10 Guilt-Free Snacks for Kids

Packaged snacks are inevitable at times—whether it's your school or your schedule that requires them—but how to avoid empty calories, white flour, sugar and salt? We know there are smart snacks to be found in the aisles of the grocery store—if you know where to look.

The number one ingredient in these divine little morsels is the safe and healthy sunflower seed. Available in a variety of flavours, including sea salt and cinnamon crunch, they're crunchy, salty sweet and delicious. They have added whole grains and the seeds give them a much-needed hit of protein, too. Be sure to check out their cool snack comparison tool.

The little heart shape of this ginger snap is just perfect for wee hands, and we're all a-glow over the organic ingredients, like protein rich spelt. With more fibre than the usual kiddie cookie options, we have no problem allowing these for snack or treat time.

Who knew coconut could be so darn addictive? At once creamy, crunchy, sweet and slightly savoury, we're glad we didn't have to play Survivor to indulge in these satisfying morsels with the kids.

With a label claiming they're wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and vegan, you start to wonder if they are made of anything. One taste and you'll be a quinoa keener though—they have just the right amount of chocolate and are perfect for dunking in milk—soy, almond or dairy!

So we admit that someone in the family is addicted to this granola…and it might be us. The combination of the dried red berries, premium dark chocolate and oat clusters is sooo good—and perfect when paired with unsweetened vanilla almond milk. With loads of protein and flax seeds and made from organic ingredients, we thank our lucky stars that it's healthy.

Jam-packed with the addictive and satisfying sesame seed, these lovelies quell the hunger pangs and are just so yummy with milk or tea. Full of fibre and calcium—get the kids on the sesame street now!

Dates are bursting with loads of good-for-you compounds. The combination of sweet, smooth medjool dates and chopped almonds is a winner, and so good for you too. Sink your teeth into these babies hanging out in the produce aisle.

These wheat-free cakes are absolutely crammed with nutritious oats. They're not too salty and are perfect with cheese, pumpkin seed butter, or dip. We love oatcakes and the kids are much happier after munching these delights post-school. They've definitely replaced the ‘white square' cracker in our kitchens.

We describe these delectable morsels as akin to both Munchos potato chips and cheese puffs, but that's where the comparisons stop, because Veggie Straws are made with real veggies and have a lot less fat than those other salty indulgences. Veggies + savoury snack = one very happy family.

Reminiscent of toasted corn, these crunchy crackers are packed with sesame, quinoa, flax and amaranth. They make a great base for just about everything and are also good for satisfying a salt craving, while still being gluten-free! Our Moms' Groups are in awe.