29 easy fall snack recipes for kids to make that will help them make the most of the season without taking up too much time. These great kid-approved ideas for fall lunches, classroom parties, after school snacks, even breakfasts!
There’s a delightful hint of autumn in the air, and that’s been enough for me to get fully on board the pumpkin-flavored bandwagon. Fall activities are in full swing, and sometimes I have to remind myself to slow down, relax, and savor that piping hot pumpkin spice latte.
My daughters love cooking and baking, and they’re always excited when they can take the helm and concoct their own delicious goodies in the kitchen. I enjoy finding simple, kid-friendly recipes that we can make together, and more importantly, share with our family and friends!
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There are so many heavenly pumpkin and apple-spiced creations floating around right now that I gathered together 29 Fun Fall Snack Ideas That Kids Can Make to inspire your next weekend cooking session with your children. I’m certain you’ll find something everyone can enjoy!
29 Fun Fall Snack Ideas That Kids Can Make
Fruits, veggies, & other cold treats
Wormy Apple Snack
This creative and unique apple snack is silly and fun. Kids will love the gummi worm and gobble down the healthy apple with peanut butter.
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No churn pumpkin pie ice cream without a machine
This no-churn pumpkin pie ice cream recipe makes a creamy, rich pumpkin treat full of deliciously spiced fall flavors. Kids love to combine the ingredients together and enjoy their own pumpkiny goodness a few hours later!
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Skeleton Veggie Tray
Sometimes presentation is everything when you’re trying to get your children to eat their veggies. Kids will love making their own skeletons out of cauliflower, celery, carrots, and other delicious options. Just don’t forget the ranch! (See below for a link to my amazing homemade ranch!)
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You'll need some healthy homemade ranch dressing for those veggies!
Fruit Turkey Craft
Kid-friendly fall treats don’t have to be packed with processed sugar. Instead, your children can make their fall turkeys out of their favorite fruits. These fun fruit turkey plates are the perfect healthy midday or after school snack.
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Easy to Make Apple Nachos
This healthy take on the traditional nacho plate is sure to be a fall-themed crowd-pleaser, and kids can choose their favorite toppings to cover the apple slices. My personal favorites are chopped Snickers and caramel sauce, which I’ll be hinting to my girls later.
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Pumpkin Dip
Let your kids showcase their culinary skills with this creamy, dreamy pumpkin dip. It’s the ideal 5-minute recipe, whether you’re carving pumpkins or serving up a Thanksgiving feast.
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Caramel Apples
No fall treats for kids would be complete without caramel apples, and these peanut-buttery apples take the traditional recipe to new heights. Store-bought caramels are best when children are in charge, but older kids might enjoy the challenge of making caramel sauce from scratch.
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Cinnamon sugar pita chips
I’m pretty certain that cinnamon sugar pita chips are one of the easiest and most delicious fall-themed snacks that kids can make. These buttery, sugary chips pair well with any sweet dips (how about that pumpkin dip above?), and kids can whip them up anytime.
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Salted Caramel Marshmallow Acorns
Since building a fire in your backyard may not always be possible, these salty, sweet marshmallows are the next best thing. Lollipop sticks make it easy for kids to dip the marshmallows into melted chocolate, and this recipe is an ideal way to help even young kids develop valuable cooking skills.
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Instant Pot Apple Chips
Store-bought apple chips can be pricey, and you may think that making them at home would be a lengthy and complicated process. Nothing could be farther from the truth! You and your kids can whip these apple chips up in less than 20 minutes thanks to the Instant Pot and enjoy on any crisp fall afternoon.
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Cookies
Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
This kid-friendly fall recipe combines oatmeal and pumpkin for the perfect combination of chewiness. They have just the right amount of crispiness around the edges, and you can never have just one.
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Healthy Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
There’s nothing better than soft, warm pumpkin cookies straight out of the oven. These delicious and healthy pumpkin cookies are made with almond flour and offer a delightful hint of maple syrup with a decadent chocolate topping.
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Scrumptious Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe
All the deliciousness of carrot cake gets put into cookie form for this fall-themed snack. Jane and Sonja at Sustain My Cooking recommend leaving the batter in the fridge so you can enjoy baking them again and again.
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Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal raisin cookies are the quintessential fall treat, and these fall snacks for kids also double as a breakfast option! Make your own oat flour in a food processor for a delightfully gluten-free baked treat.
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Fall Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Sour cream is the star of the show with these fall sugar cookies. They’re easy for your kids to make, and they’ll love cutting them into fun fall shapes. A simple homemade cream cheese frosting adds the perfect finishing touch.
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Autumn Harvest Cookies
If you’re searching for cute fall cookies your kids can make for class parties or family get-togethers, these are adorable and so easy to make. The “ears of corn” are actually Nutter Butter cookies covered in chocolate. They're genius!
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Brownies, Bars, and Bread
Halloween Pumpkin Mouse Rice Krispie Treats
A trip to Disneyland probably isn’t possible for many people right now, but your kids can still experience a hint of magic with these spooky Mickey Mouse treats. All you need is a mouse-shaped cookie cutter to make simple Rice Krispie treats extraordinary.
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Rice Krispie Pumpkins
I like to think of this particular fall-themed kids snack as a scrumptious pumpkin piñata. Fill these Rice Krispie pumpkins with leftover Halloween candy for an anytime fall treat.
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Pumpkin Pie Truffles
No-bake fall recipes kids can make are my favorite because you won't have to worry about anyone burning themselves on the oven or stove! These pumpkin pie truffles are a flavorful fall combination of pumpkin, chocolate, and just a hint of sea salt.
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Turkey Rice Krispie Treat Cookies
Younger children will love making these fall-themed turkey Rice Krispie treats. Not only are they insanely simple to make, but candy eyes make them full of personality as well.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Dark chocolate and warm spiced pumpkin come together in this healthy bread that is simple for kids to bake and share. With the right pan, they can even make the bread into mini loaves to give to teachers and family members.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cups
There’s almost nothing better than the marriage of chocolate and peanut butter. But, when you add healthy oatmeal to the mix, it’s a win-win! These no-bake fall-themed treats are packed with protein, oats, and dried fruit, making them both a healthy breakfast and a satisfying snack.
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Muffins & Donuts
The Best Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts
These healthy baked pumpkin spice donuts are the ultimate fall breakfast or dessert! This easy recipe makes moist and fluffy cake donuts that are glazed with a milk and sugar glaze and topped with crunchy walnuts.
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Easy 3 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Some of the best kids’ fall treats are the ones with the fewest ingredients, especially when one of them is chocolate! All you need for these tasty muffins are a box of spice cake mix, canned pumpkin, and chocolate chips.
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Baked Cinnamon Apple and Oat Muffin Cups
My girls like being responsible for making their own breakfasts, especially when it fills the kitchen with mouthwatering scents of cinnamon and apple. These oat muffin cups are like fall in a muffin tin, especially when you drizzle them with honey.
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Quick Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts
Your kids will have a blast whipping up these sweetly spiced pumpkin donuts, and they won’t have to wait long for them to bake! I’ll add these to the list of reasons why I need to buy an air fryer.
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Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Traditional banana muffins get a makeover with this kid-friendly snack. Pumpkin banana muffins are moist, fluffy, and filled with chocolatey goodness. I recommend letting your child mash up the banana with a fork, but they can always help you throw everything into the food processor as well!
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Easy Pumpkin Muffins
If you’re looking for an easy fall recipe for kids that you can freeze for later, these pumpkin muffins are a tasty solution for quick breakfasts and lunches. They’re soft, moist, and filled with comforting fall spices.
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Zucchini Muffins
I love how versatile zucchini is, and anyone who has ever grown them in their garden knows how many you can suddenly find yourself with. Have your kids help grate and squeeze the shredded zucchini to show them how easy it is to eat their veggies with these tasty muffins that have no zucchini flavor at all.
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Baked Salted Maple Donuts
I don’t know about you, but I like my kid-friendly recipes to be as low-tech as possible. This simple fall donut recipe is the ultimate weekend treat, and you don’t need to stress about your kiddos using an electric mixer to make them. Salty and sweet, these maple-glazed donuts will be an instant hit.
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Cooking with your children can be such a rewarding experience, especially as you watch them gain confidence in their skills with one (or a bunch) of these kid-friendly fall snacks. They’re sure to be a hit at your next fall-themed party, family get-together, or Thanksgiving meal.
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