🧃Healthy Store-Bought Snacks for Picky Eaters (That Actually Get Eaten)

Let’s be honest: I’ve spent way too much money on snacks my picky eater either took one bite of… and then dramatically declared “yuck,” or wouldn’t even try. 😅

Sound familiar?

Between work, school, and trying to get real food into small humans, I’ve learned the hard way which snacks are worth keeping on hand—and which just end up getting pushed to the back of the pantry and forgotten about.

So today, I’m sharing a list of healthy(ish) store-bought snacks that are picky-eater approved in my house, easy to toss in a bag, and available online (because if I can avoid another trip to the store, I will).

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you! I only recommend what we actually use and love.

🍎 1. GoGo Squeez Applesauce Pouches

✅ No added sugar

✅ Comes in fun flavors

✅ Shelf-stable

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These are a lunchbox staple in my house and great for fruit on the go. The flavors feel “special” to kids, but the ingredients are simple enough to give me peace of mind. And bonus: no refrigeration required!

🧀 2. Annie’s Organic Cheddar Bunnies

✅ Organic

✅ Kid-friendly shape

✅ Great for portioning out

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Basically these are the “better” version of Goldfish, and great for kids who like crunchy, cheesy snacks but can’t do artificial flavors or colors.

🍓 3. That’s It Fruit Bars

✅ 2 ingredients

✅ Naturally sweet

✅ No preservatives

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My youngest actually thinks these are candy and I enjoy them as well. They’re made with just fruit—no added sugar, no weird stuff—and come in a variety of flavors like apple + mango or apple + strawberry.

4. Hippeas

✅ Protein + crunch

✅ Vegan and Plant-based

✅ Alternative to other puffs that contain GMOs

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My picky eater could eat these all day! If your kids like puffs (and let’s be honest, what kid doesn’t??), these are a great alternative. They’re made from Chickpeas, include 3 grahams of protein per serving, and are a snack I can feel good about my kids devouring a whole bag of.

🍪 5. MadeGood Soft Baked Mini Cookies

✅ Nut-free

✅ Hidden veggies

✅ Individually packed

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Soft, sweet, and they don’t taste healthy—which is kind of the goal when you’re dealing with a selective eater. They’re school-safe and great for on-the-go.

🛒 Bonus Tip: Create a Snack Bin

I keep a low snack bin in the pantry with a few of these on rotation so my kids can help themselves (with supervision). It encourages independence—and limits the snack requests to what’s already approved.

💬 What Are Your Picky Eater Go-To’s?

If you’ve found a store-bought snack your kid actually eats without protest, I’d love to hear it!

Drop it in the comments or share it with me on Facebook!