1Soft Pretzel Bites
Parker Feierbach Using canned biscuit dough to make pretzel bites is the best hack ever. The pretzels won't look gorgeous as they come out of the boiling water, but don't worry—they will brown and crisp up and be oh-so-gorgeous when they come out of the oven.
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2PB&J Rolls
DisneyA PB&J for snacktime is hardly groundbreaking...until it’s reimagined as sushi. Could this be the first step to breaking your kid out of their sandwich rut?
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3Cool Ranch Chickpeas
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYChickpeas get super-crispy in the oven and make the perfect, addictive snack. So much better for your kids than snacking on a bag of chips! Make sure your chickpeas are dry before going in the oven, and remember, pull them slightly earlier than you think as they'll crisp as they cool.
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4Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
June XieIf your kids love rice, onigiri is a must-try: a humble rice ball accented by a variety of fillings, wrapped in roasted seaweed (nori), and perfect for snacking or a light meal. Onigiri is open to customization and experimentation too—try one of our filling options, or create your own.
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5Everything Bagel Popcorn
ETHAN CALABRESE 6Peanut Butter Protein Balls
lucy schaeffer When you need a little energy boost, these peanut butter bites will give you new life. We wanted these protein balls to taste a little bit like cookie dough (😈), so we added some mini dark chocolate chips. Skip them if you're trying to limit sugar for your kids.
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7Antipasto Bites
Erik bernsteinFresh tortellini make these the easy snack of our dreams. Have your kids help you pick the ingredients and help assemble them for a snack that doubles as an after-school activity. Win win!
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8Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREGood news for Pizza Roll lovers everywhere. The fastest way to make them is also the best way! Your air fryer cooks them up in just 8 minutes while making them the crispiest they've ever been. They will still be piping hot on that first bite though, so warn your kids to be careful.
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9Puppy Chow
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYPuppy chow (aka muddy buddies) is one of the easiest and most delicious snacks EVER, and it's super kid-friendly to make too. Have older kids help with the microwaving the chocolate and peanut butter and mixing it with the Chex cereal, then place it into a resealable bag with the powdered sugar, and let younger kids get to shaking it all around.
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10Spicy Tuna Rolls
PHOTO: ANDREA MONZO; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSIn restaurants, spicy tuna sushi rolls usually involve raw, sushi-grade fish. Here we used canned tuna to make it more accessible (and tbh, kid-friendly). If your kid is averse to spice, feel free to skip the sriracha. It's YOUR sushi, you can fill it with whatever you and your family likes.
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11Ham & Cheese Pinwheels
Joel GoldbergWe'd take a buttery, flaky crescent roll over sandwich bread any day. So with that in mind, we developed these ham and cheese pinwheels using store-bought crescent roll dough. They are chock full of melty cheese and savory-sweet ham, topped with fresh parsley and toasty poppy seeds for texture and flavor that your kids will love (and if they don't, swap out ingredients they're not into, these are super adaptable).
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12Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYSkip the drive-thru and make your own fast food nuggets at home. You can control what goes into them, and have as much of your favorite dipping sauce as you want.
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13California Sushi Bites
This crunchy cucumber snack is inspired by popular California roll sushi, without any of that pesky rolling. Does your kid have a seasoning blend they're obsessed with putting on everything? Yep, ours too. These are the perfect venue for it, so let them go wild.
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14Zucchini Tots
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15Sour Patch Grapes
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYThis magical recipe transforms green grapes into a sweet-and-sour snack that tastes suspiciously like Sour Patch Kids.
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16Summer Rolls With Peanut Dipping Sauce
These homemade summer rolls (aka shrimp rolls) make the perfect snack, especially when served alongside our peanut dipping sauce. For our recipe, we rolled shrimp, rice noodles, crunchy vegetables, and herbs into rice paper sheets, but the dish is highly adaptable. The shrimp can be replaced with slices of cooked pork, cilantro can take the place of mint or basil, and romaine is a good vegetable substitute—what your kid is into works!
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17Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
Emily Hlavac GreenGot a PB&J-obsessed kid? Try breaking them out of their rut with these grape jelly meatballs. The sweet jelly mixed with smoky barbecue sauce is a surprisingly perfect match. Feel free to leave out the sriracha if your kid is spice-averse.
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18Cauliflower Tots
Parker FeierbachThese cheesy nuggets of joy might be better than the real thing. We've included an oven-baked version as well as an air-fryer version—both are great, but we're in love with how golden the air fryer version gets!
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19Cookie Lover's Popcorn
Delish 20Baked Plantain Chips
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYIf you love a wildly crunchy chip, plantains are the way to go. With a bit more fiber than your average spud chip, these plantain chips only require 3 ingredients. They're darn addictive on their own, but can pair nicely with some creamy dips like a bowl of guacamole or Greek feta dip too.
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