15+ Savory School Snacks for Kids (No Sweets!)
If your kid’s lunchbox is usually packed with cookies, fruit snacks, and sugary treats, it might be time to mix things up with some fun savory options! No matter if you’ve got a picky eater or just want to cut back on sugar, these 15+ school snacks are tasty, kid-friendly finger foods that actually fill them up.
Keep scrolling for school snack ideas that are savory, satisfying, and far from boring. And if you haven’t checked out my back-to-school classroom treat recipes yet, make sure to take a peek!
Mini Cheeseburger Bites
These Mini Cheeseburger Bites are packed with all the delicious flavors of a traditional cheeseburger—juicy beef, melted cheddar, fresh lettuce, tangy pickles, and sweet cherry tomatoes.
Pickle Ham Rolls
These Pickle Ham Rolls are a quick and easy snack. They’re the perfect make-ahead or last-minute snack to make. With just three simple ingredients—ham, cream cheese, and pickles—you can make these in no time.
Loaded Mini Baked Potato Bites
These Loaded Mini Baked Potato Bites are easy kid snack recipe, with a prep time of just 10 minutes and a cook time of 30-40 minutes, you’ll have these tasty snack ready to serve in no time.
Ham & Cheese Cucumber Sandwich Bites
These Ham and Cheese Cucumber Sandwich Bites are light, fresh, and totally fuss-free! With only 4 ingredients, you can whip up the perfect bite-sized snack.
Spinach Dip Pinwheels
These pinwheels take everything you love about classic spinach dip—creamy, savory, and utterly addictive—and wrap it all up in a soft tortilla for a convenient, easy-to-serve snack.
Tuna Salad Pinwheels
These Tuna Salad Pinwheels are light, flavorful, and super easy to make. Classic tuna salad is rolled up in soft tortillas with a creamy, crunchy filling—a healthy snack that’s kid-friendly too.
Bacon Cheeseburger Pinwheels
These Bacon Cheeseburger Pinwheels are everything you love about a classic burger—savory beef, crispy bacon, gooey cheese—wrapped in soft, golden crescent dough.
Crack Chicken Pinwheels
These Crack Chicken Pinwheels are one of the best easy snack recipe that you can make-ahead or last minute! Loaded with creamy ranch, crispy bacon, shredded chicken, and gooey cheese.
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Biscuits
These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Biscuits are an easy finger food recipe ready in just 30 minutes. They’re simple, cheesy, and full of pepperoni goodness—basically, everything you want in a snack or even a quick lunch.
Meatball Sliders
These meatball sliders are one of my go-to easy finger foods, as they come together in under 30 minutes. Soft, buttery rolls filled with juicy meatballs, marinara, and gooey cheese.
Mini Piggies in a Blanket
These Mini Piggies in a Blanket are a great appetizer for any party, but they’re also the perfect snack for your kids. They’re easy to make and perfectly bite-sized for your kid’s lunchbox!
Corndog Mini Muffins
These Corndog Mini Muffins are an easy kid-friendly snack recipes, each muffin packs all the flavor of a traditional corndog, complete with a golden, slightly sweet cornbread base and a juicy hot dog center.
Homemade Pretzel Dogs
These Copycat Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Dogs are a soft and delicious kid-friendly snack idea, with juicy hot dogs wrapped in a buttery, golden-brown pretzel crust.
Cheesy Tomato Focaccia Rolls
These Cheesy Tomato Focaccia Rolls are a twist on classic focaccia bread, served in individual portions. They’re made of fluffy rolls topped with gooey mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of oregano.
Three Cheese Mini Quiches
These Three Cheese Mini Quiches are tasty little bites packed with flavor and can be made in no time. They’re an easy grab-and-go snack that’s perfect for your busy day!
Buttery Ritz Ham Sandwiches
This is the delicious bite-sized version of classic ham sliders! Quick to make and incredibly tasty, they’re perfect for a quick snack fix! Ready in just 15 minutes. Grab the recipe here!
