The dietary decisions of a health-conscious parent often have a direct influence on a child's food choices, which is a part of what's making clean snacks for kids so popular. Since many adults are familiar with the benefits that can be brought on by healthy protein bars, superfoods and items enriched with minerals and vitamins, kid-friendly equivalents are being created.
While kids naturally gravitate towards cookies, candies and other snack items that seem to prioritize indulgence over health, parents are being enticed with premium versions of these snacks that feature healthy ingredient additions. For instance, Simply Protein's snacks come in dessert-inspired flavors like Strawberry Vanilla and Banana Chocolate that sneak in nourishing ingredients like chicory root fiber, millet and brown rice syrup.
To further emphasize the wholesome ingredients in clean snacks for kids, brands are making a point to call them out with claims on quality. For instance, Organix Goodies uses a "No Junk Promise," while Graze assures that its kid-friendly snack subscription boxes contain "No Nasties."
25 Clean Snacks for Kids
From Disguised Vegetable Crackers to Nourishing Vitamin Candies:
Laura McQuarrie — Feb 24, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Health-Conscious Kids Snacks
These Oat Biscuits Provide a Healthy Snack Option for Hungry Kids
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Kid-Friendly Snack Subscriptions
This Service Allows Parents to Create Custom Snack Boxes for Kids
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Quinoa Breakfast Cereals
Quinoa Pops Are a Healthy, All-Natural Breakfast Option
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Instant Oatmeal Cups
MOM Brands' Prepackaged Oatmeal Makes Prepping Breakfasts and Snacks Easy
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Kid-Friendly Superfood Drinks
Happy Family's Drink for Kids Contains No Artificial Ingredients
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Blended Breakfast Pouches
The 'Good Morning' Breakfast Drinks Come Portable Formats
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Brain-Boosting Cereals
FUTURELIFE's Smart Food for Kids Fosters Healthy Development
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Berry Superfood Snacks
Nutra Organics' Berry Chocolate Chunk Bars are Healthy for Kids
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Organic Snack Bags
'CrEATers' is an Organic Snack Branded with Minimalist Packaging
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Personified Cookie Packaging
BisKids' Cookies for Kids Wrappers Feature Cheery Personas
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Organic Kiddie Snacks
Organix Goodies for Kids Are Packaged with a 'No Junk Promise'
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Energizing Fruit Chews
Honey Stinger's Snacks Provide Sweet, Healthy Bursts of Energy
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Nourishing Vitamin Candies
Smartcandy's Healthy Candy Snacks Boost Development with Vitamins
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Kiddie Protein Bars
The Simply Protein Kids Bar Makes Protein for Kids Accessible & Enjoyable
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Disguised Vegetable Crackers
Funley's Healthy Crackers are Branded with Fun Flavors Instead
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Vitamin-Packed Candies
These Yummy Earth Vitamin C Drops Come in a Variety of Tasty Flavors
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Vitamin-Rich Carrot Puffs
Pirate's Booty Carrot Puffs Deliver Vitamin A in a Fun Form
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Energy-Boosting Superfood Snacks
These Chia Snacks Provide Energy Without Spiking Blood Sugar
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Blended Produce Pouches
Fruigees' Natural Fruit Snacks Eliminate the Need to Wash and Peel
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Wholesome Snack Bars
YummySnack Bars Fuel Kids with Natural Ingredients
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Vegetable-Infused Cereals
This Organic Cereal is Packed with Healthy Fruits and Vegeatbles
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Child-Focused Energy Bars
Clif Kid's ZBAR is a Healthy Snack to Keep Energy Levels High
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Portable Vegan Snacks
These Disney Fruit Crisps are a Healthy All-Natural Snack for Kids
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Energizing Organic Waffles
Honey Stinger Waffles Help Kids Fuel Up for a Day of Activities
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