20 of my favorite “Back to School” snack ideas that are easy, nutritious, and delicious for kids and adults alike. Sweet and savory selections included!
It’s almost September, which means it’s almost time for school buses to be back in service again.
I shared my “Back to School” nostalgia with M recently, reliving that anticipation of returning to something, new, exciting, and unknown.
Mom always took my sister and me “Back to School” shopping for new clothes and school supplies.
My absolute favorite was picking out pens, paper, and folders, organizing and re-organizing the colors and sizes in my backpack.
Even in adulthood, that feeling of “starting fresh” always hits me when long summer days turn into cool fall mornings and evenings.
I wish I could bottle that sense of newness, momentum, and expectancy in an elixir for bad days.
What are you going back to this fall?
Whether it’s work, school, hobbies, traveling, or workouts, or *yourself*, make sure you pack some healthy snacks along the way.
Today I’m sharing 20 Vegan “Back to School” Snack Ideas as a concise compilation of my favorite snacks!
I made this recipe round up with tiny humans in mind, but adults will love the options, too.
The collection is inspired by eats I had in my lunchbox as a kid, the snacks my mom made me after school, and the snacks I carry with me as a “big kid” today.
They’re all made with simple ingredients, nourishing to eat, and easy to pack in a lunchbox or serve before homework.
Bookmark this collection and come back to it whenever you need some vegan snack inspiration for yourself and your little ones!
SunButter & Jelly Bliss Balls: SunButter & Jelly Bliss Balls that literally taste like a PB&J in energy ball form, without any nuts! They’re perfect to meal prep for on-the-go snacking.
Peanut Butter Banana Bites: Banana Peanut Butter Bites made with banana, peanut butter, hemp hearts, and dark chocolate chips. Enjoy them raw or freeze for a sweet chilled snack!
- Everything Granola Bites: Protein-packed energy balled made with SunButter, chia seeds, coconut, cacao nibs, and a hidden granola crunch! Perfect for a quick portable snack!
Birthday Cake Batter Chickpea Balls: Celebrate with grain-free birthday cake batter balls made with chickpeas, maple syrup, cashew butter, and vegan sprinkles! Yes, they taste like b-day cake!
Zucchini SunButter Chocolate Chip Muffins: Super moist and delicious vegan and gluten-free muffins made with zucchini, almond flour, dark chocolate chips, and SunButter. Perfect for snacking!
Date-Sweetened Dark Chocolate Hummus: Five ingredient dark chocolate hummus sweetened with dates! Perfectly paired with apple chips, fresh fruit, or spread on toast.
Cacao Chickpea Cookie Dough “Snackwiches”: Cacao chickpea cookie dough “Snackwiches” made with chickpeas, nut butter, and your favorite snack cookies. Perfect for a protein packed snack or dessert.
Edible Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Edible vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free cookie dough made with just four ingredients. Scoop into balls or enjoy by the spoonful!
5-Seed Trail Mix Cookies (Nut-Free!): 5-seed trail mix cookies that are nut-free, oil free, gluten free, and refined sugar free. Perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Dark Chocolate Chunk Muesli Snack Cookies: Dark Chocolate Chunk Muesli Snack Cookies made in 1-bowl with muesli, almond butter and dark chocolate. Oil-free, gluten-free, and naturally sweet!
Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars: Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars made with just 5 ingredients and naturally sweetened with dried apricots. Perfect for a meal prep snack!
SunButter Stuffed Dates: SunButter Stuffed Dates for a sweet snack or dessert made with juicy dates and sunflower seed butter. Add your own toppings to make your own variation!
Chocolate SunButter Rice Crispy Treats: 4-ingredient vegan and gluten free rice crispy treats naturally sweetened and nut-free! Enjoy as is for a snack or dessert or add a creamy 2-ingredient frosting.
My Go-To Trail Mix: 5-minute mix it yourself trail-mix with cashews, cranberries, dark chocolate, shredded coconut, and a shake of cinnamon. Perfect for on-the-go snacking!
SunButter Apple Nachos: Quick and convenient apple nachos made with cinnamon, dried fruit, dark chocolate, granola, and a squeezable SunButter packet. Perfect for a speedy snack!
Chocolate Tahini Banana Pops: Chocolate tahini banana pops are the vegan treat you need this summer! Frozen bananas drizzled in tahini and dark chocolate and rolled in nuts.
“Cheezy” Miso Kale Chips: Easy oil-free kale chips with a vegan “cheese” sauce made in just eight ingredients! Perfect for a nutritious snack– you won’t be able to eat just one!
Vegan Tahini “Cheez-Its”: Vegan “cheez-its” made with nutritional yeast and a gluten-free almond oat base. Use tahini to keep these crackers oil-free with a sesame twist!
Sunny SunButter Hummus: Easy savory hummus made super creamy with the addition of sunflower seed butter in place of tahini. Serve with fresh cut veggies, crackers, or fruit.
“Cheesy” Vegan Popcorn: The tastiest homemade popcorn made with organic popcorn kernels, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder. The perfect healthy snack for movie night!
If you make anything from this 20 Vegan “Back to School” Snack Ideas, please let me know!
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XO Lauren
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