Back-to-school season is upon us! Parents around the country are just some short weeks away from packing lunches and sending kids off to their first days of school.
It's an exciting time for many families, but those lunches can pose some stress to parents. We want kids to have things they'll eat (so you don't get a call about a dumped lunch from the lunch monitor … again), but you also want to make sure their snack choices are nutritious.
It's hard to get kids excited about healthy foods, but these brands have figured it out. They're offering exciting new snacks that your kid won't be able to get enough of this school year.
UNiTE Food Bars
UNiTE Food Bars bring yummy, globally inspired recipes to a simple protein bar. They are free of gluten, dairy, and soy, making them a great pick for many different eaters. Current flavors include Churro, Mexican Hot Chocolate, and Peanut Butter and Jelly.
Quinn Touch of Honey Pretzel Sticks
Pretzels are a classic classroom snack, but these are so much more. Quinn Touch of Honey Pretzel Sticks are made with naturally gluten-free sorghum. These pretzels are lightly flavored with honey and free of the top common allergens. This also makes them a great snack to share in group settings.
Malibu Mylk
Malibu Mylk is a nutritious, sustainable alternative to milk. This organic flax milk claims to be the only allergen-free milk alternative. It's loaded with naturally occurring nutrients — including fiber, omega-3s, protein, and prebiotics — to help kids feel their best.
Biodynamic Applesauce Bundle
White Leaf Provisions' Biodynamic Applesauce Bundle puts a healthy spin on a longtime childhood favorite. The applesauce (and apple and pear sauce) is certified organic and biodynamic. It's made with no added sugar or salt, and there are no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. It is made with seasonal fruit that's grown in a way that keeps the health of the planet in mind.
Rule Breaker Chocolate Chunk Blondie Bites
The Chocolate Chunk Blondie Bites are a seriously popular after-school treat. They have all the rich, delicious taste of the real thing, but these cookies are secretly a powerhouse, made of plant-based ingredients. This snack is vegan, as well as allergen-free with no wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, dairy, eggs, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame, or coconut.
Moonshot Climate-Friendly Crackers
Moonshot Crackers are delicious and great for the environment! The crackers are made from all-organic, regeneratively grown ingredients. They come in three flavors for maximum snacking potential: Sourdough Sea Salt, Tomato Basil, and Rosemary Garlic.
Poppilu Juice Pouches
Poppilu Juice Pouches are unlike any others. They are shelf-stable lemonade pouches made from organic ingredients and contain no added refined sugar. They also contain 100% of the daily value of vitamin C. The Kids Variety Pack features classic Original Lemon, Peach, and Blueberry.
Belgian Boys Stroopwafels
Stroopwafels are glorious crunchy, caramelly treats. Belgian Boys is a woman-owned company making delicious mini-stroopwafels that kids will absolutely adore.
Once Upon a Farm's Go-Go Greens Dairy-Free Smoothie
Once Upon a Farm has an awesome line of dairy-free smoothies in flavors kids will love. Go-Go Greens is made of spinach, wheatgrass, kale, spirulina, and moringa blended with apple, banana, and coconut milk to keep it sweet.
