeding yourself and your family and can easily be made with ingredients you already have on hand.
Get the RecipeChocolate Chip Oat Bars (Nut-Free!)
Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats and applesauce, these nut free snack bars make an easy breakfast or snack for kids and grown-ups.
Continue ReadingOatmeal Banana Muffins
Wholesomely delicious oatmeal banana muffins are a cozy yet healthy addition to any breakfast or snack that are naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Continue ReadingPeanut Butter Swirl Breakfast Brownies (Gluten Free
ll the ingredients in these brownies are intended to promote great gut health so they are delicious enough to eat for dessert but healthy enough for breakfast.
Continue ReadingPeanut Butter Honey Cheerio Bars
TThese four ingredient peanut butter honey cheerio bars are a perfect portion controlled snack to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Continue Readingmix n match energy ball recipe
These energy balls are a convenient snack that provide a good balance of complex carbs, healthy fats, and filling protein! They’re low sugar and super easy to make: no food processor or baking required!
Continue ReadingCrispy Apple Peel Chips
How awesome is the chip idea?! I get all giddy when I can find use for what would have been food waste. A healthy snack to boot!
Continue ReadingEggless Double Chocolate Muffins
Much healthier than those giant double chocolate muffins found in the grocery store bakery! Eggless, high fibre, & great for school lunches!
Continue ReadingNo Bake Peanut Butter Cherry Trail Mix Bites (Vegan, GF)
No Bake Peanut Butter Cherry Trail Mix Bites are the perfect pre-run or on-the-go snack! Full of flavor, fiber and a hint of sweetness, they are kid friendly, gluten free and vegan.
Continue ReadingSuper Easy No Bake Energy Bites
Super Easy No Bake Energy Bites — The perfect on the go snack recipe made with a few simple ingredients, and no sugar added!
Continue ReadingNo Bake Nut & Seed Granola Bars
These vegan, protein-packed granola bars are great for snacking and lunch boxing!
Continue ReadingHow to Make Healthy Trail Mix
Learn how to make a healthy trail mix for an easy, energizing snack. This School Fuel Trail Mix is perfect both kids and adults!
Continue ReadingZesty Lemon Zucchini Muffins
The key to these Zesty Lemon Zucchini Muffins is the lemon juice and zest! Such a bright, flavorful addition. These muffins are 100% whole wheat and stuffed with veggies — but you’d never know it.
Continue ReadingGrab-and-Go Granola Bars
This recipe for healthy homemade granola bars is made with walnuts, dried fruit, oats, whole grain cereal, and eggs, and it’s sweetened naturally with honey. It works like a charm every time.
Continue Reading3 Ingredient Yogurt Pouches
You can put them in the freezer and then throw them in a lunch box and it stays cold until lunch. Y
Continue ReadingNo-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These cookies are vegan and gluten-free (if you use gluten-free oats), and you can prepare them with no added sugar, if desired.
Continue ReadingRicotta Berry Oatmeal Cups {Gluten-Free, Egg-Free}
Start the morning with these Ricotta Berry Oatmeal Cups, a nutritious and delicious breakfast the whole family will enjoy even when rushing out the door!
Continue Reading2 Ingredient Strawberry Popcorn
Why not jazz up your popcorn with a little color and flavor? And why not do it the natural way? Try this simple recipe for 2 Ingredient Strawberry Popcorn!
Continue ReadingAlmond Pistachio Cocoa Bites
These energy balls are perfect for breakfast or a snack. The energy bites offer plenty of protein, fiber, and healthy fat to keep you fuller for longer. Plus, they're totally delish!
Continue ReadingRosemary Cumin Roasted Chickpeas
Rosemary cumin roasted chickpeas are a crunchy and delicious snack or appetizer packed with fiber and plant-based protein.
Continue ReadingMini Taco Cups
For a fun twist on traditional tacos, try these Mini Tacos Cups. They’re a family-favorite recipe featuring lean beef, cheese and your favorite toppings.
Continue ReadingBroccoli Hummus Snack Bites
Slightly crunchy on the outside and reminiscent of creamy hummus on the inside, these broccoli bites are much more exciting than the traditional veggies and hummus snack.
Continue ReadingCashew Pesto Dip
Filled with a rich nutty essence offset by the fresh flavors of basil and lemon, this appetizer is sure to win over taste critics and food lovers alike, so be sure to make extras as this dip will disappear rather quickly!
Continue ReadingHealthier "Lunchable" Pizza Lunchbox
This healthier “lunchable” pizza lunchbox is just as easy and as fun as the classic pre-made lunch but with better nutrition thanks to some simple and fresh swaps. Who knew pizza could be good for you?
Continue ReadingSunrays Citrus
The next time you’re at the grocery store stocking up in ingredients for these delicious snacks, don’t forget to grab a bag of Sunrays Mandarins and remember, when you enjoy a Sunray, you’re not only championing for a healthier you but for a world of children in need.
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Hi there, I’m Emily Kyle, a nationally recognized media dietitian & nutrition communications expert on a mission to help you create the happy & healthy holistic lifestyle you deserve. To help you on your wellness journey, I offer holistic health counseling and resources that focus on holistic health & wellness, anti-inflammatory, whole food recipes, and my love for gardening inside #TheMillennialGarden.
Emily Kyle says
Thank you so much, Lorie! I do too!
Emily Kyle says
Perfect for adults too 🙂
Emily Kyle says
Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes with us!
Lindsey says
Love all the options in this awesome snack list!! Thanks for including a couple of my recipes!
Liz says
What a great roundup! I def need to take a look at these for Wayne’s lunches too!
Lorie says
You have made this super tough on me–how in the world do I decide where to start?! Also I love supporting companies that give back like this!
Emily Kyle says
Thanks so much, friend!
Meme says
Love the variety that this post offers!!! There wont be a kid that will complain about being hungry with these awesome snacks!
Emily Kyle says
Thank you so much! We are both very excited!
Emily Kyle says
You are so welcome, thank you for sharing them!
Emily Kyle says
You will love these Mandarins – we haven’t had a single seed yet!
Emily Kyle says
You are so right! With Ransom starting school I feel like it’s time for me to get back to work as well! Thanks, Alisa!
Alisa Fleming says
These look like great “back to work” snacks, too! Even though we don’t get summers off, it always feels like fall is buckle down time, and snacks like these are great to have on hand.
Jenn says
We always have a bag of mandarins on hand too. Is this brand seedless? I’m always afraid to try new brands of mandarins because we really really prefer the seedless kind. Loving all the delicious snacks you’ve got here too. I’m pretty sure my kids live for snack time! 🙂
Megan Byrd says
These are all such great ideas! I can’t wait tot try the energy bites. Thank you for featuring my snack ideas too! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
These are some delicious ideas for back-to-school snacks for kids! Hope your little guy has the best time in preschool!!