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These are the everyday staples we keep stocked for after-school hunger, lunchbox fillers, and easy to grab snacks. The list includes kid-friendly items as well as our favorite snacks for adults!

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Our favorite everyday snacks

Crunchy Edamame (Ranch)

It's crunchy, savory, and has some protein in it, so it feels like a real snack instead of a placeholder.

Trail Mix

A dependable mix of sweet and salty and holds up in bags and backpacks.

Yoggies

A sweet, fun snack that feels like a treat. Melt warning: if you're in a hot state / season like TX, these will melt in a bag or the car.

Nature Valley Protein Bars (Peanut Butter Chocolate)

A bar with enough staying power to bridge the gap between school and dinner. Melt warning: if you're in a hot state / season like TX, these will melt in a bag or the car.

Granola Bars

A pantry standard that's easy to hand off and easy to restock. Buy in bulk and you'll always have one within reach.

Squeezies

The no-utensil, no-mess fruit/veggie option. We always have these on hand at home and on the go!

Fruit Cups

An easy way to add fruit without any washing or slicing. They're shelf-stable and mess-free.

Fruit Bars

Our kids love these. They're easy to keep in a bag, lunch, or a desk drawer.

Stellar Pretzel Braids

A little more fun than a standard pretzel. They're crunchy and satisfying, and they hold up well in a bag.

Goldfish

Nobody in the history of snacking has ever needed convincing on these. We buy in bulk and make our own snack packs.

Cheez-Its

Another lunchbox and pantry staple. (One of the less healthy snacks we keep on hand.) We buy in bulk and make our own snack packs.

Silicone Snack Trays

Not a snack, but a favorite tool for serving them. The lids stay on in backpacks! Dishwasher friendly.

Popcorn

A classic that works for after school, movie night, or a quiet moment in the kitchen. We buy kernels and make our own with just salt and oil. Cheaper and healthier than the pop in bag kind.

Meat Sticks

Hello protein. Easy to stash in bags, backpacks, desks or the car.

"Healthy" Chips

Still a chip but sneaks in some vitamins and tastes great.