Food & Drink

11 of Our Favorite Toddler Snacks From Trader Joe’s

written by JACLYN VORAN
best trader joe's toddler snacks"
best trader joe's toddler snacks
Source: Jess Keys
Source: Jess Keys

Offer a toddler a meal, and they’re not interested; offer them the same thing, but call it a snack, and suddenly you’ve got their attention. I know—it doesn’t make sense to me either.

What I also know is that Trader Joe’s has the good stuff when it comes to toddler snacks, many of which can double as sides at mealtime or desserts that your little one loves and you feel good about giving them. Whether you have a picky eater or all-you-can-eat type of toddler, finding new, healthy food that they actually like is a huge win for everyone.

Next time you’re shopping at TJ’s, be sure to check out our favorite 11 toddler snacks below.

 

1. Dried Fruit Bars

With a fruit-rollup-like consistency but without all the added sugar, these are great for a snack on-the-go or even a “treat” for dessert. Flavors include apple apricot, apple raspberry, apple mango, and apple strawberry.

best trader joe's toddler snacks

 

2. Frozen Shelled Edamame

My toddler calls these “mommy beans.” My kids love them, and I do too. They cook quickly in the microwave, and a half cup has 100 calories and 9 grams of protein, so it’s a great snack option for parents too. I buy the non-shelled ones for myself.

best trader joe's toddler snacks

 

3. Dried Banana Chips

If your kiddo likes chips as much as mine does, these are a great answer to that.

best trader joe's toddler snacks

 

4. PB&J Bars

Not like a regular PB&J, these are cool PB&J bars with strawberry jelly. Bonus: they’re gluten-free.

best trader joe's toddler snacks

 

5. Organic Mini Cheese Sandwich Crackers

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t like snacking on these too.

best trader joe's toddler snacks

 

6. Frozen Colorful Carrot Coins

Vegetables are just more fun when they’re rainbow-colored. These carrot coins steam quickly in the microwave, and my toddler loves that they aren’t the standard orange-colored carrots.

best trader joe's toddler snacks

 

7. Guacamole to Go

These individual guacamole packs are great to pack with lunches, take on-the-go, or serve with veggies.

best trader joe's toddler snacks

 

8. Mandarins

I never leave TJ’s without a bag of these. Perfectly toddler-sized and healthy too.

best trader joe's toddler snacks

 

9. String Cheese

When it’s fun to eat, it’s more likely to get eaten. String cheese for the win.

best trader joe's toddler snacks

 

10. Clif Kid ZBars

With flavors like chocolate chip and iced oatmeal cookie, these make good desserts as well as snacks.

best trader joe's toddler snacks

 

11. Hold the Cone Ice Cream Cones

Speaking of desserts, these editor-favorites are the perfect proportion for toddlers when you want to give them a special treat. One cone has about 6 grams of sugar, so you’ll avoid the sugar high too.

best trader joe's toddler snacks