Kid-Friendly Staples for the School Year

Bento box filled with fruit, vegetables, and sandwich.

Bolster your shopping list with these nourishing, kid-friendly foods. Shop for one category, or all three depending on what you need to stock up on.

Grab-and-Go

For busy days, smoothies and snacks that are easy to hand out as kids are heading out the door are winners. Add these items to your list.

FOR SMOOTHIES
Bananas
Frozen berries, peaches, or pineapple
Low-fat yogurt, kefir, or milk

FOR SNACKING
Apples, tangerines, and bananas
Bags of nut-and-fruit trail mix
Whole-wheat tortillas spread with nut butter
Cartons of milk

Nourishing Nosh

Growing bodies need plenty of calories to keep them fueled (especially if your kids are physically active). Make them count by filling up on healthy proteins and carbohydrates.

PROTEINS
Hard-boiled eggs
Nuts, seeds, and nut butters
Cheese and yogurt
Chicken, turkey, and fish

CARBOHYDRATES
Oats
Whole-wheat bread, cereals, and pasta
Fresh fruit

Veggies and Fixings

Pair veggies with other foods to help your kids eat more of them. Mix and match these combos until you find your child’s favorite.

VEGGIES
Bell pepper
Zucchini
Cherry tomatoes
Broccoli or cauliflower

FIXINGS
Tomato sauce, hummus, bean dip, or low-fat salad dressing
Baked potatoes
Whole-wheat English muffins or bagels

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