The Perfect Snacks for Fall: Apple Cinnamon Muffin, Apple Sauce, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and Veggie Chips
Effort Level
Medium
Cooking required
Oven
Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free
Snacks need to help sustain energy. This snack box works for school or work days, or when on long hikes and refreshments are such a reviving little thing.. This snack box leans into familiar fall flavors while covering the basics: fiber, healthy fats, and steady carbs. Everything here is easy to prep ahead, travels well, and doesn’t rely on ultra-processed fillers.
As healthy as it is, it is so tasty, and works well for everyone. For other travel-friendly easy plant-based meal ideas, explore my one-pot recipes post. To plan your next RV travel, visit my RV travel budgeting post and calculator
For this setup, I used this divided lunch box.
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Applesauce
A gentle, easy-to-digest source of carbohydrates and hydration. Applesauce contributes soluble fiber, which supports digestion and helps kids feel satisfied without being heavy.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
A nutrient-dense crunch packed with plant protein, iron, zinc, and healthy fats. These support growth, immune function, and longer-lasting fullness—especially important for active kids.
Veggie Chips
A crunchy element that satisfies the “snack craving” while adding variety and trace minerals from vegetables. Pairing them with protein and fiber in the box helps prevent the typical chip-only energy crash.
Apple Cinnamon Muffin
Follow my recipe here.
These baked muffins bring fiber from apples, spelt and whole-wheat flours and slow-digesting carbs to support steady energy. Cinnamon adds flavor without added sugar overload, and the muffin format makes it filling enough to bridge long gaps between meals.