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Thick and Chewy Biscoff Almond Granola Bars
Even though we don’t have little ones at home anymore, we do have a pre-school aged grandson and he likes snacks as much as the next guy.  I shy away from buying treats that are loaded with artificial colors and preservatives and prefer to make homemade when time allows.  Not only are all these treats ‘kid friendly’ and perfect for Back-to-School snacks, they’re also terrific for anybody that hikes, bikes, kayaks or carries a lunch to work.  Easy to pack and loaded with healthy ingredients, your student will be the envy of the cafeteria table!
Loaded with whole wheat flour these Graham Crackers make a terrific peanut butter sandwich that will stick with you.
Nuts and oats, coconut and fruit – a satisfying and delicious bite!
Homemade Coconut Cream Pie Larabars
Have you ever had a Larabar? Â They’re all-natural tasty date bars and very easy to make at home. Â Simple ingredients are transformed in minutes to an energy packed treat with great flavor and healthy fiber.
Moist, chewy and naturally sweet, these are a must make for your eager student!
Cinnamon Granola Bars with White Chocolate Drizzle
Are your kids involved in sports? Â Then I am sure you know how hungry they can be after practice. Â A little chocolate drizzle satisfies that craving for something sweet.
Chocolate graham crackers are a delicious, simple snack but also make a wonderful s’mores for camping and bonfires … just saying 🙂
Not only do our kids want healthy snacks to keep them energized throughout the day, they also need a pretty terrific breakfast to get them going.  Check out these wonderful breakfast ideas from my friend Sue at The View from Great Island
How to Make and Freeze Toaster Waffles from The View From Great Island
DIY Instant Fruit and Nut Oatmeal (vegan and gluten free) – from The View from Great Island
And my favorite – How to Build the Ultimate Smoothie Bowl – from The View from Great Island
I would feel pretty good about sending a child (husband or teacher) to work or school after a breakfast like this! Â Hope you have a wonderful year of fun and learning. Â Happy Labor Day!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Â Tricia
Susan says
I could use an after school snack too 🙂 They all look wonderful but the fruit and nut bars are calling my name! Great ideas!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you so much Susan 🙂 Hope you had a lovely weekend!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
Boy this post is sure a keeper! So many great ideas and fun things to make!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Toni – most are gluten free so I bet your kids would enjoy them too. Love those Larabars – and I think they come from your area 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Daniela says
Would go immediately back to school for one of this gorgeous and energy loaded treats.
And as a bonus they are so much healthier than all the ready made products.
Your grandson is one lucky guy!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Daniela – I love them all too – but am partial to the homemade Larabars. Love those dates!
2 sisters recipes says
YUM ! We can take all of them – but not all at once, of course… one at a time please!
Tricia Buice says
Okay Anna – one at a time it is! Have a lovely weekend. I bet the weather is gorgeous 🙂
Cali @ Cali's Cuisine says
What a great lunch treat lineup! Every weekday during school we get the same, “What can I pack in my lunch today?” question. Thanks for some new and fun ideas!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Cali – hope the school year is going great so far 🙂
handmade by amalia says
What an amazing selection, almost makes me want to go back to school myself.
Amalia
xo
Tricia Buice says
I know Amalia – I also enjoy the new notebooks and pens but probably not enough to go back – haha!
cheri says
So many great treats Tricia, my grand boys would love them all. Take care!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Cheri – hope you get to give one a try!
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
I am always looking for great snack ideas for the back to school rush 🙂 Awesome collection!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Cathleen – great to hear from you!
Monica says
These are all great, healthy, energy-boosting snack options! I would gladly serve and eat any of these. Hope you’re having a great time cooking in your kitchen right now, Tricia!
Tricia Buice says
Aww thanks so much Monica. Happy baking to you!
Abbe @ This is How I Cook says
I could use some back to school treats and I’m not even in school! These all look mahvelous!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Abbe – I agree – bring on the healthy school snacks and I’ll read a book!
Larry says
That first one looks especially good to me.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Larry 🙂
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
Great round-up. I’d like a cupboard full of all of them (and I don’t have any kids at home at the moment 😉
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Jennifer – healthy snacks make me want to go do something healthy!
Mandy says
Delicious from beginning to end Tricia. All fabulous and moreish.
Have a super day.
🙂 Mandy xo
Tricia Buice says
Thanks mandy!
[email protected]'s Recipes says
So many wonderful snacks! I shall make some big chewy granola bars for my husbands to bring to work!!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Angie 🙂 We love a good snack – kids or no kids!
Wendy says
ANYONE would be delighted to enjoy these treats with their lunch! My son became quite health conscious while in college (despite my not-so-healthy care packages) and is currently (permanently?) vegetarian. I think these protein rich bars are exactly what I need to be sending him now. As he transitions from college to the working world, these bars are sure to brighten his day! Happy Labor Day! p.s. I can’t believe Isaac is in pre-school already! How lucky he is to have you providing snacks!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Wendy. I bet your son would love the homemade Larabars – simplicity at its best 🙂
Monique says
I am so old I used to walk home for lunch..and it wasn’t close..my mom met me for years..well 2 at least..♥I do remember little glass milk bottles w/ the nice cardboard circle tops..Everything looks great!
Tricia Buice says
That is a sweet memory Monique. Thanks and hope you have a lovely week!
Becky Green says
OH MY TRICIA!!! Every one of these treats sound WONDERFUL!!!! I will have to try some when I get the chance. 😉 ((((HUGS!!!))))
Tricia Buice says
Hugs to you too Becky. Just checked your blog and hope you will post again someday – miss you 🙂
Chris Scheuer says
I would have been thrilled to find any of these in my lunch as a child and I must say, I wouldn’t mind a bit finding any of them in my cupboard these days when I went to look for a snack. Great round up – pinning!
Tricia Buice says
We often got the pre-packaged treats and we thought that was amazing. How things have changed! Hope you’re having a great Labor Day Chris!