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30 Fun and Tasty Snacks for Kids

Posted by Jessica Witt on August 29, 2016

Who said playing with your food was a bad thing? From chocolate-dipped bananas to cheesy star-shaped crackers, these creative recipes will have kids enjoying snack time, all the time!

  • Puffed Rice Snowballs
     
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    Puffed Rice Snowballs

    <p>With dried apricots, flaxseeds and sunflower seeds thrown into the mix, these healthier crispy treats make the perfect on-the-go car snacks or post-dinner munchies.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/kids-can-make-puffed-rice-snowballs/18730/" target="_blank"><strong>Puffed Rice Snowballs</strong></a></p>
  • Healthy, Gluten-Free Cheesy Crackers
     
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    Healthy, Gluten-Free Cheesy Crackers

    <p>The best thing about gluten-free dough? You don't have to worry about handling it too much, so kids can really go to town rolling and shaping these snack-friendly cheesy crackers!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/kids-can-make-healthy-gluten-free-cheesy-crackers/18726/" target="_blank"><strong>Healthy, Gluten-Free Cheesy Crackers</strong></a></p>
  • Healthy Cheesy Crackers
     
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    Healthy Cheesy Crackers

    <p>A picnic wouldn't be complete without snacks, and delicious homemade ones at that. Sure, you can buy crackers, but these cheesy DIY bites are way tastier (and better for you). </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/kids-can-make-healthy-cheesy-crackers/18724/" target="_blank"><strong>Healthy Cheesy Crackers</strong></a></p>
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  • Party Mix
     
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    Party Mix

    <p>Use up all your leftover cottage goodies, including pretzels, mixed nuts, rice cereal and Chex in this spicy, salty snack mix recipe from Ree Drummond.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/party-mix/17833/" target="_blank"><strong>The Pioneer Woman's Party Mix</strong></a></p>
  • Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
     
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    Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

    <p>A great on-the-go breakfast, after-school snack or after-dinner treat, these oat bars are filled with sweet strawberry preserves and topped with a brown sugar crumble.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/strawberry-oatmeal-bars/16648/" target="_blank"><strong>The Pioneer Woman's Strawberry Oatmeal Bars </strong></a></p>
  • Sesame Pumpkin Seed Snaps
     
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    Sesame Pumpkin Seed Snaps

    <p>Try swapping store-bought sesame snaps for these sweet and crispy snacks filled with a mixture of maple syrup, orange zest and juice.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sesame-pumpkin-seed-snaps/10085/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Sesame Pumpkin Seed Snaps</strong></a></p>
  • Fruit Snacks
     
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    Fruit Snacks

    <p>Give your kids a chewy snack you can feel good about, and yo'll probably want to join them.<p> </p>Get the recipe for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/fruit-snacks/14450/"><strong>Fruit Snacks</strong></a></p>
  • Oatmeal-Chocolate Snack Cakes
     
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    Oatmeal-Chocolate Snack Cakes

    <p>These delightful treats have a soft, tender crumbly texture that kids (and adults) are sure to enjoy. Mixing is mandatory in this recipe, so let the little ones take over!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/kids-can-make-oatmeal-chocolate-snack-cakes/18728/" target="_blank"><strong>Oatmeal-Chocolate Snack Cakes</strong></a></p>
  • Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
     
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    Healthy Peanut Butter Balls

    <p>These super easy fibre-packed treats are perfect as an after-school or weekday snack. Bonus: they don't need to be refrigerated.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/kids-can-make-healthy-peanut-butter-balls/18725/" target="_blank"><strong>Healthy Peanut Butter Balls</strong></a></p>
  • Butterfly Snack Pouches
     
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    Butterfly Snack Pouches

    <p>Let your kids help make some fun-shaped pouches for snacks that they'll feel proud to put in their lunch boxes.</p> <p> Get this recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/back-to-school/recipe/butterfly-snack-pouches/13828/" target="_blank"><strong>Butterfly Snack Pouches</strong></a></p>
  • Cinnamon Toast
     
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    Cinnamon Toast

    <p>Baked until golden brown and perfectly caramelized, this quick and easy toast is topped with a mixture of butter, cinnamon, sugar and vanilla.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cinnamon-toast/15566/" target="_blank"><strong>Ree Drummond's Cinnamon Toast</strong></a>.</p>
  • Animal Crackers
     
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    Animal Crackers

    <p>Lions, tigers and bears: Oh my! Break out the cookie cutters and have fun making your own customized animal crackers.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/animal-crackers/18527/" target="_blank"><strong>The Pioneer Woman’s Animal Crackers</strong></a></p>
  • Raw Carrot Cake Balls
     
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    Raw Carrot Cake Balls

    <p>These tasty cookie bites, made with shredded carrots and spices, taste just like carrot cake! They're completely raw so you can make them in a snap.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/raw-carrot-cake-balls/15314/" target="_blank"><strong>Raw Carrot Cake Balls</strong></a></p>
  • Maple-Baked Apple Bites
     
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    Maple-Baked Apple Bites

    <p>Apple chips are a fun way to eat your fruit while satisfying your afternoon craving.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-baked-apple-bites/10062/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Maple-Baked Apple Bites </a></p>
  • Healthy Cinnamon-Raisin Soft Pretzels
     
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    Healthy Cinnamon-Raisin Soft Pretzels

    <p>Plump, chewy and a little bit sweet and salty, these healthy pretzels have it all. Looking for more healthy substitutes? These <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/healthy-salt-substitutes/#!1-garlic-Photo-by-Isabella-Mendes-from-Pexels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">healthy salt substitutes are the real deal</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/kids-can-make-healthy-cinnamon-raisin-soft-pretzels/18729/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Healthy Cinnamon-Raisin Soft Pretzels</strong></a></p>
  • Quinoa Oatmeal Bars
     
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    Quinoa Oatmeal Bars

    <p><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/no-bake-recipes-peanut-butter/#!no-bake-peanut-butter-fluff-pie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peanut butter</a> and honey help bind healthy oats, quinoa, almonds and hemp hearts together in these chewy granola bars.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/quinoa-oatmeal-bars/16820/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Quinoa Oatmeal Bars</strong></a></p>
  • Granola Hermit Cookies
     
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    Granola Hermit Cookies

    <p>Made with walnuts, cranberries and cinnamon, these granola hermit cookies are delicious straight out of the oven, but their flavour actually improves as they sit in an airtight container. After two days, they're even better than when they were first baked, making them the perfect snack to take on the go.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/granola-hermit-cookies/13656/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Granola Hermit Cookies</a></strong></p>
  • Sweet and Salty Pepitas
     
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    Sweet and Salty Pepitas

    <p>This quick-fix snack is a tasty party finger food and satisfying snack when you're craving something salty.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-and-salty-pepitas/17732/" target="_blank"><strong>Valerie Bertinelli's Sweet and Salty Pepitas</strong></a></p>
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  • Healthy Blueberry Mini Muffins
     
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    Healthy Blueberry Mini Muffins

    <p>These vegan and refined sugar-free mini blueberry muffins are a healthy and tasty choice that you can also freeze and save for hectic weekdays.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/healthy-blueberry-mini-muffins/14280/"><strong>Healthy Blueberry Mini Muffins </strong></a></p>
  • Granola and Fruit Parfait
     
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    Granola and Fruit Parfait

    <p>A simple combination of yogurt, honey, cinnamon, granola, walnuts and berries, this tasty (and healthy!) treat can be made in just 5 minutes and is sure to satisfy your sugar cravings.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/granola-and-fruit-parfait/17507/" target="_blank">Granola and Fruit Parfait</a></strong></p>
  • Healthy Peanut Butter and Jam Squares
     
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    Healthy Peanut Butter and Jam Squares

    <p>If your kids are missing their favourite school lunch this summer, whip up a batch of these healthier treats featuring their favourite flavours. Perfect for BBQ potlucks, pool parties or bake sales, these PB&amp;J squares are sure to be gobbled up.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/healthy-peanut-butter-jam-squares-34103/" target="_blank"><strong>Healthy Peanut Butter and Jam Squares</strong></a></p>
  • Healthy Chocolate Muffins
     
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    Healthy Chocolate Muffins

    <p>Dense, moist chocolate muffins made with applesauce and low-fat Greek yogurt.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/healthy-chocolate-muffins/13809/" target="_blank"><strong>Healthy Chocolate Muffins</strong></a></p>
  • Healthy Oatmeal, Date and Chocolate Chunk Cookies
     
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    Healthy Oatmeal, Date and Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    <p>With big, satisfying hunks of semi-sweet chocolate, you’ll forget these oatmeal cookies are healthy.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/healthy-oatmeal-date-and-chocolate-chunk-cookies/18740/" target="_blank"><strong>Healthy Oatmeal, Date and Chocolate Chunk Cookies</strong></a></p>
  • Healthy Taco Popcorn
     
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    Healthy Taco Popcorn

    <p>High in vitamin B12 with a delicious cheesy flavour, nutritional yeast is a healthy add-in for this taco popcorn seasoning.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/kids-can-make-healthy-taco-popcorn/18733/" target="_blank"><strong>Healthy Taco Popcorn</strong></a></p>
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