So you’ve got your classroom holiday party coming up, and you’ve got parents asking what to send in with their children. Or maybe it’s time for the class holiday play, and you’ve got to set out food for the parents.
Fun Christmas Food Ideas for Kids
No matter who you have to feed, these fun Christmas food ideas for kids aren’t just simple — many are healthy too!
Watermelon Holiday Cut-Outs
Let’s start things off with the easiest (and fun) Christmas food idea out there — watermelon cut into holiday shapes. Yup, it’s that simple.
You will need:
- watermelon
- holiday cookie cutters
Strawberry Grinches
Throw How the Grinch Stole Christmas on for a pre-winter break movie day, and hand out these fun (and healthy) Grinches. made from fruit and marshmallows.
You will need:
- strawberries
- grapes
- white marshmallows
- short bamboo skewers
Teach Starter Teacher Tip: Use kitchen scissors to cut your skewers in half to maximize.
“Peanut” Butter and Celery Reindeer
Worried about nut allergies? You can make these “peanut butter” reindeer with nut-free butter or cookie butter to keep kids safe while they enjoy the fun of a Christmas food during the party.
You will need:
- celery (washed and trimmed)
- nut-free peanut butter or cookie butter
- pretzels
- chocolate chips
- raspberries, red gumdrops, or red hot candies
Oreo Santa Hat Cookies
These Santa Hat cookies are a bit more complicated to make for your classroom Christmas party, but they’re extra cute.
You will need:
- Oreo cookies
- whipped cream
- strawberries
- mini marshmallows
- a piping bag.
Banana Santas
These Santas are similar to the grinches above, with a few small twists. They’re still super easy and a fun idea for Christmas food that kids will love.
You will need:
- bananas (cut in half)
- strawberries
- marshmallows
- chocolate chips (white and dark)
- raisins
Crunchy Vegetable Christmas Tree
Bring out the veggies with a holiday tree!
You will need:
- cucumber (washed and sliced)
- cherry tomatoes (washed and cut in half)
- carrots (washed, peeled, and cut — or just use mini carrots)
- hummus or a dip of your choice
Avocado Christmas Tree
This Christmas tree is a crowd-pleaser if you live in a place where avocados are abundant.
You will need:
- pita bread or wraps cut into quarters
- avocado
- cherry tomatoes
- cheese
- small star-shaped cookie cutter
Reindeer Cookies
We’ve saved the best until last… check out the cutest reindeer in town!
You will need:
- shortbread cookies
- chocolate spread or Nutella
- pretzels
- white/dark chocolate chips
- raspberries or red hots
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