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Spotting the “goldilocks” of kid-friendly snacks is easier said than done. As you stand in the snack foods aisle, staring at the endless brands and options, three questions run through your mind: Is this snack healthy enough? Is it affordable? And, most importantly, will the kids even like it? They’re all valid questions, but some of us just don’t have the time to research every single product and read every single review. That’s why we’ve curated the only kid-friendly snacks list you’ll ever need. And the best part? All of these snacks are found at Costco.
We considered all important factors: health, ease (are the snacks easy to pack? Easy to grab while on the go?), and how they taste (will the kids immediately spit the snack out and never trust your judgment again?). In the end, we found more than twenty snacks that are worthy of the commitment of buying in bulk for Costco members.
From fruits and veggies pouches to snack mixes and crunchy favorites, here are the best kid-friendly snacks at Costco. And, don’t worry; we also tossed in a couple of indulgences — because some days just call for it. Get your snack on and sign up for a Costco membership here.
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Kirkland Signature Soft & Chewy Granola Bars
Image Credit: Kirkland Signature. $12.59 for 64 granola bars is a heck of a deal. Kirkland Signature’s classically soft and chewy granola bars are dotted with real chocolate chips, made with whole rolled oats, and don’t contain any artificial flavors or colors. Grab a box at Costco, and you’ll have snacks on hand for your kids for weeks.
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PopCorners Popped Corn Snacks Variety Pack
Image Credit: PopCorners. Made of popped corn, PopCorners chips have a satisfying crunch and come in a variety of flavors your kids will love, including a sweet and salty kettle corn and a super-cheesy white cheddar.
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Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars
Image Credit: Pure Organic. These chewy, sweet, layered fruit bars are made from real fruit purees and juices, with no artificial flavors or colors. “The fruit snacks are delicious…all 3 flavors taste great,” shared one reviewer.
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Frito Lay Classic Mix
Image Credit: Frito Lay. If we give our kids a full-sized bag of chips, chances are they’re going to eat most of it and then not want any dinner. That’s why we love the 1-ounce chip bags included in the Frito Lay Classic Mix at Costco. It includes 54 1-ounce bags of savory favorites like Nacho Cheese Doritos, Crunchy Cheetos, Fritos, and more.
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Kirkland Signature Trail Mix Snack Packs
Image Credit: Kirkland Signature. Pairing savory and sweet with crunchy and chewy, Kirkland Signature’s trail mix has a little something for everyone. It’s made with peanuts, M&M’s, raisins, almonds, and cashews, giving your kids a protein boost and energy pick me up.
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Nabisco Cookies & Crackers, Variety Pack
Image Credit: Nabisco. Filled with classic lunchbox favorites like mini Oreo cookies, Nutter Butter Bites, and mini Nilla wafers, your kids will love the variety in this Nabisco Cookies & Crackers Variety Pack.
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Country Archer Provisions Beef Taco Mini Sticks
Image Credit: Country Archer Provisions. Savory, sugar-free, and packed with four grams of protein per serving, Country Archer Provisions Beef Taco Mini Sticks are made with grass-fed beef, and are the perfect lunchbox pick-me up for kids on the go. If your kids aren’t a fan of taco flavors, you can snag a bag of the original flavor at Costco instead.
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That’s It Mini Fruit Bars
Image Credit: That's It. Scanning through the ingredients while trying to pick out snacks for your kids can be a total chore, but with That’s It mini fruit bars, you don’t need to. That’s because each bar has just two ingredients! Each flavor has an apple base, and the variety pack includes strawberry, mango, and blueberry flavors, all made with just apples and those fruits.
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MadeGood Granola Minis Variety Pack
Image Credit: MadeGood. Granola is a lot easier to eat in a convenient granola bite, so you don’t need a spoon. These MadeGood granola minis come in two tasty flavors kids will love, chocolate chip and mixed berry, and they’re nut-free, too.
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Kirkland Signature Organic Fruit & Vegetable Pouches
Image Credit: Kirkland Signature. A great snack to toss into the kids’ lunchboxes, this Kirkland Signature Organic Fruit & Vegetable Pouches variety pack includes two flavors: Apple Strawberry Spinach, and Apple Mango Yellow Carrot Peach. The pouches don’t contain any added sugar, and each one has about two grams of fiber. But most importantly, they’re delicious!
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Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels Snack Bags
Image Credit: Dot's Homestyle Pretzels. Sometimes all you need is some salty pretzels — by themselves or with dip they never disappoint. But seasoned pretzels are even better, and these 1 ounce bags of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels were practically made for school snacks and lunches.
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Milano Cookies, Double Dark Chocolate
Image Credit: Pepperidge Farms. Chocolate lovers, take note: these Milano cookies have twice the chocolate of a traditional Milano. Kids will love dunking them in milk, and the grown-ups can steal a few packets to enjoy with their morning coffee.
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Nature Valley Sweet and Salty Granola Bar
Image Credit: Nature Valley. On really busy days, it’s a big relief to have a few of these peanut Nature Valley Sweet and Salty Granola Bars in your pantry.
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Amara Organic Yogurt Smoothie Carrot Raspberry Melts
Image Credit: Amara. The Amara Organic Yogurt Smoothie Carrot Raspberry Melts allow parents to have nutrition and convenience. 4 bags come in each box and it is plant-based and dairy free. The best part? They are resealable packs.
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Nutella & GO! Hazelnut and Cocoa Spread With Breadsticks
Image Credit: Nutella. Sometimes you (and the kids!) just need Nutella. We love these convenient Nutella snack packs that come with breadsticks for a sweet treat.
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Wonderful Pistachios
Image Credit: Wonderful. The Wonderful Pistachios variety pack comes with 24 packets. Pistachios are a source of antioxidants, protein, and fiber, which are so good for you and your mini me!
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Glico Pocky, Strawberry Cream Covered Biscuit Sticks
Image Credit: Glico. These Glico Pocky come in packs of ten, making them ideal for those looking for something light. The strawberry flavor is my particular favorite, but chocolate is also available—what a quick and wonderful snack!
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Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers
Image Credit: Pepperidge Farm. Goldfish are a staple in any kid’s childhood, from eating it while watching TV to as a treat after lunch, almost everyone likes them. Made with 100% real cheddar, this box comes with 45 packs that can be taken on the go!
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Kirkland Signature Milk Chocolate Almonds
Image Credit: Kirkland Signature. Everyone deserves a chocolatey treat every once in a while, and these Kirkland Signature milk chocolate-covered almonds are tasty as can be. Add them to your kid’s bento box for lunch, or keep them in the pantry so the whole fam can snack when the craving hits.
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Peanut Butter-Filled Pretzel Nuggets
Image Credit: Kirkland Signature. When the kids (and, again, you) are craving a little sweet-and-salty mid-day treat, reach into this giant tub of Kirkland Signature peanut butter-filled pretzel nuggets.
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Welch’s Fruit Snacks 90-count
Image Credit: Welch's. Welch’s Fruit Snacks are a favorite for a reason. They have a perfect chewy yet soft (but never gooey or mushy) texture, and are made with real fruit. They do contain added sugar, but also pack in the Vitamins A, C, and E, and are a delicious sweet treat in moderation.
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Annie’s Homegrown Organic Fruit Snacks
Image Credit: Annie's Homegrown. Fruit snacks made with real fruit juice and in the shape of bunnies? Just toss ’em into your cart already.
Available in select stores
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Skinny Pop Popcorn
Image Credit: Skinny Pop. You can’t go wrong with popcorn, which is a crunchy, satisfying whole-grain treat. Yum! These Skinny Pop mini bags are perfectly portioned for snacktime.
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Kirkland Signature Organic Applesauce
Image Credit: Kirkland Signature. What kid doesn’t love getting their hands on a pouch of apple sauce? Pick up a 24-pack of no sugar added Kirkland Signature apple sauce pouches and save big on a staple.
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ParmCrisps Ranch Snack Mix
Image Credit: ParmCrisps. Here’s another protein-filled snack, and this one doesn’t even need to be refrigerated. This mix of ParmCrisps, cashews, almonds, and pistachios is the tastiest way to get your protein in, especialy with a dusting of ranch seasoning.
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BelVita Breakfast Biscuit
Image Credit: BelVita. These cinnamon brown sugar-flavored BelVita breakfast biscuits boast 19 grams of whole grain and they’re a good source of fiber — keeping the kids (and you) fuller for longer.
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Nature’s Bakery Fig Bar
Image Credit: Nature's Bakery. These plant-based fig bars are beloved by kids and adults alike — and they don’t contain any high fructose corn syrup. Plus, this particular pack has three different flavors from which to choose: blueberry, raspberry, and original fig.
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