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Winter Food Crafts

January 15, 2025

Have Some Wintery Fun With Your Food!

Snowman White Queso Dip - White Queso Dip Snowman - Hungry Happenings

Easy to make and a hearty snack all in one!  Snowed in?  Pair this tasty queso dip with some whole grain tortilla chips as an afternoon snack or add to your Taco Tuesday menu, this cute dip will be a perfect treat!  Added bonus, queso/cheese has calcium for strong bones and teeth.  Top with olives which contain monounsaturated fats (healthy fats!) and carrots which are a good source of vitamin A, fiber, and potassium. 


Mini Lasagna Snowman - Mini Lasagna Snowmen - Cute Christmas Dinner VIDEO

With a little time and prep, your family can enjoy these super cute and delicious mini lasagna snowmen.  Enlist ideas to substitute any of your favorite lasagna ingredients.  Involve your kids with cutting the noodles and assembling the snowman.  Use whole grain lasagna noodles for added fiber!  Make extra for easy to enjoy snack too!


Banana Pancake Snowman - Banana Pancake Snowmen Recipe: How to Make It

On a cold morning, what better way to start your day than with a banana pancake snowman!  Bananas are a great source of potassium or put a variety of fruit options out and let your child’s inner artist come out and decorate their own snowman.


Marshmallow Snowflakes - Snowflake Marshmallows - A Tasty Addition to your Hot Chocolate - Messy Little Monster

Looking for a fun STEM activity on a snowy afternoon?  Give your child toothpicks and various sizes of marshmallows and see what unique snowflakes they can create.  Read a book about snowflakes or have them count their marshmallows for an added challenge.  Finish off your marshmallow snowflakes by enjoying them with a cup of hot chocolate!


Baked Snowflakes tortillas - Baked Snowflake Tortillas with Powdered Sugar - Glitter On A Dime

These adorable treats can be made with flour tortillas, gluten-free tortillas, sweet or savory (add cheese!).  Creating these snowflake tortillas puts a spin on the fun method of making paper snowflakes.  Perhaps, create some paper snowflakes for your windows while this tasty treat is cooking!


Mozzarella and Cucumber Snowmen - Easy Mozzarella Cheese Snowman Snack Recipe - Eats Amazing.

A quick and easy snack to fill little bellies!  These mozzarella cheese ball snowmen can easily be assembled by your kids.  Provide them with the ingredients and a picture and let them go to town!  Mozzarella cheese is a good source of protein and calcium and cucumbers add fiber, vitamins and minerals.  Leave the skin on the cucumber for added fiber and vitamin A!


Snowman Pudding cups - Quick Party Idea: Snowman Pudding Cups | Kids Activities Blog

These adorable snacks require no time in the kitchen!!  Buy pre-made pudding cups, foam/felt paper, and some googly eyes and you are all set!  Add some fruit and/or granola to make this cute, snowman snack even heartier! 


Frosty the Snowman Smoothie - Day 5: Frosty the Snowman Smoothie - Kitchen Concoctions

Smoothies are a great way to pack a lot of nutrients and goodness into a drinkable snack or breakfast!  The addition of oatmeal is great for some added whole grains and fiber to help keep little tummies full.  Feel free to switch up some ingredients and make your own concoction!


Chocolate Peanut Butter Snow Ice Cream - Chocolate Peanut Butter Snow Ice Cream Recipe - Snappy Gourmet

The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is iconic and sooo yummy!  Allergic to peanut butter, no problem!  Try Sunbutter or Wow butter for an even substitution and delicious treat!   No snow in your neck of the woods, try shaved ice!  This is a fun dessert to try over the winter. 


Coconut Snowball Mugcake - Coconut Snowball Mug Cake - The Monday Box

The tropical flavored mug cake will have you dreaming of the beach!   It can be enjoyed as a fun dessert or snack during the winter and easy for your kiddo to make, requiring only a microwave.  Top with fresh fruit for an added nutritional bonus!





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