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Sports Snacks
Energy bars, electrolyte drinks — 36 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.
Sugar free· A
Chomps
Beef stick
0g added sugar
Meat Sticks & Jerky
No added sugar· B
No Cow
Birthday Cake Dipped
0g added sugar
Cookies & Baked
No added sugar· B
Mamma Chia
Chia Squeeze Wild Raspberry
0g added sugar
Pouches
Sugar free· A
Biena
Chickpea Snacks
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips
No added sugar· B
No Cow
Chocolate Sea Salt Bar
0g added sugar
Cookies & Baked
Sugar free· A
Chomps
Chomps
0g added sugar
Meat Sticks & Jerky
Sugar free· A
Perfect Bar
Crispy Peanut Butter Chocolates
0g added sugar
Spreads
No added sugar· B
GoMacro
MACROBAR Smooth Sanctuary Oasis Soyeuse Double Chocolate + Peanut Butter Chips Bar
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips
No added sugar· B
Solely
Mango Fruit Jerky
0g added sugar
Fruit Snacks
No added sugar· B
Orgain
Nut Butter Protein
0g added sugar
Spreads
No added sugar· B
Solely
Organic Fruit Jerky
0g added sugar
Fruit SnacksOrganic
No added sugar· B
Solely
Organic Fruit Jerky Mango & Blueberry
0g added sugar
Fruit SnacksOrganic
No added sugar· B
Once Upon a Farm
Organic Refrigerated Protein Bar Cinnamon Roll
0g added sugar
BarsOrganic
High natural sugar
No added sugar· B
Larabar
Peanut Cocoa Crunch
0g added sugar
Bars
High natural sugar
No added sugar· B
Solely
Pineapple Fruit Jerky
0g added sugar
Fruit Snacks
No added sugar· B
Quest
Protein Cookie
0g added sugar
Cookies & Baked
No added sugar· B
Catalina Crunch
Protein Snack Mix Creamy Ranch
0g added sugar
Cookies & Baked
Sugar free· A
Trader Joe's
Super Seedy Cheese Snack Bites
0g added sugar
Cheese Snacks
Low sugar· C
GoMacro
MACROBAR Sunny Uplift Cherries + Berries
3g added sugar
Bars
Reduced· D
88 Acres
Banana Bread Pumpkin Seed Protein Bar
4g added sugar
Bars
Reduced· D
Purely Elizabeth
Banana Nut Butter Grain-Free Bar
4g added sugar
Spreads
Reduced· D
Larabar
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bar
4g added sugar
Bars
Reduced· D
Larabar
Trail Mix Bar Peanut Butter & Jelly
4g added sugar
Bars
Reduced· D
Perfect Bar
Perfect Mini Bar - Dark Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter
5g added sugar
Crackers & Chips
Reduced· D
Nature Valley
Protein Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chewy Bar
5g added sugar
Bars
Reduced· D
Larabar
Trail Mix Bar Chocolate Coconut Macaroon
5g added sugar
Bars
Reduced· D
Larabar
Trail Mix Bar Dark Chocolate Peanut
5g added sugar
Bars
Not recommended· E
Setton Farms
Pistachio Power Snack Bar Dark Chocolate
6g added sugar
Bars
Not recommended· E
Nature Valley
Protein Bar Peanut and Chocolate
6.88g total sugar
Bars
Not recommended· E
Nature Valley
Dark Chocolate Cherry
7g added sugar
Bars
Not recommended· E
GoMacro
MACROBAR Celestial Delight White Chocolate + Macadamia Nuts
7g added sugar
Bars
Not recommended· E
Bobo's
Coconut bite
8g 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.