Top 29+ Tradeable Lunchbox Snacks from the ’70s and ’80s

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

Do kids still trade their lunch in school nowadays? Back in the day, it was almost a mandatory ritual during recess. If you had Twinkies or Fruit Wrinkles but were in the mood for something savory like Handi-Snacks, your only hope was to trade your snack with another kid’s. Here are some nostalgic treats that ruled the lunch tables back in the 70s and 80s and were considered the most desired and tradeable snacks to have in your metal superhero lunchbox back in the day.

#1: Twinkies

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#3: Hostess CupCakes

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#4: Fruit Roll-Ups

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack)

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?)

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader)

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies)

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters)

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#16: Zingers

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#18: Gushers (late ’80s)

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper)

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#21: Capri Sun Pouches

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker)

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper)

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts)

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

#1: Twinkies, #3: Hostess CupCakes, #4: Fruit Roll-Ups, #6: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, #7: Pudding Cups (Hunt’s or Snack Pack), #9: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (cut in triangles, what else?), #10: Handi-Snacks (the ones with the red plastic cheese spreader), #12: Marshmallow Pies (Moon Pies), #13: Apple Newtons / Fig Newtons, #15: Planters Cheez Balls (in mini canisters), #16: Zingers, #18: Gushers (late ’80s), #19: Pop-Tarts (in foil wrapper), #21: Capri Sun Pouches, #22: Chewy Granola Bars (Quaker), #24: Chex Mix or Homemade Trail Mix, #25: Butter Cookies (in wax paper), #27: Toaster Pastries (different off-brand Pop-Tarts), #28: Cookies from the School Cafeteria

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