Dipping into the archives today to glean some School Snack Ideas because my child’s first day of EIGHTH GRADE IS TODAY! You heard that RIGHT.
EIGHTH GRADE. It goes fast, folks.
So now that Summer is over, we’re back in the routine and it’s time to remember all of my school lunch ideas cuz we’ve had a few months off from the morning chaos of school lunch making.
Let the games begin!
Savory or Sweet? How about both!
Roasted Seaweed Snack Ideas
It’s a great way to get some extra green in your child’s diet.
Hot & Spicy Saltines
Because we like spice and crackers in this household!

Masala Kale Chips
Not your regular kale chips! These are flavor packed!

Garlic Herb Bread Twists
Sometimes a child just needs some carbs, ya know?

Refrigerator Dilly Beans
I love a kid who loves pickled things.

Roasted Rosemary Almonds
If there are no allergies in your family/class, these babies can help add some protein into your lunchbox.

Sour Cream & Onion Popcorn
Because POPCORN!
Savory Snack Mix

SALAMI + CHEESE

Cheddar + Pretzel Sticks

Vegan Ranch Dip
Dip! DIP! DIPPPPPP.

Homemade Dried Fruits
Fruits that are on their way out can be put to good use as dried snacks.

Strawberry Fruit Roll-Ups
Make your own roll-ups and you’ll know exactly what’s in them.
Granola Bark
Like portable granola!

Granola Cookies
Like portable granola meets a cookie.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Energy Bars
I have forgotten about these energy bars and I will NOT DO THAT AGAIN.

Vegan Thumbprint Cookies
I cannot be trusted with these things cuz they are too dang good. Great for breakfast too!

5 Simple Strawberry Snack Ideas

Fruit & Honey Lime Yogurt Dip
My Mom used to make this for us.

Watermelon + Lime
A delicious combo. I do it with apples so they don’t brown!
Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Roll-Ups
One of my friends used to bring these to school and she always shared them with me.
Instant Pot Applesauce
Put some in a container and snack it up!

Cinnamon Sugar Wonton Crisps
Yum yum yum!

Mocha Energy Bites
A perfect afternoon snack situation.
Apples + Cinnamon
Why put plain apples in the lunchbox when you can spice them up with cinnamon?

Peanut Butter + Banana Roll-Ups
My child will devour these all in a second.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
Bite-sized for perfect snacking.

Tahini Cookies
A good alternative to nut allergies!
I hope this gives you enough School Snack Ideas for the moment!
Happy schooling! I hope you and your kiddo(s) have a great school year. xo