Whether you are planning for lunchboxes or prepping grab-and-go snacks for after school, this list of kid (and adult!) friendly back to school snacks is sure to please.
The Best Back to School Snacks
Among all the chaos that is back to school season, probably the last thing on your to-do list is brainstorming school snacks for the year. With supplies to search for, back to school nights to attend, and new clothes to buy, food can fall to the wayside. If you have kids though, you know how dangerous a hungry child can be–so let’s just avoid that altogether, shall we? 😉
Today’s list of back to school snacks includes everything from rice krispie treats and pudding to pickles. Whether your little one likes their snacks chewy or crunchy, fruity or chocolatey, sweet or salty, I’ve got you covered! Let’s check this item off your to-do list right now!
1. Granola Bars
Granola bars are the perfect grab-and-go school snack! This homemade version is surprisingly easy to make. Be sure to try my homemade granola as well!
2. Chocolate Pudding
Who doesn’t like finding chocolate pudding in their lunchbox?! It’s so easy to make at home too! I also have a vanilla pudding recipe.
3. Rice Krispie Treats
One of the most quintessential school snacks, rice krispie treats are infinitely better when made from scratch. This is just one of many rice krispie recipes included in this list!
4. Cheese Crackers
These cheese crackers are just like the kind in the red box, only better! They pack perfectly in lunchboxes and are great for little hands. Also be sure to try my sourdough crackers!
5. Brown Sugar Pop Tarts
Skip the foil packs and make pop tarts at home! This brown sugar cinnamon version is so nostalgic and makes a tasty after school snack. I also have brown sugar cinnamon pop tart cookies, if you’d like to try those!
6. Cosmic Brownies
A true lunchbox treasure! This homemade version is made without any questionable preservatives. I have cosmic cookies too, if you prefer the cookie version.
7. Applesauce
Why buy pre-made applesauce packs when making your own is so easy? Feel free to add different fruits, spices, and sweeteners to customize yours.
8. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Great for back to school and fall! Make sure to save those pumpkin seeds after carving this year so you can make these. I also have cinnamon sugar pumpkin seeds!
9. Strawberry Pop Tarts
Another childhood classic! If strawberry pop tarts are a favorite in your household, this homemade version is sure to be a hit. Also be sure to try my strawberry pop tart cookies!
10. Cookies & Cream Rice Krispie Treats
A fun take on the classic, this cookies & cream version makes a unique school snack!
11. Apple Muffins
Make muffins with the star fruit of the season: apples! This version has a buttery crumb topping kids will love. I also have carrot muffins and zucchini muffins.
12. Kettle Corn
Salty sweet kettle corn makes a quick back to school snack! It will bring back memories of fun times at the carnival or fair. I also have a caramel popcorn recipe!
13. Energy Bites
Probably one of the more wholesome school snacks on this list, these no-bake energy bites are relatively healthy and totally customizable.
14. Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Need a last-minute school snack? This recipe uses just 8 pantry staples and comes together in minutes!
15. Refrigerator Pickles
If you have a pickle fan in your house, try making this quick homemade version!
16. Fluffernutter Cookies
Turn their favorite sandwich into a cookie! These fluffernutter cookies are SO fun and very appropriate for back to school.
17. Chocolate Pop Tarts
If your kids are chocolate fiends, they will LOVE these homemade chocolate pop tarts! This recipe is perfect for kiddos who prefer their school snacks to be sweet.
18. Banana Bread
Pack slices of banana bread in lunchboxes for a surprise sweet treat! This recipe is a fan favorite inspired by my banana muffins. I also have chocolate chip banana bread and chocolate banana bread!
19. Puppy Chow
A lunchbox classic, puppy chow makes a perfect school snack for little hands. Also known as muddy buddies!
20. Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Another take on the classic, these salted caramel treats might just be one of my favorite back to school snacks!
21. Lucky Charms Treats
If your family loves cereal treats, check out my s’mores cereal bars, fruity pebbles cookies, and scotcharoos too!
Here’s to a fantastic school year!
Enjoy!
Did you know? You can find VIDEOS for most of these recipes for free on my YouTube channel!
Amber
Sam,
I’m so grateful for your site! My husband and I are missionaries in SE Asia, and your recipes help our family stay connected to favorite snacks from back in the US, and I love being able to make them snacks and treats and know what’s in them! I tell all my expat friends about your recipes. Thank you for the work you’re doing!!
Sam
Thank you so much, Amber! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed everything so much! 🙂
Kelly Jean
Hi Sam,
I really enjoy your website!
Recently I baked the buckeye cookies twice, and it was a big hit at work. also baked the sugar cookies with the butter cream frosting and my granddaughters loved them! Thank you for sharing your recipes.
Kelly Jean
Phoenix, AZ
Sam
I’m so glad everyone has enjoyed everything so much! Baking is a great bonding activity! 🙂