Snacks to Make with the Kids While You’re Stuck Inside

From sweets to veggies to inspired twists on lunchtime staples.

Are they kids getting tired of the snacks you bought for quarantine? These savory and sweet ideas are a perfect surprise for the kids while they’re stuck at home.

Savory

Nacho Cauli Tostadas

Lauren Volo

Everyone’s favorite appetizer just got a veggie-loaded facelift.
Full Recipe: Cauliflower Power by Lindsay Grimes Freedman

Cheesy Cauliflower Rice Balls with Sweet Basil Marinara

Lauren Volo

The kids will love helping you roll these up with a morsel of mutz inside.
Full Recipe: Cauliflower Power by Lindsay Grimes Freedman

Cauliflower Falafel

Lauren Volo

They can load up toasty pitas themselves after helping you grind up vegetables and seasonings in the food processor.
Full Recipe: Cauliflower Power by Lindsay Grimes Freedman

Greens Mac ‘n’ Cheese

David Loftus

Their favorite dinner, plus broccolini, spinach and a whole lot of parmesan and cheddar.
Full Recipe: Ultimate Veg: Easy & Delicious Meals for Everyone by Jamie Oliver

Chick Crackers

Ring in spring with these adorable bites they’ll have a blast assembling.
Full Recipe: Super Healthy Kids

Caprese Skewers

Have them add the oil and herbs, or task them with stacking the ingredients onto skewers or toothpicks.
Full Recipe: Spend with Pennies

Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Bites

If your kid stacks his pepperoni slices for one last salty, spicy bite, he’ll be stoked to see them replace traditional crust in this recipe.
Full Recipe: A Spicy Perspective

No Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

There are endless yummy add-ins to consider for these morning pick-me-ups, from coconut flakes to craisins.
Full Recipe: Well Plated

Sweet

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Flowers

No one will turn these down if you add them to your Easter menu.
Full Recipe: It Is A Keeper

Easy Granola

Have the kids help choose what goes into this topper, then start your day with homemade parfaits.
Full Recipe: Real Housemoms

Rice Cake Animals

Sweet bear faces and kitty ears make fruit a lot easier to swallow for picky kiddos.
Full Recipe: My Fussy Eater

Loaded Unicorn Bark

If self-isolation has them down, this pretty dessert will pick ’em right back up.
Full Recipe: Averie Cooks

Peanut Butter and Jelly Snake Skewers

Their daily sammy gets a slithery makeover complete with candy eyes.
Full Recipe: Our Kid Things

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip

The whole family can dig into this wintry dip—extra marshmallows, please!
Full Recipe: Rachel Cooks

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