Looking for some fantastic gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo homemade snacks for your kids? I have a bunch of healthy snack ideas that are kid- and parent-approved! 

A collage of healthy snack ideas from Nom Nom Paleo. All are gluten-free and kid-approved.

One of the most frequently asked questions I get from Nomsters like you is how to feed kids—especially at snack time. My children occasionally eat junk food, but I make it a priority to stock our pantry and fridge with tasty nibbles made with wholesome ingredients. Over the years, I’ve created many savory and sweet paleo snacks that my kids (and their friends) eagerly gobble up.

No time to make your own healthy snacks? No problem! I’ve listed some of our favorite paleo and gluten-free snacks that I buy online and at the grocery store, too. So let’s get snacking!

Savory Paleo Snacks

Who doesn’t love a great dip paired with raw veggies or some salty and crispy chips? Here are some of our family’s favorite healthy savory snacks that you can make at home!

Tonnato Sauce

This creamy and tangy sauce made with anchovies, capers, and canned tuna tastes waaaaay better than it sounds. It’s a Whole30- and keto-friendly sauce that pairs fantastically with grain-free crackers or crudités.

Tonnato Sauce by Michelle Tam / Nom Nom Paleo https://nomnompaleo.com

Tonnato Sauce

4.91 from 10 votes
Tonnato is a creamy, tangy sauce made with anchovies, capers, and canned tuna. It's so simple to make and tastes delicious drizzled on veggies and roasted meat! Don't doubt it, try it!
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An overhead shot of a white plate filled with colorful raw vegetables and a small white ramekin filled with tonnato sauce.

Beet Hummus

This pretty pink dip is a great way to get kids to eat more veggies. Plus, this beet hummus just so happens to be paleo, vegan, and Whole30-friendly!

Beet Hummus by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Beet Hummus (Whole30, Vegan)

4.80 from 5 votes
I dare you to resist the delicious charms of my Paleo, vegan, Whole30-friendly, bean-free beet hummus. Even your kids will be tempted to eat their veggies!
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An overhead shot of paleo, Whole30, and vegan beet hummus in a white bowl surrounded by carrot and cucumber slices.
Sweet Potato and Cashew Dip

Warning: this creamy curry-infused dip is crazy addictive—our family devours it as soon as I blitz a batch!

Sweet Potato and Cashew Dip (from Tess Masters’ The Perfect Blend)

5 from 6 votes
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An overhead shot of a colorful platter of vegetables surrounding a bowl of vegan and Whole30 sweet potato and cashew dip.

Brussels Sprout Chips

Love the crispy bits when you roast Brussels sprouts? Then make a whole tray of Brussels Sprouts Chips!

Brussels Sprouts Chips by Michelle Tam / Nom Nom Paleo https://nomnompaleo.com

Brussels Sprouts Chips

4.31 from 13 votes
If you’re a closet snacker like me, you’ll want to make these chips anytime you buy Brussels sprouts. You'll crave these crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips all the time!
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A square bowl is filled with crispy Brussels sprout chips, a paleo and vegan snack

Baked Kale Chips

Get ready to bake more kale chips than you anticipate because your kids will demolish the whole bowl as soon as you put it in front of them!

Baked Kale Chips by Michelle Tam / Nom Nom Paleo https://nomnompaleo.com

Baked Kale Chips

5 from 2 votes
Baked kale chips are a simple, tasty, and healthy snack that you can easily make at home! Once you start munching on them, you won't want to stop!
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A closeup of a bowl of homemade Baked Kale Chips

Crispy Mushroom Chips

If you love umami as much as my family, you’ll love these crispy mushroom chips made with King Trumpet mushrooms. They’re divine!

Crispy Mushroom Chips by Michelle Tam / Nom Nom Paleo https://nomnompaleo.com

Crispy Mushroom Chips

4.91 from 11 votes
Homemade crispy mushroom chips are a tasty and healthy alternative to potato chips! These oven-baked bursts of umami goodness are like potato chips on flavor steroids – and they’re easy to make.
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A cup filled with Crispy Mushroom Chips

Porkitos (Crispy Prosciutto Chips)

Did you know that you can turn prosciutto into Porkitos? These salty and crunchy prosciutto chips are a revelation!

Porkitos (Crispy Prosciutto Chips) by Michelle Tam / Nom Nom Paleo https://nomnompaleo.com

Crispy Prosciutto Chips (Porkitos)

4.88 from 8 votes
These Porkitos, or crispy prosciutto chips, are perfect on their own as a snack or topped on salads! Just bake thinly sliced prosciutto and you’ll end up with these crunchy, porky, salty chips!
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A white plate filled with Porkitos (Crispy Prosciutto Chips)

Chicken Cracklings

If your favorite part of Ollie’s Cracklin’ Chicken, you can bake or air fry a platter of Chicken Cracklings to snack on!

An overhead shot of Crispy Chicken Skin on a wire rack, the perfect paleo, Whole30, keto, and low carb snack.

Crispy Chicken Skin Chips (Chicken Cracklings)

4.77 from 38 votes
These two-ingredient crispy chicken skin chips can be made in an air fryer or oven. I bet you can’t eat just one chicken crackling!
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A pair of tongs are removing crispy chicken skins from an air fryer.

Sweet Paleo Snacks

These grab-and-go snacks are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and nomstastic! They’re just sweet enough to satisfy any cravings.

Cherry Chocolate Granola

My family loves this granola and I gift it to all my pals during the holidays. This paleo and vegan granola is super simple to make and customizable to delight even your pickiest pals.

An overhead shot of a tray of chocolate cherry paleo granola, a tasty homemade holiday edible gift

Chocolate Cherry Paleo Granola

5 from 10 votes
This fabulous chocolate cherry paleo granola makes an easy and crowd-pleasing DIY homemade holiday edible gift! Warning: it’s hard to stop munching on this crunchy, nutty, and maple-syrup sweetened gluten-free treat so package it up and distribute to all your pals!
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An overhead shot of a tray of chocolate cherry paleo granola, a tasty homemade holiday edible gift

Tropical Granola

This grain-free Paleo granola is crunchy, not too sweet, and infused with tropical flavors that remind me of my favorite fruity beachside drinks. Just a handful of this stuff delivers a mildly-sweet, nutty, tropical crunch like nothing else.

Tropical Paleo Granola by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Tropical Paleo Granola

5 from 1 vote
This grain-free Paleo granola is crunchy, not too sweet, and infused with tropical flavors that remind me of my favorite fruity beachside drinks!  Just a handful of this stuff delivers a mildly-sweet, nutty, tropical crunch like nothing else.
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A closeup of a tray of paleo tropical granola fresh out of the oven.

PB&J Energy Balls

Miss PB&J sandwiches? You can eat them in energy ball form and you won’t miss the peanuts or bread.

“PB&J” Energy Balls by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Peanut Butter and Jelly Energy Balls

4.91 from 10 votes
These peanut-free “PB&J” Energy Balls are made with just nuts and fruit (and a pinch of salt). They’re portable no-bake Paleo and vegan healthy snacks that taste just like peanut butter and jelly!
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An overhead shot of a bowl of “PB&J” Energy Balls, no-bake Paleo and vegan healthy snacks!

Pumpkin Muffins

My simple and delicious almond flour pumpkin muffin recipe has a moist crumb and calls for just a few easy-to-find ingredients.

Three paleo pumpkin muffins are on a marble counter top.

Paleo Pumpkin Muffins

4.75 from 94 votes
These grain-free and gluten-free paleo pumpkin muffins are an amazing autumn treat. My simple and delicious almond flour pumpkin muffin recipe has a moist crumb and calls for just a few easy-to-find ingredients!
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A closeup of the paleo pumpkin muffins on a wire rack.

The World’s Easiest Cookies

Yes, these delicious crunchy almond flour cookies are the world’s easiest cookies to make—and they’re paleo, too!

The World's Easiest Cookies from Elizabeth Barbone by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

The World's Easiest Cookies from Elizabeth Barbone

4.78 from 18 votes
These delicious and simple grain-free Paleo cookies will please your whole family! They're also gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan!
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A pink plate topped with The World's Easiest Cookies from Elizabeth Barbone
Chocolate Cherry Scones

Feel like a morning scone with your coffee? These paleo chocolate cherry scones are truly delightful.

Grain-Free Dark Chocolate Cherry Scones by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Grain-Free Dark Chocolate Cherry Scones

4.80 from 10 votes
These grain-free dark chocolate cherry scones are one of my favorite baked paleo treats! They're perfect for DIY holiday gifts, too!
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A paleo and grain-free cherry chocolate scone on a wooden cutting board.

Matcha Coconut Gummies

Just look at ’em—these Matcha Coconut Gummies are the jade-colored jigglers you need in your life.

Matcha Coconut Gummies by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Matcha Coconut Gummies

5 from 4 votes
Yes, these gummies are made with “superfoods” like matcha, gelatin, and coconut, but the real reason I made ’em is because they’re super cute and tasty.
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heart and owl-shaped Matcha Coconut Gummies on a white background

Berry Snack Cake

This snack cake has a tender crumb dotted with tangy berries and just the right amount of sweetness from maple or coconut sugar. Also, it passed the test with my picky gluten-eating in-laws, so you know this snacking cake is a winner!

A slice of paleo and gluten-free berry snack cake is on a white plate. In the background are the other slices of berry snack cake.

Berry Snack Cake (Paleo, Gluten Free)

4.77 from 42 votes
This simple and delicious Berry Snack Cake is the perfect back-to-school paleo and gluten-free treat! Both kids and adults love this snack cake because you can eat it without utensils and no one will suspect that it’s free of grains and refined sugar!
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Someone adding sifted keto confectioners sugar onto the paleo berry snack cakes

Store-Bought Healthy Snacks

These days you can buy tons of paleo-friendly snacks at the store or online. Thank goodness, because I don’t have time to make all our snacks from scratch!

Our family’s favorite store-bought snacks:

  • Potato chips fried in avocado oil, coconut oil, or olive oil
  • Grain-free Siete tortilla chips
  • Plantain chips
  • SeaSnax seaweed snacks
  • Simple Mills grain-free crackers and cookies
  • Hu Kitchen Pizza flavored grain-free crackers
  • Organic applesauce
  • Variety of nuts and seeds
  • Turkey and beef sticks

Psst! I buy almost all of the snacks listed above online at Thrive Market because I save money and the items get shipped to my doorstep in a jiffy.

Need healthy school lunch ideas? Check out this post and this epic paleo school lunch roundup!


Looking for more recipe ideas? Head on over to my Recipe Index. You’ll also find exclusive recipes on my iPhone and iPad app, and in my cookbooks, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2013) and Ready or Not! (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2017)!

About Michelle Tam

Hello! My name is Michelle Tam, and I love to eat. I think about food all the time. It borders on obsession. I’ve always loved the sights and smells of the kitchen. My mother was (and is) an excellent cook, and as a kid, I was her little shadow as she prepared supper each night. From her, I gained a deep, abiding love for magically transforming pantry items into mouth-watering family meals.

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