Snacks. I hear this word in my sleep. With three kids under three, I am no stranger to the need for new, SIMPLE, and healthy snack ideas. Whether you’re heading out on a vacation or packing a lunch for daycare or preschool these healthy toddler snacks will keep your toddler busy, full, and happy!

TODDLER SNACKS

I’ve included ideas for healthy toddler snacks on the go, healthy snacks toddlers can make, cheap kid snacks to buy, as well as healthy snacks for picky eaters! A lot of these foods are portable and they are packed full of nutrition too. Another bonus is these easy snacks taste great since I know many of you are dealing with picky toddlers! *Sigh* Such is life.

OUR FAVORITE EASY HEALTHY SNACKS

Without fail every single week we are having at least half of this list! I have a one, two, and three-year-old at home so we are constantly trying to switch things up and keep food fun. No need to break the bank and your creativity on snacks. Here are some simple ways to get the job done! 

There are so many fun recipes you can make too that are healthy but for the sake of being fast, easy, and healthy I am sticking to the basics in this particular post. Check out my DIY Granola bars if you are looking for more homemade snack ideas! More to come in the future! 

TODDLER SNACK IDEAS: DRY GOODS

• Crackers + Nut Butter
• Annie’s Bunny Crackers
• DIY Granola Bars
• DIY Trail Mix: Raisins, Cereal of choice, Pretzels, Yogurt Melts
• Goldfish
• Belevita Breakfast Cookies
• Dried Cereal + Dried Fruit
• Ritz Crackers and Cheese
• Air Popped Popcorn

 

TODDLER SNACK IDEAS: PRODUCE

• Banana PB + J Sandwiches
• Apples + Peanut Butter
• Cutie Oranges *Cut into halves for younger children
• Blueberries + Yogurt Melts
• Freeze dried strawberries + Cheerios
• Seedless Grapes (Red + Green) *cut into quarters for younger children
• Apple Chips
• Bell Peppers + Ranch
• Carrot Sticks + Hummus
• Celery, Peanut Butter + Raisins: Ants On A Log
• Cherry Tomatoes *Cut into halves for younger children
• Sliced Olives + Cheese
• Pouches: Yogurt + Applesauce
• Veggie Packed Smoothies: check out my post all about great smoothie add-ins  
• Simple Toddler Smoothies- if you are looking for a great smoothie cup for kiddos I have you covered!

 

 OTHER HONORABLE MENTIONS: EASY SNACKS TO MAKE

• Pretzels + Guacamole
• Leftovers: Pancakes, pizza, etc.
• Peanut butter oatmeal energy balls
• PB+J cracker sandwiches on a Ritz cracker
• KID-CUTTERIE Spread: Wheat thins, Ham or Turkey rolls, slices of cheese, and seedless grapes.
• Cucumber slices + hummus/ranch
• Cherry tomatoes + ranch/hummus
• Bell peppers + ranch/hummus
• Pretzels + peanut butter
• Yogurt + Granola
• Toddler Trail Mix
• Muffins
• RX bars, Kind Bars, Perfect bars, and Z bars

Many of these ideas are cheap healthy snacks for school too! What about you? Did I leave any of your favorites out? Comment below on some of your favorite easy kid-friendly snacks! I would love to learn!

xo

Lauren