When the back-to-school season hits, I’m not just stocking up on notebooks and lunch bags. I’m on the hunt for convenience that actually helps me feed my kids well. As a mom with three very different snack preferences in the house, I need options that are quick, nutritious, and likely to get eaten without a fight. That’s why Del Monte® Grab and Go fresh fruit snacks have a permanent spot front and center in our fridge. These fruit cups and snack trays are ready when we are, and they keep our snack game strong without me losing my mind.

Del Monte® Grab and Go fresh fruit snacks serve up real fruit in cups and trays that don’t require peeling, chopping, or anything resembling effort. Just open the fridge, hand one to a kid, and you’re done. Whether we’re running out the door or just walked in from a long day, these snacks make it easier to choose something healthy without the usual drama.

Why Del Monte® Grab and Go fresh fruit snacks for Kids Just Work

Most snacks I prep end up half-eaten or melted in the bottom of someone’s backpack. But these? They actually get eaten. My youngest always goes for the grapes. My middle child treats the cheese, fruit, and cracker tray like it’s a VIP lunchbox experience. And honestly, I grab the mixed fruit cups when I’m between meetings or just avoiding another sleeve of crackers.

Having these on hand saves us every single day. They come in clutch during the after-school chaos, weekend errands, and those snack attacks that hit five minutes before dinner. I don’t have to prep, portion, or clean up. The kids know the drill, and I can focus on something else—like figuring out what that smell is in the soccer bag.

A Little Music Makes Snack Time Better

Somehow, pairing snacks with music makes the whole moment feel lighter. Our On-the-Go and In the Groove Spotify playlist is our go-to during carpool and snack breaks. Whether we’re jamming out in the kitchen or driving to soccer, it keeps the mood up and the day moving. Good tunes, good food, good mood.

Building Independence in the Kitchen

One of the best parts of these grab and go snacks for kids is that my kids can handle them on their own. I keep them at eye level in the fridge, no reaching or climbing required. When they’re in charge of choosing their own snacks, they’re way more likely to eat them—especially if they picked out the flavors themselves at the store.

If you want more tips on encouraging independence and healthier habits, check out one of our favorite episodes of the Healthy Family Project podcast: Teaching Kids to Prepare Healthy Snacks. Registered Dietitian Julie Lopez shares simple ways to get kids involved in snack prep and help them make better choices, one fruit cup at a time.

Snack Hacks That Work

Over the years, I’ve picked up a few tricks that make our snack routine smoother:

  • I keep a snack bin in the fridge at kid level
  • The kids help choose their favorite flavors at the store
  • I stash forks in my car for snack emergencies

It’s not Pinterest-worthy, but it works. And around here, “it works” is the goal.

Not Just for Kids

These snacks aren’t just for little hands. I rely on them too—between meetings, in the carpool line, or when I need something quick that doesn’t come in a crinkly wrapper. It’s real fruit, it’s refreshing, and it saves me from grabbing another granola bar I don’t even want.

When Snacks Make Life Easier

At the end of the day, we all just want our kids to eat something that doesn’t come from a drive-thru. These grab and go snacks for kids make one part of the day a little simpler and a little healthier. And sometimes that’s exactly the kind of win we need.

Stronger Together for Healthier Families

Since 2014, Healthy Family Project has been committed to supporting families during the back to school season. This year we’re proud to continue that mission with Fresh Del Monte®. As part of our Back to School campaign, Fresh Del Monte® is helping families create better lunchboxes, simplify after school snacks, and make real fruit a part of everyday routines. Their dedication to convenience, quality, and nutrition makes them a perfect partner.

Alongside other like-minded produce brands, Fresh Del Monte® is making a meaningful impact through a donation to the Foundation for Fresh Produce’s K through 12 programs. These programs support nutrition education and increase access to fruits and vegetables in schools and communities across the country. Because when we support families together, everyone wins.