The kids will love them and so will you.

), a peaceful picnic in the park (without chasing a toddler with a bottle of sunscreen).

Nowadays, my summers are filled with schlepping.

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Just toss them in the cooler and go!

** Prices as of mid-June 2023.

It may differ based on your location and date of purchase.

Balanced Breaks

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Ive also been throwing these in my sons camplunchboxand have yet to hear any complaints!

Price:$12 for 12 packs**

2.

These bite-sized fruit leather snacks are 100 percent fruit with no added sugar.

Chum Fruit Bites

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I picked up the strawberry flavor, which is made with juststrawberries, apples, and pears.

The Shark Bites fruit snacks of my youth could never compete.

Price:$12 for 24 pouches**

3.

peppers on a plate

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Kirkland Organic Hummus Cups

Thishummusis amazing when paired with the above cucumbers and peppers.

Price:$7.79 for 20 individual serving cups**

5.

Perfect Bar Variety Pack

This is the only protein bar Ive ever tried that actually fills me up.

hummus

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In fact, sometimes I feel like I only need half!

They are made with organic ingredients and contain whole food protein and over 20 superfoods.

What else in your cooler can do that?

Perfect bars

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Price:$19.99 for 12 bars**