Sports Snacks
Energy bars, electrolyte drinks — 38 products
Sports snacks are different from everyday snacks: kids burning calories on the field tolerate slightly more carbs and natural sugar than at rest. But adult sports drinks and 14g-sugar protein bars marketed to youth athletes are still overkill. The list below is the low-sugar pre- and post-game options we track, ranked by added sugar.
BNo Added Sugar
88 Acres
BANANA BREAD PUMPKIN SEED PROTEIN BAR
0g added sugar
Bars
ASugar Free
Purely Elizabeth
Banana Nut Butter Grain-Free Bar
0g added sugar
Spreads
ASugar Free
Chomps
Beef stick
0g added sugar
Meat Sticks & Jerky
BNo Added Sugar
No Cow
Birthday Cake Dipped
0g added sugar
Cookies & Baked
BNo Added Sugar
Mamma Chia
Chia Squeeze Wild Raspberry
0g added sugar
Pouches
ASugar Free
Biena
Chickpea Snacks
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips
BNo Added Sugar
Clif Bar
Chocolate Brownie Soft-Baked Energy Snack Bar
0g added sugar
Bars
BNo Added Sugar
No Cow
Chocolate Sea Salt Bar
0g added sugar
Cookies & Baked
ASugar Free
Chomps
Chomps
0g added sugar
Meat Sticks & Jerky
BNo Added Sugar
Bobo's
Coconut bite
0g added sugar
Bars
ASugar Free
Perfect Bar
Crispy Peanut Butter Chocolates
0g added sugar
Spreads
BNo Added Sugar
Nature Valley
Crunchy oats&honey
0g added sugar
Spreads
BNo Added Sugar
Nature Valley
Dark Chocolate Cherry
0g added sugar
Bars
BNo Added SugarHigh natural sugar
NuGo
Family Nutrition Bar - Peanut Butter Pleaser
0g added sugar
Spreads
BNo Added Sugar
GoMacro
heartwarming retreat oatmeal + chocolate chip
0g added sugar
Cereal
BNo Added Sugar
GoMacro
MACROBAR celestial delight white chocolate + macadamia nuts
0g added sugar
Bars
BNo Added Sugar
GoMacro
MACROBAR smooth sanctuary oasis soyeuse double chocolate + peanut butter chips bar
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips
BNo Added Sugar
Solely
Mango fruit jerky
0g added sugar
Fruit Snacks
BNo Added Sugar
Orgain
Nut Butter Protein
0g added sugar
Spreads
BNo Added Sugar
Solely
Organic Fruit Jerky
0g added sugar
Fruit Snacks·Organic
BNo Added Sugar
Solely
organic FRUIT JERKY MANGO & BLUEBERRY
0g added sugar
Fruit Snacks·Organic
BNo Added Sugar
Once Upon a Farm
Organic Refrigerated Protein Bar Cinnamon Roll
0g added sugar
Bars·Organic
BNo Added Sugar
Bobo's
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Bite
0g added sugar
Bars
BNo Added SugarHigh natural sugar
Larabar
Peanut Cocoa Crunch
0g added sugar
Bars
BNo Added SugarHigh natural sugar
Solely
Pineapple Fruit Jerky
0g added sugar
Fruit Snacks
BNo Added Sugar
Nature Valley
Protein bar peanut and chocolate
0g added sugar
Bars
ENot Recommended
Quest
PROTEIN COOKIE
0g added sugar
Cookies & Baked
BNo Added Sugar
Catalina Crunch
Protein Snack Mix Creamy Ranch
0g added sugar
Cookies & Baked
ASugar Free
Trader Joe's
Super Seedy Cheese Snack Bites
0g added sugar
Cheese Snacks
CLow Sugar
Nature Valley
Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chewy Bar
2g added sugar
Bars
CLow Sugar
GoMacro
MACROBAR sunny uplift cherries + berries
3g added sugar
Bars
DReduced
Bear Naked
Chewy Bites
4g added sugar
Bars
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are good low-sugar sports snacks for kids?
- Pre-game: a banana, plain Greek yogurt, or a low-sugar bar (Tier C or better). Post-game: chocolate milk in moderation, peanut butter sandwich, or a balanced snack with protein and complex carbs. The list above ranks bars and drinks by added sugar.
- Are sports drinks safe for kids?
- Adult sports drinks like Gatorade contain 14–21g of added sugar per serving — well above kid daily limits. Pediatric electrolyte drinks (Pedialyte, BioSteel Kids) have under 5g and are formulated for hydration during illness or intense activity.
- What should kids eat after sports?
- Within an hour of activity, a snack with 10–20g protein and some carbs supports recovery. Examples: chocolate milk (in moderation), Greek yogurt with fruit, or a low-sugar protein bar. Keep added sugar under 6g for everyday post-game snacks.