It is back-to-school time for many kids throughout the country, which means many parents are trying to decide what to send to school with their kids for snack time or which foods are best for an after-school snack. At the same time, many parents are feeding their children more organic foods than ever before. Many of those parents are looking for organic snack choices to feed their kids as after-school snacks. Keep in mind that, as a parent, you do not have to choose between tasty food or organic snacks, since there are so many snack options now that are convenient as well as nutritious and healthy for your children.

Read on for several organic after-school snacks you can use at home to feed your hungry children when they walk in the door from a long day at school.

Selecting Organic Back-to-School Snacks for Kids

Fruits and Vegetables

When it comes to healthy snacks that are organic for your kids, you cannot go wrong with organic fruits and veggies. These are easy to cut up and package into individual servings using plastic containers or bags so they are ready for your kids after school. You can even go one step further and create an organic veggie or fruit dip that your kids will love while they consume their very healthy fruit and veggie options, such as organic strawberries, apples, carrots, or celery.

You can also opt to pick up some dried fruit for the kiddies to snack on when they walk in the door from school. There are many organic dried fruit options that your kids will find tasty and they are still nutritious for them.

Organic and Non-GMO Cracker Snacks

There are several snack options on the market that are touted as organic as well as gluten-free and non-GMO. Some of the favorites of children throughout the United States seemed to be Bunny fruit snacks or Bunny Graham crackers as well as cheddar bunnies. You can pick these up at the grocery store and they are made by Annie’s Homegrown Snacks and you can also pick up similar versions at local organic restaurants in your area. Many companies are re-creating some kid’s favorites, such as goldfish, cookies, and chips, as organic versions that are much healthier for your kids than their original versions.

Vegan and Nut-Free Chickpea Puffs

Chickpea white cheddar puffs can be purchased at local organic grocery stores and at many organic restaurants. They make a very quick and easy snack and they are very nutritional since they are not only organic and non-GMO but they are also vegan and free of gluten, soy, and nuts. You can buy them in a variety of flavors, including barbecue, sriracha, and Nacho. They’re chock full of nutrients, such as potassium, magnesium, protein, and plenty of fiber. There’s no amount of trans fat in them along with no cholesterol, which makes them even more healthy. They can easily be packaged up for the kids to take to school with them for a snack there also.

Gluten-Free and Vegan Trail-Mix

Trail mix is always a hit with kids and adults alike and it’s super simple to make. You can buy it already made up or make your own with a variety of seeds and dried fruit mixes that are all organic. Organic trail mixes can be found that are nut-free, which makes them a safe after-school snack as well as an in-school snack since there are many kids with nut allergies that would not be adversely affected. You can pick out organic oats, dried fruits, and other organic snacks to mix in your trail mix to make it very delicious while still being healthy for your kids. It’s also easy to package up and take on the go for those times when you’re picking your kids up after school and heading to another event or appointment.

Non-GMO and Gluten-Free Healthy Granola Bars

There are several different organic granola bars on the market that you can pick up for your kids that are also vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free. Many of them are even free from the top types of allergens and these make a great organic snack for your kids after school, in school, or on the go. You can purchase them in granola bites or cookies in addition to bars and they will satisfy your kids’ sweet, sugar cravings while still being healthy and even containing a certain amount of fruits and vegetables. 

Organic Yogurt

Organic yogurt can be purchased at many grocery stores as well as organic food stores and even organic restaurants. The yogurt has less sugar than regular types of yogurt and it makes the perfect snack for your kids after they get home from school because it will keep them satisfied until dinner without creating a dip in their insulin level. They are also easy to pack into your kids’ lunches to take to school with them or on the go when they are heading to ball practice or have something else to do after school. 

How to Package Organic Snacks for School

Reusable snack bags, as well as plastic bags in plastic containers, are great ways to package up your kids’ organic snacks to either take to school with them or to eat when they get home. They are also easy to take on the go and can help ward off any arguing between your children after school, since you can make individual servings for each one of them.

Contact Us

If you have been searching for organic restaurant options in your local area to dine at or to purchase items that can be used as afterschool snacks for your children, the quickest and easiest way to achieve that is to check out the website of Organic Restaurants. You can find organic restaurants in your area as well as a wealth of information about organic food options, including snack foods for the kids.