Some weeks I pay for convenience of store bought snacks, others I reach into my pantry and fridge for healthy snacks to make. I love how fast these ideas are and how it helps me save money on groceries!
Healthy Snacks to Make
I am all about feeding my kids in ways that allow me to maintain my sanity, which means picking and choosing the amount I want to cook and bake based on the rest of my life during any given week. And when I have the time to make homemade snacks—I usually do one recipe a week—this is the list I turn to.
Here you’ll find energy bites, bars, smoothies, shakes, muffins, and more to fuel the family and kids between meals.
There is storage information in each specific recipe, so simply click through below for that information. Most of these last for days in the fridge and weeks in the freezer, so they are almost as versatile as store-bought snacks!
(You may also like my 5-Minute After School Snacks and our go-to Preschool Snacks.)
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls
Make a batch of these no-bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls to have on hand for hungry kiddos during the week—or to feed yourself a naturally sweet snack whenever you need one! They taste so good and are filled with nutritious ingredients.
Easy No-Bake Energy Bites
The beauty of this recipe is that the finished snack stores so well. And each one is sweet enough to taste like a treat—without any added sweetener—while also providing a nice dose of energy.
Bliss Balls
Combine just a few simple ingredients to make the yummiest fruit-flavored Bliss Balls. These are a satisfying after school snack or bedtime snack to share.
Banana Oatmeal Bars
These are easy to take on the go, you can cut them into sticks or squares, and they can be eaten chilled out of the fridge or warmed up slightly.
Fruit and Nut Bars (Copycat Larabar)
Larabars have forever been one of my go-to toddler snacks, but since they stopped making the mini ones that were a perfect size for kids (and because they can be expensive), I started making this recipe.
Easy Homemade Granola Bars
Homemade Granola Bars are one of my go-to healthy snacks for kids. They’re super easy to make, require minimal added sweeteners, have a texture that even babies and younger toddlers can chew, and store SO well. And you can make them allergy-friendly as needed too!
No-Bake Chocolate Granola Bars
With just a handful of flavorful ingredients (including chocolate and peanut butter), these crispy no-bake Chocolate Granola Bars are delish as a snack or dessert. They take about 10 minutes to make and you can store them in the fridge or freezer for weeks.
Blueberry Date Bars
Wow, this recipe for Date Bars is so good. It’s super moist and easy for little ones to chew, and it’s made with a handful of wholesome ingredients that taste seriously good, too. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and stores amazingly well.
Healthy Pumpkin Bars Recipe
You can quickly stir together this Healthy Pumpkin Bars recipe (with oatmeal and low added sugar) for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. The method is so quick and easy and the result is moist and full of pumpkin goodness. Win, win!
Protein Banana Muffins
This recipe gets its sweetness from ripe bananas and protein from eggs, yogurt, and peanut butter (though there are lots of allergy swaps!), so it’s both delicious and so satisfying.
Yogurt Muffins
With a tender base and just enough sweetness, this yogurt muffin recipe can be made with whichever fruit your family likes—or even carrots and raisins or chocolate chips.
Healthy Zucchini Muffins
My kids love these vegan Zucchini Muffins. My favorite part about them is that you don’t have to grate the zucchini and squeeze it dry like you usually do for zucchini bread usually. The method is much easier than you might expect!
Favorite Bran Muffins
With a nutty flavor and texture, the versatility to add any fruit you like, and perfect results when serving straight out of the fridge of freezer, this is the very best Bran Muffin recipe I’ve ever made.
Mini Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
With just a handful of nutritious ingredients, these Healthy Pumpkin Muffins are a treat that we love to make and enjoy each fall for breakfast, snack time, or as a simple side dish for dinner. And it’s easy to adjust for allergies as needed!
Healthy Strawberry Muffins
Mix up these healthy Strawberry Muffins in just about 30 minutes and serve up a delicious breakfast or snack packed with whole grains, fiber, vitamins. They have a fresh burst of lemon flavor and they store well in the fridge or freezer if you want to make them ahead.
Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
These whole grain Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are made with nutritious ingredients (including whole grains and less sugar) and have the BEST flavor. They’re a great breakfast or snack option to have on hand during busy weeks…or just as a way to use up overripe bananas!
Sweet Spinach Muffins with Banana
These Spinach Muffins with Banana are a super healthy and yummy toddler or big kid breakfast or snack. Each bite is packed with nutrients from greens and fruit—and the interior is so moist that even babies can enjoy these easy blender muffins!
Easy Strawberry Smoothie (with Veggies)
With simple ingredients, six flavor variations, and one easy method, this Strawberry Smoothie recipe is here for you! Change it up based on what you have and what the kids like—in perfectly creamy smoothie texture, every time.
Easy Chocolate Smoothie (with Veggies!)
Blend up a delicious Chocolate Smoothie packed with protein, fiber, and veggies—with all of the delicious flavors and creamy texture everyone wants in a smoothie!
Favorite Yogurt Drinks
Combine simple ingredients into delicious Yogurt Drinks in any flavor your kids prefer.
Simple Green Smoothie Recipe
Start the day (or snack time!) with a simple Green Smoothie that’s designed to taste good and be easy to make—so it’s not too thick, includes accessible ingredients, and is sweet enough to help kids enjoy every sip.
Banana Smoothie with Yogurt
We love serving smoothies regularly as an easy kids drink option, and this simple banana smoothie is a forever favorite. Made with just a few nutritious ingredients, this has pure banana flavor and the creamiest texture.
Quick Chocolate Protein Shake
I love it as a less expensive option to the store-bought protein shakes (from brands like Orgain) and because I can make it using ingredients I usually have on hand. It has the texture of a thick chocolate milk and can sit in the fridge for up to 3 days. Which means you can make a big batch and serve it up for a few days in a row.
Applesauce Pouches
This fast recipe for applesauce allows you to make a batch of pouches in less than 30 minutes for an easy, yummy kids snack option.
Easy Cheese Crackers Recipe
The dough is easy to make. My girls love to roll it out and cut shapes … and then eat the batch for snack time.
Easiest Animal Crackers Recipe
With just a few simple ingredients and a crazy easy method, this Animal Crackers recipe is a favorite kids snack to make and share. You can make them big or mini in whichever shapes you prefer!
Graham Crackers
This easy recipe is a great way to use basic ingredients you have on hand to make snacks to share with the kids.
