My back-to-school survival kit? Mostly snacks, honestly.

Micah Siva is an award-winning cookbook author, trained chef, and registered dietitian, specializing in plant-based cooking and modern Jewish cuisine.

If your idea of a good time is fibermaxxing, join the club. I'm always worried my kid doesn't get enough, so these bars help ease my anxiety.ย  Honestly, I snack on these with a little bit of aged white cheddar. There's no age limit on fiber!

Need an after-school snack? A little sweet treat on a bad day? These taste like a snackable cheesecake, and these new flavors are seriously special. My son and I share one every night after dinner.

Forget everything you've thought about frozen waffles. My family is convinced I make these from scratch. Packed with fiber, four grams of protein, and vegetables, they help us get started on the right foot as we fly out the door trying to get to school on time.

There will be an email asking you to provide a treat for a bake sale. And you will forget about it until the night before. Thankfully, this cookie dough is totally nut-free, vegan, AND gluten-free. You'll look like the parent of the year.

If you can eat nuts, keep these for after school. I love the simple ingredients in IQBARs, and these bite-sized bars ensure my toddler doesn't waste half a full-sized bar! Just be sure to follow your school or daycare's nut policy.

I grew up eating mac 'n' cheese for dinner at least twice a week, and I'm planning on carrying that tradition forward. I love these veggie-packed noodles for a quick and easy dinner. I throw in some canned pumpkin for good measure, and bam! Dinner in one pot.

Classic for a reason, cheese strings have stood the test of time. Simple but delicious, I always have a pile of these in the cheese drawer.ย 

Good news: Perfect Bars now come in a nut-free treat, perfect for school! My toddler thinks these are rectangular cookies, and I'm not one to correct him. Unlike many other bars, these are kept in the fridge, which makes them feel almost homemade.

No time to make homemade banana muffins? I see you. I am you. And this is the next best thing. Surprisingly gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free, these poppable muffins are a favorite in our household. I always keep a bag in the car for snacking emergencies.

I've been an OG Catalina Crunch fan because of their fiber and protein content (seriously impressive!), but most importantly, these taste like Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I snack on them with or without milk, and these convenient grab-and-go bags make my in-the-car breakfast of a handful of these alternating with a sip of my soy latte is enough to power me through the morning.

In a pinch? Need dinner? Want to avoid ordering pizza again? Open the cupboard and heat up a can of Golden Butternut Lentil Stew. This is not the canned soup of your childhood, I promise you that.ย 

Nut-free PB&J? No problem. I've been eating Oat Haus Granola Butter for years, and now my toddler asks for it daily. Slather your bread with a thick slice, and top with bananas for a totally nut-free alternative to peanut butter. A word to the wise: Buy one for yourself and one for your kids. You might just find yourself eating it with a spoon.

My parenting style is 40% patience, 40% balance, and 20% bribery in the form of candy. If you're like me, you still want to give your kids the best, so I've swapped our classic chocolate candies for these fair-trade, naturally dyed ones that taste just like the classic.

Could I make oats on my own? Absolutely. Am I running late with no time to do so? Absolutely. My son (and husband and I!) are obsessed with MUSH on busy days, travel days, and everything in between. Not just for breakfast, this has turned into dinner on more occasions than I can count.

Every good dinner needs a little shortcut, so pick up some pre-made protein to add to wraps, soups, salads, or stir-fries. There's no medal for making everything from scratch!

On the subject of dinner, protein is always the one I outsource. I'll happily roast or steam vegetables and make rice or pasta, but a little help in the form of meatballs is my secret to getting dinner on the table. My son loves meatballs, and I often prep them for on-the-go snacks as well.

Put down that phone and stop ordering pizza delivery. Fire up the oven and pop this protein-rich pizza inside. The dough is made using Greek yogurt (genius!), and loaded with mozzarella. Note: This pizza serves two (or one hungry person!), so portion accordingly.

Parents, this is for you. I've struggled to find a protein bar that I love, but this flavor is exceptional. This has replaced my morning coffee and breakfast too many times to count, and I'm starting to think I need a stash in the car for morning drop-off.

My childhood was built on cheese crackers, and my son's will be as well. Backed with butternut squash and red beans (really!), these cheesy gluten-free crackers belong in your lunch box, no matter how old you are.

Perfect for travel or days on the go, these protein- and fiber-packed energy balls are refined-sugar-free and inspired by the classic PB&J, without the nuts. Note: These don't have nuts in the ingredients, but they're not made in a nut-free facility, so check with your school or daycare to see if they are allowed!