Our roundup of fun snacks to cook with kids is just what you need before the summer holidays. All of our snack recipes are perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen, and with only 5 ingredients or fewer, they’re super easy to make!
With schools about to close for an extended break, you may be relieved that you no longer have to pack lunch boxes! Or after-school snacks to craft together.
BUT if your kids are anything like mine, then snacking during the school holidays takes it to a whole new level.
Providing store-bought snacks for six weeks in the summer can be so expensive! So why not head into the kitchen and help make their own snacks?
Cooking is a great activity to fill the time during the holidays.
Not only will you have fun, you might learn some new skills AND end up with a tasty snack!
Our 10 favorite fun snacks to cook with kids
Smashed Frozen Banana Bites
These Greek Yogurt, Peanut Butter, and Banana Mashed Frozen Banana Bites are a really fun idea that the kids will love.
Perfect for summer and a really good activity for the kids to help out with.
You can also replace the peanut butter with almond butter or any other nut butter of your choice!
3 ingredient Airfryer chocolate cake
Not only for children! The whole family will love this recipe.
A seriously delicious chocolate cake that’s ready in just over 15 minutes!
It’s a brilliant recipe to make with the kids as it’s so easy, perfect for kids who lose focus when a recipe is too long or complicated.
Mini Chocolate Oat Cups
These Mini Chocolate Oat Cups are a really fun way to add some whole grains to your child’s diet.
Few The perfect snack-sized treat for kids, Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Oat Cups are also super easy to make nut-free.
And since no cooking is required, they’re great to make with younger kids!
Two ingredient strawberry ice cream
My kids always crave ice cream during the summer holidays, so I wanted to come up with a recipe that’s easy to make at home and a little healthier than the store-bought ones.
This recipe is also great if you’re struggling with food allergies at home. It is both gluten and dairy free and also contains no added sugars.
The variations on this ice cream are endless! Just make sure you use frozen fruit instead of mixing fresh produce!
And if you want to do a little ice cream experiment with older kids, check out my post How to Make Ice Cream in a Cone!
Mini jam pinwheels
These mini pinwheels with jam are a great afternoon treat for kids. Super easy to make with just three ingredients and they can also be frozen so you have a supply ready when you need them!
Serve them to hungry kids with some apple slices or other fresh fruit to keep pre-dinner hunger pangs at bay!
3 ingredient brownies
If you’re looking for something that feels like a real treat to snack on, then you should try my 3-ingredient brownies!
We have several brownie recipes on the blog, like these Healthy Apple Banana Brownies and these Salted Caramel Brownies, but these three-ingredient brownies are a great option if you’re cooking with kids.
Kids often have quite short attention spans, so using fewer ingredients and less cooking time is an easy way to spark their interest!
Frozen banana pops
Kids will have a blast making these little chocolate covered banana slices!
A really easy recipe with just three simple ingredients.
Jam crusted skewers
Got a crust that hates kids? Check out this easy idea on how to turn leftover crusts into a seriously tasty snack! Just be sure to remove the skewer when making it for little kids!
Chocolate apple slices
These Chocolate Covered Apple Slices are so delicious and really fun for kids that they’re so easy to make.
And they’re a fantastic alternative to those big chocolate or caramel apples that kids love but never seem to eat more than a bite of!
Sweet crimpit toastie
Prepare sweet toasts with your Crimpit for a quick afternoon snack. They are delicious!
With three different flavor combinations to try, these are sure to become your kids’ favorite snacks!
Or let your kids come up with lots of different flavor combination ideas to try and tag us on Instagram with your creations!
If you liked any of these kids snacks, please leave me a comment!
You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram. I always love seeing your creations!
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