It’s no secret that kids love to snack. In fact, according to one 2010 study, snacks—mostly chips, candy and other junk foods—account for more than 27 percent of children’s daily caloric intake. But even if you have little time to cook and always seem to be headed out the door, you can still make good family nutrition a priority. Just grab some of these healthier snack options when you go.

  1. Hard-boiled eggs (wrap a slice of prosciutto around one for an even tastier treat)
  2. Whole-grain pumpkin muffins
  3. Homemade trail mix (comprised of nuts, seeds, dried fruit and a few chocolate chips)
  4. A Clementine (these are seedless and easy for kids to peel on their own)
  5. Baby carrots or broccoli florets with a snack-sized container of hummus for dipping
  6. Grapes (freeze them ahead of time to keep them cold)
  7. Energy bars like ZBars (made especially for kids) or Larabars (which are sweetened with dates)
  8. A banana with a handful of almonds
  9. Reduced-fat string cheese (or chunks of another favorite cheese)
  10. Olives
  11. Roasted Chickpeas
  12. Pumpkin seeds
  13. Pre-portioned bags of whole-grain breakfast cereal
  14. Brown rice cakes
  15. Freeze-dried strawberries or mango

Alyssa Chirco is a mother of two who writes about parenting and family life for publications across the country.