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Best Healthy Snacks At Costco

11/15/2020

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15 Best Healthy Snacks You Can Buy At Costco

Costco has a great selection of snacks, but if you are looking for some healthy options for kids, it may be hard to know which ones to buy.

To help you navigate the snack aisles of Costco and pick up some delicious healthy snacks for kids, we have created this guide for you. These snacks are made using nutritious ingredients and make perfect healthy snacks for picky eaters. 

 
1. Prana Kilimanjaro Deluxe Chocolate Trail Mix:
Like every other trail mix, this one too contains an assortment of dried fruits and nuts. It contains 70% dark chocolate and the nuts used are all organic. The delicious combination of crunchy nuts and flavorful dried fruits along with chocolate make it an ideal healthy snack for kids and adults alike. 


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Wholly Guacamole Minis:

These guacamole minis make a great accompaniment for crackers, bread or veggies. It comes in a variety of flavors including spicy, chunky and the good old classic flavor. When had as a dip or spread, it can make a filling and healthy snack for kids. 


3.
Wholly Grain Free Granola Bars-Cinnamon Almond:

These granola bars are made with just 10 simple ingredients such as almonds, pumpkin seeds and pecans. These ingredients are blended and baked with organic honey and cinnamon to give it a kick of flavor and sweetness. It is completely grain free.


4.
Bare Organic Apple Chips:

This crunchy and sweet snack is as healthy as it can get. There are different varieties available such as Fuji and red apple chips, granny smith apple chips, cinnamon apple chips, and all these chips are available in organic variety as well. You can pair it with some nuts for additional nutrition and taste. 


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Clif Kid ZBars:

CLIF Kid Zbar is an organic and baked whole grain energy snack, which contains a blend of fiber, protein, fat and carbs to keep your kids going. There are various kids friendly flavours available including Iced Oatmeal Cookie, Chocolate Chip, S’mores, Chocolate chip banana bread, chocolate peanut butter brownie and more. 


6.
Harvest Snaps Green Pea Snack Crisps:

f your kids love something crunchy and salty for a snack and all that you can think about is potato chips, it is time to give these green pea snack crisps a try. These freeze dried peas have high fiber and protein, which makes it super nutritious for your growing kids. 


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Kind Bars:

Kind bars are made of whole ingredients like nuts mixed with dried fruits, spices and honey. Kind bars are low on sugar and high on protein compared to many other bars you will find in the market. They have many healthy snacks for kids including nut bars, thins, minis, energy bars and protein bars. 

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 Made in Nature Superberry Fruit Fusion:

These organic super snacks are filled with antioxidant rich berries such as cranberries, raisins, cherries, blueberries, pepita seeds and goji berries. The crunch and sweetness of these dried fruits is sure to appeal to kids making it ones of the best healthy snacks for fussy eaters. 


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 Pirate’s Booty Smart Puffs:

Who doesn’t love puffs, especially when they are made with minimal ingredients? This healthy snack for kids is made from yummy cheddar and finest American corn


10.
 SkinnyPop Popcorn:

These will become an absolute favorite of kids. It is just popcorn and oil, non-GMO and individually packaged. It comes in many flavors such as aged white cheddar, real butter, sea salt and pepper, sweet and salty kettle, twist of lime and the good old original flavor. 


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 Simple Mills Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers:

For those looking for some super healthy snacks for fussy eaters, this one is a great choice. These crackers are mild in flavor and made of ingredients such as almond flower, flax seeds and sunflower seeds. These crackers are baked and not fried.


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 Nature’s Bakery Fig Bar:

These bars are sweet but not too sweet. Made from sun-ripened figs and whole wheat, these bars are both delicious and nutritious. Each serving contains 3g protein and 4 g fibre, and all the natural sugars can give the kids a real boost of energy. 


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 Whisps Cheese Crisps:

These crisps are made from 100% “wheel” cheese, which means, it is a high protein, gluten free and low carb snack that will not only please the kids’ taste buds but will also provide healthy nutrition. 


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 Innofoods Coconut Clusters:

This healthy snack for kids is made from organic coconut, cane sugar, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and sea salt. You can eat them straight out of the bag or use them as an accompaniment with your salads, cereal or yogurt. It adds a great flavor profile and crunch to other foods. 


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 Amki Sensibly Sweet Sesame Thins:

​These sesame seed brittle provide you with a dose of healthy fats with every serving. Moreover these crispy and crunchy snacks are deliciously sweet. It contains no preservatives and is gluten and cholesterol free.

Sesame is a great source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, Vitamin B6 and of course, healthy fats. These sesame thins will definitely get added to your list of your favorite healthy snacks for kids. 

The next time you make a grocery shopping trip to Costco, make sure you take a closer look at the snacks aisle for these healthy snacks for kids. We are sure you will find at least some of these at the Costco near you. In fact, you will be surprised at how many other healthy snack options you will find there.
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Healthy Snacks For Kids At Walmart

11/2/2020

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15 Healthy Snacks For Kids To Buy At Walmart

Walmart is not the first place that comes to mind when we talk about healthy snacks for kids. However, take a closer look at the snack section when you visit the superstore next time and you will be surprised to find so many healthy snacks. If you have been struggling to find snacks for picky eaters at home, Walmart surely deserves a visit. Here is a list of some of the healthy snacks you will find at Walmart. 


1. Great value trail mix
Great Value Trail Mix has all the goodness and deliciousness of Cranberries, Cashews, and Almonds. Unlike other trail mixes you find in the market, this one has very little added sugars. It is a great snack for picky eaters as you get protein, complex carbs and fiber all packed in a handful of this trail mix. 


2. Mini babybel cheese
If cheese snacks are what keep your kids happy, you must try out the Mini Babybel Cheese for them. Cheese is a great source of calcium and protein, so you don’t just enjoy a great taste but get a lot of nutritional benefits as well. 


3. Wonderful pistachios
Who doesn’t like the crunchy and super-tasty pistachios? When you flavour them with a little sprinkle of salt and pepper, you take the taste a notch higher without compromising the health benefits. Wonderful does just that. Buy the in-shell variety as it is more fun to pop-open the shells and then eat the nuts. 


4. Sabra classic hummus
Hummus is a healthy snack that you can pair with veggies or crackers as per your child’s liking. Just keep a pack of this hummus in your fridge and serve it as a filling and healthy snack for those mid-meal hunger pangs. 


5. Precut fruits
It is a no brainer that fruits are the best snacks for kids. Walmart has made it really convenient for you to serve fruits to your kids. Just grab a pack of precut, seasonal fruits and let them relish the natural deliciousness when they are hungry. It is best to wash them appropriately once before serving. You can
add some nut butter or cheese and make it into a healthy salad. 


6. Breakstone’s cheese cups
Cottage cheese is a storehouse of calcium and protein Breakstone’s has conveniently packed cottage cheese into these cups that you can enjoy on the go. You can add a serving of veggies or fruits with it to make the snack even more wholesome and delicious. 


7. Boom chicka pop
Those looking for low fat and convenient snack options for kids can count on these pre-packaged popcorns. These ready to eat popcorns taste great and there are different flavours available. You can choose the one that suits your child’s taste buds the best. They have the microwave variety as well. 


8. Whole grain crackers
Crackers are the best way to get the kids cracking, but when you are looking for healthy snacks for kids, go for whole grain crackers. Walmart stocks a lot of them. Organic original triscuits are your best bet if you are looking for whole grain crackers with minimal ingredients. 


9. Bare snacks organic fuji & red apple chips
This is one of the simplest snacking options. Chuck those greasy potato chips and let your kids munch on these apple chips made from non-GMO organic apples. These baked chips are a great alternative to the fried chips the kids are used to eating. 


10. Great value frozen blueberries
Blueberries are full of anti-oxidants. They are also rich in fibre and some essential vitamins. Get a bag of frozen blueberries from Walmart and you will always have a nutritious snack reasy. Just let the kids enjoy a handful of these, or add it their smoothies, shakes or salads for a more wholesome snacking. 


11. Quest protein cookies
If your kid is fond of cookies, you must not deny them their treat. Just ensure that you buy them some healthy cookies that are not just tasty, but healthy as well. Look up Quest’s protein cookies in Walmart and you will be pleased that they are packed with protein and fibre and are very low on sugar. 


12. Justin’s peanut butter and banana chips 
Banana and peanut butter is a great flavour combination, and Justin’s packs them together to make super healthy snacks for kids. The peanut butter and banana chips snack pack is among the most nutritious snacks you will find in Walmart. 


13. Made in nature veggie pops
These organic snacks are made from real vegetables such as bell peppers, kale and cauliflower and are packed with proteins from nuts, seeds and chickpeas. Each serving has enough protein and fiber to energize your little ones. The best thing about these veggie pops is that they don’t contain any fillers, just pure goodness of veggies. 


14. Beanitos white bean chips
These white bean chips taste just amazing. Packed with protein and fibre, these chips are so tasty that your child will thank you for them. It is the perfect snack for picky eaters. 


15. Quaker kids whole grain bites
These organic yummy snacks are made with whole grains. These crispy crunchy snacks are low sugar and great way to add whole grains in your picky eater’s diet. The strawberry whole grain bars are just amazing with real strawberry pieces in it. 

To summarize, if you are looking for some healthy snacks for kids, it's worthwhile to spend a little more time at the snack’s section in Walmart at your next grocery shopping trip. The list we have created is far from exhaustive, you can definitely find lot more options. Let us know what else you like for healthy snacks for your kids at Walmart!
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    Preeti Verma is based in Calgary. She wants to help others make healthy changes with simple ideas people can actually use daily.

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