Looking for fun and simple snack plate ideas for kids? These kid-friendly snack plates are easy to put together, great for picky eaters, and perfect for lunch!
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Why We Love Snack Plates
Snack plates are one of my favorite go-to lunch ideas for my kids and my kids LOVE when I do them! They’re quick to put together, fun to eat, and a nice change from the traditional lunch meal. I love how versatile they are! You can mix and match whatever you have in the fridge or pantry. And for picky eaters? Snack plates give options and variety, which means less mealtime stress.
Make Snack Time Extra Fun with These Plates
Snack plates are even more exciting when served in fun, interactive ways. Here are a few kid-favorite plate styles (with links to some of our favorites!):
Spinner Plate
Let your child spin to reveal what to eat next — perfect for keeping snack time playful! Check it out here!
Prize Plate
These come with a special covered section in the middle to hide a surprise — a treat, sticker, or note! Check it out here!
6-Cup Muffin Tin
No need to buy anything new — a muffin tin works great for creating your own DIY snack tray. Each cup can hold a different snack, and it keeps things simple and separate. Check out one here! You can even make a muffin tin more fun with kid-friendly and cute muffin liners!
Ice Cube Tray
These work like a mini bento box! The small compartments are perfect for bite-sized snacks, and kids love the fun shape and layout. Check out an ice cube tray here!
What to Put on a Snack Plate
The best part about snack plates is that there’s no right or wrong way to make one and the possibilites are endless! Not always, but I try to stick with incorporating a protein, fruit, vegetable, something crunchy, and a little special or fun treat! You can defitniley keep it healthy, fun, and kid-approved all at the same time!
Proteins
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Cheese cubes or slices
- Deli meat
- Pepperoni or salami
- Chicken nuggets
- Hummus
- Greek yogurt
- Nut butter
- Cottage cheese
- Mini meatballs
- Tuna or chicken salad
- Chickpeas (check out this roasted kind I make and my daughter loves them!)
- Nuts (like almonds, cashews, or pistachios if age-appropriate and safe)
Fruits
- Apple slices
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Grapes (highly recommend a grape cutter for toddlers!)
- Banana slices
- Kiwi slices
- Watermelon chunks
- Pineapple
- Mandarin oranges
- Cantaloupe or honeydew cubes
- Dried fruit (dates, apricots, raisins)
Vegetables
- Baby carrots
- Cucumber slices
- Cherry tomatoes
- Bell pepper strips
- Sugar snap peas
- Celery sticks
- Broccoli
- Pickles
- Avocado or guacamole
Grains & Crunch
- Crackers
- Goldfish
- Mini rice cakes
- Pretzels
- Pita chips
- Popcorn (age-appropriate)
- Graham crackers
- Mini bagel halves
- Toast strips or mini waffles
- Dry cereal
- Tortilla chips
- Pasta salad
Fun Treats
- Mini muffins (check out these two recipes my kids love: mini chocolate chip muffins and peanut butter banana blender muffins)
- Fruit snacks
- Yogurt-covered raisins
- Chocolate chips
- Animal crackers
- M&M’s or other little candy
- Marshmallows
- Cookies
These snack plate ideas are a simple way to make food fun again. They’re quick to put together, customizable, and loved by kids even picky ones. With the right plate and a little creativity, snack time can be something your child looks forward to every single day!!
