Back To School Snacks

As the back-to-school season kicks into full gear, finding quick, nutritious snacks for your kids can be a game-changer. The good news? Preparing wholesome snacks doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated. With a few simple, healthy ingredients, you can create satisfying treats that fuel your kids' bodies and minds throughout the day.

We've listed our top back-to-school snacks that are perfect for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or after-school munchies, ensuring your young ones stay energised and ready to tackle their studies.

Muesli Power Bars

These delicious homemade Muesli Bars are from the Purely Delicious cookbook, and are so much healthier than the traditional store-bought bars. They're perfect for lunch boxes or afternoon snacks at home, with the right foods to keep your kids' and your own energy levels on the right track. Click here for the full recipe. 

Healthy Chocolate Crackles

Chocolate crackles are a fan-favourite amongst children (and adults!), so it was only fitting that we share a healthier version! This recipe features in the Healthy Baking Cookbook has been child-approved, so it's perfect for school holiday baking fun with your little ones. Click here for the full recipe. 

Savoury Vegetable Muffins

These Savoury Vegetable Muffins, from the Earth To Table cookbook, are a perfect way to sneak more veggies into your kids' lunchbox! They're high in protein, packed with fibre and loaded with antioxidant-rich veggies. The addition of avocado oil adds moisture and creates a smoother + richer texture all while boosting your immune system. This recipe create a large batch, ideal to snack on throughout the week. You can find the recipe here. 

Superfood Rice Bars

Here's a fun recipe to get the kids involved in! These Superfood Rice Bars are made with Healthy Chef Organic Superfood and are a great way to boost your kids' intake of organic fruits and vegetables, protein, healthy fats and fibre. These bars are also nut-free and gluten-free, making them a perfect lunchbox snack that your kids will love. They are also refined sugar-free, so are much better for them than the supermarket versions filled with artificial ingredients. Click here for the full recipe. 

Whipped Cannellini Bean Dip

This whipped bean dip is protein-rich and pairs deliciously with crackers, veggie sticks, or as a spread in a sandwich! You could also top it with a fresh vegetable salad, as featured. The recipe makes enough to serve for, so it's great as a delicious snack to pack into your kids' lunchbox, and lasts a few days so they can enjoy it over the week. You can find the full recipe here.  

Lunchbox Friendly Nut Free Cookies

These lunchbox friendly cookies are dairy + nut-free and take only a short time to make. Your little ones are sure to love them for morning or afternoon tea! These cookies are also made from all-natural ingredients and are free from the processed sugars and preservatives found in many store bought cookies. The full recipe can be found here.