20 Portable Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids

A list of twenty easy, healthy portable snack ideas for kids! 

asher and jacob soccer

School has been back in session for about a month here in Michigan and I’m happy to say we are FINALLY getting into the swing of our new routine and schedule.

Asher and Mom By Soccer Field

My oldest is in first grade and for the first time ever has to pack TWO snacks a day, in addition to his lunch.

Asher Jacob New RXBar Kids Flavors

My youngest is in Pre-K and is now in school all day for the first time ever! And, you guessed it, he also has to pack a snack every day in addition to his lunch.

Liz Making Muffins

Between the two of them, that’s two healthy lunches and three healthy snacks that need to be portable and moderately shelf/temperature stable for 8 hours. Talk about pressure! Can you relate?

Asher Eating RXBar Kids

Needless to say, when my friends at RXBar announced two brand new flavors in their kids line, this Mama jumped for joy!

RXBar Kids and Soccer Ball

Just like the adult bars, each kid bar is Gluten Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free contains No Added Sugar- plus they taste amazing! They’re just a little smaller and a little smoother for little ones to be able to enjoy easily.

RXBar Kids in Car

Ideal for road trips, a weekend of errands or after school sports events, I always keep a couple bars stashed in my glove compartment, purse and gym bag.

Hungry for more? Here are 20 of my favorite portable healthy snack ideas for kids, most of which are shelf stable and naturally gluten free:

What are favorite portable healthy snacks for kids?

Almond Berry Muffins  
String Cheese
Edamame
Baby Carrots
Hummus Cups
Hard Boiled Eggs 
Seedy Crackers
Energy Balls
Freeze-Dried Fruit 
Nuts (cashews, peanuts, and smoked almonds are our favorite)
RXBar Nut Butter Pouches 
Whole Fruit
Trail Mix 
Beef Jerky 
Dried Chickpeas/Edamame
Homemade Granola Bars
Green Beans (we love them raw!)
Dried Fruit
Ants on a Log

Ants on a Log Six Ways - Healthy Snack Recipes for Kids
Ants on a log
Kids Walking Away with RXBar Kids

Ok friends, what are YOUR favorite healthy snacks for kids? I’m all ears – this Mama can never have too many snack ideas up her sleeve with these hungry boys!!

Disclosure: This post is in partnership with RXBAR. Photography by Alejandro Photography. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible! 

Want more quick and healthy snack ideas?? Head over to my Pinterest board for snacks your whole family will love!

8 thoughts on “20 Portable Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids”

  1. Might I suggest roasted chickpeas? If you bake them in the oven, you can add different flavor combos, like spicy, or cinnamon sugar, or just plain. They are great on the go, and can be as crunchy or soft as you’d like!

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