Cheap Homemade Snacks for Kids They LOVE
Snacks don’t have to break the bank or take hours to make. When it comes to keeping the kiddos happy (and well-fed), homemade is the way to go. Below you’ll find LOTS of Cheap Homemade Snacks for Kids They Love!
With a little creativity and just a few ingredients, you can whip up cheap, quick, and easy snacks your kids will love. Plus, you’ll save money while knowing exactly what they’re munching on!
Let’s face it—kids love to snack, and you love to keep things simple (and cheap). The good news? There are plenty of easy homemade options that are not only quick to make but also delicious and budget-friendly. Say goodbye to pricey prepackaged snacks and hello to creative treats that’ll keep smiles on their faces.
Easy Cheap Snacks for Kids
There are just some absolutes that I need to have on hand in my kitchen to make the below snacks…but many are the same and just used in different ways! When you make your own snacks it’s easy to keep these food items in your pantry and fridge for healthy homemade snacks.
What are some healthy snacks to make at home?
String Cheese ~ is always a great snack and you can use it in recipes like:
Yogurt ~ I love yogurt because I use it for lots of different snacks and recipes for kids.
- Dip fruit in yogurt and freeze
- Mix some yogurt with fruit and top with toasted coconut or Granola
Smoothies ~ Make Your Own Smoothie Cubes to cut down on the mess and time it takes! YAY!
Fruit, Fruit and more Fruit –
- Bananas – Make Banana Ice Cream! 1 ingredient NO ice cream machine! Deelish
- Top your Ice Cream with Homemade Caramel Sauce!
- Cantaloupe – Make More DEELISH Ice Cream with this Cantaloupe Ice Cream recipe! No Ice Cream machine needed!
Apples – Dip your apples in the Homemade Caramel Dip
Don’t forget the Veggies
- Make Guacamole! Oh YUM! (psst not just for the kids!)
Have Pizza ingredients on hand at ALL TIMES for when the kids have all of their friends over and then say “so and so are staying for dinner!”
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
- Homemade Cheese Pizza
- Super Simple Garlic Pizza
- Mini Pizzas with Homemade Dough
Make Homemade Hot Pockets!
Nachos – Oh Yum and so easy..Tortilla Chips with Cheese on top or go fancy and put Taco Meat and Veggies!
- Personal size Bean and Cheese Pizza
- Must have the goodies to make up some Chicken or Cheese Quesadillas at all times!
- Make Your Own Homemade Tortillas
- How to Make Tostada Bowls ~ make it fun!!
Anything on a Stick is a Fun Snack for kids !
- Try these super simple Sausage and Biscuits on a Stick.
- Smore’s Kabobs on Skewers
- FootLong Hot Dogs!
- Chicken and Cheese on Sticks
Everything just tastes a little better with a dip to kids!
- 4 YUMMY dips for some dippin FUN!
- Chunky Mango, Pineapple and Peach Salsa
Popcorn is a super simple and very inexpensive way to have a tasty snack. You can also jazz popcorn up! Try this deelish Homemade Kettle Corn Recipe! You can do so many things with recipe!!
Deviled Eggs are super simple and packed with protein! The kids will love them.
Easy Homemade Bagel Bites! Yep! Just like what you buy in the stores!
Your whole family will love these Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Ground Chicken! Only 4 ingredients!
Fun easy but not so healthy snacks for kids:
For more inspiration and recipes:
Have a Blessed Day!
Dipping fruit in yogurt and freezing – so simple and I bet it’s super-yummy, too! We’ll have to give that one a try! Thanks for sharing at the Thoughtful Spot!
Thank you so much for linking up to Merry Monday this week! I am sharing your post today on Pinterest We hope to see you next week for another great party! Have a great week!
Best,
Kim
My kids like to snack all day. When they are eating something healthy, I don’t mind. These are some really good ideas. 🙂 Thank you!
Homemade bread sticks are the best. Thanks for posting. Hello from Wonderful Wednesday.
Love these ideas! Thanks for linking up with “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” Hope you can join us again this week.
Thanks for all of these snack ideas!! My teenage boys are constantly in the kitchen looking for food and these snack ideas surely beat the junk my kids unwrap and swallow in one bite!!! Better for everyone!
Hi, stopping by from Try a New Recipe Tuesday…what great ideas for kid snacks! I love the homemade ice cream recipes. I think that’s on my mind since it’s been so hot here! We make that same banana ice cream recipe, too and I also want to try the banana bites with yogurt and sprinkles, my kids would love that idea! Pinning this post, thanks. 🙂
Thanks for the ideas! I can never find unique snacks that my toddler likes. I will try some of these!
Yum! Great snack ideas for kids who are always hungry. Thank you for Linking at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you again next week.
We are making those bread sticks as soon as I get my kitchen back! Husband and son will love them.
These are awesome snack ideas! Sometimes I feel like I never leave the kitchen so I love that these are “substantial” snacks that are sure to fill up my growing, always hungry boy! Thanks Shari!
This is just what I need to inspire me for back to school! Thanks for all of the great ideas!
Loving this list! I’d just about run out of ideas – but I am so going to give that banana ice cream a try!
Yum! We love those hot pockets and I’m going to use your recipe to make my own!
Wow, you have some great ideas here! I especially like the popcorn idea since it is always available in our pantry. Thank you for sharing. I found you on Titus 2sdays…
I also wanted to invite you to our weekly link up ~ The Art of Home-Making Mondays, if you would care to join us 🙂
Well, I am off to check out those homemade coffee recipes you are sharing!
I am so glad you joined in last week! Please join us again this week on the Art of Home-Making Mondays 🙂
Yum, I love deviled eggs, there are several I would like to make for my kids here.
I love the idea of making banana ice cream- my three boys and foster daughter love love love bananas but sometimes they don’t last very long in the summer so this would be a perfect way to use up some extras before they go bad! Thanks for the ideas and linking up today!
-S.L. Payne
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Great snacks options. I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.
These look great Sherri! O my yum! 🙂
Great ideas, Shari Lynne! I can’t wait to try them. By the way, I saw your cantaloupe ice cream. Ripe cantaloupe with vanilla ice cream is one of my very favorite treats. I bet the ice cream is amazing!