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. 

Piranha Snaps Oregano & Thyme 25g

Piranha Snaps Oregano & Thyme are light and crunchy rice chips. They are seasoned with natural oregano and thyme for a simple, tasty snack. These chips are vegan, gluten free and dairy free. They have no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. They are an easy snack for work, school or when you want something quick and savoury.

Dr Superfoods Organic Dark Chocolate Raspberries 125g

These treats are made with organic raspberries covered in Belgian dark chocolate. They are vegan, gluten free and free from dairy and eggs. The ingredients are 100% natural with no artificial colours or flavours. Each bite is sweet and full of antioxidants. It’s a simple and clean snack for chocolate lovers.

House Of Biskota Melting Moments 200g

Melting Moments are soft, buttery cookies that break down easily in your mouth. They are made in Melbourne with vegan and gluten free ingredients. They contain no dairy, eggs, wheat, soy or yeast. Each cookie has a light and sweet taste. They are an easy treat to enjoy with tea or coffee.

Dr Superfoods Blueberry Bliss Dark Chocolate 125g

Blueberry Bliss mixes wild blueberries with smooth Belgian dark chocolate. The snack is vegan, gluten free and dairy free. It contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Each piece has a fruity centre and rich chocolate taste. It’s a simple and sweet snack made with clean ingredients.

House Of Biskota Almond Crescents 200g

Almond Crescents are soft and delicate cookies shaped into small crescents. They are vegan, gluten free, and free from dairy, eggs, wheat, soy and yeast. Each bite has a gentle almond flavour. Its texture melts in your mouth. These almond cookies are a nice treat for mornings and afternoons. Or whenever you want something light and sweet.

Byron Bay Cookies GF Triple Choc Fudge Cookie Pouch 100g

This cookie is soft, chewy and full of vegan dark, milk and white chocolate style chips. It is gluten free and dairy free. There are no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Each bite is rich, sweet and full of chocolate. It’s an easy snack to enjoy at home or on the go.

Kellys Candy Co Caramel Fudge 75g

This caramel fudge is smooth, creamy and melts in your mouth. It is made in small batches with real butter and cream. It is gluten free and contains no artificial colours or flavours. Each piece is rich and sweet. It is a simple treat for anyone who loves soft caramel snacks.

Ceres Organics Himalayan Chickpea Crisps 100g

These chickpea crisps are light, crunchy and oven baked. They are made from organic chickpeas and brown rice. They are vegan, gluten free and dairy free. The crisps are lightly salted with natural Himalayan salt and contain no artificial ingredients. They’re an easy and clean snack for healthy munching.

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.