Back-to-school season is often times BUSY! With practices, games and playdates, families are on the go, go, go! Thankfully, there are options for healthier on-the-go back to school snacking. Check out our top three tasty back-to-school bites that are parent and kid approved.

 

Crispy Fruit
This kid-approved freeze-dried snack is delicious in lunchboxes or as an after-school treat. And there is only one ingredient… 100% pure fruit! So you can give your child a treat and feel guilt-free. Both sweet and super crunchy, these mark all the boxes for healthier snacking. They are also super easy to transport, making them a good option for gameday munching. The fan-favorite Trial Pack comes with  strawberry, mango, apple and pineapple varieties. Available at Whole Foods, Jungle Jim’s and online here.

Scott’s Protein Balls
Busy kids on the go (and their parents) need to refuel and keep their energy going. These small-but-mighty snacks are perfect for study time, after-school practice or even breakfast. Made with real ingredients, with plenty of protein per serving, these are definitely parent-approved. With flavors like brownie batter, confetti and peanut butter cacao, kids will keep on coming back for more, too!
Available online here.  

Harvest Snaps
Cincinnati Family Magazine shared Harvest Snaps snacks with our Kidchella guests with rave reviews! One parent shared their child’s food struggles with us, noting that trying new foods is a major obstacle. HOWEVER, this child loved the Harvest Snaps and the mom was so overjoyed to have found a new snack option for her kiddo. With that anecdote, we will share some additional facts… Harvest Snaps are baked, not fried. They are gluten free and powered by plant protein. With classic, savory and a little bit of kicked up heat, there are a variety of shapes and flavors to sample. Find them at Target, Kroger and online, here.  

This article was originally published in August 2025.