When it comes to school lunch products, convenience is a key factor. Not only does this make putting the meals together a less daunting task, but these packaged goods can be consumed hours into the school day or reused for another lunch if not eaten.
While fruity sweets, simple granola bars and other sugary snacks might be the first thing one thinks of when considering packaged goods, there's plenty of healthy options as well. For example, Gorilly Goods' 'Hillside' snack is a nutrient-dense snack that consists of seeds and greens -- which are enhanced with organic nutritional yeast and a selection of flavorful spices.
For those looking to keep their children hydrated throughout the day, Capri-Sun's 'Fruity Water' drink pouches are a great option. In order to encourage children to drink more of it, the Fruity Waters have as much flavor as a juice box -- however with no sugar or artificial flavors added.
20 Convenient School Lunch Products
From Frozen Peanut Butter Sandwiches to Baked Pasta Chips:
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School Lunch Subscription Services
This Service Supplies Parents with Prepackaged Lunches
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Protein-Packed Cookies
The 'Perfect Cookie' is an Energy Bar Disguised as a Baked Good
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Educational Healthy Snack Branding
The Exotic Snacks are Health Natural Snacks for Youngsters
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Sandwich Snack Bars
Betty Lou's Peanut Butter Bar is Like an Ultra Dense PB&J Sandwich
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Hazelnut Butter Snacks
This Snack Pack Provides the Perfect Combination of Sweet and Savory
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Savory Baked Pasta Chips
The Pasta Bow Tie Snack Chips are a Healthier Snack Alternative
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Kid-Friendly Fruit Waters
The Capri-Sun Flavored Beverages Encourages Children to Drink More Water
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Whole Grain Popcorn Chips
The Awesome Organics Salty Sweet Kettle Chips are Crafted with Care
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Bite-Sized Oatmeal Snacks
The New Nature Valley Snacks are Made with Whole Grain Oats
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Nutrient-Dense Seed Chips
The Linwoods Snackettes Healthy Seeds Snacks are Slow-Cooked
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Grilled Cheese-Inspired Snacks
Snikiddy's Baked Grilled Cheese Puffs are a Savory Snack Option
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Exotic To-Go Soups
Happy Planet's Grab and Go Food Collection Includes Globally Inspired Soups
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Frozen Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Annie's New Pea B&J Pockets are a Healthy Snack Option for Kids
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Child-Sized Snack Bars
The 'Curate Kids' Snack Bars are Made for Smaller Appetites
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Seasoned Breadstick Snacks
These Bite-Sized Breadsticks are Made for On-the-Go Snacking
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Backpack-Shaped Snack Branding
These Vegan and Raw Snacks are Packaged in Charming Boxes
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Probiotic Fruit Gummies
The Tiny Gummies are Made with Active Cultures to Support Digestive Health
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Cheese-Paired Sausage Snacks
McSweeney's New Pep' N Cheddies Serve as a Balanced Snack Option
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Portable Kale Snacks
Gorilly Goods' 'Hillside' Snack Provides a Taste of Seeds and Greens
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Sorghum Grain Pretzels
Quinn's New Gluten-Free Pretzels are Made from Whole Grain Sorghum
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Bento-Inspired School Lunches
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Private Label Sports Drinks
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Timeless Sports Drinks
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Snack-Themed Textbooks
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Nutrient-Packed Veggie Cereals
General Mills Introduces the Cheerios Veggie Blends in Two Flavors
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Organic Quick-Dissolve Baby Snacks
Little Spoon Puffs Come in Two Flavor Options
Healthy Trail Mix-Style Bars
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Senior-Friendly Snacks
These Packaged Snacks Speak to the Needs of Senior Snackers
Chewy Granola Cereals
Quaker Chewy Granola Brings a Favorite Snack to the Breakfast Table
Plant-Powered Handheld Pockets
Mikey's Microwave Pockets Make a Hot, Flavorful Meal in Seconds
Frozen Fruit Pearls
Nature’s Premium Fruit Pearls Blend Real Fruit or Fruit & Yogurt
Kid-Friendly Bubbly Beverages
GoodPop's Sparkling Juice Drinks Have No Added Sugar
Frozen Onigiri Snacks
Konscious Foods' Plant-Based Onigiri is Ready to Thaw and Eat
Nutritionally Complete Breakfast Shakes
BŌL Power Shakes are Packed with Plant-Powered Foods
Brain Nutrition Gummies
The BrainPack Daily Kids' Gummy Supplement Helps with Learning & Memory
Replenishing Squeezable Snacks
GoGo squeeZ's Pouch Snack Helps Active Teens & Young Adults Refuel
Brain-Boosting Applesauce Snacks
Brain Squeezers are Supercharged to Support Growing Minds
Hydrating Juice Beverages
Mott’s Active Blends Apple Juice, Coconut Water and Electrolytes
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Revived 90s Lunch Kits
Lunchables Lunch Kits are Arriving Back in Canada After a 15 Year Hiatus
Better-for-You Fruit Snacks
Frooze Balls' Fruit Balls Range is Made with Clean Ingredients
Nutritious Snack Bars
CLIF® Thins Recently Became Available at Major Retailers in Canada
Kid-Friendly Freeze-Dried Snacks
Harvest Snaps' Kids Freeze-Dried Snacks Use Only 100% Whole Fruit
Pickle-Themed Snack Kits
The HelloFresh Pickle Box is Packed with Tangy and Sweet Snacks
Kid-Focused Hydration Beverages
Caliwater Launches a New Kids Line for Optimal Hydration
Kid-Friendly Kombuchas
TIM TAM TUMMY Offers a Healthier Alternative to Juice Boxes
Fruity Yogurt Easter Snacks
Welch's Fruit 'n Yogurt Eggs are an Alternative Easter Treat
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
Kid-Friendly Nutritional Bars
Nola Baking Co. Boasts Delicious Nutritional Bars for Kids
Heat-and-Eat Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Lunchables Grilled Cheesies are Ready in 60-Seconds
Protein-Packed Snack Cups
Volpi Foods Snack Cups Come in Two Varieties
Children's Ready-to-Drink Supplements
Else Nutrition's Complete Nutrition Supplement is Dairy-Free
Instant Yogurt Smoothies
1.2.3 Yog by Yogoody is a Take-Anywhere Powder That Mixes with Water
Fridge-Free Protein Snack Packs
Whisps Protein Snackers Come with Meat, Cheese and Fruit
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Kid-Friendly Stacked Lunches
Lunchables Collaborates with Fresh del Monte for a New Lunch Offering
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Freezable Snack Boxes
PackIt Offers Its Freezable Snack Boxes in a Variety of Patterns
Health-Focused Fruity Smoothies
Evive Recently Launched the Nutrient-Packed Smoothie Pops
Noise-Canceling Drink Packs
Capri Sun Created Special Juice Packs to Give Parents Peace
Cheesy Pea-Based Snacks
Peatos Just Added New Cheetos and Funyuns Products
Elite-Level Hydration Drinks
GoodSport Naturally Sourced Sports Drinks Come in Two New Flavors
Better-for-You Frozen Bars
Yasso's Real Fruit Bars are Blended with Protein-Packed Greek Yogurt
Plant Protein Oatmeal Cups
Health Bear Food's Oatmeal Cups are Take-Anywhere & Nutritious
Global Cuisine Baby Foods
Serenity Kids World Explorer Comes in Five International Flavors
Puffed Produce Snacks
The Made in Nature Puffed Veggie and Fruit Snacks are Crunchy
Crunchy Savory Snack Bars
The Nature Valley Savory Nut Crunch Bars Come in Three Varieties
Nostalgic Snack Launches
Red's All Natural Launches the PB&J’WICH in Strawberry and Grape Flavors
Kids' Plant-Based Nutritional Supplements
The Smile Organic Co. Debuts Supplements for Kids 2-8
No-Nonsense Snack Puffs
FFups Makes "Not Healthy Tasty Tubes"
Freeze-Dried Fig Snacks
OATME Superfood's Freeze-Dried Figs are Packed with Nutrients
High-Protein Yogurt Cups
Yoplait's New Yogurt Lineup is Packed with Protein and Less Sugar
Fruity Freeze-Dried Snacks
Brothers All Natural Infused Fruit Crisps Come in Three Flavors
Nutritious Miniature Waffles
Evergreen's Frozen Waffles Share a Serving of Fruits and Vegetables
Performance Power-Up Beverages
PLAYR1's Non-Carbonated Drinks Boost Performance & Mood
Squeezable Seasonal Snack Pouches
These GoGo squeeZ Snack Pouches are Limited-Edition
Refrigerated Oat Bars
These Refrigerated Oat Bars Feature Whole Grain Oats & No-Added Sugar Icing
Nutritious Pouch-Packaged Yogurts
The Nomadic Good To Go Range Includes Three Flavors
Kid-Friendly Protein Bars
Ready's Kids Whole Grain Protein Bars Come in Treat-Like Flavors
Low-Sugar Superhero Snack Bars
The Weetabix Oaty Bars are HFSS-Compliant
Wholesome Accessible Kids Foods
Good & Gather Baby and Toddler Foods are Well-Priced
Veggie Puff Snacks
LesserEvil's LILPUFFS Voyager Veggie Blend Encourages Nutritious Snacking
Free-From Toddler Snacks
These Once Upon a Farm Organic Kids Snacks Come in Three Options
Vitamin-Rich Breakfast Bowls
Sweet Nothings' Açaí Bowls Make Quick, Nourishing Morning Meals
Cereal-Made Snack Bars
Cocoa Puffs Soft Baked Oat Bars are Made with Whole Grains
Kid-Friendly Hydration Pouches
The iPRO Hydrate Pouch is a Nutritious Lunchbox Staple
Hydrating Kid-Friendly Cactus Waters
Caliwater Kids Pouches Come in Two Flavors
Toddler-Targeted Snack Bars
Yumi Superfood Veggie Organic Bars are Packed with Nutrients
Tube Feeding Meal Pouches
Kate Farms' Pediatric Blended Meals Connect to Feeding Tube Devices
Blend-at-Home Smoothie Boxes
BlendBox Helps to Make Healthy Eating Easier for Busy People
Frozen Lemonade Pouches
Scoot Frozen Lemonade Provides Cooling Refreshment with Every Sip
Heat-and-Eat Toasts
Rudi's Bakery Creates Convenient, Quality Frozen Toasts
Youth-Focused Prebiotic Products
Beech-Nut® Launches a New Range of Prebiotic Jars and Pouches
Savory College Student Packs
Kraft Mac & Cheese College Care Pack is Great for College Students
Nutritious Breakfast Smoothies
A Fruit & Protein Smoothie is a New Carnation Breakfast Essentials
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sow Good is Launching a Crunchy, Heat-Proof Summer Snack
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Dual-Flavor Fruit Snacks
BEAR Fruit Splits Come in Two Varieties for Older Children to Enjoy
Vegetable-Concealing Brownie Treats
Beech-Nut Launches the 'Brownies with Hidden Veggies' Line
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Better-for-You Kids Beverages
PLEZi is on a Mission to Offer More Nutritional Choices for Children
Single Serve Hydration Packs
Laird Superfood's Hydrate + Electrolyte Singles are Convenient
Ready-to-Drink Daily Greens
Greens On The Go Blends 10 Fruits and Veggies in a Can
Daily Hydration Drink Mixes
SOS Hydration Mixes Come in Fun Flavors Like Rainbow Sherbet
Rebranded Prepackaged Lunches
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One-Ounce Snack Packs
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Better-for-You Baked Goods
Rule Breaker Snacks is Launching Deliciously Healthy Treats
Sugar-Free Fruit Strips
The Fruitly Snacks Variety Pack Features Four Best-Selling Flavors
Squeezable Greek Yogurt Snacks
Epic Greek Pouches are Packed with Protein & Probiotics
Hidden Veggie Pops
Daily Harvest Pops are Packed with Fruits and Vegetables
Plant-Rich Pasta Meals
Once Upon a Farm's Organic Pasta Meals Support Self-Feeding
No-Added-Sugar Fruit Snacks
BEAR Fruit Treasures are Suited for Children Aged Three and Up
Vegan-Friendly Yogurt Pouches
These New Forager Project Cashewmilk Yogurts Come in Two Flavors
Nutritious School-Targeted Cereals
Nature’s Path EnviroKidz Cereal USDA Organic School-Compliant
Breakfast-Inspired Yogurt Bites
Fit & Flex Cranberry Oats Granola & Yogurt Mini Bites are Crunchy
Kid-Friendly Hydration Packs
Liquid I.V.'s Hydration Multiplier For Kids is Low in Sugar
Grab-and-Go Spinach Dips
Summer Fresh's Spinach Dip Has a Separate Compartment with Crackers
Baby-Friendly Quinoa Puffs
Awsum Snacks SuperFood Baby Puffs Come in Four Flavors
Free-From Boxed Juice Drinks
These James White Organic Juices Have a Child-Friendly Recipe
Grab-and-Go Dunking Snacks
Lunchables Dunkables Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Free-From Frozen Jelly Sandwiches
SunButter Jammies Have an Allergen-Free Recipe
Conveniently Canned Snack Products
These Chillo Foods Snack Products Come in Six Options
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Fruit-Forward Jelly Snacks
Dole Wiggles Fruit Juice Gels Have No Added Sugar
Vitamin-Filled Fruit Snacks
Del Monte's Fruit Chunks in Fruit Purée Snacks are Naturally Sweetened
Vegetarian Baby Food Brands
'Peachy' Uses Natural Ingredients and a Gentle Cooking Process
Savory Toddler Snack Options
Organic Tomato Sticks Offer a Nutritious and Tasty Snack for Toddlers
Bake-in-Pack Sandwich Products
The Country Choice Savour It Range Prioritizes Convenient Cuisine
Crunchy Fruit-Based Snacks
Dole Good Crunch Features Gently Dehydrated Fruits
On-the-Go Mini Cookie Packs
Partake Foods Cookies is Introducing Mini Packs for Easy Snacking
Kid-Friendly Smoothie Blends
The Amazing Grass Kidz Superfood Berry Blast is Vitamin-Enriched
Kid-Friendly Jelly Fruit Snacks
These Dole Kids Jelly Snacks are Made with 100% Real Fruit Juice
Ultra-Low Sugar Juices
Capri-Sun Zero Has No Added Sugar and Only Trace Levels of Fruit Sugar
Ready-to-Blend Smoothie Kits
'SmoothieBox' Offers Premade or Customizable Smoothie Kits
Convenient Seafood Protein Pouches
The StarKist Product Range Has Expanded with New Offerings
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Fruit-First Frozen Treats
GoodPop Junior Pops Now Come in Two New Flavors with No Added Sugar
Eco-Friendly Insulated Lunch Bags
CALPAK's Insulated Lunch Bag is a Stylish & Practical Solution
Allergy-Friendly Halloween Treats
Partake Foods Halloween Cookie Snack Packs Are Back
Plant-Based Cafeteria Options
This School District is Launching Plant-Based Lunch Options
Pretzel-Creme Snack Packs
Funky Mello Launches a New Snack Pack Inspired by Old Snack Trends
Veggie-Filled Meal Kits
Ready Pac Bistro Meal Kits Come in Three Delicious Flavors
Beef Jerky Snack Packs
Country Archer Provisions Original Beef Jerky Snack Pack is Convenient
Premium Fermented Condiments
These New Products from Bubbies Fine Foods Come in Four Varieties
Recyclable Pouch Refreshment Packaging
Capri-Sun Introduced Its First-Ever Recyclable Drink Pouch
Pineapple Sauce Pouches
Golden Farms' Organic Pineapple Squeeze Pouches are 100% Fruit
Grab-and-Go Veggie Snacks
The Harvest Snaps Mixed Snack Pack is Here for the Back-to-School Season
Nutritionally Balanced Snack Wraps
Gold Standard Nutrition High Protein Wraps are Satiating
Cold-Pressed Fruit Jerky Snacks
Solely Fruit Jerky Multipacks Come in Three Varieties
Well-Portioned Frozen Treats
The Latest Jude’s Products are Ready for Warm Weather
Ultra-Fresh Deli Meals
Fresh Food For Now Debuts a New Assortment of Sandwiches, Salads, and Wraps
Citrusy Pressed Fruit Waters
Cawston Press Sunshine Orange Fruit Water Has No Added Sugar
Protein-Packed Quick-Serve Meals
Perfect Servings Meals Just Need Water and Heating Before Eating