5 Paleo-Friendly School Snacks to Add to the Rotation

Many families follow a paleo diet, attempting to satisfy varying appetites with healthy, delicious foods. Lots of snacks can easily fit into a paleo diet, which mimics the foods that humans in the Paleolithic era ate. These include fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts, and seeds. 

On the other hand, the paleo diet prohibits common snack ingredients like grains, dairy, and refined sugars. Avoiding these familiar elements can make it challenging to come up with unique, appealing snacks, particularly for picky eaters. Plus, some paleo-friendly foods are hard to pack and transport for each family member.

To help, we’ve compiled our six favorite paleo school snacks that are sturdy, portable, and convenient. Pack these snacks in a lunchbox, computer tote, or gym bag so you always have a satisfying bite.

1. Lorissa's Kitchen Meat Sticks

Made with carefully sourced ingredients like 100% grass-fed and finished beef or free-range chicken or turkey, Lorissa's Kitchen meat sticks are delicious paleo school snacks. They are compact and easy to take anywhere. 

Best of all, Lorissa's Kitchen meat sticks come in enough flavors to keep life interesting and satisfy a variety of tastes.

• Smoke Show Beef Sticks: Tender slow-smoked beef and bold, savory seasonings like garlic, onion, and mustard make every bite irresistible. This traditional-style beef stick is a can’t-miss snack.  

• Heat Seeker Jalapeno Beef Sticks: A treat for the family member who loves to spice things up. This fiery beef stick offers the hottest kick of all our meat sticks by using a seasoning blend with real jalapeno. 

• Chicka Boom Chili Crisp Chicken Sticks: A peppery poultry option, this tender stick features a flavorful heat that reminds you of your favorite Szechuan peppercorn chili crisp.

• Herb-a-Licious Herb Turkey Sticks: It’s like having a full turkey dinner you can stuff in your pocket. Appeal to all eaters with this burst of rich, savory flavors. 

It gets better–Each meat stick contains 8 grams of protein to help give you an energy boost at lunch or beyond. These meat sticks contain zero sugar (not a low calorie food) and are certified free from the top 9 allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, and soy) by MenuTrinfo. 

Lorissa's Kitchen makes it easy to keep your pantry stocked with paleo snacks that everyone loves and are easy to pack.

2. Kale Chips

Kale chips are a compact snack that perfectly nests into lunch boxes. You can buy kale chips from several manufacturers, but make sure the label says “paleo-friendly.” 

It’s also relatively simple and quick to make your own kale chips using a variety of flavorings. Wash and dry kale leaves, brush them with oil, and season them with salt, spices, or even pure maple syrup. Spread the kale leaves on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 20-30 minutes until crispy.

3. Hardboiled Eggs

Hardboiled eggs are so simple that it’s easy to forget how delicious and easy they are.

Boil a dozen eggs for 10-12 minutes at the start of the week, and you’ll have snacks for everyone’s lunch ready to go. If you have leftovers, deviled eggs are a fun snack, too. Just mix the yolk with paleo-friendly mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and paprika. 

4. Fruit Strips

Fruit strips or leather are naturally sweet paleo school snacks that appeal to family members with a sweet tooth. If you purchase fruit leather, check food labels to ensure you get a paleo-friendly product. Many commercial brands add processed sugar. 

Alternatively, you can make your own fruit leather using a dehydrator or by baking it in a low-heat oven. Spread mashed apples or natural applesauce in thin layers. Add spices such as cinnamon or sweeteners like pure maple syrup. 

5. Dried Seaweed

Eat this snack on its own, or crunch it up as a topping on other paleo-friendly options. As with all commercial foods, make sure the label states that it’s “paleo-friendly.” 

You can purchase seaweed snacks in a variety of flavors to keep everyone in your home happy.

Ready to Switch Up Your Paleo-Friendly Snacks With Lorissa's Kitchen?

There’s no shortage of satisfying paleo school snacks on the market. With a little planning and preparation, packing nutritious, paleo-friendly foods is easy. It’s even easier when you know that all Lorissa's Kitchen meat snacks are paleo-friendly. 

Order for the week or the month, and let us ship delicious snacks directly to your door. You’ll never be without lunch snacks, and you’ll always be ready for the hungry snacking crowd. Make sure you sign up for our rewards program to earn exclusive rewards when you shop with us!