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Yummy snacks for my kids (aged 5, and under)
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items A variety of snacks, from fruit, to on-the-go. Never be caught without a snack with these ideas.
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5
On-the-go
Snacks
Dairy
Frozen
Fruits and veggies
On-the-go
My 5y/o enjoys these when we're out and about. Her favourite flavour is the iced oatmeal cookie, but she'll gladly eat any of the flavours. Easy to keep in a purse, or diaper bag. Have a softer texture than most granola bars we've tried.
12ct Clif Kid Zbar Chocolate Chip Organic Energy Bar, 12X36GR
While I try and use larger packages and put them in reusable containers, these are great to have in the vehicle, or in the diaper bag, as they won’t go stale, melt in the heat, or freeze in the cold (in Canada, we get both temperature extremes lol).
Ritz snack pack
We don't enjoy raisins in baked goods, but on their own, they're delicious! Are you team raisin in items, on their own, or not at all? I add these to school lunches to add some variety.
Sunmaid Mini Raisins, 14 Pack, 196 g
While I try and use these sparingly, they're amazing for having in the diaper bag, my purse, or on trips. No utensils required, and many local organizations can recycle the tops (they’re also fun in a water table, or the bath).
GoGo squeeZ Fruit Sauce Variety Pack, Apple, Strawberry, Peach, Banana, No Sugar Added. 90g per pouch, Pack of 20, 1.8kg
Rainbows are popular here, so it makes sense that a cookie with rainbow is a hit. Many flavours, these are nut-free, and great as a snack on the go. I usually get the family pack size, and watch for sales.
Bear Paws Rainbow Chip Cookies, Dare, 240g
Instead of wasting half of a regular-sized bar, these are great to throw in a purse, bag, or pocket, to have easily available. I also like them, and that it's an easy, small snack.
CLIF BAR Minis Chocolate Chip, 28g (Pack of 10)
These are a great quick option to add to a Bento box lunch, or take for a road trip.
Sara Lee® Little Bites™ Chocolate Chip Muffins, 234 g
Snacks
Great in a restaurant bag, as a food that can be played with before being eaten (if you also have Veggie Straws, you csn pretend the fish are swimming in reeds - that usually gets a few minutes of entertainment before the meal arrives). Also great to...
Goldfish Cheddar Crackers snack, 200 g
I found out Oreos are vegan when I needed to be dairy-free while nursing my youngest 2 kids. We keep some on-hand for friends that don't eat dairy, so we always have a little treat they can have (and we like them as well). Do you eat yours whole, or ...
Oreo
There are great for movie nights we have with the kids, as they don't feel as greasy as chips, or crumble as much, which means the couch doesn't seem as dirty afterwards. Fun to eat, make whistling sounds with, or dip.
Sensible Portions® Veggie Straws™, Original Flavour, Gluten-Free Chips, 142 Gram Bag
Dairy
This is nostalgic for me, from my childhood (though I remember them coming in small cubes as well when I was a child). We eat these at home, as they get squished pretty easily, but I'm looking forward to trying the newer flavours as a great after-sch...
The Laughing Cow, Original, Spreadable Cheese 8P, 8 Portions, 133 g
My kids enjoy these as a frozen treat, and you can easily add them as an on-the-go snack that doesn't require any utensils (frozen, or from the fridge). Comes in a few flavours.
Yoplait 1% Yogurt Tubes, Strawberry, Kids Snacks, 56 g, 8 ct, 8 x 56 g
I'm fairly certain one of my kids was composed of mainly dairy for a while, and this was a favourite. It's still enjoyed years later, easily portable, and I like that it can be eaten with dirty hands, due to how the packaging is made, and opened.
Mini Babybel Original Cheese Snacks 6P, 6 Portions, 120 g
Frozen
These are great as part of a quick breakfast, or after-school snack. Can easily be ripped apart in order to dip in maple syrup, or just be eaten as-is for a low-mess snack. I toast these on low, so they're still quite soft, and that's how they're cur...
Kellogg’s Eggo, French Toaster Sticks Original, 270g, Eggo French Toaster Sticks
Fruits and veggies
"White trees", as they're known when my kids are young, are always a hit here. They always disappear from the plate - raw, or cooked (I toss pieces with oil and paprika, and bake in the oven; absolutely delicious, and my kids love it that way).
Cauliflower, Sold in singles
These are the current favourite fruit, and are great to put in a container and bring on the go, add in to yogurt, or put in a bento lunch.
Raspberries, 170 g