Halloween Snack Board for Kids

Why Make This Recipe

This Halloween Snack Board for Kids is fun, colorful, and perfect for little ones. It’s a great way to celebrate Halloween with a mix of healthy snacks and sweet treats. Kids love to pick their favorite snacks, and this board makes it easy and exciting!

How to Make Halloween Snack Board for Kids

Ingredients:

• A few clementines
• A celery stick
• Pack of sweet mini peppers
• 70 g icing sugar / 1/2 cup
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cold water
• Edible sugar eyeballs
• Cantaloupe melon
• Black grapes
• White marshmallows
• Dark chocolate chips
• White bread
• Simple filling of choice
• Black olives
• Bananas (not too ripe)
• Dark chocolate chips
• 1-2 green or red apples
• Smooth thick peanut butter (not oily and runny)
• White mini marshmallows
• Orange cheesy crisps
• Blackberries or blueberries
• Halloween chocolates or sweets
• Plastic spiders (for decoration only, optional)

Directions:

1. Clementine Pumpkins: Peel the clementines and place a small piece of celery in the middle to make them look like pumpkins.
2. Mini Sweet Pepper Ghosts: Cut the top off the peppers, scoop out the seeds, and draw eyes and a mouth with icing sugar mixed with cold water. Place these on the board.
3. Fruit & Marshmallow Skewers: Thread black grapes, white marshmallows, and cantaloupe melon pieces onto skewers for spooky fruit sticks.
4. Sandwich Ghosts: Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut out sandwich shapes. Fill them with your choice of filling and place them on the board.
5. Banana Ghosts: Cut bananas in half and add mini chocolate chips for eyes to create ghost faces.
6. Zombie Apple Mouths: Slice the apples into wedges and spread peanut butter on one side. Add mini marshmallows and dark chocolate chips for teeth.
7. Compile the Board: Arrange all your snacks, fruits, and treats on a large plate or board. Add Halloween chocolates, blackberries, and optional plastic spiders for decoration.

How to Serve Halloween Snack Board for Kids

Serve the Halloween Snack Board for Kids as a fun centerpiece for your Halloween party or as a snack for a spooky movie night. Encourage kids to pick their favorite treats and have fun mixing and matching flavors!

How to Store Halloween Snack Board for Kids

Store any leftover snacks in airtight containers in the fridge. The fresh fruits and cut sandwiches are best eaten within a day or two. However, you can keep candy and crunchy snacks at room temperature in a sealed bag or container.

Tips to Make Halloween Snack Board for Kids

• Use a variety of colors to make the board look appealing.
• Get kids involved in making the board. They love to help!
• Don’t prepare the fruit too far in advance to keep it fresh.
• Mix healthy options with a little candy for balance.

Variation

Feel free to swap out fruits or candies based on your child’s favorites. You can also use different spreads for sandwiches, like hummus or cream cheese, to change the flavors.

FAQs

1. Can I use other fruits?
Yes! Feel free to use any fruits your kids love. Strawberries and apples are great options too.

2. Is this recipe suitable for school parties?
It depends on your school’s food policy. Check if any of the snacks are allowed for sharing.

3. Can I make this snack board in advance?
You can prepare some items like the clementine pumpkins or the sandwich ghosts a few hours in advance, but it’s best to assemble it close to serving time for freshness.