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|August 15, 2021

Healthy Snacks for Kids: 31 Super Simple Recipes

By Amanda Suazo
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Healthy Snacks for Kids: 31 Super Simple Recipes

Healthy snacks for kids don’t need to cost a fortune or take hours of prep time — with these recipes, the little ones in your life can get the nutrition they need at home or on the go.

Related: 10 Bulletproof Sugar-Free Snacks for Kids

While adults can benefit from longer periods of intermittent fasting, healthy snacks for kids are a must — even with a balanced diet. Children burn through so much energy that their bodies demand nutrients more often than the average adult. With these recipes on-hand, you can keep them satisfied and avoid settling for low-quality convenience food.

With cravable flavors and easy prep, these healthy snacks for kids will keep your whole family full and focused:

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

Healthy snacks for kids: Crunchy recipes

Low-Carb Paleo Herb & Almond Flour Crackers

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

These crunchy little crackers contain no grains or gluten — instead, they make a dough from wholesome ingredients like almond flour, cassava flour, and grass-fed ghee. Simply mix and bake for crisp little crackers that pair well with dipping sauces and guacamole.

Extra Crunchy Grain-Free Graham Crackers

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
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These kids’ snacks just got a healthy upgrade: Cream your grass-fed butter with a low-glycemic sweetener, then fold in flavorful upgrades from ground cinnamon and kosher salt. Bake and cool for perfectly golden crackers made for sandwiching homemade marshmallows. To stay more Bulletproof, simply use Ceylon cinnamon.

Baked Plantain Chips

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
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These healthy snacks for kids make a deliciously dippable alternative to potato chips. With only three ingredients and 20 minutes of baking time, these gluten-free snacks are loaded with clean-burning starches.

Paleo Snack Mix

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
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Try this sweet and salty mix for a healthy snack your kids can take on the run. Mix up nuts, seeds, and dark chocolate chunks for a simple 10-minute recipe that stores well in gym bags and backpacks. To stay more Bulletproof, use raw nuts, skip the dried fruit, and use chocolate with at least 85% cacao.

Keto Spiced Coconut Chips

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
Image via KetoDiet Blog

Make these healthy snacks for kids sweet or savory — no matter how you prepare them, coconut chips bake into a crispy, satisfying snack full of healthy fats. Warm flavors of vanilla and cinnamon shine in the spice mix, but you can try flavor variations like chili or raw cacao. Keep this recipe Bulletproof-friendly with Ceylon cinnamon.

Easy Bake Grain-Free Crackers

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
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These super-crisp crackers will satisfy anyone on a grain-free or gluten-free diet. With a quick dough made from raw plantains, coconut oil, and salt, these kid-friendly crackers taste delicious with a paleo aioli or pickled veggies.

Healthy snacks for kids: Proteins

Chocolate-Covered Bacon

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

You only need thick-cut bacon slices and high-quality dark chocolate to make this sweet and savory snack. This healthy recipe slashes sugar cravings in about 20 minutes — all with none of the sugar crash.

Sweet Potato Chicken Poppers

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
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Move over, chicken nuggets — these healthy snacks for kids contain no mystery fillers or breading. Instead, this chicken mix gets loaded with coconut flour, green onion, and nourishing grated sweet potato. Just mix, roll, and bake for dippable, poppable nuggets! Stay more Bulletproof with pastured chicken, plus avoid eating garlic and onion too often.

Paleo Coconut Salmon Bites

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
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Fish nuggets get a refreshing new look with these healthy snacks for kids. A coconut crust surrounds juicy pieces of fresh salmon for a fish dish that any kid could love. Make this recipe more Bulletproof with wild-caught salmon and fresh, high-quality spices.

Healthy snacks for kids: Vegges

Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

Using a simple homemade brine and fresh cucumber slices, you can make tart and crunchy pickles with minimal effort. Munch on them all on their own, wrap in bacon, or top delicious sandwiches and burgers.

Healthy Carrot Fries With Curry Dipping Sauce

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
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These naturally sweet fries get oven baked instead of fried, so they make the perfect healthy snacks for kids. Dip in a creamy dairy-free sauce made with soaked cashews and curry paste for a sweet and spicy dish. Stay more Bulletproof with fresh, high-quality spices; avoid eating garlic too often, and skip the peppers if you are sensitive to nightshades.

Dill Cucumber Chips

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
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These light and crispy chips taste downright addictive, thanks to a savory combo of salt, fresh dill, and thinly sliced cucumber. With 15 minutes and a dehydrator, you can have these healthy snacks for kids ready with almost no hands-on time.

Sweet Potato Toast With Guacamole

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

With no mystery vegetable oils or fillers, these crisp chips combine resistant starches from sweet potato with zesty spices and creamy guacamole. Try a cajun spice mix, or trade in your favorite anti-inflammatory herbs and spices.

Healthy snacks for kids: Snack bars & bites

Homemade Collagen Protein Bars

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

These protein bars use no nuts, seeds, or dried fruit. Instead, they combine gut-friendly collagen peptides with coconut butter and vanilla for a chewy and flavorful snack bar. Plus, you can customize them with kid-friendly flavors like chocolate chunks or cinnamon.

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Grain-Free “Rice” Crispy Treats

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
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Make these healthy snacks for kids with no rice or grains. This recipe swaps the cereal with toasted coconut, all folded in to a sweet marshmallow base. You only need 20 minutes plus chilling time to prep these snack bars, and every bite is loaded with protein and fiber. Stay a little more Bulletproof and use raw honey for this recipe.

Keto Cinnamon Roll Protein Balls

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

Get all the sweet and spiced flavor of a cinnamon roll with none of the gluten. These power-packed bites roll up collagen, high-fat macadamia nuts, and Brain Octane Oil into a sweet and spiced snack you can take on the go. Plus, just 20 minutes of prep from start to finish.

Sugar-Free Coconut Balls

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
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With natural sweetness from coconut and cinnamon, you don’t need any sugar in these healthy snacks for kids. Roll up your snack balls with coconut butter and unsweetened shredded coconut for a sweet bite that travels well in lunchboxes and meal containers. To keep this recipe Bulletproof, swap in Ceylon cinnamon.

Blueberry Bliss Bars

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
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Using four simple ingredients, this no-bake recipe creates fresh and fruity bars in under 30 minutes. Blend up coconut butter with fresh blueberries and real vanilla, then chill and slice into chewy bars. To keep this recipe more Bulletproof, avoid eating maple syrup too often.

Lemon Coconut Energy Bites

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

Transform the forgotten snack bar in your gym bag or purse into healthy snacks for kids with this simple recipe. With a combination of lemon cookie collagen bars, coconut flakes, and raw honey, these five-minute snack bites are loaded with nourishing fats and protein.

Healthy snacks for kids: Sweets

High Protein Green Gummies

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

Swap sugary, pre-packaged gummies for this sweet and springy alternative alternative. Combine low-fructose green juice with sweetener and grass-fed gelatin, then pour in molds and chill to set. These gummies taste as sweet and chewy as conventional varieties, all with no added sugar and gut-healing protein.

Keto Chocolate Muffins

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

This recipe makes a delicious high-fat breakfast, lunchbox treat, or after-school snack. Pumpkin keeps these cakey muffins moist and adds clean-burning starches, while cacao butter creates a deep chocolate flavor with no added sugar.

Paleo Vanilla Wafer Cookies

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
Image via Paleo Running Momma

With rich, buttery flavor and a crispy texture, these healthy snacks for kids pair perfectly with berries, whipped coconut cream, or a cool glass of non-dairy milk. Stay more Bulletproof and try raw honey in this recipe.

Keto Edible Cookie Dough

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

Soaked cashews, coconut flour, and cinnamon create a sweet and scoopable snack with none of the sugar or mystery fillers you’ll find in store-bought cookie dough. After mixing your ingredients, you can store it in the fridge or freezer to have on-hand all week long.

Easy Keto Almond Butter Cups

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

While low-carb, this recipe creates a healthy snack the whole family can enjoy. Think of it as a fat bomb in disguise: A rich dark chocolate shell surrounds a fudgy almond butter center, all with no added sugar. Make these healthy snacks for kids in 30 minutes flat.

Homemade Blackberry Paleo Fruit Roll-Ups

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
Image via Paleo Grubs

Low-fructose fruits like blackberries make the perfect candidate for this healthy snack. Puree your berries with fresh mint and honey, then spread thinly on a baking sheet and slice into rolls for a less-sweet take on packaged fruit snacks. Stick with raw honey and organic berries to make this recipe more Bulletproof.

Paleo Pumpkin Fudge

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

With mouthwatering flavor from vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger and a simple almond flour crust, this freezer fudge is worth making all year round. Plus, every bite gets an added protein boost from grass-fed collagen.

Chocolate Coconut Milk Pudding

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
Image via All Day I Dream About Food

For anyone with dairy sensitivities, you’ll want to try this healthy snack. Kid-friendly pudding gets a fat-fueled upgrade with coconut milk, coconut oil, and egg yolks for an easy snack that tastes better than a store-bought pudding cup. To stay more Bulletproof, avoid enjoying xanthan gum too often, since it can irritate your gut.

Healthy snacks for kids: Drinks

Keto Chocolate Shake With Coconut Milk

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

A diner classic gets a wholesome upgrade with this two-minute recipe. Simply blend ingredients like coconut milk, real vanilla, and collagen, and pour into a tall glass — this healthy snack for kids tastes just like the original version with no sugar crash.

Keto Frozen Lemonade Slushies

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.

No slushie machine needed: This recipe still packs sweet flavor and snowy texture into your cup without tons of sugar. Use a combination of lemon juice, birch xylitol, almond milk, and ice for a tart and tangy slush in under five minutes.

Keto Fizz

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
Image via Healthful Pursuit

For a fat-fueled take on ice cream floats, try this kid-friendly recipe. Bubbly sparkling water mixes with full-fat coconut milk and zero-carb sweetener for a fizzy drink worthy of a soda fountain.

Strawberry Limeade

Skip the convenience foods: These healthy snacks for kids can give your little ones the nutrition they need with minimal prep time.
Image via MamaShire

This recipe proves that healthy snacks for kids can still taste sweet. With real lime juice, strawberries, and stevia, you can make a sweet and summery drink low in carbs. To keep this one more Bulletproof, buy your own fresh strawberries and freeze them yourself before blending.

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About Amanda Suazo

Amanda Suazo is a copywriter and food blogger from northern California. An avid Bulletproof fan from the diet’s early days, she holds an MBA in marketing from the University of Washington. She previously managed her own blog and that of non-profit Blood, Sweat and Berries. She now works for Wholesome Yum where she continues to create and edit educational keto content and recipes. When she’s not working, you can find her chasing her kids (and probably serving them buttered veggies).

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