12 Snacks Kids Can Make for Themselves This Summer
Summer is the perfect time for kids to get creative in the kitchen. With school out and more free time, it’s a great chance for them to try making their own snacks. Here you’ll find simple snack ideas that kids can make by themselves.
Just easy, fun recipes that are great for summer days. Whether they’re hungry after swimming or need a break from screen time, these snacks are ready when they are.
Bounty Dates
Bounty Dates from The Cooking Foodie are a simple snack you can keep around all week. They work well as an afternoon treat or something small after dinner. Kids and adults will both want more than one. Perfect for a short break or when you’re craving something sweet without the long wait.
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Caramel Coconut Cookies
These Caramel Coconut Cookies from Allergy Free Alaska are so good you won’t believe they’re allergy-friendly. Perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or when you need a sweet treat.
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No-bake Cranberry Energy Bites
This kid-friendly recipe from Chef’s Pencil is great for rainy days or quick weekend fun. It’s easy, safe, and doesn’t need any baking. Kids can shape the bites by hand and place them in the fridge. Perfect for little helpers who want to join in the kitchen.
Get the recipe: No-bake Cranberry Energy Bites
Chocolate Covered Yogurt Bites
Chef’s Pencil offers a no-bake recipe for Chocolate Covered Yogurt Bites. These small snacks are great for a fast, cool pick-me-up any time of day without needing much prep.
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Almond Flour Banana Muffins
Frozen Bananas shares a muffin recipe that works well for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes. You can make a batch, cool them down, and store them in containers.
Get the recipe: Almond Flour Banana Muffins
Cinnamon Apple Chips
This recipe from In The Kitch turns apples into something new without much effort. Once sliced, they go straight into the oven. They’re great to take on trips or pack in school bags. You can keep them in jars or zip bags for later.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Apple Chips
Vegan Blueberry Chia Pudding
This Vegan Blueberry Chia Pudding is made with simple, plant-based ingredients. It can be kept in the fridge and eaten at any time of the day. It works well for breakfast or as a light snack.
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1-Minute Clean Eating Dessert
When time is short, this one-minute dessert from Refresh My Health comes in handy. It doesn’t need any cooking, and fits well into a clean-eating routine. Perfect for a quick treat after lunch or dinner.
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Blackcurrant Raw Dessert
Make a fresh and simple dessert with this Blackcurrant Raw Dessert recipe from Refresh My Health. It uses raw ingredients and no baking. Perfect for a nutritious snack that feels light and natural.
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Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites
Foodess makes these frozen yogurt bites that kids will love. They are sweet, cold, and nutritious. You only need strawberries and yogurt to get started. Freeze them in little shapes for a fun and quick snack everyone can eat.
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Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding
Make this sugar free chocolate pudding from Fit As A Mama Bear with your kids. It’s simple to make and has no sugar. This treat is great for snack time.
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Apple Slice Cookies
These Apple Slice Cookies from Little Healthy Bites are a fun way to serve apples. Kids can help make them with toppings they like. They’re quick to put together for a simple snack.
Get the recipe: Apple Slice Cookies
