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Healthy, High-Protein Packaged Snacks for ADHD Kids

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

As a mom to two very hungry boys with ADHD, my requirements for snacks are quite stringent.  I know that what goes in to my boys’ bodies significantly affects their ADHD symptoms 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 ADHD 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 an ADHD Diet and for those who are just trying to get some good nutrition into their kiddos. 

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TruBar

My kids 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.

Over Easy Bars

These are new to us, this year, and quickly becoming favorites. They are delicious!!! The protein comes from egg whites – a pretty clean source! 8 grams of protein is pretty high for an oat bar, too.

They come in a bunch of flavors – a variety pack is the way to go at first. They have two, nut free, flavors, as well!

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.

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.

Hippeas

We LOVE these!! The 4 grams of protein per serving is a great bonus, too, as crunchy, salty snacks usually do not have  any protein.

I usually find them at CostCo, but Hippeas can be purchased online and in grocery stores in individual bags that are great for easy packing.

Bonus for sensory seekers: Hippeas are very crunchy and provide some great sensory input, to make kids more alert, as well. Great for nut free schools!

Budget Tip: We are on a tight food budget and these can be expensive. And my teenagers can easy put away an entire bag in one sitting. So, I portion them right away in baggies, so they are easy to grab for lunches. 

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 2025: 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 ! )

Related: ADHD Diet 101: The Basics and How to Start

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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