Best High Protein, Packaged Snacks for Kids

Are you looking for high-protein, packaged snacks for your kids?

As a mom to two very hungry, active boys, my requirements for snacks are quite stringent. I know that what goes in to my boys’ bodies significantly affects their overall emotional health and general well being. I want snacks that will tilt the odds in their favor and give them a leg up on their day.

high-protein packaged snacks for kids

Obviously the best snacks are whole foods, like fruits and veggies, hummus and nut butters. But for this post I am sticking with things that are packaged for the ultimate ease.

My kids love one packaged snack in their lunch, so it looks at least a smidge like the Standard American Lunch.

Nutrition-wise, these snacks that are high in protein, low in sugar and gluten free, corn free, soy free, and dairy free. These snacks are perfect for those who follow a (nearly) dairy free and gluten free diet and for those who are just trying to get some good nutrition into their kiddos.

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TruBar

My kids (and husband!) LOVE these Tru Bars. With names like Daydreaming About Donuts and Smother Fudged Peanut Butter who can resist? They are a women-owned company – Yeah!

With a protein count of 12 grams per bar, these will keep kids full and ready to work. Try a variety pack to start finding your favorite.

Biena Chickpea Snacks

These crunchy, salty chickpea snacks are a new favorite in our house. With 6 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving, these have a lot to get excited about.

The Himalayan PInk Salt and Honey Roasted are out favorites and they come in new, snack sized , too.

Chomps Meat Stick

These Chomps meat sticks have zero sugar and come in many varieties. They are super high in protein and great for lunches and on-the-go.

Chomps meat sticks have 9 grams of protein! Check out the Original Beef and Free Range Turkey.

RX Bars

I love that these are so simple and packed with protein(12 grams!). The ingredients are listed right on the front of each RX Bar. The bars are chewy and no super sweet. Our fave is Chocolate Sea Salt, but there are 9 super flavors.This is a local company for us, so I love to support them.

RX bars has a new, even more delicious bar that tastes like peanut butter and honey – and loaded with even more protein. Check them out here.

Aloha Organic Protein Bars

These are a new favorite of my two boys – they “taste like cookie dough, Mom!”. With 14 grams of protein per bar, they make a good snack/quick meal for my growing boys.

My favorite is the Lemon Cashew, while my boys, naturally, love the Cookie Dough. My teenage son says the Mint Flavor tastes just like a Thin MInt Girl Scout Cookie!

NoCow Protein Bars

These pack a punch with 20 grams of protein and many delicious flavors. My kids favorite is Birthday Cake. These have a great texture and feel like a candy bar – without all the sugar!!

Try a variety pack to find your fave.

Smash Bites

You may already be familiar with Chia Smash – a low sugar fruit spread with the added nutrition of chia seeds. Well, now they have put this delicious fruit spread inside a small, protein packed, snack bites.

Smash Bites come in a variety of flavors – most contain nut butters. These sunflower butter and jam Smash Bites, however, are a great protein option for nut free schools.

GoMacro Bars

These protein bars have been a staple in our house for years – and probably just about the healthiest. GoMacro’s are higher in calories and with 11 grams of protein can be a bit more of a meal replacement, if necessary.

My kids did not love these at first, but now that we are very low sugar, these are yummy for them! Their favorite is Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip.

Update for 2026: My picky teenager, who eats very little in the way of meat, LOVES these and I am happy about that, because GoMarcoBars are a great way to get a decent amount of protein into him. His new favorite is Oatmeal Chocolate Chip.

Quinn’s Gluten Free Peanut Butter Pretzels

So these are amazing and the only GLUTEN FREE Peanut butter Pretzel I have found. It’s the salty sweet thing that is so appealing with these nuggets of deliciousness.

These can be super pricey, so look for a sale OR order them from Imperfect Produce, like we do. They are consistently the lowest price I can find on Imperfect.( Use this link and you’ll get a big discount off your first order and I’ll get a small commission ! )

Justin’s Nut Butter Packets

These easy to pack high-protein packaged nut butter snacks are a new favorite. My son took Justin’s Almond Butter Packs to camp this year and now he is hooked!

Each packet has between 6 and 8 grams of protein and 3 grams of sugar or less.

They are easy to open and squeeze right into your mouth! Surely these will be a staple in lunches this year. Justin’s has many flavors, but our favorite so far is the Maple Almond Butter.

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