Back-to-school season is here, which means back to schools that are constantly trying to give our kids foods filled with dyes, preservatives, pesticides and more!
It can be tempting to let them eat what is given to them at school or just grab whatever packaged snacks are easiest, but healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. A few simple, quality ingredients can go a long way toward keeping kids fueled throughout the school day, and making life easier for parents.
At Moms Across America, we believe that knowing what is in your food matters. That’s why we put together a roundup of simple snack options that keep ingredients straightforward and organic whenever possible.
You can find all of these options through our sponsor, Azure Standard, where you can stock up in bulk.
Start With Protein
A good snack doesn’t have to be complicated. Pairing protein with fruit and something crunchy is an easy formula that works.
Thousand Hills 100% Grass-Fed Beef Sticks
Beef sticks are an easy grab-and-go option for lunchboxes and busy afternoons. Thousand Hills makes these with 100% grass-fed beef, giving parents a simple protein option to keep on hand.
Organic Grass-Fed Raw Milk Cheese
Cheese is another easy way to add protein and fat to a snack. Pair it with fruit, crackers or popcorn for a simple combination kids can actually eat without a lot of preparation.
Organic Dry-Roasted Almonds
Nuts are another simple, protein-rich snack to keep in the pantry. These organic almonds are dry roasted without seed oils — just another way to keep the ingredient list simple.
As always, check your school’s policies and your child’s classroom rules before packing nuts.
Add Some Fruit
Fruit is an easy way to add something naturally that will give your kids the energy they need and something sweet to a snack without relying on candy or highly processed foods.
Organic Applesauce
Applesauce is a classic lunchbox staple for a reason. It’s easy to pack, easy for kids to eat and requires virtually no preparation.
Azure Organic Fruit Bites
For something a little more fun, Azure’s organic fruit bites are an easy option for lunchboxes or backpacks. They’re a simple way to add fruit to the snack rotation.
Something Crunchy
Kids love crunchy snacks, and there’s no reason that has to mean highly processed.
Jovial Organic Sourdough Einkorn Crackers
Jovial’s organic sourdough einkorn crackers are a great option to pair with cheese, beef sticks or fruit. Einkorn is an ancient variety of wheat, and sourdough makes these crackers a nice alternative to many conventional packaged crackers.
Tallow Pop
Finally, we were excited to find a popcorn brand with an ingredient list this simple: grass-fed tallow, organic popcorn and sea salt.
That’s it! Tallow Pop offers an organic popcorn option made with grass-fed tallow instead of seed oils.
Keep Back-to-School Snacks Simple
You don’t need a complicated meal plan or a pantry full of specialty foods to feed your family well.
Think simple:
Protein + fruit + something crunchy.
Cheese, beef sticks or almonds paired with applesauce or fruit bites and sourdough crackers or popcorn can make a quick, satisfying snack without a long list of ingredients.
And when you’re buying for an entire family, buying in bulk can make a big difference.
All of the products featured here are available through Azure Standard, making it easier to stock your pantry with organic staples while potentially saving compared with buying smaller packages at the grocery store.
Back-to-school is busy enough. Keep the food simple, keep the ingredients clean, and stock up before the school-year rush begins.
Stock Up With Azure Standard
Azure Standard is a Moms Across America sponsor and offers these snacks and many other organic foods in bulk.
Use code MAA15 for 15% off your first order.