Having a pantry of healthy snacks for kids is a fantastic way to promote health and wellbeing. Depending on what type of healthy kid's snacks you have available, you can cater to your child's preferences to include healthy alternatives. The earlier healthy kid's snacks are introduced, the sooner your child will start to enjoy them. At Healthy Essentials Australia, we have a fantastic range of fun healthy snacks for kids to enjoy. With gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free options available, we have a little something for all kids. Have a look at our suggestions below and introduce your children to healthier snacking alternatives. 


Why do you need healthy snacks for kids?

A combination of different healthy snacks for kids is a fantastic way to improve nutrition and reduce hunger. Healthy kid's snacks come in a variety of flavours, shapes, and designs. Healthy kid's snacks are filled with healthy nutrients that help your child's early development. Ideally, you want to look for fun healthy snacks for kids as they will feel more inclined to eat them. 

Giving healthy snacks to your kids also encourages them to seek out healthier alternatives. They are also the perfect way to promote nutritious foods to fussy eaters. The best types of healthy snacks for kids are low in unhealthy sugars, salts, and fats. At Healthy Essentials Australia, we have a fantastic selection of healthy snacks for kids. Have a look at our below options and see if any of them will appeal to your child. 


How to select healthy snacks for kids

Deciding on what healthy snacks for kids you should buy can be hard. Save from making your own healthy snack alternatives, there are lots of options available, and it can be difficult to ensure they are healthy options. At Healthy Essentials Australia, we have some helpful tips to make your search easier. 


Note down any foods your child likes

Everyone has different flavour preferences, and when you’re attempting to introduce healthy kid's snacks, try to take note of your child’s tastes. Whether they prefer savoury or sweet, choosing snacks that align with their preferences will make them feel more inclined to try them. Pay attention to their eating habits and see what options they would prefer. 


Look for different options

Whether you need vegan, gluten free, dairy free or vegetarian healthy kids snacks, at Healthy Essentials Australia, we have a fantastic selection for you to choose from. Go through our different categories and look for options that will appeal to your kids. You can also make your search easier by using our search bar. See what products come up and add them to your cart if they appeal to you. 


Read the product descriptions

When looking for healthy snacks for kids, it’s important to refer to the product descriptions. At Healthy Essentials Australia, we list ingredients and additional information for all our healthy kid's snacks. We highly recommend going to our product descriptions and learning about our healthy kid's snacks before purchasing them. 


Get your kids involved

When choosing healthy snacks for your kids, one of the best ways to ensure they will like them is by getting their opinion. Have them look at options with you and see what they want to try. Doing so will also introduce them to shopping for their own snacks and show them what to look for in healthy snack alternatives.


Have a look at the best kid healthy snacks in Australia

When you shop online, it’s fantastic when you can see suggestions. At Healthy Essentials Australia, we have some awesome healthy snacks for kids you can buy. Whether you’re looking for sweet, savoury, vegan, gluten free, or any other type of healthy kid's snacks, we have some tasty options available. Here are some of our top healthy kid's snacks. Take your time to go through our suggestions and see if anything appeals to your kids. 


 

Orgran Kids Wholefruit Dinosaur Cookies 175g

 

Being vegan and gluten free, our Orgran Kids Wholefruit Dinosaur Cookies are perfect for all ages. As a healthy afternoon snack for kids, these cookies are packed with delicious wild berry flavours. And as an additional bonus, every cookie is shaped like a dinosaur. Learn more about the ingredients from our product description. 

 

 

 

 

Orgran Kids Vanilla Outback Animal Cookies 175g

 

Made using natural ingredients, our Orgran Kids Vanilla Outback Animal Cookies are the ideal healthy snack for kids. Each bite gives you a subtle taste of vanilla children will be happy to munch on. As a fun healthy snack for kids, these cookies are a fantastic source of fibre whilst also being vegan and gluten free. Have a look at all the nutritional information in our product description. 

 

 

 

 

Sweet William Rice Chocolate Crackle Koalas 180g

 

Any child would be pleased to see this delicious snack in their lunchbox. Our Sweet William Rice Chocolate Crackle Koalas are dairy free, vegan, gluten free, and nut free. Every pack comes with twelve pieces and will keep your children happy. The individual packets make these tasty treats perfect for lunches, parties, and family sharing. 

 

 

 

 

VGood Tomato Basil Chickpea Twists 85g

 

As a simple healthy snack for kids, our VGood Tomato Basil Chickpea Twists has a five star health rating. Made with over 90% chickpeas, these tasty twists are filled with fibre and plant based protein. Each delightful serving is gluten, nut, soy, and dairy free. It’s the perfect healthy afternoon snack for kids to enjoy. 

 

 

 

 

Sprout Organic Plant Based Super Berry Bar 30g

 

Give your kids an organic healthy snack to keep them satisfied between meals. Each bar is made using natural, wholefood ingredients and is filled with nutrients. Being entirely plant based, they are easy to digest and will keep your kids fuller for longer. Not only is this healthy kid's snack plant based, but it’s also free from dairy, soy, and gluten. Have a look at the ingredients list and give your kids a tasty snack. 

 

 

 

 

Sprout Organic Plant Based Choc Brownie Bar 30g

 

Our Sprout Organic Plant Based Choc Brownie Bar is made using plant based ingredients. Each bar is intolerance friendly, whilst also being dairy, soy, and gluten free. The soft chewy texture means every bar is mess free and will leave no crumbs in your back seat. Being high in nutrients, it’s a fantastic healthy snack for kids to enjoy. 

 

 

 

 

Happy Snack Company Pizza Fava Beans 10x15g

 

With a five star healthy rating, this is a healthy afternoon snack all kinds should have. Every box contains ten packets of deliciously tasty Fava Beans. They are made using natural ingredients and are nut, dairy, and gluten free. Look at the nutritional information in our product description and see if this is the healthy kid's snack you’re looking for. 

 

 

 

 

Double D Sugar Free Cola Bottles 90g

 

No kid can pass up the opportunity to indulge in lollies. Being gluten and sugar free, these delicious treats are naturally sweetened with stevia. Just like any other lolly, you would ideally have your children eat them in moderation. As a healthy kid snack alternative, we know they will love every bite. 

 

 

 

 

Leda Ultimate Choc Chip Cookies 250g

 

As a healthier snacking choice, our Leda Ultimate Choc Chip Cookies are gluten, egg, and dairy free. They are the perfect sweet healthy snack all kids will love. Being free from all nasties they are the perfect addition to school lunches. Learn more about this item in our product description and add a healthy kid's snack to your pantry.

 

 

 

 

X50 Sea Salt Mushroom Chips 40g

 

Made using real shiitake mushrooms, our X50 Sea Salt Mushroom Chips are perfectly cooked to give your kids a tasty treat. With no added preservatives, every packet is gluten free and vegan friendly. It’s a fantastic healthy afternoon snack all kids will enjoy. Have a look at the nutritional information and give your kids a healthy chip alternative. 

 

 

 

 

Wallaby Rugged Bark Cookies 'N' Cream Almond, Pretzel & Sea Salt 120g

 

We all enjoy a sweet treat, and our Wallaby Rugged Bark Cookies 'N' Cream Almond, Pretzel & Sea Salt will hit the spot. Each slab can be broken up into small pieces and shared amongst the whole family. This tasty treat is gluten free and made using natural ingredients. We know your kids will enjoy every bite. 

 

 

 

 

Piranha Sea Salt Popcorn 25g

 

All kids love popcorn, and it will be hard to get them to stop eating our Piranha Sea Salt Popcorn. Each packet is vegan, gluten free and a great source of fibre. It makes a tasty healthy afternoon snack for kids to enjoy. You can find out more about the nutritional values in our product description. 

 

 

 

Why should you go to Healthy Essentials Australia for your healthy kid snacks?

At Healthy Essentials Australia, we specialise in finding delicious healthy foods and appropriate home products. We have collections of gluten free, dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, organic, and keto friendly items. With a variety of flavours and brands, we have some delicious healthy snacks for kids available. Take your time to look through our collection and find the ultimate items to add to your kid's lunches.