25 Healthy Snacks for Kindergarteners

Do you have a kindergartener who needs to bring a snack to school to share with the class or possibly even a snack of their own each day? It can be hard to find healthy snacks that your kindergartener will love. These healthy snacks for kindergarteners are perfect because they’re easy to pack and store, delicious, and most importantly nutritious. From fresh fruit and vegetables to the best snack/energy bars for your child, we’ve got you covered with our favorite ideas.

Healthy Packaged Snacks for Kindergarteners

If you’re looking for healthy packaged snacks for your kindergartener to take to school, these are some great kid-friendly options.

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1. Mini Larabars – Larabars are a family favorite of ours because they are made with simple ingredients and most flavors are sweetened only with dates and other fruits. They make a great snack paired with a vegetable or simply alone if only packaged snacks are allowed.
2. Skout Kids bars – A more allergy friendly option than larabars as they’re made with sunflower and pumpkin seeds instead of nuts.
3. RX Kids Bars – Similar to Lara and Scout bars, but they also contain egg white for additional protein. These are a favorite healthy packaged snack for my 4 year old son.
4. Chewy Kid Kind Bars – Though they do contain 5 g added sugar these are a more budget friendly option if you are buying for the whole class. Kind bars are well-liked by kids and adults alike and come in a variety of flavors.
5. Stoneyfield Yogurt Pouches – These are my favorite yogurt pouches for kids as they contain less added sugar than other brands. I buy the whole milk variety as it keeps the kids full for longer
6. Babybel or String Cheese – Serve alongside crackers, fruit, or veggies.
7. Veggie Straws – This is one of my son’s favorite snacks to take to share for the class. While they don’t provide much nutritional value, the kids enjoy them and I usually send them along with another snack.
8. Annie’s Whole Wheat Bunnies – I love that these are made of whole grain, but the cheddar bunnies can be a fun (albeit less healthy) option to bring for Kindergarten snacks as well.
9. Pirates Booty – Again, not a ton of nutrition but they are a fun snack served along side a more nutrient dense protein or produce option.
10. Mandarin Oranges (or other fruit cups) – Be sure to look for fruit cups packed in water or 100% juice.
11. Raisins – Either individual raisin packs or a large container can be fun for a snack.
12. That’s It Bars – Made of just fruit these bars are easy to find at many stores including Target which is sometimes a must when you realize last minute you’re in charge of school snacks to bring…tomorrow!
13. Gogo SqueeZ – Easy to find applesauce (or other fruit/veggie flavors)
14. Mama Chia Pouches – Another pouch option. These are chia seed based making them a good source of fiber and omega 3s.
15. Simple Mills Soft Baked Almond Flour Bars – We love these simple mills bars. Like all Simple Mills products, the ingredient list is minimal yet the product is delcious.
16. Cottage Cheese Cups
17. Nature’s Bakery Baked In Bars – These are a a bit higher in sugar than I usually aim for in a snack (7 grams), but much lower than the Nature’s Bakery Fig bars (14 g) and kids love them.
18. Enjoy Life Foods Chewy Bar (Carmel Blondie) – Enjoy life chewy bars are perfect if you need something allergy friendly! While other varieties have more added sugar, the Carmel Blondie flavor only has 1 g added sugar.

Healthy Produce Snacks for Kindergarteners

If you’re looking for fruit and veggie ideas perfect for your Kindergartener’s snack – here are some of my favorite ideas. I love serving fruit and veggies for snacks because they provide healthy nutrients as well as vitamins and minerals needed for healthy development.

19. Carrots Sticks – Can serve with individual cups of hummus
20. Pepper Sticks
21. Cucumber Slices – Slice cucumbers into spears or rounds
22. Small Clementine Oranges – Try to get something like cuties that kids can peel themselves.
23. Bananas
24. Apple Slices – Buy from deli or prepackaged if you can only send packaged or individually wrapped snacks.
25. Strawberries or even sliced kiwi

Packing Your Kindergartener’s School Snack

If your child is responsible for bringing their own snack each day then you may want to be prepared with some great lunch/snack packing supplies. I pack my daughter’s preschool snack each morning and here are my favorite supplies:

• Freezable Lunch Box – I love that no extra ice pack is needed!
• LunchBots Small Snack Packer – We have the 2 compartment small size and it’s perfect for snacks.

Healthy Snacks for Kindergarteners Tips & FAQ

Tips for Kindergarten Snacks

• Make snacks easy to eat and less messy as they are likely eaten in the classroom.
• If your kindergartener shares snacks on a snack rotation, make sure you follow the school’s guidelines for sending snacks. For example, at my kid’s preschool we can send cut produce but not homemade baked goods. Additionally, the allergies are simply class dependent.
• Know whether your child’s school/classroom is nut free. Some school’s are nut free even if snacks are not shared.

What is a healthy snack for a 5 year old?

When packing snacks for a 5-year-old, you may want to consider healthy items that are easy to eat and do not require any preparation. Some good options include fresh fruit, vegetables, yogurt, cheese, crackers, and raisins.

What is the best snack for school?

The best snack for school will vary depending on the child’s individual dietary needs and preferences. However, some healthy and convenient snacks that may be ideal for school are fresh fruit, vegetables, yogurt, cheese, whole-grain crackers, and low-sugar energy bars.

By the way, I’ve summarized my 12 FAVORITE lunch containers for kids here if you need lunch/snack packing help!!

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