130+ Healthy Snacks from A to Z | Alphabet Snacks for Kids (2024)

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Do you need to find an alphabet snack for your child’s preschool or kindergarten class?

Or just want to teach your child about nutrition and the alphabet at the same time!?

Well, if you do, and you haven’t been on my site before; my girls and I went through an A to Z healthy snack challenge this past year!!

A 26 week challenge in which we on focused snacks starting with a different letter of the alphabet each week. (This was when my girls were 1 and 4 years old.) We came up with over 130 different snacks!!!

They absolutely loved it!

And, you and your kids can do the same. Maybe with not so many snacks, it as quite a challenge some weeks to come up with healthy snacks for some of the letters of the alphabet!

Just remember to make it fun; find out what part of the snack makes it healthy and tell your kids about it. Or, let them know the vitamins and minerals in a specific fruit or veggie they’re eating, and what it helps with in their body. (Example: Oranges and strawberries have vitamin C which will help them not get sick! Or, bananas have potassium which helps with electrolyte balance and will give them energy!)

I’m honestly amazed at how much my oldest has picked up about nutrition from me simply telling her an interesting fact everyday of this challenge, and in everyday life! She even helped me come up with some of the snacks below.

You can download a printable list of them all here!

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If you’re interested in teaching your little ones the alphabet, with more than the use of snacks, you NEED to check out Prep Through Play: Letters!! Your little one will have tons of fun and conquer learning the entire alphabet in 5 weeks through playing games!

Check it out here!

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The Snacks

If you don’t want to print out the snack list yet, and to help you save some time from having to go into each post to find out which snacks we had each week; I decided to put together a master list of all the snacks.

If you want to know more about a snack we had for a specific week (for example, if we liked it or not); then you will have to go into that weeks post to find out (just click on the letter to get there). Or, you could always contact me if you have any questions about them.

Before you start reading off all of these snacks, I do want to let you know that even though we enjoyed, and even found some new favorite foods; some of the snacks we tried were not all that great. If you want to know which snacks we enjoyed and which ones we did not, simply click on the letter to go to that weeks post to find out.

(And, as I add my own recipes to this site, I’ll update the posts as needed and add links to the recipes here!)

A

  1. Apples with cinnamon
  2. Surprisingly Delicious Apple Muffins
  3. Apples with peanut butter
  4. Avocado and tomato sandwich
  5. Homemade applesauce

B

  1. Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
  2. Banana Bread or Banana, Berries, and Peanut Butter
  3. Banana with Peanut Butter and Toppings, such as Raisins
  4. Berry Chia Smoothie
  5. Berry Popsicles
  6. Blue Berry Muffins

C

  1. Carrots and Celery with Peanut Butter
  2. Carrot Celery Nutri Blast
  3. Carrot Raisin Muffins
  4. Clementines
  5. Cucumber Sandwiches
  6. Cantaloupe
  7. Chickpea Cookies

D

  1. Diced Veggie Vegan Burritos
  2. Delicious Fresh Juice
  3. Dried Cranberry Muffins
  4. Date Shake
  5. Date and Cashew Bars

E

  1. Eggplant Chips
  2. Ears of Corn
  3. Eggplant Pizza
  4. Edamame
  5. Eggplant Fries

F

  1. Fruit Salad
  2. Avocado Dark Chocolate Fudge
  3. Fugi Apple Dessert in a Mug
  4. Fig Newtons
  5. Frozen Banana Mini Sandwiches

G

  1. Green Grapes
  2. Grapefruit
  3. Grape Juice
  4. Golden Raisin Cookies
  5. Green Pepper with Hummus

H

  1. Hummus with Veggies
  2. Honeydew
  3. Honeycrisp Apple
  4. Honeydew Mango Smoothie
  5. Honeycrisp Apple Cookies

I

  1. Italian Bread
  2. Ice Cream (vegan)
  3. Insect snack
  4. Ice pops
  5. Ice cube (flavored)

J

  1. Juice
  2. Juice Pops
  3. Jam
  4. Jam Muffins
  5. Jalapeno Muffins

K

  1. Kale Smoothie
  2. Kiwi
  3. Kale and Veggie Pizza
  4. Kale Chips
  5. Kiwi Smoothie

L

  1. Lemon Cookies
  2. Little Candy Apples
  3. LimeNice Cream
  4. Lemonade
  5. Lime-Strawberry Drink

M

  1. Mango
  2. Mango Jam
  3. Muffins
  4. Mango Coconut Ice Cream
  5. Melon
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N

  1. Nectarines
  2. Nuts (mixed)
  3. No Bake Apple Bites
  4. Nuggets (home made chickpea)
  5. Nachos (apple)

O

  1. Oranges
  2. Oatmeal with Apple
  3. Owl snack
  4. Orange Creamsicle
  5. Octopus snack

P

  1. Papaya
  2. Plums
  3. Peaches
  4. Pears
  5. Pineapple

Q

  1. Quinoa Mini Blondies
  2. Quick Mini Pizzas
  3. Quick Blueberry Muffins
  4. Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
  5. Quesadillas (Vegan)

R

  1. Red Peppers
  2. Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
  3. Rainbow
  4. Red Grapes
  5. Raspberries

S

  1. Strawberries
  2. Sweet Potato
  3. Smoothie
  4. Salad
  5. Strawberry Milkshake

T

  1. Tangerines
  2. Tomatoes
  3. Toast with Avocado
  4. Tiny Pancakes
  5. Tortilla Chips with Fruit Dip

U

  1. Unbelievably Delicious Muffins
  2. Unicorn Snack
  3. Under the Sea
  4. Umbrella Snack
  5. Unicycle Snack

V

  1. Vegan Pancakes
  2. Vegan French Toast
  3. Very Vanilla Nice Cream
  4. Veggie Fries
  5. Vegetables

W

  1. Watermelon
  2. Wedges (potato wedges)
  3. Watermelon Strawberry Drink
  4. Whipped Coconut Cream
  5. Waffles

X

  1. Xigua Popsicles
  2. The Letter X
  3. Xylocarp Cupcakes
  4. Xylophone Snack
  5. X-ray Snack

Y

  1. Yogurt
  2. Yellow Pepper
  3. Yellow Squash Muffins
  4. Yellow Fruit
  5. Yellow Squash

Z

  1. Zucchini Muffins
  2. Zucchini Bread
  3. Zucchini Cake
  4. Ziti in a Cup
  5. Zucchini in Sauce

I hope you enjoyed the convenience of my master list of healthy snacks from A to Z. It was an adventure of a challenge, with a lot of new foods and new recipes tried!

Between this challenge and all the documentaries I watch about eating well; I hope my daughters will grow up eating well without even realizing it!

So many people go through life simply eating whatever snacks they want without realizing most pre packaged foods don’t have any nutritional value to them!

My girls are growing up with snacks that have plenty of nutritional value and snacks that are fun!

Comment below if you have any other snack ideas for any letter of the alphabet. I’ll update my list with your suggestion(as long as it’s healthy and mostly plant based!). And, don’t forget to share this with friends and family!

Or, if you want an amazing bundle to help yourself and childrenbe healthy, check out this bundle I created specifically for busy moms who want their children to eat better!

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Don’t forget to check out Prep Through Play: Letters to teach your little ones theentire alphabet through fun games you can play with them. It’s like a mini curriculum to help get them ready for school!!

And, don’t forget to check out the individual alphabet snacks posts above!

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FAQs

What are healthy snacks for kids? ›

Have chopped and ready-to-eat fruit and veg, like apple, carrot, cucumber, celery, peppers, peeled satsuma segments, strawberries, halved grapes, tinned pineapple or melon slices pre-prepared for an easy snack kids can eat with their fingers.

What are healthy snacks for kids vs unhealthy snacks? ›

Pick foods that are high in fiber and low in added salt and sugar. Offer children fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain snacks instead of sweets. Foods that are naturally sweet (such as apple slices, bananas, bell peppers, or baby carrots) are better than foods and drinks that contain added sugar.

What are four examples of healthful snacks for school age children? ›

What Snacks Are Good for School-Age Kids?
  • home-made trail mix with whole-grain breakfast cereal and nuts and raisins.
  • string cheese with grapes or other fruit.
  • fruit smoothies made with yogurt, milk, or a dairy-free milk-alternative.
  • ice pops made with 100% fruit juice or yogurt in ice pop molds or ice cube trays.

What snacks are healthy? ›

Healthy Snacks
  • Apples (dried or cut into wedges), 1 medium or ¼ cup (35 grams)
  • Bananas, 1 medium.
  • Raisins, ¼ cup (35 grams)
  • Fruit leather (dried fruit puree) without added sugar.
  • Carrots (regular carrots cut into strips, or baby carrots ), 1 cup (130 grams)
  • Snap peas (the pods are edible), 1.5 cups (350 grams)
  • Nuts, 1 oz.

What snacks kids love? ›

Here are 20 snack ideas for kids to help you get through the school year triumphantly:
  • CLIF Kid Zbar® ...
  • CLIF Kid Zbar® Protein. ...
  • Flavored Popcorn Chips. ...
  • Cheese and Crackers. ...
  • Apple Slices with Squeezable Nut Butter. ...
  • Nuts, Chocolate Chips, and Raisins. ...
  • Drinkable or Squeezable Yogurt. ...
  • Fruit leather.

What foods keep kids full? ›

Snacks with fiber or protein help kids feel full longer. Foods with these nutrients take more time to digest. Fiber comes from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Protein comes from beans, cheese, milk, meats, eggs, nuts, and nut butters.

Is popcorn good for kids? ›

You may consider popcorn a junk food, but it's really a nutritious whole grain. As long as you don't drown it in unhealthy toppings, popcorn can be a healthy snack for kids. Air-pop your own popcorn, drizzle it with a little butter, and sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top.

What are the 10 healthy tips? ›

  • Measure and Watch Your Weight. ...
  • Limit Unhealthy Foods and Eat Healthy Meals. ...
  • Take Multivitamin Supplements. ...
  • Drink Water and Stay Hydrated, and Limit Sugared Beverages. ...
  • Exercise Regularly and Be Physically Active. ...
  • Reduce Sitting and Screen Time. ...
  • Get Enough Good Sleep. ...
  • Go Easy on Alcohol and Stay Sober.

Are Sunchips good for you? ›

Are Sun Chips healthy? Sun Chips are sometimes given a health halo because they're made with whole grains as opposed to potatoes. Starches digest faster than grains, so Sun Chips, which are made with corn, wheat, rice flour and oat flour, may not give you as much of a blood sugar spike.

What are the 10 best foods for a teenager to eat? ›

What to eat
  • fruit and vegetables.
  • starchy foods, such as potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates.
  • beans and pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins.
  • dairy and alternatives.
  • oils and spreads.

What is the number one healthiest snack? ›

Tips for Healthy Snacking
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Frozen fruit.
  • Fruits canned in water or their own juice.
  • Whole grain bread, crackers and cereals.
  • Lower fat yogurt.
  • Lower fat cheese.
  • Unsalted nuts and seeds and their butters.
  • Hummus.
Mar 1, 2021

What are the top 10 snack foods? ›

  • Here are the top 10 snack foods in 2023:
  • Potato chips. Chocolate. Cookies. Popcorn. Pretzels. Crackers. Chips and dip. Nuts. Candy. Trail mix.
  • These snacks are popular because they are tasty, convenient, and relatively inexpensive. They are also a good source of carbohydrates, which can provide energy.
Jan 17, 2024

What are some easy healthy snacks for kids lunches? ›

Protein is essential for growing bodies, and there are plenty of kid-friendly snack ideas!
  • Beef Jerky Crisps. Beef Jerky Crisps. ...
  • Turkey or Chicken Roll-Ups. Turkey and Cheese Roll Up. ...
  • String Cheese. String Cheese. ...
  • Yogurt Cups. Yogurt Cups. ...
  • Hard-Boiled Eggs. Hard Boiled Eggs.
Sep 26, 2023

What is a healthy alternative to chips for kids? ›

Raw vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers are a much healthier alternative to chips, specifically if you want to replace tortilla chips! Sliced raw vegetables still have that nice crunch that regular chips do, but contain virtually zero grams of fat.

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