Best Biscuits and Cookies for School Snacks: A Parent’s Guide

Packing a lunchbox is an endless puzzle for most parents. We want something our kids will actually eat (and not trade away during recess), but we’re also watching the sugar, the sodium, and how full they’ll feel until the next meal. This can be quite difficult because most snacks on the market are made to please the kids’ taste buds, putting health and other benefits at the very bottom of the list of things to consider.

The thing is, the biscuit aisle doesn’t have to be a guilt trip! If you look through the snack shelf on Suy Sing, you’ll find some great picks that have both taste and nutrition. 

Here's a parent-friendly ranking based on health, with a little bit of fun on the side!

M.Y. San Sky Flakes Fit Oat Fiber Crackers

As widely perceived, Sky Flakes isn’t exactly the flashiest or tastiest snack, but it might just be the best-kept secret in your kitchen pantry.

Sky Flakes have a light and crisp crunch with no extra sweetness and a salt level that’s just barely there.. It’s a brilliant choice when you (or your kids) are trying to cut back on sugar overload.

While most Sky Flakes variants are on the health-friendly side, these oat fiber crackers are especially low in sugar and free from artificial flavors, which makes them one of the healthiest biscuit options you can pack, much more if you’re trying to get that metabolism running smoothly. Plus, they’re neutral enough to pair with peanut butter, cheese, or even sliced banana if you want to sneak in a bit more nutrients.

In terms of packaging, their individual wraps keep them fresh and easy to toss into a bag without crumbling into dust. You might even want to keep a pack in your own purse, you know, for that fiber intake.

Health:

• Low in sugar, perfect for limiting processed sweets
• No artificial colors or preservatives
• Easy to digest
• Good fiber source

Taste & Texture:

• Crisp, light texture with a hint of salt
• Versatile, makes it easy to pair with spreads like cheese or peanut butter
• Mild flavor that’s not too sweet, perfect for kids who prefer less sugar.

Other M.Y. San products include: Sky Flakes Regular, Sky Flakes Tsokolate, Sky Flakes Omega 3, Sky Flakes Garlic, M.Y. San Grahams, M.Y. San Grahams Crushed

Fibisco Marie Biscuits

In the Philippines, Marie biscuits are typically fed to babies or toddlers just starting to eat solid food to satisfy that nibbling sensation they’re beginning to crave. It’s cute because you’ll often see elementary or high school students still buying them and you just know it tastes nostalgic to them without knowing why.

For kids who prefer a little bit of sweetness to their snacks, Marie biscuits are just right. They’re slightly brittle, golden, and just lightly sweetened — just enough to satisfy young taste buds without giving them a sugar rush.

From a parent’s point of view, they check a few important boxes: lower sugar than many cookies, no sticky fillings, and no messy frosting. They also hold up surprisingly well when dunked in milk or paired with fruits like apple slices or grapes.

Health:

• Lower in sugar compared to most cookies (to not spike sugar levels)
• Simple ingredients, free from artificial additives
• Provides a light snack that won’t weigh kids down

Taste & Texture:

• Crispy texture with just a hint of sweetness
• Subtle flavor perfect for pairing with other snacks like fruits or cheese

Other Fibisco products include: Fibisco Butter Cookies, Fibisco Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fibisco Hi-Ro, Fibisco Jolly Cream

Jack 'n Jill Presto Creams Peanut Butter

Now that we’ve tackled the “best for health” options most people would consider, it’s important to note that healthy snacks don’t always mean low in sugar or high in fiber or any other alike. If your kid is the type to run on full power from homeroom to dismissal, the “healthy snack” for them is definitely something higher in sugar, protein, and carbohydrates. Lesson? Everything is on a case-by-case basis.

For this, Presto Creams is one of your best bets. These are cookies with peanut butter filling. Yes, they’re sweet, but there’s actual protein from peanuts.

We’re not gonna mask this as health food per se. But if you’ve got a child with sports practice or dance class right after school, a little peanut butter goes a long way in helping them stay full and focused. And if we’re being honest, most kids love the combo of peanut butter and cookie crunch.

Just keep in mind that these are best in moderation. One or two cookies in a lunchbox can be enough for a pretty filling treat without overdoing the sugar.

Health:

• Contains protein from peanut butter, helps keep kids full longer
• Higher in sugar compared to the others, best for occasional snacks
• Still a better choice than sugary candy or processed junk

Taste & Texture:

• Creamy peanut butter filling between two crunchy cookies
• Sweet, nutty flavor that appeals to kids with a sweeter tooth
• Satisfying texture that has both a crunchy exterior and a smooth, creamy center

Other Presto biscuit variants include: Presto Choco Peanut Butter, Presto Chocolate, Presto Vanilla

Rebisco Hansel Mocha Sandwich

Hansel Mocha Sandwich cookies may not top the health chart, but there’s a reason they have long been popular. The mocha flavor is smooth, tasty, and more suited to older kids who are starting to trade juice boxes for iced coffee (you know the ones).

They are definitely more of a “sometimes” snack—a little goodie for long field trips or a reward for pleasant test results. While the sugar content is higher than Sky Flakes or Marie, they are perfect in terms of satisfaction and flavor. It can curb cravings fast and they come in neat packs for easy packing.

Health:

• Higher in sugar, best kept as a treat
• Best for an occasional snack

Taste & Texture:

• Rich, mocha-flavored filling with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture
• Sweet, indulgent flavor that appeals to older kids and tweens
• The soft cookie and creamy filling make for a satisfying, flavorful bite

Other Hansel variants include: Hansel Butter, Hansel Milk, Hansel Chocolate, Hansel Cheese, Hansel Bunch

So what’s the best school snack for kids?

Well, there is no “best” snack in general, but there is a best snack for every category, for every situation, and for every kid. The best way to know which biscuits or cookies to hoard for your young ones is to take the time to figure out their needs and what kind of snack works best for them. The products listed above are a few recommendations for this. So take your time, and give your kids only the best!