There are so many unique activities you can do with your little ones to get excited about fall. Making spooky snacks together is a great place to start. It’s not only a fun way to spend quality time with your child, but it also encourages them to be creative and develop confidence by preparing their own food.
If you’re in need of some inspiration, look no further! We’ve rounded up a few quick and easy snack recipes for you to try with your family. The best part? You probably already have the ingredients in your kitchen.
Spider Crackers
Ingredients:
- Any round cracker
- Pretzels sticks
- Spread of choice (e.g., nut butter, sunflower butter, cream cheese, hummus)
- Raisins
Instructions:
- Step One: Grab enough crackers to fill a dinner plate (or more/less depending on how many you want to make)
- Step Two: Evenly spread your nut butter, cream cheese, or hummus across each cracker
- Step Three: Take your pretzel sticks and break them in half, placing four on each side to create the “spider legs”
- Step Five: Place another cracker on top
- Step Six: Dab some spread on the front-facing side of the cracker and place two raisins for the “spider eyes”
Clementine Pumpkins
Ingredients:
- Clementines
- Celery sticks
Instructions:
- Step One: Peel the clementines
- Step Two: Chop celery sticks into small pieces to create the “pumpkin stem”
- Step Three: Stick the celery into the top of the clementine
Banana Ghosts
Ingredients:
- Bananas
- Raisins
- Coconut (optional)
Instructions:
- Step One: Peel bananas
- Step Two: Cut them in half so they are flat enough to stand up on a plate
*Optional: roll the bananas in coconut - Step Three: Use three raisins to create two eyes and a mouth
Whether you make one or all, this is a great opportunity to help your child explore something new while fostering growth and development in a unique way. Enjoy!
