Best in Class: Meet the A+ Winners of The After Schoolies Awards

Last Update: October 28, 2024

Parents are always on the hunt for affordable, healthy finds and foods their kids will actually enjoy. That’s where the winners of our brand-new awards, The After Schoolies, come in. These standout products have been tried, tested, and loved by our members and their little ones. From tasty after-school snacks to practical picks for your everyday routine, they’ve earned top marks from families across the country.

Ready to meet the fan favorites? Let’s dive in!

Healthy Snack Hero

With thousands of five-star reviews, our pouches are a fixture for Thrive Market families. Members love that there’s no added sugar—we love that our partner orchard uses traditional processing methods of sorting, peeling, and coring to use the whole apple with little to no waste.

WINNER: Thrive Market Organic Apple Sauce

“My 1 year old loves these!! Perfect for on the go. Love that they are organic and the only ingredient is apples.”
Caitlin | New York

Breakfast Champion

This brand ditches grains, gluten, and refined sugar to bring back the nostalgic cereal flavors you and your kids crave—without the junk.

WINNER: Seven Sundays Maple Sea Salt Sunflower Cereal

“This cereal is amazing! Great flavor, crunchy texture. Made with healthy ingredients and a lot less sugar than regular cereal.”
Allison | Ohio

Top Protein Pick

Parents love the way these bites pack a tasty, plant-based punch in a kid-friendly, snackable package.

WINNER: Aloha Mini Protein Bars, Chocolate Caramel Pecan

“My kids love the Chocolate Caramel Pecan Aloha bars but they never eat a whole full size one, so I was so excited when they started making minis! No more wasting protein bars!”
Kailee | Washington

Favorite Low-Sugar Sweet

Healthy dupes don’t get more convincing than this. Members say that they’ve swapped these in without their little ones even knowing!

WINNER: Rip Van Leos Sandwich Creme Cookies

“This is exactly what I am looking for in alternatives to popular grocery store kids snacks. I love these cookies and my kids are thrilled that I’m willing to send chocolate cookies in their lunch!”
Jennie | Oregon

Always in Their Lunchbox

Made from fruit and fruit alone, these mini bars are a big improvement on artificial fruit snacks and a favorite for school lunches.

WINNER: That’s It Mini Fruit Bar Variety Pack

“These are the perfect small snack! They are easy to throw in the lunchbox and the ingredients can’t get any better.”
Lauren | New Jersey

Easy Weeknight Go-To

It’s the speedy dinner solution so many parents count on—gluten-free mac and cheese that even the pickiest eaters (and gluten eaters, too) will love.

WINNER: Jovial Organic Gluten Free Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar

“This is a staple in our house, we have it at least once a week and I always order extra.”
Sherry | Minnesota

Best Sustainable Swap

Our reusable wraps stand up to sandwich after sandwich, making them an essential for the eco-friendly family.

WINNER: Thrive Market Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps

“These wraps are awesome for sandwiches! They last a long time and are easy to wipe off for reuse.”
Summer | Nebraska

Cold Season Saver

When bugs are on the loose at school or at home, this propolis throat spray is your secret weapon. Plus, this brand helps keep bees in business by promoting sustainable beekeeping.

WINNER: Beekeeper’s Naturals Kids Propolis Immune Support Throat Spray

“This has been a staple at our house this season. The kiddos don’t mind taking it and I love the ingredients.”
Robert | Wisconsin

More Family Favorites

Consider these our honorable mentions—chosen for you by our experts on the Thrive Market team.

Ready to take home the winners? Just fill your cart with your new favorites.

This article is related to:

Easy Meals, Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Kids, Healthy Snacks, Kids, Kids Snacks, Protein Snacks, Sustainable Brands

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Adrienne Lotto

Adrienne Lotto is a Senior Copywriter at Thrive Market. She lives in NYC and dreams of having a larger kitchen.