Best lunch box snacks that won't make the teacher hate me?

Dec 61 min read

No nuts (school restriction)
No chocolate (melts in backpack)
Can't be too messy
Has to actually appeal to a 6-year-old

I keep defaulting to granola bars and cheese but I feel like I'm in a rut. What am I missing?

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Comments(12)

CCarl L.RegularDec 6

Hard boiled eggs? I know that sounds weird but my 6yo requests them and they're legit the perfect snack - protein, shelf stable, no mess.

HHank L.RegularDec 6

Hard boiled eggs if your son doesn't hate them. I know that sounds random but they've become my secret weapon. Pack em with a little salt in a container and they're legit.

CChris T.RegularDec 7

Switch it up with popcorn some days. Seriously. Cheap, not messy once it's in the container, and every kid thinks it's cool. Mix in some pretzels for variety.

RRob K.RegularDec 7

String cheese, pretzels, dried fruit, and those little goldfish packs. Rotation keeps him from getting bored and you're not buying the same thing every week.

AArchie M.RegularDec 7

The real MVP is a reusable snack container instead of those disposable ones. Less waste and honestly they eat it faster when it's in a 'special' container lol.

RRay C.RegularDec 7

You're not in a rut, granola bars and cheese IS the move for a reason. Add some dried mango or apple slices and you're golden. Don't overthink it.

PPaul W.RegularDec 7

Popcorn. Seriously. It's not on anyone's banned list usually, doesn't melt, stays fresh, and kids actually think it's fun to eat.

AAaron W.RegularDec 7

Pepperoni slices honestly. Just grab the good stuff from the deli counter, roll em up. No mess, fills them up, and kids think it's way more exciting than yet another granola bar.

SSteve C.RegularDec 8

Dried fruit? Raisins, cranberries, mango pieces? They don't melt, they're healthy, and they feel like a treat but aren't actually sugar bombs. Plus they take forever to eat so your kid's actually full when he gets home.

TTony L.RegularDec 6

Your issue is you're trying to make every snack a SNACK when sometimes it's just filler. Crackers, granola bars, fruit that doesn't melt. Rotate them. Kid doesn't need variety at lunch, just actual food.

TTony V.RegularDec 9

Pepperoni slices honestly. Protein, doesn't go bad, doesn't melt, kids love it. We get the Hormel ones and they're solid.

PPatrick W.RegularDec 9

String cheese and pretzels are my go-to. They're easy, not messy, and honestly most 6yos will actually eat them instead of trading them away at lunch.