Healthy On The Go Snacks for Kids

When kids are hungry, there’s no time to waste. These fun, healthy snack ideas are super easy to make and can be made in a hurry.

Here are a few tips for healthy, kid-friendly snacks:

Always include protein: Kids love muffins and you can easily make your own! Try these Cheddar and Ham Savory Muffins and make your own trailmix with some nuts and seeds for protein!
Make a large batch: Cook a batch of these Granola Bars and pre-portion them into snack bags. Then simply throw one in their bag each morning.
Customize to their liking Everyone enjoys snacks that include all of their favorite things. These Greek Yogurt Chewy Breakfast Cookies are easy to customize with their favorite mix-ins. Don’t let the name fool you- they’d make a great snack!
Get creative: If they’re going straight to practice after school, you probably don’t have time to make them a fresh smoothie. Instead, whip one of these Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothies the night before and stick it in the freezer. In the morning, pop it in a lunchbox and it will be thawed out and drinkable by the end of the day!

Watch one of our kid-friendly healthy snack videos below and your kids will see how easy it is to make these great snacks on the go. You’ll find that our cooking videos for kids offer simple step-by-step instructions and that these healthy snack recipes satisfy the appetites of all the kids in your life. You’re going to love these easy and healthy snacks for kids. Feel free to let your kids experiment by adding their favorite dried fruit, nuts or even a taste of chocolate. You can also change it up by using your favorite type of Cabot cheese.

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A New England Favorite

These healthy and fun snack ideas are super easy to make and take on the go!

Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats

Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats is a dish healthy and hearty enough to give your kids the energy they need to start the day or refuel. Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days, making them perfect for preparing in advance. So, although this recipe makes one serving, recommend making several servings at once so you’ll have enough to last throughout the week.

Grape Banana Smoothie

Smoothies are a tried and true snack or meal for kids that is here to stay. And why wouldn’t they be? They are quick and easy to make for breakfast or a snack, can be as healthy as you choose based on the ingredients you use, and are extremely versatile in the amount of flavor combinations that can be created. Smoothies can be packed in insulated :to-go" mugs and are a perfect healthy snack for kids on the go.

Apple, Cheddar, Almond Snack Mix

In the midst of all the hustle and bustle of the kids' buy lives (particularly during the school week), it’s especially important to try to keep healthy habits like getting enough sleep, exercising, drinking plenty of water, and eating well. This handy snack combo can be made ahead and popped in the backpack for a grab and go snack for kids. For another healthy on the go snack for kids our popular bento box snack..

Lemon Berry Muffins with Greek Yogurt

Fresh (or frozen) berries, Cabot Greek Yogurt, and eggs pack a nutritional punch in the muffins that's hard to beat. And muffins of any kind make an easy travel snack for kids.

Anything goes here! For more healthy kids snack recipe inspiration, check out our collection of kid friendly snacks as well.

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