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Baked Snack Ideas for School

By Laura Fuentes Updated Jul 12, 2024

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Let’s put the oven to work! These baked snack ideas for school are easy to make, kid-friendly, and will help you sneak nutrition into the lunch bag!

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Baked Snack Recipes for Kids

Once you have tried these school snack ideas, you’ll be hooked! Made with real and wholesome ingredients, these snacks are the thing to pack when you want to add something healthy to the lunchbox.

From homemade crackers and egg cups to muffins and fruit chips for the sweet tooth, these recipes will rock your snack world!

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Baked Banana Chips
4.76 from 139 votes
Have over-ripe leftover bananas sitting on the counter? Turn them into baked banana chips! This snack is great for dipping with salsa, guacamole, or hummus. Healthy and appetizing!
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peanut butter granola bars
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
4.97 from 29 votes
These Peanut Butter Granola Bars are packed with healthy fats and protein to keep you satisfied for breakfast, lunch, or whenever hunger strikes!
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Cheese Snack Crackers
5 from 42 votes
These simple and homemade cheese crackers are better than any processed version on the market. Made with real cheese, they are flavorful without all the unnecessary added ingredients!
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Broccoli Nuggets
4.95 from 18 votes
Don't let the green color deter you. This excellent combination of broccoli and cheddar is sure to be a fan favorite for even your pickiest eater.
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Homemade Doritos
4.99 from 54 votes
Snack time is headed to the NEXT level with these super simple Homemade Doritos! Made with only the best ingredients without sacrificing that delicious crunch we all love.
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Banana Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
5 from 33 votes
These nut-free Banana Chocolate Chip Granola Bars can be made into any shape for a kid-approved recipe.
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High-Protein Pepperoni Pizza Egg Cups
5 from 25 votes
High-protein, fluffy eggs and pepperoni-Pepperoni Pizza Egg Cups might be the best invention since the pepperoni pizza. Make these drool-worthy bite-size snacks!
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Cheese Straws
4.94 from 30 votes
Baked to a crispy, flaky consistency, these Easy Baked Cheese Straws are so good, that you'll want one in each hand.
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Baked Zucchini Chips
4.97 from 29 votes
Not only are these a better option than potato chips, they make a salty and crispy snack for when you crave that crunch!
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Easy Baked Apple Chips
4.96 from 25 votes
Made with ONLY 2 ingredients, cinnamon and apples. A delightful after-school snack or lunchbox treat that will make them smile.
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Strawberry Fruit Leather
4.92 from 57 votes
These no-sugar-added fruit roll ups are SO nostalgic and incredible. The incredible part is that they require only 2 ingredients for a fan-favorite afternoon snack.
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Veggie Egg Bites Snack Box
5 from 12 votes
Make eating healthy taste delicious with these Veggie Egg Bites. The high-protein nutricional spect will tide you over until dinnertime.
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cinnamon sugar pretzel bites
Cinnamon Soft Pretzel Bites
5 from 20 votes
Straight from the oven, these baked and dusted pretzel bites include a warm and fresh cinnamon sugar coating.
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Broccoli Tater Tots
4.95 from 35 votes
Broccoli Tots is sure to win over the pickiest of eaters!
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Homemade Wheat Thins
4.98 from 34 votes
Golden and crispy, homemade wheat thins pair well with dips, sandwiches, or, in this case, an original snack.
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I’ve been creating healthy school snack ideas for years and I have a book full of epic snacks for kids where you can find more easy recipes like the ones above that are perfect for school! Which is your new go-to snack?

by Laura Fuentes
onNovember 17, 2023

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My name is Laura Fuentes
I’m here to help you simplify school lunches with fresh ideas your kids will actually eat.

Mom of 3. Certified in Integrative Nutrition. 5x Cookbook Author.

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