1Snowman Cheese Board
Mike Garten. Food Stylist Simon Andrews. Prop Stylist Lis Engelhart
Here’s what you’ll need for this adorable snowman appetizer: Three cheese wheels, a prosciutto scarf, sugared cranberry buttons, raisin eyes, and a chili pepper nose. Get more inspiration and tips for how to make the perfect charcuterie board here.
2Reindeer Mandarin Oranges
Hello Splendid
What child can resist a sweet orange Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? To make this easy snack from blogger Hello Splendid, cut reindeer antlers out of brown construction paper and tape or glue to the top of a seedless mandarin orange. Hot glue a pair of googly eyes and a red pom-pom nose, and you’ve got one adorable snack.
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3Strawberry Santas
My Kids Lick The Bowl
With a strawberry hat and cottage cheese beard, these holiday treats are super cute and fun to eat.
Get the Strawberry Santas recipe at My Kids Lick the Bowl.
4Holiday Party Veggie Wreath
Oh Sweet Basil
Scatter vibrant red, yellow, orange, and green veggies — like tomatoes, sweet peppers, and baby carrots — atop broccoli to make this edible wreath.
Get the Holiday Party Veggie Wreath recipe at Oh Sweet Basil.
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5Christmas Bliss Balls
Healthy Mummy
These Christmas bliss balls might be small, but they’re packed with healthy ingredients like dates, rolled oats, and cranberries.
Get the Christmas Bliss Balls recipe at Healthy Mummy.
6Christmas Banana Snowmen
One Handed Cook
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7Babybel Cheese Santa
Cute Food for Kids8Watermelon Christmas Trees
One Handed Cooks
These vibrant watermelon trees are so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of this holiday snack sooner.
Get the Watermelon Christmas Trees recipe at One Handed Cooks.
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9Easy Christmas Santa Crackers
Catch My Party10Hard-Boiled Egg Snowmen
Roxy’s Kitchen
A pair of hard-boiled eggs, carrot slices, and a sprig of parsley make up these “snowmen.” Psst: A single strand of uncooked pasta holds it all together!
Get the Hard-Boiled Egg Snowmen recipe at Roxy’s Kitchen.
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11Healthy Apple Christmas Tree Snack
360 Family
Blogger and registered dietician Kristen, of 360 Family Nutrition, entices her kids to eat healthier foods by presenting them in fun, creative ways like this cute tree made of apples and pretzels.
Get the Healthy Apple Christmas Tree Snack recipe at 360 Family Nutrition.
12Fruit Grinch Skewers
Clean & Scentsible
Children’s holiday parties don’t have to be full of refined sugar-filled treats like cookies and candies. Blogger Jenn made these festive and tasty fruit kabobs for a Grinch-themed get together for her kids and their friends.
Get the Fruit Grinch Skewers recipe at Clean & Scentsible.
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13Frosty the Snowman Sandwich
Creative Food
This sandwich — made of ham, cheese, and bread shaped with a circular cookie cutter — is a perfect lunchbox surprise during the winter.
Get the Frosty the Snowman Sandwich recipe at Creative Food.
14Fruit and Cheese Christmas Tree
Kevin & Amanda
Kids and grown-ups alike love snacks with fun presentation. Take a classic fruit-and-cheese tray to the next level by layering cubes and grapes in a tree shape and adding sprigs of thyme at your next holiday party.
Get the Fruit and Cheese Christmas Tree recipe at Kevin & Amanda.
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15Rudolph Applesauce
The Melrose Family16Star Sandwiches
Laughing Kids Learn
Make “window sandwiches” using two cookie cutters of the same shape, but in different sizes. (Swap the sprinkles for thinly sliced cucumber, cheese, or avocado spread to make this a healthier option.)
Get the Star Sandwiches recipe at Laughing Kids Learn.
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17Sledding Penguins Frozen Banana Snack
Reading Confetti
Made with chocolate and Reese’s Pieces, these flightless birds aren’t exactly steeped in nutrients, but they are a healthier alternative to ice cream for dessert.
Get the Sledding Penguins Frozen Banana Snack recipe at Reading Confetti.
18String Cheese Snowmen
No Biggie
Here’s another cute one for the lunchbox: Decorate string cheese with Sharpies, construction-paper hats, and ribbon scarves.
Get the String Cheese Snowmen tutorial at No Biggie.
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19Egg Penguins
Roxy’s Kitchen
Although this tasty creation takes some serious patience (not to mention knife skills!), the results are adorable.
Get the Egg Penguins recipe at Roxy’s Kitchen.
20Cheese Wedge Trees
Little Food Junction
Enlist the help of little ones in decorating these festive cheese wedges with broccoli and chili flakes for a pre-dinner treat.
Get the Cheese Wedge Trees recipe at Little Food Junction.
Laura is a NYC-based freelance writer. When she’s not binging the latest true crime docu-series, she’s obsessing over all things Harry Styles, RHONY, and John Mulaney. You can follow her on Instagram @lauraehanrahan
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