101 Quick & Easy Snack Ideas For Kids & Toddlers (With or Without a Fridge!)

This ultimate list of 101 snack ideas is perfect for school lunchboxes, beach days, plane rides, game days, or just when you’re looking for a quick snack to eat at home. Includes refrigerated, non-refrigerated, homemade, and store-bought snack ideas!

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Planning a trip with the little ones or just need some snack inspo for their lunchbox? You’ve come to the right place, my friend!

In this post, I’m sharing 101 quick & healthy snack ideas for lunchboxes, after school treats, game days, road trips, plane rides, camping, the beach, picnics, the playground, or even to munch on at home. These snacks are perfect for toddlers, kids, teens, and even adults!

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This list includes both refrigerated and non-refrigerated snacks of all kinds – fruits, veggies, sandwiches, mini meals, and even some high protein snack ideas. There’s also a good variety of both store-bought and homemade snacks on this list.

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45 Non-Refrigerated Snacks for Toddlers & Kids

Shelf-Stable Fruits

If you’re taking these to go, I recommend packing the whole fruit and bringing a paring knife so you can cut it just before serving. This will make sure that the fruit stays fresh. Always slice fruits into toddler-safe pieces to avoid choking.

1. Bananas
2. Apple
3. Mandarin orange
4. Grapes – quartered
5. Dried apricots – for 2+ year olds
6. Raisins – for 2+ year olds
7. Pears
8. Freeze-dried strawberries
9. Cherries (pitted) – quartered

Shelf-Stable Veggies

The veggies on this list can be taken in the car or plane without a cooler, but I would recommend eating them within a few hours so they don’t go bad.

Make sure to cut the vegetables into sizes that your child can handle. Remember, kids should not eat raw vegetables until at least 18-24 months of age to prevent choking and large chunks of raw vegetables should be avoided until your child is a pro at chewing food.

As a side note – if you need help introducing raw vegetables to your toddler, check out this excellent post from MJ & Hungryman!

10. Cucumber sticks
11. Carrot matchsticks
12. Snap peas
13. Grape tomatoes – quartered
14. Sweet bell pepper strips

Shelf Stable Sandwiches

These sandwiches tend to do well without a cooler, but I would still recommend eating them within a few hours of preparation – especially the ones with veggies. Deli sandwiches must be refrigerated so avoid taking those without a cooler or an ice pack!

15. PB&J pinwheels/sandwich
16. Almond butter & honey sandwich
17. Nut butter & strawberry sandwich
18. Hummus & roasted red pepper sandwich
19. Jam sandwich
20. Cucumber & hummus sandwich
21. Peanut butter graham cracker sandwich

Crackers & Baked Goods

22. Ritz crackers – or other variety
23. Mini muffins – homemade or store-bought
24. Animal crackers
25. Graham crackers
26. Mini cookies
27. Mini rice cakes
28. Oatmeal cookies
29. Zucchini bread – homemade if possible
30. Banana bread – homemade if possible
31. Baked oatmeal bars
32. Seaweed snacks – for older kids
33. Veggie straws

Protein & Energy Bites

34. Nut butter pouches
35. Mini toddler snack bars
36. Nut-free trail mix
37. Dry cereal – like Cheerios
38. Puffed snacks – likes Hippeas
39. Yogurt melts
40. Roasted chickpeas – for older kids

Treats & Fun Extras (in moderation!)

41. Mini marshmallows
42. Freeze-dried yogurt bites
43. Fruit puree pouches
44. Dried fruit chips
45. Goldfish crackers

56 Refrigerated Snacks for Toddlers

The travel snacks on this list do best in a cooler or packed in an insulated bag with an ice pack.

For longer trips or when you’re going to the beach, I recommend a reliable hard-shell cooler like this one from Coleman. It’s high quality at an affordable price, and can store a lot of food and drinks.

For shorter outings or plane travel, opt for an insulated soft bag like this one from Amazon under $30!

Fresh Fruits

Make sure you’re cutting fruits and veggies to a toddler-appropriate size before serving!

46. Watermelon cubes
47. Cantaloupe cubes
48. Honeydew melon cubes
49. Blueberries – smash for toddlers
50. Strawberries – hulled and halved
51. Kiwi slices
52. Mango chunks
53. Pineapple tidbits
54. Peach slices
55. Papaya cubes

Veggies & Dips

56. Celery sticks
57. Zucchini sticks
58. Edamame
59. Broccoli florets
60. Guacamole
61. Hummus
62. Tzatziki dip

Cheese & Dairy

It’s important to make sure these remain cold while traveling to prevent food-borne illnesses. I recommend stuffing a lot of ice packs if you’re going to take dairy products on the go!

63. Cottage cheese cups with fruit
64. String cheese
65. Laughing Cow cheese wedges
66. Babybel cheese rounds
67. Cheese cubes
68. Yogurt tubes
69. Yogurt cups
70. Drinkable yogurt bottles
71. Cottage cheese with fruit
72. Homemade smoothies

Protein Snacks

73. Hard-boiled eggs (peeled)
74. Grilled chicken strips
75. Rotisserie chicken bites
76. Mini meatballs
77. Tuna salad with crackers
78. Chicken & cheese skewers – remove stick before serving!
79. Tofu cubes
80. Mini lentil patties
81. Beans and rice balls

Sandwiches & Wraps That Need a Cooler

Check out this post for 20 summer lunch ideas for kids – many of these recipes pack really well!

82. Turkey and cheese roll-ups/sandwich
83. Ham and cheese roll-ups/sandwich
84. Chicken salad sliders/pinwheels
85. Tuna salad sliders/pinwheels
86. Mini pita pockets with hummus
87. Veggie + cream cheese sandwiches
88. Avocado & turkey wraps
89. Cheese sandwich

Mini Meals for Toddlers

Don’t forget to pack utensils for eating these yummy meals!

90. Pasta salad
91. Tortellini salad
92. Rice or orzo salad
93. Pancakes
94. Waffles
95. Mini quesadillas
96. Bento box meals

Toddler-Approved Drinks

97. Water bottles
98. Coconut water
99. Pedialyte
100. Shelf-stable milk boxes
101. Fruit-infused water

Tips for Packing Snacks for Travel

• Since airplane travel can be unpredictable, it’s helpful to bring a variety of options. Aim for snacks that are TSA-friendly, not too messy, and easy to access from your carry-on
  • Dry cereal, crackers, nut butter pouches (under 3.4 oz)
  • Bananas, sliced apples, and cut veggies are good for shorter flights
    
    
• Bring a reusable snack container or silicone pouch for serving
  
  
• For extra convenience, pre-portion snacks into small reusable containers so they’re easy to grab and serve
  
  
• Pick snacks that are filling, non-messy, and easy to serve in a moving car
  
  
• Avoid snacks with hard-to-open packaging
  
  
• For longer flights and car trips, consider packing a small sandwich, wrap, or a mini meal. Bento boxes are great for this!
  
  
• Bring water, milk or other beverages to keep kids hydrated
  
  
• Milk or formula is allowed through security if you’re traveling with a young toddler or baby, but it’s always good to double check the most up-to-date TSA requirements before you head out
  
  
• Time meals and snacks with rest stops. Use that time to serve anything that needs to be cut (like fruits) or may be a little more messy (like smoothies or PBJ sandwiches)
  
  
• Don’t forget to pack wipes, bibs, chip clips, and trash bags to manage cleanup!

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Wherever you’re going, I hope you have a fantastic vacation and safe travels!

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