Even though we sometimes think of snacks as unhealthy, they can be healthy and nutritious too. Here are 20 fun snacks for kids that you can make within minutes!
These tasty snacks will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Not only will your child love eating these snacks, but they’ll also have a blast creating them too!
Cooking with your preschooler is a great way to spend quality family time together–and it’s also an opportunity to teach them about food and nutrition.
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- Special Meals: Family Fun in the Kitchen
- Benefits of Making Easy, Healthy Snacks With Your Preschooler
- 20 Fun Snacks for Kids That You Can Make Together
- 1. Yogurt Parfait Popsicles
- 2. Banana Bread Bites
- 3. Fun Fruity Dessert
- 4. Homemade Popcorn
- 5. Fruit Kabobs
- 6. Chocolate Strawberry "Ice Cream"
- 7. Peanut Butter and Jelly Roll-Ups
- 8. Sunflower Crunchies
- 9. Favorite Oatmeal Energy Balls
- 10. Clementines
- 11. Cheese Stick with Berries
- 12. Grapes with Fruit Dip
- 13. Avocado Toast
- 14. Overnight Oats
- 15. Banana Sushi
- 16. Rainbow Fruit Roll-Ups
- 17. Cucumbers with Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
- 18. Baked Oatmeal
- 19. Veggies and Hummus
- 20. Homemade Trail Mix
- Final Word – Fun Snack Ideas to Make With Kids
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Special Meals: Family Fun in the Kitchen
When our kids were little, I had them in the kitchen with me as much as possible. I started something with them called ‘Special Meals.’ Every week one of our four children would help me:
- Plan the menu
- Buy the ingredients at the grocery store
- Prepare the meal for our family
It was a wonderful experience! They looked forward to it, and so did I.
I had a few children’s cookbooks with brightly colored pictures on hand that they liked to flip through. They frequently picked their main dish from here. Then I would ask them to choose a fruit, vegetable, and dessert.
When preparing the meal, I had them doing age-appropriate tasks – helping me measure ingredients, stir, and mix. We had so much fun!
And now all 4 of our kids love cooking and have even prepared delicious meals for our family (out of the goodness of their hearts), including Pad Thai, Korean beef with rice, fried chicken sandwiches, pasta, and more.
I sleep better knowing that my children will be able to survive without me (though I’m still coming to grips with the impending empty nest). Plus, I don’t have to worry about them starving when they go to college or beyond because I know they can make great meals for themselves.
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Benefits of Making Easy, Healthy Snacks With Your Preschooler
Preparing these healthy snack ideas with your preschooler is a great learning experience and helps develop skills in:
- Math
- Reading
- Writing
- Counting
- Cooperation skills
Preschool and kindergarten snack ideas are fun for your whole family!
These fun, hands-on experiences also:
- Teach life skills
- Increase self-confidence
- Boost language development
- Improve fine motor skills
Plus, it’s great quality family time spent together! Preparing fun toddler snacks with your young child is a beautiful bonding experience they’ll cherish.
You don’t have to prepare entire meals for your child to benefit from cooking experiences. Prepping a nutritious snack is a great place to start! And if you’re wondering if making homemade snacks is affordable, we’ve included plenty of cheap snacks for kids that are both delicious and nutrition.
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20 Fun Snacks for Kids That You Can Make Together
1. Yogurt Parfait Popsicles
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- Strawberries or other fruit
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 popsicle sticks
Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture evenly into popsicle molds and place in freezer for 1 hour.
After an hour, insert popsicle sticks and return to the freezer for another 10 hours or overnight. Once frozen, remove from freezer and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before unmolding. Makes six tasty popsicles.
2. Banana Bread Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 cup bananas (about 2 bananas), mashed
- ½ cup coconut flour, sifted (To make your own, combine 2 cups shredded coconut and 1 tsp. salt in a food processor and pulse until it reaches a sandy consistency)
- ¼ cup raw honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup walnuts (optional)
Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare a mini muffin tin by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray or lining it with paper cups. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
Spoon batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling them about ¾ of the way. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 12 healthy banana bread bites.
3. Fun Fruity Dessert
Ingredients:
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Gently stir and set aside to let flavors mix for 10 minutes. Spoon this mixture into two small dessert bowls and serve immediately. Serves 2.
4. Homemade Popcorn
This is a classic recipe that kids love. Simply put some popcorn kernels in the pot on the stove with oil or butter and salt (optional) on medium-high heat until they start popping, then pour into a bowl or large tray lined with parchment paper.
A little prep work goes a long way, especially regarding this simple dish. Bonus: your house will smell amazing!
5. Fruit Kabobs
Get creative with fruit by skewering them onto wooden sticks for an extra special healthy snack.
Your child will get more fine motor skill practice by pushing the fruit onto the sticks—also an excellent opportunity for learning about patterns.
Grape, pineapple, blueberry. Grape, pineapple, blueberry. Have fun with it!
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6. Chocolate Strawberry “Ice Cream”
This healthy alternative is smooth, creamy, and chock full of healthy fat from coconut milk. You can also use different berries or flavors.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries (about 10 large) or other frozen fruit
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk, canned
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until completely smooth. Makes 2 healthy servings.
7. Peanut Butter and Jelly Roll-Ups
Super easy and delicious!
Simply roll a slice of bread with a rolling pin until it’s flat. Spread a layer of peanut butter and jelly on the flattened bread. Roll up and enjoy!
8. Sunflower Crunchies
Ingredients:
- 2 cups raw sunflower seeds, shelled, whole, or halved
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until combined evenly. Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and spread it out evenly.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 5 minutes. Let cool completely before serving. Serve them in snack-size baggies for healthy school lunches.
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9. Favorite Oatmeal Energy Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup peanut butter or other nut butter
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Sea salt, a pinch (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/8 cup dried cherries or raisins (optional)
Directions: Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl. Roll mixture into balls and place on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes until solid and enjoy!
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10. Clementines
Peeling the fruit and pulling apart the sections is excellent for developing fine motor skills.
11. Cheese Stick with Berries
Give your child a sanitized pair of safety scissors to cut the cheese (not that kind) into various lengths before eating.
12. Grapes with Fruit Dip
We love this tasty, healthy fruit dip (without cream cheese).
13. Avocado Toast
There are so many fun science ideas with avocados. Plus, helping you scoop the avocado flesh out and mash it with a fork is good for fine motor skills.
Spread atop a thick slice of wholegrain bread. Sprinkle with a little Everything But the Bagel seasoning.
I mean, is there anything better?
14. Overnight Oats
Here are 15 easy overnight oats recipes that are fun to make and delicious to eat.
15. Banana Sushi
Try this recipe for healthy banana sushi.
16. Rainbow Fruit Roll-Ups
You may enjoy this recipe for these fun fruit roll-ups.
17. Cucumbers with Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
Here’s a yummy recipe for the veggie dip.
18. Baked Oatmeal
Here are 10 easy baked oatmeal recipes to get you started.
19. Veggies and Hummus
This is one of my favorite recipes for an easy yet delicious hummus. I usually add fresh garlic or garlic powder for an extra kick.
20. Homemade Trail Mix
I love this trail mix recipe guide for coming up with different flavor combinations.
Final Word – Fun Snack Ideas to Make With Kids
I hope you’ve enjoyed these fun snack ideas for kids!
The healthy snacks you can make with your kids are fun to eat and an excellent way for them to learn how to cook healthy foods. Healthy ingredients like fruit and veggies make these recipes easy enough for even the pickiest eater to enjoy eating them.
These fun snacks for kids allow families to spend quality time together in the kitchen while teaching your children valuable lessons about food—and love!
If you want an easy plan to follow while cooking with your child, Radish Kids monthly delivery has got you covered. This at-home cooking class with kids was created by chefs and educators and allows parents to teach their children learning concepts while bonding and having fun in the kitchen!
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What are your child’s favorite snacks? Do they enjoy helping in the kitchen? Comment below and let me know!