5 Healthy Snacks for Your Children at Costco
If you’ve ever stood in a Costco aisle debating whether the snacks in your cart are truly good for your kids, you’re not alone.
Parents today want more than just convenience—they want clean, nourishing ingredients that support their children’s energy, development, and long-term health. But with so many options on the shelves, it can be hard to separate the truly healthy from the cleverly marketed. That’s why we’ve rounded up five parent-approved, clean-ingredient snacks you can feel confident about buying for your children—all found at Costco.
Whether you're packing school lunches, prepping for sports practice, or stocking the pantry for summertime adventures, these snacks offer better ingredients without sacrificing taste.
In each case, I’ve linked to Amazon for each product below so you can learn more about them, but they’re all available at Costco.
It goes without saying, but as a parent, you can enjoy each snack as well!
1. Chomps Grass-Fed Beef Sticks
Remember those Slim Jims? Chomps are similar, but healthier.
Chomps are a game-changer for protein-packed snacking. Made from 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, these sticks are a clean alternative to the overly processed meat snacks you’ll often find on store shelves. What sets Chomps apart is what’s not in them—no added sugar, no soy, no gluten, and no artificial preservatives.
Each stick offers around 9 grams of protein, making it perfect for active kids who need fuel on the go. The mild flavor is kid-friendly, and the individually wrapped packaging makes them ideal for lunchboxes, road trips, or post-soccer game refueling. Costco sells Chomps in multipacks, so you get great value for a high-quality, shelf-stable snack.
Why it’s healthy: High in protein, zero sugar, grass-fed beef, clean and minimal ingredient list.
2. Simple Mills Sweet Thins Honey Cinnamon
This is my favorite snack on the list. They are seriously so good, but I might be biased because I’m a sucker for graham crackers.
If your kids crave something sweet and crunchy, Simple Mills Sweet Thins are a fantastic option that won’t spike their blood sugar or expose them to artificial additives. Made from a base of watermelon seed flour, cashew flour, and sunflower seed flour, these snacks are grain-free, gluten-free, and crafted with purposefully chosen ingredients.
The Honey Cinnamon flavor is a hit with kids—it’s subtly sweet and warm without being overpowering. You won’t find artificial flavors, refined sugars, or inflammatory oils here. Costco offers large boxes of these Sweet Thins, perfect for stocking up your pantry with a snack that feels like a treat but functions like nourishment.
Why it’s healthy: Grain-free, made with nutrient-dense seed flours, no artificial ingredients, low in sugar.
3. Boulder Canyon Classic Sea Salt Chips
Surprisingly, there are lots of healthy chip options for your kiddos, and Boulder Canyon is one of them. Yes, potato chips made the list. Not all chips are created equal. Boulder Canyon’s Classic Sea Salt Chips are made with just three simple ingredients: potatoes, sea salt, and avocado oil. That’s right—avocado oil, not canola or soybean oil.
Avocado oil is a heart-healthy fat that’s far more stable at high heat than most seed oils, making it a superior choice for frying. While chips should still be enjoyed in moderation, Boulder Canyon offers a clean, crunchy snack option when you want something salty without the chemical additives and inflammatory oils found in most mainstream brands.
Why it’s healthy: Cooked in avocado oil, non-GMO, minimal clean ingredients, no artificial flavors or preservatives.
4. That’s it. Fruit Bars
Fruit snacks without dyes, sugar, or additives? Yes, please. That’s it. Fruit Bars are made from—you guessed it—just fruit. Each bar contains only two ingredients: fruit and more fruit. For example, the Apple + Mango bar contains just dried apple and mango. Nothing more. I wish they were organic, but they’re still clean.
These bars are naturally sweet, chewy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, making them an excellent swap for the overly processed fruit snacks marketed to kids. They're gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and shelf-stable. Parents love them for their simplicity, and kids love them for their sweetness. Costco carries variety packs, so there’s always a new flavor to discover.
Why it’s healthy: No added sugars, just two ingredients, naturally rich in fiber and antioxidants.
5. Lovebird Cereal
Cereal can be one of the sneakiest sources of sugar and processed ingredients in a child’s diet—but Lovebird Cereal is changing that. Made with a base of cassava flour and sweetened with organic honey and coconut sugar, Lovebird is a grain-free cereal that’s actually good for your child’s gut and energy levels.
It’s free from gluten, grains, refined sugar, and artificial flavors. Plus, it’s packed with prebiotic fiber to support digestion and brain development. The lightly sweetened taste and crunchy texture make it perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even as a yogurt topping. Costco sells family-size boxes of Lovebird, offering a cost-effective way to make mornings healthier.
Why it’s healthy: Grain-free, low glycemic sweeteners, gut-friendly ingredients, zero refined sugar.
Final Thoughts
Feeding our kids well shouldn’t mean choosing between what’s easy and what’s healthy. It’s possible to do both—especially with help from stores like Costco that are increasingly stocking brands committed to clean, nourishing ingredients.
Keep them on hand for lunchboxes, car rides, or anytime hunger hits between meals.
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Here's to raising healthy kids—one clean snack at a time.