10 Perfect Lunch Box Snacks

It’s hard to believe that the 9 long fun weeks of school holiday are drawing to a close. It’s already time to pull out the backpacks and dust off the alarm clock. It’s also time to start thinking about school lunches. When it comes to filling my children’s lunch boxes, the hardest thing for me is finding foods that are nutritious enough to fuel their bodies and brains, while being enticing enough for my kiddos to eat them without any ‘encouragement’ from me. That’s why I always add a nutrient-dense snack disguised as a sweet treat. These 10 recipes make perfect lunch box snacks that look tempting, but contain a host of wholesome ingredients.

1. Almond Date Granola Bars {Vegan, Gluten Free}

These vegan, gluten free, almond date granola bars are made with oats, garbanzo bean flour, and almond butter, making them protein and fiber-filled lunch box snacks.

2. Cherry Almond Breakfast Cookies {Vegan, Gluten Free}

Don’t be fooled by the name – these bad boys aren’t just for breakfast. They are also packed with protein and fiber, making them a great snack for any time of day.

3. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars {Gluten Free}

Inspired by Larabars, these gluten free peanut butter chocolate chip bars are full of protein and omega-3s for a healthy, filling snack.

4. Apricot Almond Energy Bites {Vegan, Gluten Free}

These healthy vegan, gluten free, energy bites are made with dried apricots and raw almonds for a sweet and satisfying snack.

5. Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies

These healthy whole grain breakfast cookies are made with apples, cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts. If you need a nut-free option, you can skip the walnuts.

6. Turmeric Roasted Garbanzo Beans {Vegan, Gluten free}

These vegan, gluten free, turmeric roasted garbanzo beans make the perfect protein-filled school lunch box snack. Just skip the cayenne pepper for a non-spicy version.

7. Fruit and Nut Granola Bars {Gluten Free}

The best thing about these gluten free fruit and nut granola bars is that you choose what nuts and fruit you add, making them completely customizable.

8. Peanut Butter Power Balls {Vegan}

Made with oats, banana, peanut butter, and chia seeds, these no-bake, protein-filled power balls make wonderfully healthy and satisfying lunch box snacks.

9. Healthy Breakfast Muffins

These healthy breakfast muffins contain plenty of whole grains, protein, and healthy fats, but very little added sugar. Most of the sugar comes naturally from bananas, applesauce, and yogurt.

10. Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies {Gluten Free}

Made with nutritious pumpkin, omega-3-filled flax and chia seeds, and fiber-filled oats, these pumpkin oatmeal breakfast cookies make wonderfully healthy and nut-free lunch box snacks.