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. Super crunchy, super salty, and delicious. We fill up small containers to take them on the go!
• Trail Mix: Sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy, chocolate-y — this mix hits all the notes. There are also individual bags if that’s more your style.
• Mega Omega Nut Mix: A nutrient-dense blend featuring omega-3-rich nuts. Great for an afternoon snack with some real staying power.
• Cashew Clusters: These nut and fruit clusters are sweet and satisfying — a great afternoon snack.
• Snacking Nuts: Super convenient individual packs of peanuts, almonds, and cashews. I love these for travel or tossing into a bag when bulk nuts aren’t practical.

🥨 Crunchy Snacks

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

• Harvest Snaps Pea Crisps: We’ve loved these for years. The kids love the flavor, and I love that they’re made with peas and actually have some nutrition beyond just calories.
• Simple Mills Pop Mmms: I was skeptical, but these are delicious! Definitely worth buying at Costco — much more cost-effective than the grocery store.
• Seaweed Snacks: Not a nutrition powerhouse, but they have great flavor, and my kids are obsessed.
• Lesser Evil Himalayan Gold Popcorn: Not the catchiest name, but the popcorn is really good — whole grain, lightly seasoned, and a great option for kids who love something crunchy and salty.
• PopCorners: Similar to rice crisps but with a little more going on flavor-wise. Easy to throw in a bag and a hit with kids.
• Triscuits: A classic for good reason — whole grain, versatile, and great with cheese.
• Sun Chips: Whole grain and comes in a variety of flavors. A crowd-pleaser for kids of all ages.
• Pirate’s Booty: Light, puffed, and made with real aged cheddar. A long-time kid favorite and easy to portion out.
• Almond Flour Crackers: A great gluten-free option with a satisfying crunch. Pair well with cheese or dip.

🥩 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.
• Noosa Yogurt: The kids absolutely love these. Creamy, flavorful, and more substantial than a typical yogurt pouch. Great for lunchboxes or after school.
• Gogo Squeez Yogurtz: Portable yogurt pouches that are great for on-the-go or throwing 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.
• Made Good Minis: Come in a fun round shape and are allergy-friendly — great for nut-free schools. A reliable lunchbox staple.
• Kirkland Soft & Chewy Bars: Classic and affordable. A big box goes a long way, and kids never seem to turn them down.
• Clif Kid ZBars: A bit more hearty than most kids’ bars, which I appreciate. Good for more active days when kids need real fuel.
• BelVita Crunchy Biscuits: These are genuinely delicious — think a satisfying, slightly sweet cookie-biscuit with whole grains. A great option when you want something that feels like a treat but holds up nutritionally.
• Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars: A dependable, fruit-forward bar made with whole grains. Not flashy, but consistently good and always a solid choice.

🌟 Sweet Treats

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

• That’s It Mini Fruit Bars: Just 2 fruits, simple ingredients, a few flavors to choose from. A genuinely nutritious option for snacks or a lunchtime treat.
• Aussie Bites: Part cookie, part granola bar, totally delicious. Packed with oats, seeds, and dried fruit — these taste like a treat but have real ingredients behind them.
• Gogo Squeez Applesauce Pouches: A classic for good reason. Quick energy, portable, and kids love them.
• Pure Organic Fruit Bars: Made with fruit, no sugar added, and taste like a fruit snack. When my kids were little these were a “treat!” — they still like them.
• Tropical Fields Coconut Rolls: Taste like a cookie, made with simple ingredients. Crunchy, coconutty, and a sweet little finish to a snack plate.
• Pain au Chocolat: A bit more substantial in calories than most snacks on this list — which is actually why I like them. Many packaged snacks are too light to be genuinely satisfying, and these fill that gap. A chocolatey, flaky treat that feels special.
• Heavenly Hunks: These cookie-bar hybrids are both nutritious and delicious — a rare combo in the sweet category. Made with good ingredients and satisfying enough to actually hold kids over.