If you feel like your family's eating habits have gotten out of control, you're far from the only one. Families across the country are lamenting the way extra time at home has ruined any healthy eating habits that ever existed.
To regain control, you have to work on making changes where it's easy. Snack time is a great place for the whole family to get started. You may feel like it's too tall an ask to get your kids to eat healthy snacks, but some new offerings out there make it much easier than it has ever been.
With a little creativity and the willingness to try some new things, you can get your kids back on track for eating healthy and creating lifelong good habits.
Dino Bars 9-Bar Variety Box
These organic snack bars for kids are yummy, healthy, and mess-free. They even come wrapped in edible paper for the toddler who can't slow down and peel. The bars come in a number of different flavors, all of which are made with organic, all-natural ingredients.
Fresh Bellies Groovies Sampler 8-Pack
Fresh Bellies is the first-ever savory kid brand to launch to market, hoping to help kids all over the country train their palates to love veggies. There's no masking, no hiding — just rich and dynamic flavors in snacks your kids will adore. The brainchild of Latina mom Saskia Sorrosa, this sampler pack includes two each of the four Groovies flavors: Turn Up the Beet, Shroomtastic, Broc N' Roll, and Rosemary's Carrot.
Love Grown Truly Fruity Sea Stars
Does your family consider cereal a food group? In my household, it's good as a snack, a meal, a way to pass the time. Whatever reason you're snacking on Love Grown's Sea Stars, it's a good one. The nutritious cereal serves up to 4 grams of plant protein and 3 grams of fiber per serving.
Lifeway ProBugs Organic Whole Milk Kefir, Strawnana
Lifeway ProBugs Organic Whole Milk Kefir brings the nutritional value of kefir to a yogurt-like drink kids will love. Build healthy bellies and strong immune systems with drinks that are high in protein and calcium and contain live probiotic cultures. They're lactose- and gluten-free.
Somersaults Sunflower Seed Bites
These yummy bites are great for kids who like small portions. They're packed with protein and fiber with just a hint of sugar. This snack is nut-free, non-GMO Project Verified, certified vegan, and kosher.
Yes Peas Farmhouse Ranch Vegetable Chips
Yes Peas takes three simple ingredients to make a seriously addictive snack. They're made of whole green and yellow peas, a hint of oil, and a dash of seasoning with 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, and only 120 calories in each serving.
Hippie Snacks Cauliflower Crisps
High-protein and gluten-free snacks are perfect for your energetic little one on the go. Hippie Snacks Cauliflower Crisps are filled with plant-based vegan protein that fills up bellies and tastes delicious.
Iconic Kids Protein Shake, 12-Pack
These protein shakes for kids are low-carb and sugar-free. They also give a full serving of veggies and vitamin D3. Iconic Kids Protein Shakes are available in Chocolate Carnival, Fruity Fiesta, and Vanilla Vacay.
LesserEvil Grain Free Paleo Puffs, Honey Roasted, 6-Pack
Honey Roasted Paleo Puffs have that salty-sweet combination that snackers can't get enough of. They're organic, grain-free, and paleo friendly, making them a wonderful snack option for all members of your family. It's the kind of snack you don't mind your kid stealing when they find you sneaking some midday.
ParmCrisps Party Size Everything Parmesan Cheese Crisps, 2-Pack
Everything seasoning is having a serious snack moment, and ParmCrisps deliver them in a healthy way. The crisps are made of 100% aged Parmesan cheese and premium seasonings. They're available in plenty of flavors your family will love, including pizza, sour cream and onion, and cheddar.