Back-to-school season is here — and that means it’s time to stock up on the snacks that will keep your kids fueled, focused and feeling good throughout the school day. Whether they need a quick bite between classes or a treat in their lunchbox, SweetGrass Trading Co. offers delicious, nutrient-packed snacks made by Indigenous-owned brands you can feel good about supporting.
Here are some of our top picks for kid-friendly, classroom-ready snacks to help little learners thrive this year:
Pemmican Patty Bisonberry Blends Bar – Cherries, Chipotle & Maple Syrup
This protein-packed bar is a modern take on a traditional Native food. Made with real bison meat, beef, cherries, chipotle, and a touch of maple syrup, the Pemmican Patty Bisonberry Blends Bar delivers the perfect mix of sweet and savory — with just enough kick to keep things interesting. The cherry-maple combo is especially kid-friendly and great for growing bodies that need long-lasting energy. Toss one in your child’s backpack for an easy, no-mess snack.
Seka Hills Olive Oil Popcorn
Skip the store-bought chips and try a healthy homemade snack with a touch of tradition. Seka Hills extra virgin olive oil, made by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, is perfect for popping fresh popcorn on the stove. Just drizzle a bit of olive oil into a pan, add your kernels, and pop until golden. Sprinkle with sea salt, cinnamon, or nutritional yeast for a tasty twist.
Nemi Snacks – Churro Cinnamon
Nemi Snacks are a fun, crunchy treat made from nopales (cactus) and seeds — and their Churro Cinnamon flavor is a kid-approved favorite. These snacks are gluten-free, vegan, and packed with fiber, making them a sweet, cinnamon-y way to satisfy cravings without the sugar crash.
Ioway Bee Farm Honey Sticks
A little sweet, a lot of fun — these all-natural honey sticks from Ioway Bee Farm are a lunchbox must-have. Choose from kid-favorite flavors like blueberry, raspberry, cinnamon, peach, blackberry, strawberry or classic honey. Each stick is packed with real honey sourced from hives cared for by the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. Honey sticks are perfect for a quick energy boost, a natural sweet treat, or can even stirred into yogurt or tea.
At SweetGrass Trading Co., we believe nourishing our children means more than just feeding them — it means teaching them the importance of culture, community, and conscious choices. Make this school year delicious, meaningful, and empowering — one smart snack at a time.