Finding momma-approved and kid-friendly snacks can be a challenge. It seems as though it’s always snack time and coming up with new ideas can be a challenge. Below, you will find delicious and fun snacks that kids will love along with some great desserts and baked goods.
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75 Kid-Friendly Snacks, Baked Goods, and Desserts for Large Families on a Budget
In this extensive list, you’ll find everything from smoothies, yogurt, granola bars, cookies, muffins, sweet bread, and so much more! You’re sure to find lots of things to suit your budget, make Momma happy, and please the kids in this Kid-Friendly snack and dessert list.
Kid-Friendly Snacks -Yogurt, Smoothies, Granola, and More!
These Freezer Smoothie Packs can be made in a variety of fruit flavors and ready-to-go in the freezer for a refreshing snack. Smoothies are icy cool on a hot day as well as a great way to get some fruit into picky eaters.
You may want to add Instant Pot Yogurt to your smoothies or you can make it in the slow cooker with this Easy & Delicious Yogurt. Then you can make these Yogurt Bites with your fresh-made yogurt.
Granola or protein bars are a tasty snack that refuels everyone. They are perfect to take to the pool or on a hike or stuff in lunchboxes all year around.
- Granola Bars (freezer friendly)
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
- Homemade Trail Mix Cookies Recipes
- Protein Bites (Make Ahead)
- Peanut Butter Protein Bites
If you’re looking for a few party snacks or fun evening treats, then try this Kool-Aid Popcorn or these Rice Crispy Treats which are dairy-free too. If dairy is your favorite, then here is a recipe to make Ice Cream Sandwiches. This Puppy Chow is delicious! What’s better than chocolate and peanut butter? Plus kids and adults love it.
Homemade Gummies for Kids are easier to make than you think and will make the kids so happy. Plus they are great to take on the go or to church to keep the littles quiet.
Kid-Friendly Snacks with Fruit and Veggies
Fruit always makes a tasty dessert. You don’t have to spend the whole day making pie to use up your fruit. Try one of these delicious fruit desserts.
- Low Carb Apple Crisp
- Slow Cooker Baked Apples Dessert
- Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake
- Fresh Peach Cobbler
- Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
- Strawberry Trifle
Summer is full of fresh fruit and it can be hard to use it before it expires. These Mini Personalized Fruit Pizzas are a fun project for the kids on a summer day. This Fruit Pizza Recipe shows you the basics for any time.
If you have extra apples try making this Slow Cooker Applesauce and Apple Butter Recipe or these Air Fryer Apple Fries.
Ants on a Log are celery, peanut butter, and raisins, but they have both protein and veggies which makes them a win.
Make this delicious Instant Pot Hummus which is dairy-free. Then add these Air Fryer Pita Chips for dipping or just put out fresh veggies for dipping.
Sweet Bread Recipes and Baked Pretzels that are Kid-Friendly Snacks
If you enjoy baking this section will make you and your children happy. Baking can be a great way to spend time with the kids. This Apple Bread has delicious fall flavors and includes walnuts for that little bit of crunch. Lemon Loaf Bread is refreshing and has a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Monkey Bread From Frozen Bread Dough is sweet and fun to make with the kids.
Fall is the perfect time for pumpkins, and this Pumpkin Banana Bread is excellent. Cinnamon Swirl Bread can also be made in the Instant Pot Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread. Here is a traditional Instant Pot Banana Bread or you might want to try Instant Pot Peanut Butter Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips which is so delicious.
Homemade Bread Machine Pretzels are so soft and delicious. You can add a dipping sauce to make them more fun. Make them sweeter with this Bread Machine Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels recipe.
Kid-Friendly Snacks – Muffins
Muffins are tasty finger foods for all ages. They are a great snack, breakfast, or side dish. These Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are sweet yet sneak in some fresh veggies. If you prefer fruit-flavored treats, then try these Apple Muffins with Applesauce, Strawberry Muffins, Tutti Frutti Pancake Muffins, or these Mixed Berry Muffins.
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins taste great any time of the day.
Oatmeal makes a delicious muffin any day. Plus it’s hearty, filling, and contains lots of nutrients. Try one of these great oatmeal muffin recipes.
- Buttermilk Oatmeal Raisin Muffins
- Baked Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Baked Oatmeal Applesauce Muffins
- Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins
Try a unique flavor with Pumpkin Banana Muffins or Freezable Carrot Cake Muffins.
Cinnamon Rolls in all Varieties for a Kid-Friendly Snack
Cinnamon Rolls can be a quick breakfast or a sweet treat for a snack. You can make them in the Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls. These Cinnamon Rolls with Icing include a delicious topping, while Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls or Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing have their own unique flavor.
Kid-Friendly Snacks: Brownies and Chocolate Desserts
Desserts are almost always kid-friendly, but these are sure to please the whole family. Instant Pot Brownies are easy to make and won’t heat up the whole house. Peanut Butter Banana Brownies are a delicious combination of brownies and peanut butter.
If you or your children enjoy chocolate, there are quite a few desserts you’ll enjoy. This Low-Carb Chocolate Pie tastes so good. Low-Carb Chocolate Cake is decadent and fluffy. Low-Carb Chocolate Mousse is creamy and smooth just like this Low Carb Chocolate Layered Dessert.
This Slow Cooker Banana Heath Bread Pudding is a filling snack or dessert. This S’Mores Dip is such a fun treat for a family movie night or on a camping trip. We all need a little fun!
Kid-Friendly Snacks: Cookies
Cookies are the perfect dessert because they fit little hands and can be packed for an on-the-go lunch. Try these delicious cookie recipes.
- Easy Sugar Cookies
- Cookie Dough M&M Cookies
- Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies
- Popcorn Cookies.
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Low Carb No Bake Cookies
- Low-Carb Snickerdoodles Recipe
- Peanut Butter Cup Blossoms
Oreo Cookie Balls or Oreo Dirt Cups are so good and a tasty way to change up cookies and milk.
More Kid-Friendly Meals
This post is part of our Kid-Friendly Meals on a Budget Series. To find other kid-friendly meals follow the links below.
- Kid-Friendly Breakfasts for a Large Family on a Budget
- Kid-Friendly Lunches for Large Families on a Budget
- Kid-Friendly Dinners for a Large Family on a Budget
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