At our house, having healthy meal prep snacks are a must. From our farmer’s packed lunches to healthy snacks for the kids, everyone loves a ready to go snack. It's even better when you can pack for snacks for on the go!
Let’s just talk about the snacks for the kids for a second, while we’re at it.
At our house they want to eat all the time. Like when they wake up, mid-morning, as soon as their feet hit the gravel getting off of the school bus.
And now that we're at home more than ever, I feel like the kids are constantly snacking.
Growing takes, work, you know???
So instead of pouring over the grocery store aisles reading labels and hiding snacks from the kidddos (and the husband if we’re being honest) I’m here to share a whole bunch a meal prep snacks that you’ll feel good about and your family will love, too.
I’ve rounded up some meal prep snack recipes that you can use for work including healthy snacks for adults and kids.
Let’s dig in!
Meal Prep Snacks
Save some time and eat real foods by making your own snacks. It’s not hard, I promise. I have ideas…
Once you get the hang of clean eating snacks you’ll know what to keep on hand that your kids will like. Until that time comes – I’ve got a a big ole list of snacks that are great to keep in the pantry and fridge!
Use whatever fruits or vegetables that are in season and pick a variety to last throughout the week.
- Trail Mix
- Homemade Granola Bars
- Sliced apples with cinnamon sugar sprinkled
- Dried Fruit
- Protein bars or protein bites
- Popcorn
- Pre-made smoothies
Grab and Go Snacks
- yogurt or cottage cheese - try topping it with homemade blueberry compote!
- string cheese or cheese cubes
- beef jerky
- hard boiled eggs or Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
Granola Bars Snacks
Healthy Granola Bars from Love Tabitha
Healthy Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars from The Soccer Mom Blog
Chewy almond bars with blueberries by Greedy Eats
Blueberry and Greek Yoghurt Granola Bars from The Kitchen Sanctuary
Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Bars {gluten-free} from Boulder Locavore
Dips for Snacking
Pair some chips or vegetables for dipping. Some of my favorite snacking vegetables are:
- cucumber slices
- baby carrots
- celery (I take out the stringy part because I'm just that way)
- baby bell peppers
- grape tomatoes
- snap peas
Dip these bad boys in dips like:
- whipped feta dip
- guacamole
- hummus
- bean dip
- almond or other nut butter
- traditional tomato salsa or mango salsa
Muffins as Meal Prep Snacks
Easy Banana Bread Muffins from This Farm Girl Cooks
Mango Banana Muffins from Simplify Create Inspire
Sourdough Banana Nut Muffin Recipe from Attainable Sustainable
Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins from Two Kids and a Coupon
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins from This Farm Girl Cooks
Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins from Money Wise Moms
Zucchini, Apple and Carrot Muffins from Love Tabitha
Energy Bites
Healthy Oatmeal Bites from This Farm Girl Cooks
Pumpkin Bites from This Farm Girl Cooks
Carrot Cake Bites from To Simply Inspire
Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe from Mission to Save
Lemon Coconut Energy Balls from Natalie's Health
Peanut Butter Energy Balls from Natalie's Health
Banana Bread Energy Balls from Kitchen Sanctuary
Bake Monster Cookie Oatmeal Energy Balls from Princess Pinky Girl
Healthy Chewy Chocolate Protein Balls w/Carmel Drizzle from In the Kids Kitchen
Orange Creamsicle Protein Balls from Spa Bettie
Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips from Clean Eating Kitchen
Keto Snacks
Low Carb Deviled Eggs from This Farm Girl Cooks
Instant Pot Egg Bites from This Farm Girl Cooks
Keto Poppy Seed Muffins from Mama Likes to Cook
Gluten-Free Keto Cinnamon Swirl Protein Muffins from the Helpful GF
Flourless Paleo Keto Brownies from Low Carb Yum
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs - from Your Haute Mess
Keto Pigs in a Blanket from Healthy Ambitions
Keto Cheese Chips from How To Do Keto
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs - This Farm Girl Cooks
No Bake Snacks
No Bake Granola Bars from Sunkissed Kitchen
Oat Free No Bake Granola from Strength and Sunshine
Almond Date Truffles from Pastry and Beyond
No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies from A Baking Journey
Smoothies for Snacks
Snickerdoodle Smoothie from Spa Bettie
Protein Smoothie Bowls from Joyful Messes
Breakfast Bar Snacks
Banana Almond Berry Breakfast Cookies from This Farm Girl Cooks
Date Nut Bars a Healthy Breakfast Bar Recipe from Daily Appetite
Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal Cookies the Flying Couponer
Apricot muesli bars from Boo Roo and Tigger Too
Homemade Fruit Roll Ups from Amandas Cookin
Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies Recipe from Chisel and Fork
Tasty Meal Prep Snacks
Cinnamon Vanilla Granola Recipe from Brooklyn Active Mama
Pumpkin Spice Toasted Pepitas from Tasty Galaxy
Carrot Bread from This Farm Girl Cooks
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Sweet & Salty Snack Mix Recipe from A Magical Mess
Peanut Butter Snack Bites - Tales of a Tired Mom
Garlic Rosemary Almonds from The Sweetest Part
Air Fried Chickpeas from Recipe This
Healthy Homemade Green Gummy Snacks from the Soccer Mom Blog
Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts from This Old Gal
Naturally Sweetened Apple Cinnamon Oat Balls from In the Kids Kitchen
AIR FRYER APPLE CHIPS from Recipes from a Pantry
Homemade Jello Cups Made from Fresh Fruit from Attainable Sustainable
Whew! I hope that gives you LOTS of meal prep snack ideas! If you're still looking for be sure to check out my other posts.
Other ideas you'll love:
- Cold Lunch Ideas for Work
- Ultimate Guide to Easy Sandwiches for Lunch
- On the Go Lunch Ideas
