We know that finding snacks can be a challenge. We struggle with it ourselves and know that helping kids make good choices with snack foods can be impossible at times. So, when you send the little ones back to school this year, send them with one of these clean eating snacks in their lunch to help them get through the day. Go ahead, make one for yourself too!

Below you will find a graphic you can save to Pinterest that contains 50 clean eating snacks. Refer back to this list for inspiration when you are looking for a snack idea to curb those hunger pangs. We’ve also included the full list with links to some example recipes for you below the graphic.


50 Clean eating snacks

1. Fresh veggies and chunky guacamole

2. Herb roasted nuts – recipe ideas:

โ€ข Herb roasted almonds

โ€ข Ranch roasted cashews

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3. Banana topped with almond butter

4. Baked apple chips

5. Clean jerky

We know that finding healthy snacks can be a challenge. Send the little ones back to school with one of these clean eating snacks in their lunch! Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free + Refined Sugar-Free. | realsimplegood.com

6. Fresh watermelon chunks

7. Sliced cucumbers

8. Sliced tomato with balsamic drizzle

9. Fruit salad

10. Clean muffins – recipe ideas:

โ€ข Paleo carrot cake muffins

We know that finding healthy snacks can be a challenge. Send the little ones back to school with one of these clean eating snacks in their lunch! Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free + Refined Sugar-Free. | realsimplegood.com

โ€ข Pumpkin muffins

โ€ข Paleo banana caramel muffins

11. Veggies with pesto dip

12. Almonds and raisins

13. Baked zucchini chips – recipe ideas:

โ€ข Salt and vinegar zucchini chips by The Wholesome Dish

โ€ข Crispy baked zucchini chips by A Spicy Perspective

We know that finding healthy snacks can be a challenge. Send the little ones back to school with one of these clean eating snacks in their lunch! Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free + Refined Sugar-Free. | realsimplegood.com

14. Hard boiled egg

15. Clean fruit and nut bar

16. Easy smoothie – recipe ideas:

โ€ข Banana almond butter smoothie

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โ€ข Peach berry pina colada smoothie

โ€ข Mint berry breakfast smoothie

โ€ข Coffee smoothie

โ€ข Blueberry basil smoothie

17. Leftover grilled veggies

18. Plantain fries

We know that finding healthy snacks can be a challenge. Send the little ones back to school with one of these clean eating snacks in their lunch! Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free + Refined Sugar-Free. | realsimplegood.com

19. Frozen blended banana “ice cream”

20. Clean berry parfait

21. Leftover burger patty

22. Fresh blueberries

23. Apple slices with almond butter

24. Baked kale chips – recipe ideas:

โ€ข Spicy baked kale chips by A Few Shortcuts

โ€ข Sea salt and vinegar kale chips by Gimme Some Oven

We know that finding healthy snacks can be a challenge. Send the little ones back to school with one of these clean eating snacks in their lunch! Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free + Refined Sugar-Free. | realsimplegood.com

25. Small green salad with homemade dressing

26. Clean lunch meat with veggies

27. Fresh pineapple chunks

28. Fresh grapefruit

29. Tuna lettuce wrap

30. Egg muffins

31. Sweet potato fries (baked)

We know that finding healthy snacks can be a challenge. Send the little ones back to school with one of these clean eating snacks in their lunch! Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free + Refined Sugar-Free. | realsimplegood.com

32. Fresh Grapes

33. Plantain chips and salsa

34. Meatballs – recipe ideas:

โ€ข Breakfast meatballs

โ€ข Elk meatballs

We know that finding healthy snacks can be a challenge. Send the little ones back to school with one of these clean eating snacks in their lunch! Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free + Refined Sugar-Free. | realsimplegood.com

35. Bone broth

36. Fresh strawberries

37. Fresh cherries

38. Energy bites – recipe ideas:

โ€ข Cranberry vanilla energy bites by Recipe Runner

We know that finding healthy snacks can be a challenge. Send the little ones back to school with one of these clean eating snacks in their lunch! Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free + Refined Sugar-Free. | realsimplegood.com

39. Applesauce

40. Fresh cherry tomatoes

41. Dill pickles

42. Veggies with tuna dip

43. Pumpkin seeds

44. Dried mango slices

45. Turkey rollup with veggies

46. Grilled fruits

We know that finding healthy snacks can be a challenge. Send the little ones back to school with one of these clean eating snacks in their lunch! Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free + Refined Sugar-Free. | realsimplegood.com

47. Mixed nuts

48. Celery sticks with almond butter

49. Homemade popsicles

50. Avocado with chicken salad

We know that finding healthy snacks can be a challenge. Send the little ones back to school with one of these clean eating snacks in their lunch! Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free + Refined Sugar-Free. | realsimplegood.com

Thanks for making it to the end of the list! We hope you enjoy these snacks. Do you have any favorites that we missed? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

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