What To Add In Your Child’s Snackbox?

Posted on Jul 23 2019 - 3:37am by tweenselmom

Any child will find it delightful to bring a snackbox in school, on playdates, on fieldtrips or wherever they need to go where they will spend several hours away from Mommy. Kids and even teens are always hungry and they don’t stop munching.

There are many advantages in packing a snackbox for kids rather than having them buy outside.
There are many advantages in packing a snackbox for kids rather than having them buy outside.
Even a simple snackbox that contains selections that kids will most likely eat will do. You can be meticulous in packing it or just a simple straight from the wrapper packing will do. The important thing is for them to carry your love and have nutritious snacks on their break time.
Even a simple snackbox that contains selections that kids will most likely eat will do. You can be meticulous in packing it or just a simple straight from the wrapper packing will do. The important thing is for them to carry your love and have nutritious snacks on their break time.

Instead of having them run to the nearest store or cafeteria, or ask from their friends or worst starve when there’s no store available, preparing a simple snackbox will be most fun and filling for them.

So what will be the healthiest food ideas you can think of to fill up your child’s snackbox?

Here are some ideas:

  1. crackers
  2. nuts
  3. small seedless fruits (grapes, berries)
  4. dried fruits (raisins, banana chips, dried mangoes, dried apricots)
  5. wrapped bars (caramel bars, banana bars)
  6. yogurt
  7. cheese slices
  8. croutons
  9. fresh fruits (kiwi, apples)
  10. pasta (mac and cheese, macaroni salad)

Why do we care and make effort in packing delicious snackboxes?

  1. Our kids eat mom-approved foods
  2. We are sure that these foods are clean because we prepared them
  3. We are sure that these foods are safe and the kids don’t have to buy them from unknown sources or that there will be a need to accept food from strangers
  4. These foods are healthy and we know how much sugar and salt are in these foods and if they are safe in case the kids have allergies
  5. We can save we can buy in bulk
  6. The kids remember us when they eat their foods

What else can you think of?

When preparing my kids snack boxes, I always try to ask them the brands that they like. That way, it saves me from making errors when buying and less wasted food.

For crackers, Magic Junior crackers have all these great flavors to choose from and I can pick one for the kids each day of the week. When Friday comes and we still have more crackers at home, they get to bring more in school and share with their friends.

Magic Junior Cracker Sandwiches are delicious and filling - available in Condensada, Butter and Berry, Chocolate and Plain
Magic Junior Cracker Sandwiches are delicious and filling – available in Condensada, Butter and Berry, Chocolate and Plain

My kids love to compare their baon with their classmates, and usually I get ideas from them when they swap ideas with their friends. Magic Junior crackers is loved by everyone because they are crispy, just the perfect size for the pockets and the snackboxes.


10 Comments so far. Feel free to join this conversation.

  1. Chad August 15, 2019 at 9:42 pm - Reply

    yes to adding the healthy stuff and canceling out all sugary stuff. I love list.

  2. Adriana August 16, 2019 at 6:13 pm - Reply

    Sounds good! I know my son would love these.

  3. Sophia Damasceno August 16, 2019 at 7:45 pm - Reply

    Oooh these all look like great options! Thanks for the good ideas.

  4. Kuntala Bhattacharya August 16, 2019 at 7:56 pm - Reply

    Thank you, I really wanted these suggestions. My kid is cranky with food. I find it difficult to please him. Will try your recommendations.

  5. twinspirational August 17, 2019 at 7:07 am - Reply

    Thanks for the ideas..! They will be definitely be useful someday. 😊 Those snacks are cool for grown-ups too..!

  6. Kenneth Agudo August 17, 2019 at 12:33 pm - Reply

    How I wish I was able to experience this lunch pack when i was in elementary. Usually, since we are poor I only have like 10 pesos coin to buy outside during lunch time. I remember those hard days. But this is pack with nutrients.

  7. Lana August 17, 2019 at 3:53 pm - Reply

    It’s so important to have healthy snacks in our kiddos lunches—our kids love all these and plenary of fruit too!

  8. Catherine Santiago Jose August 17, 2019 at 7:26 pm - Reply

    Wow, these are great ideas and those sandwich crackers looks really delicious. I will definitely add this on my daughter’s school snacks. Thanks for sharing!

  9. alexandra cook August 18, 2019 at 12:16 pm - Reply

    I am so much concerned with what my kids eating at school, so important for me to buy fruits and make a sandwich for them.

  10. amy August 18, 2019 at 12:22 pm - Reply

    Love this list. Thank you for sharing. It gives me so much idea what to prepare when the school year starts.

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