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Valentine’s Day is a day to express your love for the special people in your life. Your kids are undoubtedly some of the most important people in your life – and they should know that! Take the opportunity this Valentine’s Day to add some extra love to their day and make some delicious treats to show you care.

We’re sharing some exciting recipes and ideas to help make this Valentine’s Day unique and special for your children. We have compiled 30 amazing ideas that your kids will surely enjoy!

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1. Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Sprinkles

These Valentine’s Day Pretzel Treats are perfect for some special time in the kitchen with kids and even an affordable treat to make and take to school parties. They’re cute and delicious!

Use a variety of sprinkles to let your little ones get creative with the way they decorate these sweet and salty pretzels!

https://dinnersdishesanddesserts.com/chocolate-covered-pretzels/#_a5y_p=3324606 PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: DINNERS, DISHES, AND DESSERTS

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2. Heart Shaped Rice Krispies Treats

Rice Krispie squares are loved by children and adults alike. You can give an ordinary Rice Krispie square a makeover by using a heart-shaped cookie cutter making this snack perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Then to make this treat stand out dip the cereal treats in melted pink chocolate and a white chocolate drizzle. Your kids can help you make these and they’ll love eating them even more!

http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/diy-wedding-favors-rice-krispies-treat-hearts/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: INTIMATE WEDDINGS

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3.Valentine’s Cookie Cups

Simple yet delicious and unique, these candy cups are perfect for busy parents or parents who aren’t exactly masters in the kitchen.

You can change the toppings of these to anything you like: cinnamon hearts and mini jelly beans would be good ideas as well.

https://www.eazypeazymealz.com/chocolate-covered-cherry-sugar-cookie-cups/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: EAZY PEAZY MEALZ

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4. Valentine’s Snack Mix

Mix it up a little with this tasty snack mix delicately placed in jars to make a festive treat both adults and children will love.

This treat combines Rice Chex cereal with chocolate chips, strawberry cream jello, and Valentine’s M&Ms but you can use whatever festive ingredients you like!

https://www.pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/valentines-day-snack-mix PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: PIP AND EBBY

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5. Simple Valentine’s Day Heart Sugar Cookies

Looking for a simple yet delicious Valentine’s cookie recipe? Look no further. These delectable cookies are festive and fun and they taste absolutely fantastic.

Your kids will love to take these to school on Valentine’s week – and something tells me you might have to make an extra few for their friends!

https://www.hotbeautyhealth.com/food/valentines-day-heart-shaped-sugar-cookies-recipe/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: HOT BEAUTY HEALTH

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6. Cute Love Monster Cupcakes

How adorable are these little love monster treats? They’re perfect for kids of all ages – especially boys who don’t exactly like all of the lovey-dovey treats you might want to make.

They’re fun and delicious and these cupcakes will undoubtedly be the talk of the town!

http://thecakeblog.com/2014/01/diy-love-bug-cupcakes.html PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THE CAKE BLOG

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7. Love Bug Fruit Cups

You don’t have to bake a creative treat to impress your little ones! Instead, try creating these adorable love bug fruit cups. These also make an excellent treat that your kids can share with their friends at school.

You can have 12 love bugs made in just 20 minutes. All you’ll need is pineapple and strawberry fruit cups, pipe cleaners, pompoms, googly eyes, and pink foam shaped hearts. All of these materials can be found at your local craft store or dollar store.

 

https://thenymelrosefamily.com/love-bug-fruit-cups/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THE MELROSE FAMILY

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8. Cute Love Ladybug Chocolate Covered Strawberries

These easy-to-make and utterly adorable love bugs are so simple to throw together that even amateur bakers can pull them off.

Simply dip the pointed part of the end in melted chocolate and decorate accordingly. Adding a toothpick with a message on the top makes these healthy treats even more fun!

https://princesspinkygirl.com/chocolate-covered-strawberry-ladybugs/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: PRINCESS PINKY GIRL

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9. Valentine’s Day S’More Cookies

Everyone loves s’mores, right? Right. So who wouldn’t love this Valentine’s day version of the mouth-watering snack?

It’s easy to make and they’re just as delicious as the traditional version! Add some sprinkles into the mix or some pink icing to make them look a little more festive.

http://thecakeblog.com/2012/02/heart-smores.html PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THE CAKE BLOG

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10. Valentine’s Day Sprinkled Chocolate Donuts

These festive Valentine’s red, pink and white sprinkled donuts aren’t exactly a healthy treat but they’re definitely delicious.

Consider making smaller sized donuts to cut back on the calories. And, hey, it’s Valentine’s Day, right? Everyone’s allowed indulge a little!

https://www.lovefromtheoven.com/valentines-day-donuts/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: LOVE FROM THE OVEN

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11. Emoji Chocolate Bark

Emojis are simply a way of life now, a way to express how you feel without using any words at all! Create a chocolate bark that your kids will thoroughly appreciate and will enjoy handing out at school.

If your little ones aren’t crazy about white chocolate, switch it out for milk chocolate! For a healthier alternative, dry dark chocolate instead.

https://www.livinglocurto.com/emoji-chocolate-bark-2/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: LIVING LOCURTO

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12. Valentine’s Brownies

Brownies are a crowd favorite and will always be a success with your kids. This Valentine’s day, dress up your brownies for the day of love.

Use icing, sprinkles, toothpicks, and candy to create cupids arrow shooting through the brownie for a fun take on a traditional dessert.

https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/shot-house-valentines-brownies.html PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: IT’S ALWAYS AUTUMN

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13. Heart Shaped Food

This idea is simple but definitely worth noting. A simple kitchen tool such as heart-shaped cookie cutters can quickly transform a boring snack into one that is perfect for Valentine’s Day!

This set comes with 6 different sizes of heart-shaped cookie cutters. Use these cookie cutters for any soft foods such as lunch meat, sandwiches, soft fruits, and the obvious, cookies!

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14. Valentine’s Day Fruit Kabobs

Many Valentine’s Day treats are loaded with refined sugars so if you’re looking to add more fruit servings to your child’s diet then create these exciting fruit kabobs. You will need bananas, strawberries, yogurt, a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, and lollipop sticks.

If you’re skilled enough you could cut the strawberries into heart shapes by hand but a cookie cutter may be much easier! Then cut up a banana into inch sized pieces. Arrange them on a lollipop stick and pair them with your child’s favorite yogurt!

https://simpleandseasonal.com/valentines-day-fruit-kabobs/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: SIMPLE AND SEASONAL

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15. Valentine Oreos

These Valentine’s day Oreos are so easy to make and look adorable too! They would make great gifts for teachers, classmates or to simply give to your children on Valentine’s day.

From start to finish you can have a batch of these cookies ready in just 30 minutes. Additionally, you’ll only need 3 store-bought ingredients. These include Oreos, bright pink candy melts and Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles!

https://happybrownhouse.com/valentines-day-oreos/#_a5y_p=4849429 PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: HAPPY BROWN HOUSE

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16. Valentine’s Candy Melt Cupcake Toppers

If you don’t have a knack for baking don’t fret! These fool-proof candy melt cupcake toppers are so easy and are precious! To create these melt red candy melts and transfer to a piping bag. On a parchment lined baking sheet pipe your Valentine’s Day designs.  Lastly, add a dash of sprinkles and allow them to chill in the fridge.

When they’re ready you can add them to any store-bought dessert such as cupcakes! Enjoy these at home with your kids or send them to school for an exciting Valentine’s Day treat.

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/valentines-candy-melt-cupcake-toppers/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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17. Crushing Hearts Lovebug Bark

Combine two classic Valentine’s Day treats, chocolate and Conversation Hearts to create this incredibly easy treat! This lovebug bark is so cute and can be made in just 15 minutes!

First, you’ll need to combine crushed Conversation Hearts with melted white chocolate wafers. Then decorate pink chocolate wafers with a black food coloring pen and candy eyes to create the adorable lovebugs. Once the chocolate has hardened simply break up into pieces and enjoy!

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/crushing-hearts-lovebug-bark/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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18. Valentine Robot Snacks

You don’t have to bake a snack to be creative! This Valentine’s day try creating these fun Valentine’s robot snacks. Your kids will love them and they would be a great treat to share with friends or classmates. They’re so fun to make you could have your kids help you too!

To create these robots you’ll need a few store-bought ingredients. The head can be made from pudding cups, applesauce cups or even jello cups. Further, use any juice box for the body and additional candy for the arms and feet. Lastly, bring your robot to life by decorating the face using a sharpie marker and googly eyes!

https://www.craftymorning.com/valentine-robot-snacks-kids-make/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: CRAFTY MORNING

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19. 3-Ingredient Brownie Pops

Cake pops are all the rage as of late so there is no question that a brownie pop would be just as popular! these decadent chocolatey pops are made with 3 simple ingredients.

These ingredients include a box of brownies, pink colored chocolate wafers and Valentine’s day themed sprinkles. Additionally, you’ll also need lollipop sticks which you can find at your local hobby store or bulk food store.

https://www.peanutblossom.com/blog/brownie-pops/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: PEANUT BLOSSOM

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20. Heart Eye Emoji Fruit Salad

Give your kids heart eyes (literally) on Valentine’s day! This heart eye emoji fruit salad is so fun and will definitely encourage your kids to eat more fruit!

Pineapple and mango slices will work great for the base of the emojis. Then using watermelon and strawberries cut out the heart eyes with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. These come together quickly and will be fun to create too!

https://whatmomslove.com/food/heart-eye-emoji-fruit-salad/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=285379862_7704830_209669 PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: WHAT MOMS LOVE

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21. Valentine M&M Butterfly Treats

This is another great example of how you can create an exciting Valentine’s Day treat without having to bake anything! Your kids will love these butterfly treats and you could even create them for their classmates too!

This snack is easy to put together you could encourage your children to help you prepare them. You’ll need a few store-bought supplies such as pipe cleaners, markers, Valentine’s M&Ms, sandwich bags, googly eyes, and glue.

https://www.craftymorning.com/mm-butterfly-treats/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: CRAFTY MORNING

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22. Red Velvet Puppy Chow

Puppy chow is an addictive and delicious treat! The fun thing about it is there are so many different variations and recipes out there that there is one for every holiday! This red velvet puppy chow is perfect for Valentine’s Day and your kids will love it!

This sugary chow is made from Rice Chex cereal, white chocolate melts, red velvet cake mix, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk. Once the cereal is prepared and has cooled mix it with colorful candies. It is important to note that because they contain cream cheese they must be refrigerated if you don’t plan on eating them the same day.

https://www.yourcupofcake.com/2013/01/red-velvet-puppy-chow.html PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: YOUR CUP OF CAKE

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23. Easy Cupid’s Arrow Pretzels

Head to your nearest bulk food store and pick up pretzel sticks and heart-shaped gummies to create these adorable Cupid’s arrow pretzels! This sweet snack is very simple and requires next to no time to create too.

To create the feathered end you’ll simply need to cut out a v-shape in the top of the heart. Further, consider picking up a few different kinds of heart-shaped gummies such as sour gummies or non-sugar coated gummies to create variety.

https://onelittleproject.com/valentine-treats-easy-cupids-arrow-pretzels/ PHOTO AND RECIPE HERE: ONE LITTLE PROJECT

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24. Conversation Hearts Pretzel Bites

You could munch on a handful of Conversation Hearts but combine them with chocolate and pretzels and you’ll be in for a real treat! You’ll need 3 simple ingredients for this snack. This includes pretzel snaps, Hershey’s Chocolate Kisses, and Valentine’s Conversation Hearts.

In addition to the ingredients, you’ll only need your microwave to help make this snack. They come together quickly and would be a great last-minute treat!

https://www.twosisterscrafting.com/candy-heart-pretzel-bites/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: TWO SISTERS CRAFTING

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25. Valentine’s Tic Tac Toe

Kids love candy that is for sure, but they also love playing games too! This Valentine’s Day treat combines the best of both worlds and turns a fun little game into an edible treat.

These Tic Tac Toe treats are so easy to make and would make an excellent snack to share at school too! All you’ll need is graham crackers, heart candies, and white chocolate wafers.

https://www.theinspirationedit.com/valentines-tic-tac-toe-treat/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THE INSPIRATION EDIT

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26. Healthy Banana Pops

Present your kids with a delicious frozen treat! These healthy banana pops are so easy to make and are delightful too! To create these banana pops you will need wooden skewers, bananas, vanilla Greek yogurt, and Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles.

Add the banana to the wooden skewer and then dip them into Greek yogurt.  Then finish this treat by decorating with sprinkles and set them in the freezer to harden.

http://makingthingsisawesome.com/frozen-banana-pops/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: MAKING THINGS AWESOME

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27. Sweetheart Cheerio Balls

Move over Rice Krispies, Cheerios are here to steal the spotlight! these sweetheart Cheerio balls are delicious and so easy to make too! Keep in mind this recipe does contain peanut butter so ensure you only enjoy them at home if your children attend a Nut-free school!

You will need peanut butter or almond butter (your choice), mini marshmallows, Cheerios, butter, white chocolate chips and Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles. Melt the butter, nut butter and marshmallows together and smother the cereal in the ooey-gooey delicious mixture. Make sure you rub your hands in oil so you can form the balls effortlessly! Lastly, decorate these treats with melted white chocolate and sprinkles.

https://gymcraftlaundry.com/simply-sweet-valentines-day-peanut-butter-cheerio-balls/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: GYM CRAFT LAUNDRY

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28. M&M’s Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars

These Valentine’s cookie bars would make for a great school treat or to enjoy at home with your children. Cookie dough is infused with red, pink, and white colored M&M’s that provides this treat with colors that are perfect for Valentine’s Day.

These require about 15 minutes to prepare and then the rest of the time is spent baking in the oven. You’ll know they’re done once they’ve turned a lovely golden brown color.

https://www.number-2-pencil.com/mms-valentines-day-cookie-bars-2/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: NUMBER 2 PENCIL

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29. White Chocolate Valentine’s Popcorn

Popcorn is the perfect snack for every movie night. However, on Valentine’s Day try making this exciting white chocolate popcorn for a fun treat that you can enjoy with the whole family.

All you’ll need is white chocolate, popped popcorn, salt, and sprinkles. Drizzle the melted chocolate on the popcorn then add salt and sprinkles and allow to cool. This treat will need at least 10 minutes to cool so make sure you make this ahead if you plan on digging in for movie night!

https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/valentines-popcorn-white-chocolate-popcorn/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: GIMME SOME OVEN

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30. Silicone Heart Shape Mold For Homemade Chocolates

Why not try making your own homemade chocolates for Valentine’s Day? With a silicone mold, you can make delectable chocolates effortlessly! Considering this is an easy idea your kids can help you prepare them too and they’ll surely have fun with it!

Head to your local bulk food store and pick up pink, white, and red colored chocolate wafers as well as Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles. Fill the molds with the sprinkles then add the melted chocolate after. Once the chocolate has hardened you’ll be left with a beautiful little chocolate that your kids will be proud of!

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With Christmas coming, your children may be invited to bring food for their class Holiday party. You could be asked to bring something specific, or the teacher could leave it up for you to decide. Chances are you’ll only find out about it the night before! We have compiled 30 great Christmas party snack recipes that your kids will be proud to bring to their class. The best part is they all can be made very quickly, so they’re great for those rushed school nights.

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1. Homemade Christmas Cheese Crackers

These crackers are made with cheese and whole wheat flour and are packed with a ton of flavor. They taste just like goldfish crackers, but you know exactly what’s inside these. Use holiday-themed cookie cutters to make these even more festive.

This Christmas, skip the prepackaged grocery store treats and try making your child’s favorite snacks at home. You may even find they prefer it to the store bought version!

https://wintermonroe.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/baked-cheddar-crackers/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: WINTER MONROE

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2. Christmas Pretzel Treats

These one bite snacks have a great sweet/salty combination. Use red and green M&M or Smarties to decorate these bites. They take less than 10 minutes to make.

If you want to make this peanut free, definitely opt for Smarties, or top with a Hershey kiss! Kids will love grabbing a handful of these Christmas treats!

https://www.cookingclassy.com/pretzel-mm-hugs-christmas-style/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: COOKING CLASSY

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3. Christmas Tree Vegetable Platter

The vegetable platter can be boring to take to a party, so add some imagination with this great Christmas tree shape. Use broccoli as the leaves and cauliflower as the snow. Trick the kids into eating their greens with this cute party snack.

You can also serve this platter with some dip in a festive Christmas dip bowl for added flavor and Christmas themed fun!

https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/christmas-tree-vegetable-platter/652abef8-2f37-4200-8dc6-c38a4350ba96?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=09_2015_standard&crlt.pid=camp.osrdgiefbm88 PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: BETTY CROCKER

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4. Reindeer Sandwiches

Turn a boring sandwich into a cute reindeer with the use of miniature pretzels. Use condiments, raisins, or chocolate to make the eyes. The red nose can be made from dried cranberries, jam, or a red chocolate.

Keep the sandwiches peanut butter free if you’re taking them to a school party. You can sub in jam, soya spread or cream cheese in the place of peanut butter.

http://aspottedpony.com/fun-for-kids/reindeer-sandwiches-kid-friendly-holiday-lunch/4758/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: A SPOTTED PONY

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5. Strawberry Santa Claus

These super cute Santa’s are made from strawberries and whip cream. If these treats are being sent to school and won’t be refrigerated, your best option is to use a fake whipped product. That way you know the whipped cream won’t go bad before they eat it.

Another option for the strawberry filling is greek yogurt if you want a healthier twist on this Christmas themed snack. If sugar is an option, try using some cake icing as well as it doesn’t go bad as quickly as cream cheese.

http://www.laurafuentes.com/strawberry-santas-cheesecake-stuffed/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: LAURA FUENTES

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6. Snowman Juice Boxes

If your child’s teacher has assigned what treat each child should bring, you might be stuck with drinks. It can be hard to think of something creative to do with juice boxes, but we love these snowmen. It’s such a simple idea but they look adorable.

https://thechicsite.com/2013/11/30/juice-box-snowmen/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THE CHIC SITE

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7. Watermelon Christmas Trees

Christmas time is filled with piles of sweet treats for adults and children alike. Provide your child with a fun and festive snack to bring to their Christmas party at school that doesn’t add to the pile of unhealthy options.

Simply cutting a watermelon into the shape of a Christmas tree is not only a really wonderful way to theme a fruit, but it also provides a handy little stump for the kids to hold onto while they eat. Creative and functional!

https://www.eatingvibrantly.com/watermelon-christmas-trees/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: EATING VIBRANTLY

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8. Santa Hat Cupcakes

Whether you are using fondant to create a detailed Santa hat or regular frosting for a more crafty look, this cupcake will be a hit at any Christmas school party.

Have your student line the base of the hat with marshmallows while you add a tower of icing for the hat. You can also add some round white sprinkles for a little snow!

http://www.frugalmomeh.com/2014/12/santa-hat-cupcakes.html PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FRUGAL MOM EH

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9. Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cookie Cups

How adorable are these cookie cups? They may take a little more time than the average cookie for a school party, but they’ll keep your little ones very busy after school which is always a good thing.

Let your kids pick out the design and sprinkles for the mugs so they can make them their own. Their classmates will love munching on these mini cups of cocoa!

https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/hot-cocoa-marshmallow-cookie-cups/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: KITCHEN FUN WITH MY 3 SONS

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10. Santa Clause Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie Squares are an easy holiday dessert to send to school with your little students, and you can easily make them festive and fun! Use a little food coloring to create red and black blocks of Rice Krispie Squares, and then use white icing for the belt!

You can expand on this design with black jelly beans for Santa’s boots and a little more white icing if you want Santa’s jacket to be lined with some white fur!

http://www.twosisterscrafting.com/santa-claus-rice-krispie-treats/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: TWO SISTERS CRAFTING

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11. Candy Cane Hearts

These no-mess candy cane hearts are simple and quick to make and are a great treat to send to school with your little one in individual baggies for their classmates to bring home for the holidays.

You can also create these hearts to be attached to Christmas cards for a personal touch for your friends and family.

http://onelittleproject.com/how-to-make-candy-cane-hearts/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: ONE LITTLE PROJECT

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12. Christmas Tree Brownies

Christmas Tree Brownies are so simple, but somehow we haven’t thought of this before! Instead of cutting your brownies into squares, cut them into triangles and let your kids decorate their own Christmas tree!

If you are visiting your child’s classroom over the holidays, you can also see if the teacher wants to make this treat into a fun Christmas party activity. Kids will stay focused on creating a masterpiece if they know they can eat it after.

http://onelittleproject.com/christmas-tree-brownies/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: ONE LITTLE PROJECT

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13. Easy Snowman Cupcakes

This is a great recipe for families on the run who need to send a treat to school for Christmas but don’t have time to make individual Cocoa cookies! These cupcakes are easy yet still, Christmas themed and visually pleasing.

Simply ice a chocolate cupcake with white icing, dip in crystal sprinkles and finish with chocolate chips for the face with one butterscotch chip for the nose.

http://onelittleproject.com/easy-snowman-cupcakes/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: ONE LITTLE PROJECT

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14. Candy Cane Reindeer Craft

Are you simply not the baking type? Does everything come out burned and your whole kitchen is a mess before you have something ready for your child’s Christmas party at school?

Skip the stress and have your kids work on creating some fun reindeer using pipe cleaners, googly eyes and pom poms from the dollar store. It’s simple, inexpensive and super fun!

https://www.mommymoment.ca/2015/12/candy-cane-reindeer-craft.html#_a5y_p=4727035 PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: MOMMY MOMENT

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15. Christmas Marshmallow Pops

This is one of those treats that looks way more impressive than it actually is. The best part is, it is kid friendly to make because the messier the chocolate drizzles, the better it looks!

Add three large marshmallows to a candy stick, dip in melted chocolate and finish with colored white chocolate drizzled on top. They will be ready in no time and will definitely be a hit at school.

http://www.twosisterscrafting.com/christmas-marshmallow-pops/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: TWO SISTERS CRAFTING

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16. Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties

Cookies are always a hit with children. Instead of a classic cookie such as chocolate chip, make these peppermint patties that your kids can share at school.

They’re festive in color and in flavor too! Further, these cookies are also very easy to make and only require 6 simple ingredients. Don’t be surprised when your child comes home with no leftovers!

https://www.momontimeout.com/easy-christmas-peppermint-patties/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: MOM ON TIMEOUT

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17. Christmas Tree Oreo Pops

If you’re really pinched for time and can’t make cookies from scratch then you need to make these Christmas tree Oreo pops! They’re like a cookie and a cake pop all in one!

All you’ll need are double stuffed Oreos, lollipop sticks, white and green chocolate wafers, and sprinkles. Melt the white and green chocolate and decorate the Oreos however you like!

https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/christmas-tree-oreo-pops.html PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: IT’S ALWAYS AUTUMN

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18. Christmas Lights Chocolate Bark

Chocolate bark is delicious and it requires minimal effort to make too! To create this festive Christmas lights chocolate bark you’ll need white and green colored chocolate wafers, peanut M&Ms, and green Mike and Ikes. However, if you need to keep the school treats nut free you could use plain chocolate M&M’s in place of the peanut M&M’s.

To make the bark, first, you’ll want to melt the white chocolate and spread onto a cookie sheet. While it cools in the fridge you can prepare the Mike & Ikes as well as melt the green chocolate. You’ll have this ready to go in no time and the kids at school will love it!

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/christmas-lights-chocolate-bark/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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19. Christmas Light Cupcakes

This is another great idea that shows how you can transform an ordinary treat into a festive one. This cupcake recipe is simple and uses all store-bought ingredients.

You’ll need chocolate cake mix, a box of instant pudding, buttercream frosting, store-bought black frosting, and M&M’s. This recipe will provide a link to make a homemade buttercream frosting but if you’re short on time you could use store-bought too! Considering they’re easy to make you could encourage your kids to help decorate them.

https://bakedbree.com/christmas-light-cupcakes PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: BAKED BREE

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20. Grinch Cookies

Put on a Christmas movie and make these Grinch cookies with your kids so they can share them at school! These crinkle cookies are delicious and charming too!

The crinkle cookies are made from vanilla cake mix, green food coloring, and a couple other ingredients. You’ll make the little Grinch heart out of a simple royal icing recipe! The best part is these cookies will come together in under 20 minutes.

https://www.simplisticallyliving.com/crinkly-cranky-grinch-cookies/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: SIMPLISTICALLY LIVING

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21. Rolo Pretzel Reindeer

These little bite-sized treats are so simple and are made out of easily accessible store-bought ingredients. You will need pretzels, Rolo’s, candy eyes and round red candies.

Scatter pretzels on a baking sheet with a Rolo on top. Then, carefully cut more pretzels in half to form the antlers. These will need to bake in the oven for just a couple of minutes until the Rolo has softened. Lastly, take them out of the oven and add the candy eyes and red nose and cool completely! The kids at school will love nibbling on their little reindeers.

https://www.iheartnaptime.net/rolo-pretzel-reindeer/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: I HEART NAPTIME

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22. Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies

I love sugar cookies over the holidays, and the kids at school will love them too! Sugar cookies are plain and simple and create a blank canvas.

Here you’ll be decorating them with adorable melted snowmen. Bake the cookies and allow them to cool before icing them. Then to decorate you’ll need a marshmallow, a tube of black icing and round candies of your choice. Your kids will love helping you and will be proud of the snack they made!

http://myfrugaladventures.com/2013/12/melting-snowman-sugar-cookies/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: MY FRUGAL ADVENTURES

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23. Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Oranges

There is bound to be loads of sugary cookies and treats at their school parties! Lighten up the spread and send your child to school with a healthier option that is still delicious!

These chocolate dipped mandarin oranges are so easy to make. To create these combine coconut oil with dark chocolate and melt together. Dip the oranges halfway in the chocolate. Keep in mind you may need to do two coats of chocolate. On your last coat sprinkle shredded coconut on the chocolate and cool in the fridge.

https://www.myfussyeater.com/chocolate-coconut-dipped-satsumas/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: MY FUSSY EATER

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24. Elf Hats

Elf hats are a simple treat that the children will want to gobble up by the handful! The red and green colors are perfect for the holidays.

To create these little hats you’ll need Bugles corn chips, red and green chocolate wafers, and Christmas colored M&M’s. This is a 3 step snack that will take you no time at all. Simply melt the chocolate in separate bowls and dip the Bugles about an inch into the chocolate. Place an M&M inside the hole of each Bugle and then place on parchment paper and allow them to cool!

https://www.designdazzle.com/edible-elf-hats/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: DESIGN DAZZLE

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25. Snowmen String Cheese

You don’t have to be a professional baker to be able to whip up an exciting treat for school parties! This simple idea dresses up a store-bought food item into one that is festive for the holidays!

These string cheese snowman are adorable and fun! All you’ll need is string cheese, sharpie markers, ribbon, and black cardstock paper.

https://www.nobiggie.net/string-cheese-snowmen/ PHOTOS AND IDEA HERE: NO BIGGIE

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26. Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Tree Brownies

This another easy idea if you don’t love baking! These chocolate pretzel Christmas trees require minimal effort and can be made in a hurry!

Firstly, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the pretzel sticks sporadically across the sheet. To create the trees you’ll need to melt green colored chocolate wafers. Fill a piping bag and drizzle the chocolate in the shape of a tree then add sprinkles for decoration! Once they have hardened you can add them to store-bought one-bite brownies!

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/simple-easy-chocolate-pretzel-christmas-tree-brownies/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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27. Marshmallow Snowmen On A Stick

If you left the preparation for the school snack to the night before then whip up this treat in a hurry! This idea is so easy you won’t need a recipe.

What you’ll need to create these are skewers, large marshmallows, chocolate, and orange colored chocolate wafers. Adhere 3 marshmallows to each skewer then melt the chocolate in separate bowls. Use a food-safe paintbrush to decorate the snowmen faces and arms with the melted chocolate!

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28. Hot Chocolate On A Stick

There are definitely going to be loads of snacks to eat at the school party so why not send your kids off with these awesome hot chocolates on a stick!

You’ll only need a few ingredients as well as a silicone mold that will help you to create the shape. Instead of sprinkles you could garnish the hot chocolate cubes with crushed candy canes! Send your child off to school with these sticks and milk and have their teacher heat up the milk. Then each child needs merely to stir the stick into the cup of warm milk. They’ll have a lovely cup of hot cocoa in no time!

http://blog.darice.com/party/diy-hot-chocolate-on-a-stick/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: LIVE CRAFT LOVE

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29. Snowman On A Stick

Instead of marshmallows, you can create snowmen on a stick using powdered donuts! The best part is these will take only a few minutes to put together.

To create the snowmen, slide 3 mini powdered donuts onto a wooden skewer. Use an orange Mike & Ike for the nose and green Mike & Ike’s cut in half for the buttons. The scarves are made from cut up Fruit Roll-Ups and the eyes and mouth can be made by poking holes using the pointed end of a skewer!

https://dukesandduchesses.com/snowmen-for-school-on-a-stick/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: DUKE AND DUCHESSES

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30. Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies

Aren’t these meringue Christmas tree cookies just precious? You’ll be happy to know they’re quite easy to make too!

These cookies only require 5 simple ingredients. They’re crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the middle. This recipe will provide tips and tricks to ensure that you can achieve the perfect consistency. The children will love these!

https://crumbscorkscrews.com/christmas-tree-meringue/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: CRUMBS AND CORCK SCREWS

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Healthy eating when you’re on a tight schedule can be really tough for families. Between running out the door and making sure your child’s shoes are on the right feet, it can be often seem easiest to simply grab a burger at the drive through nearby. However, once you read through all the health benefits of healthy foods to serve your child, you’ll understand why it’s so important to carve out any spare time you can to make a meal for your little mini-me. Kids are growing so fast and their bodies are in need of proper nutrients to help their bodies grow up to it’s full potential. Don’t worry though, we’ve added some great ways to incorporate these foods into your everyday life easily, and in a delicious way!

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1. Spinach & Kale

One of the easiest ways to incorporate some superfood greens into your child’s meal, is with the assistance of pasta! Cook up a creamy (but healthy) Alfredo sauce, then simply sauté the greens with garlic and then mix into the pasta before serving. You can even blend the greens into the sauce with a food processor or blender to eliminate any issues with texture.

Spinach and Kale are extremely similar in nutritional value for children. They both contain vitamin A, fibre and antioxidants just to name a few. Vitamin A improves and protects your little one’s eyes and skin against infection, while fibre can lower cholesterol and blood sugar. As a result, this fibre content can reduce a child’s risk of heart disease and type two diabetes. Antioxidants is a word that is thrown around a lot in the health world, and for good reason! It can assist in preventing a variety of types of cancer for your child throughout their lifetime.

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2. Berries

Serving up some berries for a snack is an easy sell when kids love bite-sized bubbles of sweetness! Serve on their own or on top of some delicious vanilla Greek yogurt! Adding them to pancakes and muffins is an easy way to get the nutrients in the stomachs of your kids without them even realizing it.

Berries are made up of mainly of water, but still manage to contain incredible health benefits. By eating berries a few times a week, children receive the famous and (possibly) cancer preventing antioxidants, as well as a reduced risk of blood clots. One amazing benefit of berries is that they can even lower blood pressure. With so many positive benefits in such a sweet and flavorful treat, why wouldn’t you want to serve these up as a snack each day?

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3. Eggs

There are a variety of ways to make eggs appealing to children, but recreating the famous Egg McMuffin has to be the winner. Toast a multigrain english muffin, top with an egg, a slice of ham, cheese and tomato to achieve the ultimate breakfast sammy.

Eggs are packed with iron, selenium and Vitamin D. Iron prevents anemia, while selenium boosts your immune system. Vitamin D in the meantime, helps build strong bones so your child can run and jump all day long. These nutrients are so important to a child’s diet and eggs are the perfect way to incorporate those benefits into your morning routine.

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4. Yogurt

Yogurt is a really easy snack to serve up anytime you have a hungry child. You can sprinkle some chia seeds on top with cacao nibs and berries, or simply serve on it’s own. Adding it to smoothies or replacing ice cream with frozen yogurt are also easy ways to incorporate it into your child’s diet without much of a fuss.

Yogurt, as you’ve probably heard, is packed with probiotics and (good) bacteria. Probiotics promote healthy gut flora while aiding in digestion, and also offers the added benefit of potentially preventing colon cancer. Yogurt is a wonderful food to serve your kids to ensure that there are enough good bacterias and probiotics in your child’s digestive system.

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5. Salmon

Mmmm, who doesn’t love a good salmon dinner? This meal option is made perfect with a popular kid-approved ingredient to use on your salmon while it cooks – maple syrup. Maple syrup adds the perfect sweet twist to an otherwise savoury dish, which usually wins over the average child. Serve with mixed cooked veggies and a squeeze of lemon for a super healthy supper.

Salmon has a lot of incredible health benefits including Omega-3 fats, iron, calcium and phosphorus. Omega-3 fats are fantastic for your child’s health as they help with cognitive functions. Iron prevents anemia, while calcium actually helps your heart and nerves to function properly. Finally, phosphorus may seem like a random nutrient to include, but it actually is quite important. It helps maintain dental health, contributes to cognitive function and improves digestion. Salmon is truly a superfood.

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6. Oatmeal

Skip the expensive cereal for weekday mornings and replace it with a more cost effective alternative – oatmeal. Add a sprinkle of pumpkin spice, apples and raisins for the perfect fall breakfast (and don’t forget a drizzle of maple syrup!).

With your child kicking off the day with oatmeal, you can be confident that (thanks to fibre!) their body will be growing a stronger immune system and have a lower chance of getting type 2 diabetes. Oatmeal is also extremely filling so it will help your little one stay full until snack time or lunch.

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7. Whole Wheat Bread

Pick up some lean turkey slices at the deli, add havarti cheese, tomato, lettuce and mustard and you have yourself the perfect lunch time sandwich! The kids will be huge fans and will be getting piles of nutrients all in one sitting.

Whole wheat bread is rich in fibre and zinc. Fibre helps with not only your digestion, but also with nutrient absorption so your child can make the most of the healthy food you feed them. Zinc is often underrated, but it helps build up your child’s immune system so they have a lower chance of catching that nasty flu getting passed around at school.

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8.  Brown Rice

I was never a fan of rice until I made butter chicken…and then, I became rice’s number one fan! Swap white rice for brown, and serve up it up with flavorful dishes such as butter chicken, tikka masala or a medley of roasted veggies with garlic sauce.

Did you know that brown rice reduces your child’s chances of getting diabetes, while white rice increases it? I think that’s reason enough to switch to brown rice, but if you need more motivation, it is also exploding with antioxidants, assisting in cancer prevention. It also is rich in fibre and has a slow release of sugar so your child has good digestion and lasting energy. If you have a family member who is already diabetic, brown rice is a great option, simply because of that slow release of sugar.

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9. Whole Grain Waffles

Needing a Saturday morning breakfast that isn’t filled with refined carbs and sugar? Whole wheat waffles are a great option and can be topped with nutrient loaded berries with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Whole grain waffles offer many of the same benefits as whole wheat bread including fibre for digestion and zinc for building up your little one’s immune systems.

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10. Beans

Beans, beans they’re magical fruit…the more you eat the more you BENEFIT! Serve them in soups, in the form of hummus or in a rice box or buddha bowl sided with with veggies.

Filled to the brim with fibre, these beans encourage the proper growth and development of your children while balancing blood sugar levels. In addition to all this, they actually have antioxidants as well to assist in preventing many forms of cancer.

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11. Walnuts

Walnuts are a great snack all on their own, but you know what is even better? Baking them! You can add them to banana bread, cookies and squares, so even when your kids are eating dessert, they are still getting some important nutrients.

Walnuts actually contain the same family of fats as avocados. As such, they help reduce inflammation which leads to a lot of diseases and illnesses, and assist in maintaining a healthy heart. Vitamins B1 and B6 are also contained inside these little walnuts, offering brain tissue development and nerve health.

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12. Green Smoothie

The green smoothie is where you take all the knowledge you’ve learned from the previous foods and blend them altogether to make an amazing superfood smoothie! Throw in kale, avocado, yogurt, oatmeal, bananas and berries to make an amazing smoothie that will help your little one come up with amazing ideas at school today.

A smoothie like this will contain fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, protein and so much more that will help with your child’s cognitive function, as well as digestion and energy levels.

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13. Lean Beef

Skip the ground beef burgers and dig into a thick piece of steak. Ground beef is often very high in unhealthy fats, while steaks can be a lot more lean and as a result, are much more beneficial. Serve up with roasted veggies and garlic mashed sweet potato for a delicious, gourmet supper.

Lean beef contains zinc, phosphorus and iron, all of which you want in your child’s diet! Iron prevents anemia, while zinc and phosphorus encourage proper growth and cognitive function. Who knew steak would be so worth the financial investment?

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14. Black Bean Burgers

Black bean burgers are a very healthy alternative to the regular beef burger and can be made quite easily. Top with your regular burger toppings and a whole wheat bun. If you want to get crazy, add caramelized onions and goat cheese on top.

We’ve already discussed the benefits of all beans, black beans are certainly no exception. Encouraging physical and cognitive growth, black beans are also an antioxidant food. With nutrients like these, skipping the McDonald’s burger is a really good call.

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15. Broccoli

Broccoli. The kids either like it or absolutely hate it. So how do you serve this up in a way they can enjoy? Try a homemade mac and cheese from scratch, then add cooked broccoli on top. It’s like a cheat day meal that’s actually fairly healthy!

Broccoli contains Vitamins A, C and potassium. Vitamin A helps your child’s eyes develop and remain strong so they can see the chalkboard at school. Vitamin C improves your little one’s immune system while potassium helps to make their heart and muscles big and strong!

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16. Avocado

How do you like to enjoy your avocado? Personally, I love to make a good homemade guacamole with avocado, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper. It’s very easy and super quick to make!

Did you know that avocado can actually help your body to heal quickly, even with external wounds? They are truly an incredible fruit. Vitamin E needs credit for this healing quality in avocados, which also has the potential to help balance hormones (for those teens in your home). Avocados are filled with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which can help prevent infections and other ailments. It’s our favorite “healthy fat”.

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17. Dark Chocolate

Needing a treat for dessert for the little ones? Serve up some melted dark chocolate and have kids use skewers to dip fruit. It’s such an easy dessert that contains many health benefits your kiddies won’t even notice.

Dark chocolate improves cardiovascular health, helps maintain blood vessel health and can lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

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18. Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato fries are an easy way to get your family to eat sweet potato. Slice into fry sized strips, lightly coat with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in the oven for about 45 minutes.

Sweet potatoes contain Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium and fibre. Vitamin A helps your organs function well and stay strong, while Vitamin C builds up that immune system needed for elementary school. Potassium can provide relief from anxiety, stress and kidney disorders. When your kids have some stressful tests coming up, a plate of sweet potato fries will help them along. The fibre of course, improves digestion so there’s less upset stomachs after supper and more happy healthy kids!

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19. Tomatoes

Make a delicious spring salad at supper tonight with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber and goat cheese with balsamic dressing for a healthy side dish.

Tomatoes contain calcium and Vitamin K which both contribute to strengthening those growing bones on your little ones, while Vitamin C improves immune systems and is needed for tissue repair and growth.

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20. Kiwi Fruit

Needing an idea on how to serve up kiwi? Slice a kiwi in half and serve with a spoon. Kids can scoop the sweet fruit right out of it’s skin which makes for a fast and easy snack.

Did you know kiwi fruit is also known as a Chinese gooseberry? This gooseberry contains folate which can actually lower your child’s chances of depression while also maintaining a healthy heart. Vitamin A is also present, promoting improved neurological functioning.

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Following any diet alone can be hard but if you’re able to encourage the entire family to participate you may be more inclined to stay on track. After all, your family is your support system! If you’re following the keto diet and want to encourage your entire family to join you then you’ll need these recipes in your life. There are many family-friendly recipes out there such as these Quick And Easy Recipes For The Whole Family but today we’re going to be focusing on the kids.

Here are 20 amazing keto recipes your kids will love! These recipes range from delicious breakfast ideas to enticing dinners and many tasty keto snacks too. Keep in mind we are not medical professionals and we highly recommend speaking to your doctor before altering or changing your child’s diet.

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1. Crispy Keto Chicken Tenders

You can never go wrong with chicken fingers! Kids love them, however, the store-bought versions are loaded with carbs and can even be full of obscure or unhealthy ingredients.

Surprise them at dinner with delicious homemade chicken tenders. They won’t even know that they’re low carb and they’ll surely gobble them up quickly!

https://www.savorytooth.com/keto-fried-chicken/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: SAVORY TOOTH

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2. Keto Banana Nut Muffins

Muffins are amazing because they make great on-the-go snacks and can even be enjoyed for breakfast. Although, much like chicken fingers, muffins are traditionally loaded with carbs.

This recipe proves that with a few ingredient swaps you and your children can enjoy delicious treats like muffins on the keto diet. These keto bananas muffins come together quickly and will surely become a staple in your household. Further, bananas are not keto-friendly but you’ll quickly learn that all you need is 1 secret ingredient to replicate the flavor of a banana muffin.

https://livbreatheketo.com/keto-banana-nut-muffins/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=607293210_22736432_501462 PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: LIV BREATHE KETO

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3. Low-Carb Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

The next time your kids are begging and pleading for a candy bar from the checkout line, surprise them with these chocolate muffins! They’re keto-friendly and filled with a secret veggie.

These decadent muffins are bound to quench any sweet tooth craving. You’ll be happy to know that they’re sweetened with a keto-friendly sweetener and are filled with sugar-free chocolate chips.

https://jenniferbanz.com/low-carb-chocolate-zucchini-muffins PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: LOW CARB WITH JENNIFER

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4. Keto Pizza Meatballs

Ordering a pizza is quick and easy but traditional pizzas are loaded with carbs. Surprise your kids with these enticing meatballs and watch their surprised faces as when they bite in and realize they taste just like pizza! Pizza meatballs are about to become your child’s new favorite meal.

The meatballs are full of pepperoni pieces, pizza sauce, and onions. Make these for dinner, enjoy for lunch or as a quick after school snack! You’ll also be provided with a delicious keto-friendly pizza sauce recipe that is perfect for dipping.

https://healthylittlepeach.com/recipe/pizza-meatballs/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: HEALTHY LITTLE PEACH

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5. Five-Ingredient Keto Waffles

Unwind this weekend and start your day with a delicious breakfast your kids will love. These waffles may be keto-friendly but they don’t sacrifice flavor or texture.

A few ingredients such as coconut flour and stevia sweetener will ensure that these waffles comply with your diet. Once prepared, serve with fresh berries, unsweetened heavy whipping cream and a drizzle of no-sugar-added syrup!

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/fast-east-5-ingredient-keto-waffles/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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6. Keto Corn Dogs

These keto corn dogs will have you and your family dreaming of summer whenever you eat them! Store-bought corn dogs are loaded with carbs and other unhealthy ingredients so go ahead and give this recipe a whirl.

This recipe yields 8 corn dogs and requires just 5 simple ingredients. Serves these for dinner, lunch or as an after school snack!

https://eatbefitexplore.com/keto-corn-dogs/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: EAT BE FIT EXPLORE

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7. Creamy Keto Oreo Cookies and Cream Fat Bombs

Kids love cookies, heck adults love them too! However, store-bought (and homemade) cookies are often full of sugar and refined carbs. These keto oreo cookie fat bombs will please your kids all the while ensuring that they get more fats in their diet.

The main source of fat in these cookies are coconut oil and full-fat coconut milk. Along with the oil and the milk you’ll also need cocoa powder and a keto-friendly sweetener. Both of these ingredients contribute to that delicious chocolate oreo flavor.

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/creamy-keto-oreo-cookies-and-cream-fat-bombs/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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8. Fathead Pizza

When the kids are really begging for pizza make this awesome keto recipe! This pizza starts with a fathead pizza dough that is made from almond (or coconut) flour, garlic powder, and loads of cheese.

Finish the pizza with a keto-friendly pizza sauce, shredded cheese, and their favorite pizza toppings! Additionally, you’ll love that this meal comes together in just 25 minutes.

https://www.noshtastic.com/fathead-pizza/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: NOSHTASTIC

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9. Keto-Friendly Baked Cheese Crisps

Kids love chips and crackers! What’s not to love, their salty, crunchy and delicious. Instead of digging into a bag of chips make a batch of these tasty baked cheese crisps to share with your children.

These crisps are made from just 1 ingredient, shredded cheese! Bake them in the oven for 3-5 minutes or until the edges have browned. They taste wonderful on their own but would also pair well with a bowl of guacamole.

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/keto-friendly-baked-cheese-crisps/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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10. Cauliflower Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Grilled cheese is a quick and easy meal that you know will please even the pickiest eater. Ditch the bread because you don’t need it!

This recipe uses cauliflower crumbles, an egg, and cheese to create the most delicious bread substitute ever! Once the cauliflower bread has been prepared you can then cook the grilled cheese as you normally would.

https://kirbiecravings.com/cauliflower-crusted-grilled-cheese-sandwiches/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: KIRBIE’S CRAVINGS

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11. No-Bake Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

It can be hard coming up with delicious desserts or snacks that comply with the keto diet all the while pleasing your picky eaters. Instead of buying pudding cups, whip this chocolate cheesecake mousse recipe together.

It’s irresistibly creamy and full of rich, decadent chocolate flavor. Your kids are bound to request this treat time and time again.

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/no-bake-keto-chocolate-cheesecake-mousse/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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12. Cauliflower Mac And Cheese

Cooking a box of mac and cheese is easy and convenient but it doesn’t fall in line with the keto diet. Instead, give this cauliflower mac and cheese recipe a try.

This recipe uses cauliflower in place of pasta but what sets it over the top is the incredibly creamy and cheesy sauce. Along with the delicious flavor, you’ll also love that this meal comes together in 20 minutes.

https://www.savorytooth.com/cauliflower-mac-and-cheese/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: SAVORY TOOTH

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13. Keto Big Mac Bites

Kids love McDonald’s because it usually means delicious fast food, and at some locations, playtime at the playground! The next time you hear pleads for a trip to McDonald’s serve your kids these delicious keto Big Mac bites.

The Big Mac bites contain the same flavors they know and love just without the bun and in the perfect two-bite portions. Further, pair the bites with this Copycat Big Mac Secret Sauce for a true Big Mac experience!

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/easy-low-carb-keto-big-mac-bites/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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14. Cheesy Low-Carb Cauliflower Tots

Fries and tater tots are another kid-favorite, but unfortunately, those potatoes are full of carbs. Thankfully this recipe has come to the rescue to help make dinner time stress-free.

Cauliflower is an excellent potato substitute because it can replicate a similar texture to potatoes. Aside from cauliflower, you’ll only need an additional 4 ingredients. You’ll also be provided with many tips and tricks that will help make this cooking experience a breeze.

https://www.wholesomeyum.com/cheesy-low-carb-cauliflower-tots-recipe/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_smartloop&utm_content=smartloop&utm_term=8547992 PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: WHOLESOME YUM

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15. One-Minute Keto Cheesy Garlic Mug Bread

The smell of these cheesy garlic loaves of bread will surely capture your children’s attention. The fresh garlic aroma is enough to make your mouth salivate.

This quick and easy recipe results in the perfect portion for one! We highly recommend that you get a couple of mugs and double the recipe because you’ll want to dig in too! Further, the recipe is so easy you could even encourage your little ones to make their own. They’ll surely love playing chef in the kitchen!

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/one-minute-keto-cheesy-garlic-mug-bread/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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16. Low-Carb Jello Pops

Surprise your little ones with these colorful jello pops and they’ll be jumping for joy. Little do they know that they’re actually keto-friendly.

The secret to making these jello pops keto-friendly is to use heavy whipping cream and sugar-free Jell-O gelatin! There are many flavors of Jell-O to choose too. You may even want to consider making them with your kids and enjoying the treats together later.

https://mylifecookbook.com/low-carb-jello-pops/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: MY LIFE COOKBOOK

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17. Starbucks Copycat Egg Bites

Mornings are hectic as it is, but add breakfast into the equation and things will get even busier! Instead of tossing your child a granola bar as you head out the door, make these delicious egg bites ahead of time instead.

They’re an excellent keto breakfast option and are incredibly easy to prepare thanks to the Instant Pot. Your kids will love bitting into these pillowy-soft eggs bites and you’ll love that they’re actually eating a healthy balanced breakfast.

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/starbucks-copycat-egg-bites-fire-roasted-red-pepper-cheese/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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18. Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

What kid can resist an ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookie? Why none, of course! Thankfully, these chocolate chip cookies get a keto makeover.

Ditch regular flour because you won’t need it. This cookie recipe combines almond flour with eggs, a keto-friendly sweetener, and sugar-free chocolate chips to make an irresistibly good treat.

https://www.fatforweightloss.com.au/keto-chocolate-chip-cookies/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FAT FOR WEIGHT LOSS

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19. Keto Tuna Pickle Boats

Thinking of quick and easy snacks for your little ones isn’t always easy. Thankfully these keto tuna pickle boats have come to the rescue!

This simple idea combines creamy tuna with dill pickles to create one delectable treat. Better yet, this snack comes together in just 5 minutes which means it’s another easy snack your kids can make by themselves (or with your help) too!

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/low-carb-keto-tuna-pickle-boats/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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20. Keto Gummy Bears

You can actually feel good about feeding this type of candy to your kids! These keto gummy bears are made from gelatin and a keto-friendly sweetener. You’ll also be pleased to know that they’re naturally flavored too!

You can eat the gummy bears as they are or coat them in a delicious sour coating, your choice! As a bonus, these gummy bears only require 30 minutes to prepare.

https://www.thelittlepine.com/keto-gummy-bears/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THE LITTLE PINE

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Catering to the ever-changing palates of children can be exhausting. One week they love pasta the next week they hate it! Stop the never-ending battles and create a dinner the family won’t say no to!

We’ve created a list of delicious kid-approved meals that all utilize a simple budget-friendly ingredient. This ingredient is ground beef! Let’s dig into delicious casseroles, pizza, and 10 other delicious dinners this week!

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1. Tater Tot Casserole

Kids love tater tots. I mean, who doesn’t! They’re like delicious little fry nuggets! So why not throw in a few other enticing ingredients and create a whole meal starring their favorite food!

This tater tot casserole will not disappoint. Ground beef is combined with loads of cheese, sour cream and cream of mushroom or chicken soup. These ingredients create a creamy base layer and you’ll be happy to know that there a few secret veggies added in too!

https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/best-ever-tater-tot-casserole/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THE SALTY MARSHMALLOW

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2. Taco Stuffed Shells

Bundle up the delicious flavors of tacos and stuff it into jumbo pasta shells! This lovely casserole is bound to intrigue every member of your family!

The ground beef mixture is seasoned with taco seasoning and combined with cream cheese to create an irresistible creamy filling. Then that mixture is stuffed into the shells, topped with enchilada sauce and finished with a generous sprinkling of shredded cheese!

https://www.instrupix.com/taco-stuffed-shells-recipe-ground-beef-cream-cheese/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: INSTRUPIX

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3. Big Mac Pizza

The next time your kids are begging to go to Mc Donalds tell them you have a special dinner surprise and whip together this recipe! Kids love pizza and big macs are one of Mc Donald’s most popular menu items so why not combine the two to create one epic dinner!

This pizza starts with a simple store-bought pizza crust. To create the authentic Big Mac flavor you’ll need tangy dill pickles, Thousand Island salad dressing, mayo, and a few other ingredients. Finally, serve the pizza with shredded lettuce and watch this meal get devoured!

https://www.thisisnotdietfood.com/big-mac-pizza/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THIS IS NOT DIET FOOD

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4. Easy Weeknight Hamburger Helper

Want a quick and easy weeknight meal that won’t displease your children? This hamburger helper is here to the rescue!

This budget-friendly meal is so easy to prepare thanks to the Instant Pot! This handy kitchen gadget has amazing features like a sautee mode to cook the ground beef and a pressure cook mode to cook the entire meal quickly.

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/easy-weeknight-instant-pot-copycat-hamburger-helper/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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5. BBQ Beef Stuffed Peppers

Do you have a hard time getting your children to eat more veggies? Serve them these delicious bbq beef stuffed peppers and watch them gobble up every last bite.

What sets this recipe over the top is the homemade bbq sauce! In addition to the lovely sauce, these peppers are stuffed with a filling of ground beef, rice, and a little sprinkle of cheese to make them ooey-gooey delicious.

https://dinnerthendessert.com/bbq-beef-stuffed-peppers/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: DINNER THEN DESSERT

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6. Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese Casserole

Throw in a little protein to a kid-favorite meal. This delicious sloppy joe grilled cheese casserole is two insanely delicious meals in one!

Your family will go crazy for this casserole. I mean, how can they say no to serious comfort food! Plus those savory flavors will have them begging for more.

https://www.thisisnotdietfood.com/sloppy-joe-grilled-cheese-casserole/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THIS IS NOT DIET FOOD

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7. Muffin Tin Cheeseburger Cups

These mini burgers are made in a muffin tin and because of that, you can whip up a large batch quickly! They would be great for any family dinner, potluck or birthday party and they certainly get the stamp of approval from the kiddos!

Stuff one half of a burger bun into the muffin tin and top it with ground beef, ketchup, cheese, and bacon! Because you’ll be using pre-cooked ground beef, these delicious cheeseburger cups only require about 5 minutes in the oven! Serve with a pickle slice and a side of fries!

http://www.forkly.com/recipes/muffin-tin-cheeseburger-cups/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY

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8. Homemade Shepherd’s Pie

Growing up, Shepherd’s pie was my favorite! No one could make this delicious meal better than my mother. If you’re not used to preparing it yourself it can feel like a lot of work but this recipe proves it’s actually quite easy!

Your family will go crazy for the incredibly savory ground beef filling and buttery mashed potato topping. Further, this recipe provides instructions on how to prepare it ahead of time and how to freeze it for later too.

https://www.savorynothings.com/shepherds-pie/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: SAVORY NOTHINGS

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9. Cheesy Ground Beef Empanadas

Empanadas are the more sophisticated and healthier option to store-bought pizza pockets. Instead of pizza ingredients, these empanadas are filled with cheesy ground beef!

Your kids will love them and you’ll feel good feeding it to them. These taste lovely on their own but serve well with a side of salsa and sour cream!

https://neighborfoodblog.com/2017/08/cheesy-ground-beef-empanadas.html PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: NEIGHBOR FOOD

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10. Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas

Cheesy ground beef quesadillas have your busy weeknights covered. This kid-friendly meal comes together in 30 minutes or less!

Before assembling the quesadillas, you’ll need to cook the ground beef in a skillet. The ground beef mixture is made with ground beef, spinach, tomato paste, and delicious seasonings. Once cooked, assemble the quesadillas and finish cooking in the skillet.

https://themom100.com/recipe/cheesy-ground-beef-quesadillas/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THE MOM 100

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11. Dorito Taco Salad

If you tell your kids they’re having a salad for dinner they’re probably going to run away from the dinner table. However, tell them this “salad” has Doritos in it and watch them come running back.

This insanely delicious taco salad is loaded with delicious flavors and exciting texture. They’re bound to request this type of salad again!

https://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/taco-salad/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: JULIE’S EATS AND TREATS

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12. Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

It is true, kids love mac and cheese! I mean what is not to love? It’s cheesy, comforting and most importantly, simple! However, surprise your kids with a cheeseburger mac and cheese and watch them fall in love with this food all over again.

This cheesy mac and cheese is made with seasoned ground beef, macaroni pasta and loads of ooey-gooey cheese! As a bonus, this is another excellent quick and easy dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes!

https://bestrecipebox.com/cheeseburger-mac-and-cheese/?fbclid=IwAR1xSs5B-C1tqVrJDaeUbiXilzg2HCRi33b7GcBEtL1XO-YqerJ8Z7kMlZ8 PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: BEST RECIPE BOX

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The most wonderful thing about children is the pure excitement for just about everything! Throw in a holiday that centers around dress-up and make believe, heroes and villains, carving faces in vegetables you don’t have to eat, and of course – free candy and it’s through-the-roof exciting. Halloween may just be one day for many, but for kids, they wait all year for this! This is a great time to jump on that excitement bandwagon as a parent or caregiver with kids, and start creatively making some Halloween-themed treats. Whether for their school friends, handing out to the neighborhood children, or just enjoying at home. Baking and creating goodies with kids is one of my personal favorite things to do – because it’s essentially a craft! Just not one you have to hang on the fridge for six months until you finally sneak it into the trash, hoping they won’t notice. This craft, you get to eat, so it cleans itself up. Well, just not the kitchen. Good luck with that.

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1. “Boo”Nanas

This one is for the health-conscious, trying to sneak in some of nature’s candy into the holiday. A frozen banana dipped in a light coating of white chocolate will be a hit especially for toddlers. Not to mention the fact that white chocolate is a whole lot easier to clean off a child’s face than milk chocolate is. Oh my, I’m having some really bad flashbacks of those messes.

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2. Monster Cookie Bar

I abso-freaking-lutely LOVE this idea. It gives the kids a chance to be a part of the creative process with each of their own little imaginations, style and touches. You also simply cannot mess up a monster face. 20 eyeballs? You got it, kid.

https://www.babble.com/best-recipes/monster-cookie-bar/ Photo by: Babble

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3. Donut Pumpkins

Yaaaaay! No baking required!! This easy DIY treat you can pick up all the supplies for and be ready to go the second you get home. Plus, who doesn’t love mini donuts?

http://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/2015/09/15/donut-pumpkins-fun-easy-kids-halloween-food-craft.html Photo by: It’s Always Autumn

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4. Halloween Brownie Bites

Brownie bites are another easy store-bought item you can hack with the kids into many different Halloween treats! Give them the supplies, and let them get inspired by these great ideas.

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5. Witch Hat Surprise Cookies

With chocolate sugar cones and oreos, you can fill the hat with whatever candy you or the kids choose! Super easy, even the tiniest of hands can be of assistance.

http://www.thismamaloves.com/halloween-treat-recipe-witch-hat-surprise-cookies/ Photo by: This Mama Loves

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6. Sugar Wafer Frankensteins

Whether they make them sweet or scary, these will be easy and fun to make, and very cost friendly, since those wafer cookies come in large packs!

http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2016/09/sugar-wafer-frankenstein-cookies-halloween.html Photo by: Shaken Together

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7. Monster Donuts

I realize this is a second donut hack, but I’m not going to apologize, because…donuts. Also because these are wildly hilarious and the kids have something fun to keep after they enjoy their treat!

http://onelittleproject.com/halloween-monster-donuts/ Photo by: One Little Project

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8. Creepy Crawly Sandwiches

Looking for more of a meal option rather than a treat option? Have the kids help you whip up lunch with these monster sandwiches!

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9. Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops

Anything that requires dipping, kids will 100% be in on. They are dipping pros. Every breakfast lunch and dinner? Dips. They’ve been training for this, time to bring them in!

http://www.justataste.com/halloween-frankenstein-marshmallow-pops-recipe/ Photo by: Just A Taste

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10. Rice Krispie Pumpkins

Thank goodness for rice krispie treats – the stove top simple recipe you can do off the top of your head (or the side of the cereal box for you rookies). This version uses a mini bundt pan to press and shape into pumpkins. Genius!

http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1020601/pumpkin-shaped-rice-krispies-treats-recipe Photo by: She Knows

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11. Mad Scientist Jello Syringes

There’s a turning point in every child’s life where the syringes they see early on are something to be feared and avoided become something super cool. Fill them with jello and that just encourages the super-coolness of needles. Have the kids help mix and fill these bad boys and share with their friends!

http://livingtothefullest.com/mad-scientist-jell-o-syringes/ Photo by: Living To The Fullest

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12. Spider Infested Chocolate Chip Cookies

Really easy for kids to be involved in mixing and rolling, and then maybe the older kids (or in many cases, the adult) can do the fine little lines at the end. Collaborative efforts so everyone can take credit!

http://hungryhappenings.com/2013/09/gross-Halloween-food-spider-cookie-recipe.html/ Photo by: Hungry Happenings

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13. Skewered Eyeballs Treat

The grosser, the better it seems when it comes to kids. This is why Halloween is their jam. So eyeballs on a stick (don’t cringe) are exactly what the event calls for.

http://eighteen25.com/2015/09/skewered-eyeballs-halloween-treat/ Photo by: Eighteen 25

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