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7 Back-To-School Snacks That Are As Convenient As They Are Tasty

Snacks as easy to hand out as they are to create — Dollar General has your back-to-school needs covered.

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1. Awesomely Appetizing Ants on Another Log

Pretzel rods; Jif To Go peanut butter cups
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Sure, the OG "ants on a log" snack is an irrefutable classic. But swapping celery for pretzels ups the crunch factor significantly. Tailor your child's treat by placing peanut butter and a trail of raisins atop pretzel sticks.

Get this 3-pack of Jif To Go for $1 as a backyard treat.

2. Scrumptious Smiling Rice Cakes

Hand holding a rice cake topped with nut butter and strawberry jelly; A bag of caramel Quaker rice cakes
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Get creative with your kids' snacks by topping a crispy rice cake with almond butter and jelly, before crafting a smiley face with the topping of your choice (such as chocolate chips or flavorful jams).

Snag your smiley supplies and Quaker Rice Cakes for $2.50 at DG.

3. Tasty Trail Mix Brain Food

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Sure, building your own trail mix from scratch can be cozy, but it ain't quick! When it comes to procuring the perfect batch of trail mix, reach for DG's Mountain Mix.

Before your next afternoon walk, pick up a pack of Clover Valley trail mix for $2.50.

4. Delicious Dried-Fruit Rainbow Mix

A rainbow of dried fruit pieces; Good & Smart dried pineapple
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All that's needed for this colorful concoction is a small plastic bag and vibrant dried fruit. Have your child display their fruit neatly in color-coded rows, or place them in a bag and shake it up for a more abstract piece.

Mix Good & Smart dried pineapple for $1.50 from DG in some DG double-zipper sandwich bags for $4.

5. A Sweet Afternoon Treat

Swirl of Nutella; A box of Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats variety pack
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Your kids will be working hard this year, and so will you! Reward their tireless effort (and yours!) with these crunchy, creamy chocolate cereal bars.

Surprise your little learners with a three-flavor variety pack of Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats for $3.75.

6. Perfectly Cheesy Portable Nachos

Tortilla chips covered in nacho cheese; Armour® LunchMakers® Nachos
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Your kid’s favorite nachos, on the go. Pro tip: Lay out some additional toppings for the ultimate customization.

Get creative with Armour® LunchMakers® Nachos for $1.35.

7. Fiber-Filled Oatmeal Squares

Apple oatmeals topped with whipped cream; Quaker Baked Square
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Don't have time to sit down for a bowl of oatmeal every morning? Ditch the dish (but keep the flavor!) with these apple cinnamon oatmeal squares.

Grab these tasty Quaker Baked Squares for $3.

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From name-brand essentials to $1 school-supply items, there are lots of reasons to believe Dollar General is your one-stop shop for all your back-to-school needs. With great value and lower prices available right in your neighborhood, how could it not be?