Kids are notoriously fussy eaters, so we wanted to let you know about some tasty gluten-free snacks geared toward youngsters. These picks run the gamut of flavors, from fruity and sweet to savory. No matter what your little ones are craving, they’ll find a satisfying treat in this bunch.
Fruit of the earth
Fruit snacks are undoubtedly delicious, but you want to make sure your child is getting food that is not only tasty but healthy as well—without the artificial ingredients and dyes often found in kids’ snacks. These YumEarth Organic Fruit Snacks are flavored and colored with real fruit juice and come in two scrumptious combinations: original and tropical.
Let’s get it poppin’
Amp up the fun with these entirely organic snack-size bags of white cheddar popcorn sporting Mickey Mouse on the packaging. Each serving is packed with 8 grams of whole grains. Just be warned: You may want to have a bunch on hand, because all the kids are going to want a bag, whether or not they have to avoid gluten.
Bountiful bites
With a variety of delicious flavors, including apple raisin, blueberry banana acai and chocolate chip, these soft granola bites are the perfect snack to satisfy your little one’s sweet tooth. Once the kids are back in school, these gluten-free treats will make a fun addition to any lunchbox.
So we meat again
Trying to get a little more protein into your kid’s diet? Look no further! These Snack Mates jerky sticks are packed with 8 grams of protein and only 1 gram of sugar per serving. They’re individually wrapped and available in tasty turkey or beef.
And for those times when you are able to spend more time preparing meals and snacks together, check out these kid-friendly recipes:
Gluten-Free Frozen Yogurt Pops