32 Healthy Costco Snacks for Kids

A fresh stash of snacks never gets old! Whether you’re packing lunchboxes, stuffing snacks into backpacks for busy days, or prepping for “hangry” hour, having a variety of kid-approved snacks is always a smart strategy. And there is no better place to stock up than Costco! I’ve rounded up the best healthy Costco snacks that are both kid and parent-approved.

From protein-packed to totally portable to crunchy to sweet, we’re covering all the bases here to share a variety of snacks that are both nutritious AND delicious. Both are important. 🙂

My Snacking Approach

Back before I had kids, I was decidedly anti-snack. It was not the French way, and I was reading Bringing Up Bébé! Then I had my own kids and revised that strong opinion a bit. 😉 So, while my approach has softened a bit, my philosophy is still to focus on meals (so that kids aren’t grazing all day), but I’m also realistic and understand that snacking is sort of a necessity in our culture and way of life. And that’s fine!

Sometimes snacks are super nutritious (veggies and Greek yogurt veggie dip or apple slices and peanut butter apple dip), and sometimes they are a little more on the “fun” side (bars, crackers, etc.). There’s room for both. 🙂

The important thing is to make sure that you’re offering options that have a bit of protein, fiber, or healthy fats in them. (Grab my list of the best healthy snacks!) Many snacks are comprised of only one component (ie carbs) and would greatly benefit from an extra addition to round it out. Ideas for that are included below!

Healthy Costco Snacks

When it comes to healthy Costco snacks, or any snacks really, I like to start with fresh and single-ingredient items. Vegetables, fruits, cheese sticks, applesauce, nuts/seeds, etc. But, I also find it incredibly convenient to have an assortment of individually packaged snacks that you can grab to throw into a bag as we’re rushing out the door (late again, per usual…why?!). I’m sharing a lot of the individually packaged snacks, but start with the fresh snacks and round them out with these additions.

This isn’t obviously every single snack that Costco has, but we’ll cover a good portion!

🥜 Nut-Based Snacks

Nuts are a nutritious option that have protein, fiber, and fat, but also aren’t always appropriate for young kids or are allowed at peanut-free schools. We keep them for the car or non-school snacks. These are almost all Kirkland brand.

• Extra-Large Peanuts: These are our favorite peanuts. They’re super crunchy, super salty, and delicious. We fill up small containers to take them on the go!
• Trail Mix: Sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy, chocoalte-y – this mix hits all the notes. There are also individual bags if that’s more your style.
• Sweet Heat Snack Mix: This is deliciously sweet and salty with a bit of heat and fun flavor.
• Keto Snack Mix: This bag contains high-end blends of nuts like macadamia nuts, pecans, and more.
• Cashew Clusters: These nut and fruit bars/clusters are sweet and a great afternoon snack.
• Snacking Nuts: These are super convenient, and I love to travel with them when bulk nuts would be a hassle. There are packs of peanuts, almonds, and cashews.
• Others: Omega-3 Nut Mix, Chili and Lime Pistachios, Nut Bars, and Heart-healthy Mixed Nuts

🥨 Crunchy Snacks

These typically need a protein and something fresh – cheese, peanut butter, meat stick, nuts, etc.

• Sweet Potato Chips: These are not necessarily that much more nutritious than potato chips, so don’t be fooled, but they are delicious, especially if your kids like sweet potatoes.
• Harvest Snaps Pea Crisps: We’ve loved these pea crisps for years and years! The kids love the flavor, and I love that they are made with peas and have decent nutrition for a snack (they contain more than just calories!).
• Simple Mills Pop Mmms: I was skeptical of these, but they’re delicious! Definitely an item you want to buy at Costco, as it’s much more cost-effective.
• Gimme Seaweed Snacks: Seaweed snacks don’t offer much nutrition, but they do have a great flavor, and my kids are obsessed.
• Angie’s Popcorn: Sweet and salty popcorn is a great snack for kids (not young toddlers) – whole grain, sweet, and salty flavors.
• Quaker Rice Crisps: As a teen of the 90s (when fat-free was the rage!), I was not rushing back to rice cakes, but my kids requested them and love them, so we’re back. This pack has a mix of savory and sweet flavors, for whatever they’re craving.
• Others: Triscuits, Sun Chips, Pirate’s Booty, Almond Flour Crackers

🥩 Protein-Packed Snacks

These typically need a carb and something fresh – pretzels, crackers, fruity snacks, etc.

• Country Archer Mini Beef Sticks: This smaller size is great for kids who may not need a giant stick.
• Chomps Meat Sticks: Chomps sticks are delicious and come in many different varieties, depending on what you’re looking for.
• Harvest Snap Pea Crisps: These are one of those foods that can fit into the protein and the salty crunchy categories.
• Gogo Squeez Yogurtz: These yogurt pouches can be taken on the go or thrown in lunches.

🚗 On-the-Go/Bar Options

These are the items that can easily be thrown in a bag or backpack for easy snacking! Some may not be filling on their own, while others offer up a decent amount of nutrition.

• Kind Bars: These classic fruit and nut bars often have fun and delicious flavors and are hearty with a bit of protein and fiber in them.
• Nature Valley Crunchy Bars: The kids love these, and I loved them when I was a kid; they make me think of Junior High! Crunchy and sweet.
• Made Good Minis: These granola bars come in a fun, round shape instead of a bar and are great for school, especially if you’re nut-free. They’re allergy-friendly.
• Kirkland Soft & Chewy: It’s sometimes hard to go through this whole box (64 bars!), but they are a classic and affordable.
• Clif Kid ZBars: I love that these bars are a bit more hearty.
• TrueBar Protein Bars: I haven’t personally had these, but people seem to love them so they could be a good option.
• Others: Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars

🌟 Sweet Treats

These typically need a protein and something fresh – cheese, peanut butter, meat stick, nuts, etc.

• That’s it Mini Fruit Bars: These are super simple ingredients (just 2 fruits!) and come in a few flavors. We usually have a few scragglers of the least favorite flavor, but they’re a great, nutritious option for snacks or a lunchtime treat.
• Aussie Bites: These are part cookie, part granola bar, and totally delicious and taste like a treat. Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, seeds, and dried fruit.
• Bobo’s PB&Js: These fun cups are made with whole grains and hearty ingredients. They’re definitely sweet, but delicious.
• Gogo Squeez Applesauce Pouches: These are a classic for a reason and are a great quick source of energy for kids.
• Pure Organic Fruit Bars: These bars taste like fruit snacks, but are made with fruit and have no sugar added. When my kids were young, this was a “treat!” Not anymore, but they still like them!
• Tropical Fields Coconut Rolls: These taste like a cookie and are a sweet treat, made with simple ingredients. Crunchy and coconutty!