Kids loves snacks. Sometimes, okay, most of the time, they love their snacks more than they love whatever dinner you’ve spent precious time making. And, if you’ve got a picky eater then chances are that their favorite snacks are what they usually gravitate to on a daily basis.

There are plenty of healthy store-bought snacks that you can keep in your pantry and not feel an ounce of guilt about. It’s hard enough getting kids to eat but that’s where the best snacks come into play. Add these store-bought snacks to your grocery cart on your next trip to the store for happy munching.

10 store-bought snacks kids will love

peanut snacks

Trader Joe's

$11.98 (pack of 2)

Bamba peanut snacks

My kiddos can’t get over the Bamba peanut snacks from Trader Joe’s–and I love that they’re inexpensive and have just four ingredients. They’re a staple in our house! —Jess Waller, Health & Wellness Director

raisin snacks

Sun-Maid

$26.02

Fruity raisin snacks

It’s a fruit snack that tastes exactly like fruit. No added sugars but still sweet enough for your child’s sweet tooth! Plus, the packaged dried fruit makes it an easy snack to take on the road for family road trips.

bear rolls

Bear

$11.50

Fruit rolls

Our favorite snacks are Bear Fruit rolls. I love that they’re made of real fruit only! My kids love that they’re delicious and that each pack comes with its own animal collectible card. They are always excited to show each other which animal they got in their lunch. —Anne Hill, Senior Creative Strategist

carrot cracker

REAL FOOD FROM THE GROUND UP

$29.43 (6 pack)

Purple carrot crackers

Yes, purple carrots are a thing. These mini crackers are gluten-free and a fun color. It comes in sea salt and ranch flavors.

kid zbars

CLIF Kid

$20.53

Zbars

My kids are big fans of the CLIF Kid Zbars. I love that they’re made without artificial flavors or high fructose corn syrup and my kids adore the flavors and taste. It’s a win-win! —Erin, VP Content Strategy

rice cakes

Lundberg

$8.36

Rice cake minis

Rice cakes are a no-fuss snack that come in a variety of tasty flavors. Grab the organic, gluten-free and whole grain version for a guilt-free option.

 

popcorn

Lesser Evil

$7.98 (pack of 3)

Popcorn

While we generally pop our own popcorn, we’re also big fans of the coconut oil deliciousness from Lesser Evil. The Himalayan Sweetness flavor is just the perfect blend of sweet and salty that I can’t recreate on my own no matter how hard I try. —Sara Goldstein Senior Commerce Editor

star crackers

MadeGood

$23.99 (6 pack)

Star Puffed Crackers

These crackers are free of the eight major allergens which means your child can share them freely with their friends and classmates. It’s the classic cheese cracker taste but with a healthier twist.

that's it

That's it.

$29.99 (20 pack)

Fruit bars

One of my toddler’s absolute favorite snacks are That’s it. fruit bars. I consider it a parenting win because they’re made of just the fruits on the label, so it’s the next best option if she refuses to eat the actual fruit in its original form. We get the pack of mini bars from Costco since they’re the perfect size for her, but they have tons of different combos & options on their website that we still need to try. –Jen Watro, Head of Audience Development

chickpeas

The Good Bean

$5.98

Salted Chickpeas

Roasted chickpeas are a great snack that’s full of fiber and protein. They’re little morsels packed full of flavor and a great option to add to your list of road trip snacks.

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