16 Christmas Snack Ideas to Make with Your Child
If you are looking for fun and festive Christmas snack ideas to make for or with your little one, then you are in the right place! Try one or more of these yummy snacks to fill your home with love and joy for the Christmas season.
Homemade Cinnamon Nut Crasin Granola
This warm cinnamon nut Crasin granola is the perfect snack any time of year, but it seems fitting around Christmas time. Add it on top of some yogurt or eat it as a bowl of cereal with milk. It is hearty, easy to make, and would even make a great little homemade Christmas gift bagged up to give to your closest friends and relatives.
Get my full Cinnamon Nut and Crasin Granola here.
White Chocolate Candy Cane Christmas Bark
This simple, crunchy Christmas treat makes a perfect addition to any Christmas party or you can bag it up and give it as a homemade gift to friends, family, or teachers! Trust me, as a former teacher, this would be a great Christmas gift to recieve from a student!
Get the full Christmas Peppermint Pretzel recipe here.
Mini Gluten-Free Gingerbread Muffin Bites (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
These mini bite-size gingerbread muffins are a quick grab-and-go snack option for this busy time of the year. Flavorful and easy to eat, making them a perfect Christmas-time snack for all kids!
Get the full Gluten-Free Gingerbread Muffin Bite recipe here.
Christmas Puppy Chow
Just by looking at this one, I have my mouth watering. I loved making puppy chow growing up and it is always a hit with people of all ages. This Christmas Puppy Chow would make a special treat for a Christmas celebration and easy to get a child involved in making this one.
Get the full Christmas Puppy Chow recipe here.
3 Ingredient Hot Cocoa Dip
What could be better than coming in from playing in the snow to a warm cup of hot cocoa and some Hot Cocoa Dip? Those seem like the perfect pairing and would be sure to brighten up any child’s day.
Get the full Hot Cocoa Dip recipe here.
No-cook Rudolph Christmas Snack
I love this snack idea for younger children, like my twin toddler boys. They are working on spreading things like peanut butter on toast and crackers. There’s a lot of opportunity for creativity and variety with this easy, no-cook Rudolph snack.
Get the full No-cook Rudolph Snack recipe here.
Peppermint Stick Cookies
I can see all the children reaching to grab these Peppermint Stick Cookies from the cookie table at all the gatherings. This would be a great cookie to involve your child in making, and then they can enjoy the fruit of their labor.
Get the full Peppermint Stick Cookie recipe here.
Easy Pumpkin Hummus
I can’t be the only one who still enjoys pumpkin flavors past Thanksgiving, right? This Pumpkin Hummus stood out as a great protein stack amidst all the Christmas cookies.
Get the full Pumpkin Hummus recipe here.
Ham And Cheese Pinwheels
These Ham and Cheese Pinwheels look like a crowd-pleaser to me! This would make a great snack or lunch option for kids and a great addition to any Christmas gathering or potluck meal.
Get the full Ham and Cheese Pinwheels here.
Chewy, Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Sometimes, when I think of gingerbread cookies, I just imagine a brittle, stale, and somewhat bland gingerbread house. This cookie will hopefully redeem that perception of gingerbread cookies, offering a chewy and soft gingerbread cookie.
Get the full Chewy, Soft Gingerbread Cookies here.
Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
I’m all about getting my children involved in the kitchen, and these Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips would be a great snack to make together. They would pair so nicely with a warm mug of hot cocoa.
Get the full Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips here.
Maple Pecan No Bake Cookies
No Bake snacks and cookies can come in so handy if you are looking for a quick snack or something that a younger child could take on making all by themselves. These Maple Pecan No Bake Cookies look easy and delicious to make.
Get the full Maple Pecan No Bake Cookies here.
Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies with Dates (Easy, Gluten-free)
Continuing with the no-bake theme, these chocolate chip cookies made with dates are easy and gluten-free! These make a healthier option when it comes to cookies becasue it is naturally sweetened with dates.
Get the full No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies with Dates here.
Microwave Fudge
Creamy, rich, and able to be made right at home in your microwave! This Microwave Fudge would be another recipe you could trust your child to make more independently.
Get the full Microwave Fudge recipe here.
Oat Bliss Balls With Dates + Pomegranate
Pomegranates are reminiscent of Christmas, maybe it is their classic red color or their pop of flavor. These are a perfect no-added-sugar dessert or snack that you can have ready to go when you or your child needs a little boost!
Get the full Oat Bliss Balls here.
Chocolate-covered Pretzel Rods
I’m a sucker for Chocolate-covered pretzel rods and love the thought of sharing these with my little ones or having them help me dip or top them with sprinkles.
Get the full Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Rod recipe here.
