If you are a teenager looking for what to do with your spare time or even if you are someone who is aspiring to become an entrepreneur, one of the ways to get started is to start selling snacks in schools in your location.
Interestingly, most of the snacks you can sell in and around school premises are snacks you can prepare by yourself at home. Even if you don’t know how to prepare most of the snacks, you can actually learn by watching YouTube videos.
Note that before you can be allowed to sell snacks in most schools in the United States, you are required by law to comply with school policies and regulations.
Apart from that, while making your selections of the kind of snacks to sell, do not forget to consider the preferences and dietary restrictions of the pupils.
If you want to sell snacks in schools for profit and you don’t know the best snacks to sell, then you may want to continue as we will look at some of the best snacks you can sell at school for profit.
Best Snacks to Sell at School for Profit
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Homemade Cookies
Homemade cookies are simply cookies that you make from home by yourself or with the assistance of your mom or siblings.
All you need to do to attract sales in schools is to make sure you bake a variety of cookies like chocolate chip, oatmeal, or sugar cookies. This will give the students options. Once you are done, make sure you pack the cookies in attractive and neat bags.
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Brownies
Brownies are perfect for children of any age, from toddlers to teenagers, and they make a great nutrient-packed snack. Interestingly, brownies are free of refined sugar, gluten, and dairy, and if the nuts are omitted, they are also nut-free.
In other to gain a wide customer base, you can also try variations with nuts or caramel. This will appeal to pupils who like their brownies this way.
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Cupcakes
A cupcake is a type of cake that originated in the United States. It is a small cake that is baked in a small thin paper or aluminum cup and designed in different unique designed to serve just one person.
Even though it is a small cake, it still contains icing, candy, or all other decorations that can be found in traditional big cakes.
In order to reach more customers, decorate your cupcakes with colorful frosting and sprinkles. Offer different flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet, and you will always make massive sales.
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Popcorn
Popcorn is easy to make, and anyone including a rookie can make popcorn. All they need to do is watch a few YouTube videos, get the required “popcorn popper” or “popcorn machine”, ingredients, and packaging materials and you are good to go.
Of course, there might be other people selling popcorn where you intend to sell your popcorn hence you must be creative.
You should plan to sell flavored popcorn, such as caramel, cheese, or kettle corn. Package them in small attractive and healthy bags or containers.
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Granola Bars
Granola bars are often considered a healthy snack, but despite these marketing claims, many are loaded with added sugar, calories, and artificial ingredients.
What you need to do to gain an edge is to make sure you provide a healthier option with granola bars in various flavors like chocolate chip, peanut butter, or fruit.
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Fruit Cups
If you live close to a farm market or you have a fruit farm, one of the best and healthy snacks you should consider selling at school for profit are fruit cups. All you need to do is to create small fruit cups with fresh and seasonal fruits.
You may also want to consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of honey. Trust me, most parents will encourage their wards to go for fruit cups as against most snacks on this list.
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Pretzels
Pretzel basically is a type of biscuit with a very distinct appearance. It is shaped in the form of a loose knot and the top is shiny; from having been glazed.
As regards the original recipe used in making pretzels, the pretzel is basically a salty cracker. In other to make more sales, make sure you give your customers options. Soft pretzels or pretzel sticks with dipping sauces (cheese, mustard) can be a hit.
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Chips and Salsa
Salsa contains a variety of healthy ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, and peppers, which are known to promote heart health by reducing inflammation and bad cholesterol levels.
So also, salsa contains a good amount of dietary fiber which can help with digestion and regularity. Just make sure you offer individual servings of tortilla chips with salsa or guacamole.
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Trail Mix
Although the ingredients can vary, most varieties include granola, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Some types also contain popcorn, cereal, candy, or chocolate chips, along with spices and seasonings like sea salt, garlic powder, thyme, cinnamon, and paprika. In essence, in other to gain more customers, make a custom trail mix with a mix of nuts, dried fruits, and chocolates.
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Rice Krispies Treats
Rice Krispies treats have recently gained popularity on social media for their use as a pre-workout snack. Because they primarily consist of simple carbs, they are a suitable choice for people performing moderate to high-intensity workouts.
Interestingly it is easy to make Rice Krispies Treats. To get started, gently and carefully stir the marshmallows and Rice Krispies together until smooth.
The marshmallows will eventually deflate, allowing you more room in the pan. If the mixture looks too white and marshmallowy, stir in another 2-3 cups of cereal.
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Fruit Kabobs
Fruit kebabs are pieces of fresh fruit threaded onto skewers. They can be served as a healthy snack or dessert. Interestingly, there are several fresh fruits you can thread into a skewer when preparing your fruit kabobs.
You may want to consider Strawberries, Pineapple chunks, Cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon balls, Seedless grapes, Kiwi slices, and Mango.
Note that you should consider selling fruit kabobs if you have access to a fruit market or if you are living around a farm market.
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Cheese and Crackers
Some people might not consider cheese and crackers healthy for obvious reasons, but you can make yours healthy. All you need to do is to look for crackers made with whole grains or oats. Portion out crackers to equal ~15 grams of carbohydrates and serve with one ounce of cheese.
They provide more nutrients and fiber compared to refined grains. You may also want to consider creating your snack packs with different types of cheese, crackers, and maybe some grapes.
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Smoothies
A smoothie is a blended, sometimes sweetened beverage primarily made from fresh fruit or vegetables combined with ice, frozen fruit, or other frozen ingredients.
Although most schools might not allow the sale of smoothies in their school for obvious reasons, but if your school allows it, sell small, refreshing smoothies with various fruit combinations.
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Yogurt Parfaits
Yogurt Parfait Recipe is a simple breakfast or snack that starts with a thick and creamy yogurt layered with homemade granola and fresh berries then topped with more fresh berries and a honey drizzle.
Yogurt parfaits are delicious breakfast that is ready in only a few minutes! You can actually make a batch for the week! It will hold for up to 7 days in an air-tight food storage container.
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Bagels with Cream Cheese
For a healthier choice, look for whole wheat, whole grain, or rye bagels. To keep it simple, you should offer plain or flavored bagels with cream cheese. You should also consider adding toppings like sliced strawberries or smoked salmon.