Easy Snack Recipes For Winter
We love a preschool snowman theme during the winter months, and one of my favorite parts is enjoying snowman snacks! These adorable themed snacks are easy for the kids to assemble themselves and are always a big hit. Be sure to add them to your winter activities for preschoolers.
And of course we can’t forget a very important benefit . . . it’s fun! Most children REALLY love making snacks. This makes for a lot of smiles and memories along the way.
Now that you know some of the benefits of making snacks with kids, both in and out of the classroom, let’s take a peek at some of the snack-y snowmen ideas.
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Please keep in mind that some of these snacks are more nutritious than others. And one definitely falls into the “treat” category.
You can make tweaks to these snack suggestions as you see fit. Be sure to keep students’ allergies in mind when perusing the recipes.
Oh, and while the directions and ingredients are probably pretty obvious with the pictures, I’m still going to write it out for you. Just in case!
Cute Polar Bear Yogurt Snack
You can use any type of cheese that you’d like for this snack. Why not take a poll and see what the students’ favorite cheeses are!
The chocolate kiss “hat” elicited a lot of giggles over here! As you can tell, this one is more of a treat than a true snack.
The kids can be involved in every step of creating the snowman snacks. Of course, I’m sure they’ll also love to be involved in the eating of the snacks!
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You can change out ingredients based on what you have at home, what foods your preschoolers like, and any food allergies you have at home or at school. I had intended to use raisins for some of the snacks . . . but apparently we ran out!
Do you have any favorite winter snack ideas for kids? Are there special snowman snacks they enjoy? Feel free to share ideas in the comments below.
Along with snowmen snacks, there are a ton of other winter-themed snacks for kids! Here are some of our favorite ideas to try.
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Save time and get right to the playful learning with our printable lesson plan sets. Each set includes over 30 learning activities related to the theme, and we’ve provided different versions for classroom teachers and home preschool families so all activities are geared directly toward your needs.
You know what’s fun to do while eating snowman snacks? Yes! Listening to books all about snowmen. Here are a few fun snowman books to read with your students:I was born and raised in Australia, but moved to the U.S. when I got married. When I long for some Australian recipes, I bake up a batch of this cozy sausage roll recipe and share them with neighbors or co-workers. —Melissa Landon, Port Charlotte, Florida
Roasted Pumpkin NachosI had previously made this dish with black beans and corn off the cob in the summer. Wanting to try it with fresh fall ingredients, I replaced the corn with roasted pumpkin—yum! It's also good with butternut squash. —Lesle Harwood, Douglassville, Pennsylvania
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Corned Beef Pizza SwirlsYou don't have to wait until St. Patrick's Day to enjoy this easy Reuben appetizer. Deli meat and cheese make it doable year-round. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Buffalo Chicken Egg RollsOne of my favorite slow-cooker recipes is this impressive buffalo chicken egg rolls appetizer. You can wrap the filling in egg roll wrappers and bake, or, for a bite-size version, use smaller wonton wraps. —Tara Odegaard, Omaha, Nebraska
Fried Prosciutto TortelliniMy take on Italian street food, these fried tortellini are crunchy, gooey good. For the sauce, use the best quality tomatoes you can find. —Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey
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Mediterranean Pastry PinwheelsThese quick appetizers are irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto balance beautifully. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Mini ChimichangasWish your guests Feliz Navidad with this south-of-the-border specialty! Hearty enough to serve as a meal, these flavorful and filling wraps draw raves whenever I serve them.—Kathy Rogers, Hudson, Ohio
Chocolate-Covered Cheese with Black Sea SaltEvery time I make these for guests or for a cooking demo about real food made simply, people rave about them. They're surprising as an addition to an appetizer table—or even served after dinner paired with a nice cabernet or port. —Dorothy McNett, Pacific Grove, California
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Homemade Peanut ButterWe eat a lot of peanut butter, so I decided to make my own. My homemade version is easier on my wallet, and I know what ingredients are in it. It's also a lot tastier! —Marge Austin, North Pole, Alaska
Broccoli & Chive Stuffed Mini PeppersThere's plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help them really stand out. —Jean McKenzie, Vancouver, Washington
Peanut Butter Granola PinwheelsI came across this easy and tasty snack while searching online for healthy munchies for kids. Great for after school, it's really quick to make and filling enough to hold the kids until dinner. To satisfy heftier appetites or to serve as a power lunch, cut each tortilla into fewer pieces or provide one per child. The recipe is easy to increase as needed. —Mary Haluch, Ludlow, Massachusetts
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Mini Grilled CheeseIf you're looking for a fantastic make-ahead snack, try these miniature grilled cheese sandwiches. They're nice to have in the freezer for lunch with soup or a salad. My family loves to nibble on them anytime. —Anita Curtis, Camarillo, California
Chiles Rellenos SquaresMy family requests this chiles rellenos dish regularly—it's easy to prepare and makes a nice hors d'oeuvre or complement to a Mexican or Spanish meal. A friend I worked with shared the recipe with me several years ago. —Fran Carll, Long Beach, California
Mozzarella SticksI'm particularly fond of these tasty mozzarella sticks because they're baked, not fried. Cheese is one of my family's favorite foods. Being of Italian descent, I cook often with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. —Mary Merchant, Barre, Vermont
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Muenster BreadMany years ago my sister and I won blue ribbons in 4-H with this bread. The recipe makes a beautiful golden loaf with cheese peeking out of every slice. —Melanie Mero, Ida, Michigan
Bacon Cheeseburger BallsThe first time I served these, my husband and kids thought we were having plain meatballs. Then they cut into the flavorful filling inside! —Cathy Lendvoy, Boharm, Saskatchewan
Antipasto PlatterWe entertain often, and an antipasto platter is one of our favorite crowd-pleasers. Guests love having their choice of so many delicious nibbles, including pepperoni and cubes of provolone. —Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois
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Korean WontonsKorean wontons (called mandoo) are not hot and spicy like many of the traditional Korean dishes. Filled with inexpensive vegetables and beef, the fried dumplings are very easy to prepare and so tasty!. —Christy Lee, Horsham, Pennsylvania
Barbecue Chicken BitsFolks who enjoy the taste of barbecue will gobble up these tender chunks of chicken coated in crushed barbecue potato chips. They're a hit at home and at parties. —Celena Cantrell-Richardson, Eau Claire, Michigan
Bacon-Pecan Stuffed MushroomsDuring the remodeling of my kitchen, I lost the recipe for these mushrooms. But I'd shared it so many times, I had no trouble finding someone to lend it back to me. —Beverly Pierce, Indianola, Mississippi
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Roasted Red Pepper TrianglesI sandwich full-flavored meats, cheeses and veggies between layers of flaky crescent dough for this sensational treat. We like to have marinara sauce on hand for dipping. —Amy Bell, Arlington, Tennessee
Brie-Leek TartletsMy family is picky, but everyone loves these little bites. I make dozens of them at a time because they're gone the second I turn my back. —Colleen MacDonald, Port Moody, British Columbia
Crab CrescentsThis recipe is so good, no one will guess how quickly you put it together. These little bites are delicious and decadent! —Stephanie Howard, Oakland, California
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Bacon-Cheddar Potato CroquettesInstead of throwing out leftover mashed potatoes, use them to make this potato croquette recipe. The little baked balls are yummy with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or Dijon mayonnaise for dipping. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Artichoke Dip BitesLove artichoke dip? This recipe gives you the dip and dippers together in one appetizer. My friends can’t get enough of the yummy baked bread cups and creamy filling. —Nikkole Vanyo, West Fargo, North Dakota
Pesto TwistsUse pesto made straight from your garden if you make these in the summer or purchase it prepared from the grocery store to fill these easy appetizers. —Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Quick And Easy Vegetarian Snacks
Chili-Lime Roasted ChickpeasLooking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd pleaser? You've found it! These zesty, crunchy chickpeas will have everyone happily munching. —Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina
Butternut-Gouda Pot StickersMy family can't get enough butternut squash. I had some left over, so I used pot sticker wrappers and chopped veggies to create these fun little appetizers. —Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Fried Chicken and Pulled Pork Cornbread PoppersThese fun little apps are an instant conversation starter wherever they're served. We love them on game day, but they'd be a hit at brunch, too. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
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