With the school year kicking into high gear once again, you’re going to be pretty busy rushing to pick-up and chauffeuring your kid to all their extracurricular activities. If you don’t have time to prepare all the cute Pinterest-worthy snacks you envisioned for your little ones, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with these delicious packaged goodies that are easy to toss in a backpack or nibble in the car when your kid’s on the go.
iogo fruit on the bottom yogurt
No need to say goodbye to summer fruits just yet—this lower-in-sugar yogurt now comes in orange-mandarin, mango-pineapple and lemon. $6/pack of 12 – Walmart.ca
Sabra hummus toast with everything bagel seasoning
This savoury and filling snack is rich and nutritious with seven grams of protein, making it a great choice for both kids and parents—you can pop one in their bag but also keep one at your desk. $5 – Will be available in mid-September at Real Canadian Superstore.
Nature’s bakery oatmeal crumble bars
These oatmeal bars are packed with fibre and healthy whole grains. The apple flavour doesn’t hurt either; everyone needs a sweet treat sometimes. $13 for 24 – Costco.ca
goodfood smoothie
These smoothies are so packed with fruit and veggies that your kid’s guaranteed a whopping dose of vitamins from each filling drink. $5, by subscription at makegoodfood.ca
SimplyProtein kids bar
Does your kid have a peanut or tree nut allergy? Not a problem. These nut-free bars are safe and also tasty. $6/pack of 5 – Walmart.ca
KIND Healthy GrainsTM bars
KIND’s gluten-free bars contain some super whole grains including oats, millet, buckwheat, amaranth and quinoa. If your kid is active this will give them enough energy to power through playtime or sports. $5/pack of 5 – Walmart.ca
Earth’s Own Oat Chocolate Milk
Earth’s Own chocolate oat milk is a healthy gluten- and nut-free drink that contains 50 percent less sugar than chocolate dairy milk. If that wasn’t enticing enough, you can also feel good about the ingredients in every sip your kid takes—the drinks are all made with fair-trade cocoa. $4/250 ml- Realcanadiansuperstore.ca
Danone no sugar yogurt
This cherry yogurt is completely free from added sugar. Yes, you read that right. It’s packed with real fruit to make it sweet and tasty, plus, it’s also free of artificial colours or preservatives. $3 each – Metro.ca
Astro Kefir Probiotic yogurt
This creamy yogurt has two times the probiotics of traditional alternatives and is made with 100% Canadian dairy and natural ingredients. $5 for an 8x100g multipack – Realcanadiansuperstore.ca
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