If your kids are anything like mine, they ask for snacks every 30 minutes like it’s their full-time job. I used to think “healthy snacks” meant bland rice cakes or something that would come right back in their lunchbox untouched. But after years of trial and error (and a few dramatic snack fails), I’ve figured out which Costco snacks are actually worth buying—and which ones my kids will happily eat without bribery.
These are the staples I keep in the pantry, fridge, freezer, car, backpack, and sometimes my purse. Some are perfect for lunchboxes, some are after-school fuel, and some are just life-savers when we’re running out the door.
1. That’s It Fruit Bars
These are just fruit. That’s it. The name is not lying. No added sugar, nothing weird. They’re chewy, sweet, and surprisingly filling. My daughter says they taste like a fruit roll-up’s grown-up cousin.
2. GoGo Squeez Applesauce Pouches
I honestly don’t know what I’d do without these. They’re always in the glove box, always in the lunchbox, and somehow still never get old. Clean ingredients, no mess, and kids love them. What more can I ask for?
3. Bare Apple Chips
These feel like a treat but they’re just crispy apples. My kids crunch through these like chips, and I feel like I’m winning at parenting when they do.
4. Bibigo Kimchi & Cheese Rice Balls
Hot take: my kids love these. They’re not spicy at all, and they make a super quick snack before school or after taekwondo. I pop them in the microwave and they disappear in seconds.
5. Seaweed Snacks
This one’s not for every kid, but mine are weirdly obsessed. They love the crunch and saltiness, and I love that they’re getting some iodine and omega-3s without even knowing it.
6. Mini Bell Peppers
I throw a few in their lunchboxes with cream cheese or hummus. They’re crunchy, sweet, and honestly, the color alone makes them more exciting than carrots.
7. Wholly Guacamole Mini Cups
Spread them on a tortilla, dip in some chips, or just eat with a spoon. My son will lick the container clean. No shame.
8. Kirkland Greek Yogurt Pouches
These have been a big hit in our house. They’re creamy, full of protein, and not overly sweet. I freeze them and toss one in the lunchbox—it keeps everything cold and is thawed by snack time.
9. Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers
Crunchy, salty, and clean. My kids think they’re “fancy Cheez-Its.” I just keep restocking.
10. Organic String Cheese
Classic. Always reliable. My kids play with it more than they eat it, but it gets eaten in the end and that’s what counts.
11. West End Cuisine Grilled Chicken Skewers
These are such a lifesaver on busy days. I just heat one up, slice it, and my kids dip it in ranch or ketchup. It’s real food with no prep, and the protein keeps them full without a sugar crash.
12. Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars (Mini Packs)
Soft, sweet, and way better than most snack bars out there. The mini packs are great because I don’t have to argue about portion sizes.
13. Annie’s Organic Bunny Grahams
These are the only crackers that never get left behind. Sweet but not too sweet, and they look cute in a little snack cup.
14. Dry Roasted Edamame
A little crunchy, a little salty, and packed with protein. My older one actually asks for these—shocking, I know.
15. Organic Fruit Leathers
Thin, chewy, and full of real fruit. These feel like a treat but don’t send anyone into a sugar spiral.
16. Mini Lara Bars
Great ingredients, great size, and perfect to stash in my bag. My kids like the chocolate chip flavor best, obviously.
17. Frozen Mango Chunks
Straight from the freezer—these are like fruity popsicles. I serve them as dessert and nobody suspects a thing.
18. Boom Chicka Pop Sea Salt Popcorn
No butter, no guilt, just fluffy popcorn with a light crunch. We portion it into little bags for snacks all week.
19. Baby Carrots + Hummus Cups
I swear this combo works better when I don’t try too hard. Just toss them in the bag and let the kids go for it. Somehow dipping things always makes veggies more fun.
20. Organic Aussie Bites
These are sweet, hearty, and filled with oats, dried fruit, and seeds. I grab a few in the morning, or toss some in lunchboxes when we’re running late. A little crumbly, but so worth it.
21. Mini Cucumbers
Crisp, juicy, and so easy. I slice them into rounds, sprinkle a bit of sea salt, and my kids eat them like chips.
Final Thoughts
Packing school snacks used to be the most annoying part of my day. Now? I’ve got my rotation down. I know what actually gets eaten, what ends up melted in a backpack, and what I can hand over at 3 p.m. without feeling like I just gave them candy.
Costco makes it pretty easy to stock up on kid-friendly snacks that aren’t just sugar bombs. Some of these are in our cart every trip. And I always keep my eyes out for new ones—because let’s be honest, kids change their minds faster than Costco rotates their inventory.
Let me know what your go-to snacks are—I’m always down to add something new to our snack drawer (or my emergency car stash).
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