Back-to-School Snack Prep
Made by Aly Woods (Real Twins Two Twins)
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Prep a week of school snacks in minutes! These three snack boxes are packed with protein, crunch, and just the right amount of sweet — perfect for lunchboxes or after‑school fuel.
Who This Snack Prep Is For
Busy parents packing school lunches every morning
Kids who need variety to stay interested in their snacks
Anyone looking for easy, make‑ahead snack boxes
Families who love protein‑packed, balanced snacks
Snack Box 1 – Chicken Salad with Pickles
Chicken Salad with Pickles
Creamy, tangy chicken salad with crunchy pickles and celery — perfect with pretzels or crackers.
Chicken Salad Recipe
Directions (Chicken Salad)
- Shred or chop the rotisserie chicken into bite‑sized pieces.
- Add mayonnaise, chopped pickles, chopped celery, and pickle juice.
- Season with dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and a little salt.
- Stir until everything is well combined.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Assemble the Snack Box
- Add chicken salad to the main compartment of your snack box.
- Place the hard-boiled egg in a separate compartment.
- Add whole pickles to another compartment.
- Fill the remaining compartment with pretzels.
- Close the box and refrigerate until ready to pack in a lunchbox.
Why it’s a crowd‑pleaser: Protein‑packed, tangy, and crunchy — kids love dipping pretzels in the chicken salad.
Snack Box 2 – Baby Carrots, Ranch, Cheese Squares & Pepperoni
Baby Carrots, Ranch, Cheese Squares & Pepperoni
A classic kid‑favorite combo — crunchy veggies, creamy ranch, and savory pepperoni with cheese.
Assemble the Snack Box
- Wash and pat dry baby carrots.
- Add a small container of ranch dressing to the snack box for dipping.
- Cut cheese into small squares or use pre‑sliced cheese.
- Layer pepperoni slices, cheese squares, and mini club crackers in separate compartments.
- Add baby carrots to the remaining compartment.
- Close the box and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Why it’s a crowd‑pleaser: Crunchy, creamy, and savory — everything a growing kid wants in a snack.
Snack Box 3 – Vanilla Greek Yogurt, Berries, Granola & Banana Bread
Vanilla Greek Yogurt with Berries, Granola & Banana Bread
A sweet, satisfying snack box that feels like a treat — but still packed with protein and fiber.
Banana Bread Recipe
Directions (Banana Bread)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini loaf pan or regular loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork.
- Stir in melted butter, egg, salt, baking soda, vanilla, and sugar until combined.
- Add flour and mix just until incorporated (do not overmix).
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 20‑25 minutes for mini loaves, or 50‑60 minutes for a standard loaf, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing and adding to snack boxes.
Assemble the Snack Box
- Scoop vanilla Greek yogurt into a small container or compartment.
- Wash, dry, and slice strawberries.
- Add fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries to the box.
- Sprinkle chocolate chip granola over the yogurt or keep in a separate bag.
- Add a mini loaf of homemade banana bread to the largest compartment.
- Close the box and refrigerate until ready to pack.
Why it’s a crowd‑pleaser: Sweet, creamy, and crunchy — like a parfait you can take anywhere.
Complete Shopping List
Ingredients:
Produce
- 3-4 bananas (ripe)
- fresh strawberries
- fresh blueberries
- baby carrots
- celery
- dill pickles
Protein & Deli
- 1 rotisserie chicken
- pepperoni slices
- vanilla Greek yogurt
Dairy & Eggs
- mayonnaise
- ranch dressing
- cheese squares
- butter
- Eggs
Dry Goods
- pretzles
- mini club crackers
- chocolate chip granola
- all-purpose flour
- sugar
- baking soda
- vanilla extract
- salt
- dried dill
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- black pepper
Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.
Snack prep made simple.
