This Smart Snack Strategy Will Jumpstart Your Back-To-School Routine

Back-to-school shopping is often centered around sharpened pencils, pristine notebooks, new lunch boxes, and fall layers. And while, sure, it’s important to send your little scholars off each morning with clothes that fit and erasers that haven’t (yet) been ground down to nubs, we all know that the secret to any successful school day is packing the right snacks. That’s why we love Nature’s Bakery, who is on a mission to help families thrive amidst the balancing act of morning rushes, lunch packing, and after-school snacking with soft-baked, delicious bars made from real fruit and whole grains.

As fall routines ramp up, parents need peace of mind that they’re providing their kids with wholesome, feel-good foods even when everyone is pressed for time. And with a variety of plant-based products in convenient, on-the-go packaging, these smart snacks will help you head off hangry kids throughout the day without sacrificing quality ingredients. No matter how busy your fall calendar, Nature’s Bakery is here to fuel all your back-to-school wins.

Pack A Morning Pick-Me-Up

Everyone has at least one child who will not come down for breakfast without a formal invitation, and even then, will only make an appearance in the kitchen (possibly without shoes) when the bus is idling outside or the whole family is already waiting in the car. Well, unclench your jaw and hand them a Nature’s Bakery Oatmeal Crumble Bar with real apple or strawberry wrapped in whole grains for a delicious boost of fiber. They’ll start the day with wholesome energy, and you’ll have one fewer dish to wash.

Lessen Lunch Stress

Packing lunch for a child can be a challenging puzzle: how to cater to their specific likes and dislikes while maintaining some semblance of variety and also adhering to the school’s allergy guidelines? Answer: Nature’s Bakery products, which deliver soft-baked goodness to any lunch bag or bento box. Kids love the delicious real fruit, and parents will love that every Nature’s Bakery snack is nut-free and dairy-free, from their whole wheat fig bars to their decadent brownies made with dates and real cocoa. (The fig bars even come in gluten-free varieties!)

Streamline Sports Snacking

The 3-5 p.m. hanger can hit hard, especially when kids have after-school clubs, teams, and sports to power through. Nature’s Bakery snacks are perfect for pre- and post-practice fuel because they’re packed with whole grains and fruits, giving kids lasting energy and focus, whether they’re doing soccer drills, dance routines, or music lessons (not to mention their homework in between!) We love the 100-calorie packs of Fig Bar Minis for on-the-go fuel. And with no high fructose corn syrup, you won’t see a before-dinner crash.

Picky Eater-Proof Your Pantry

If it seems like your kids are always hungry, well, it’s because… they are. Get ahead of the game by stocking your pantry (and your glove compartment) with quick, easy snacks that satiate sweet cravings while providing plant-based energy, with a satisfyingly soft texture and real fruit that will please even the pickiest of eaters. All Nature’s Bakery products are certified vegan and non-GMO, made for mindful snacking. That way, anyone in your family can reach for a wholesome Nature’s Bakery bar to tide them over whenever hunger hits.

Revitalize Your Recipe Game

While we love Nature’s Bakery for between-meal bites, we love them even more for the “snack hack” recipes they’ve created on their website. From overnight oats with double chocolate brownies to fig bar “crouton” crunchies to add a touch of unexpected sweetness to salads, busy moms and dads are forever in need of new ways to put a fun spin on nutritious, family-friendly dishes. Gotta love a snack that multitasks as well as we do!