12 dairy-free snacks for kids

Move over homemade treats, these boxed squares rule. They’re gluten-free, vegan (no dairy, duh) with 7 grams of sugar per bar. #hiptobesquare

A great source of potassium, the ingredient list is short and sweet: bananas, coconut and water. These cute little cubes are addictive. 

Dairy-free has come a long way, baby. Daiya’s new dairy- and soy-free version (it’s coconut based) of Greek yogurt comes in fun flavours like strawberry, peach, vanilla and blueberry, delivers creamy texture and 6 grams of plant-based protein in a serving. It’s a happy home for granola to hang out in, too. 

A cheese puff can do no wrong. Earth Balance (makers of an A+ vegan butter and coconut and peanut spread) has created a perfectly crisp and deliciously cheese-tasting snack that will leave the whole family elbow-deep in the bag.

With a bevvy of flavours like Say Cheeze (with magical nutritional yeast), The Big Chipolte and Monkey Buisness (that’s with coconut, folks), getting kids to eat their kale is no big thang. 

With a whooping 4 grams of protein per serving, these tasty puffs are vegan and delicious, right down to the dark chocolate coating. 

Say hello to your new fave crackers. They’re made from organic ingredients and unlike other store-bought sandwich crackers, these ones are free of hydrogenated oil and high fructose corn syrup. Although they don’t contain dairy or any animal products, they are made in a plant that uses eggs and milk. 

Let’s give a collective sigh for these adorable little crackers. They’re organic, gluten-free and a fun treat to gobble on the school yard. 

OK, maybe more of a treat than a snack, but when you’re dairy-free, milk chocolate is off the table. This tasty bar that has all the sweet, melty flavours of a chocolate bar with a fun crunch. 

These cute wagon wheel-shaped potato puffs pack a seriously satisfying crunch. Created by a Canadian mum and made in Calgary, they come in nine—nine!—delicious flavours: Sea Salt, Mango Habanero, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Barbecue, Dill Pickle, Salt & Pepper, Fiesta Salsa, Sea Salted Caramel and Simply Bare.

Another one for the treat roster, these sweet little bears are a fun indulgence. Made from organic ingredients, they’re vegan and contain no artificial flavours or colours. All natural, baby. 

So what’s in this cheeky bar? Well, there’s dates, raisins, cashews and real fruit. There are plenty of flavours to choose from, too, like Berry Delight, Cashew Cookie, Cocoa Orange and Rhubarb Custard. Parents, get in on these. 

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