Kid-Friendly Snacks

Start your morning with this zingy, antioxidant-packed smoothie.

Celebrate harvest season with "ears" of candied popcorn, reminiscent of Indian corn. Unbleached parchment paper from your pantry is all you need for the pretty presentation.

Kids (and adults) will gobble up these savory snacks.

Vanilla-flavored milk satisfies the midnight munchies.

You'll need pop molds and time for freezing. But the payoff will be delicious.

A can't-resist breakfast treat combines autumn's flavors: cinnamon, toasted nuts, and tart Granny Smith apples.

This after-school snack is inspired by nachos, but it's a bit healthier.

Kids will love making (and eating) these pops. They can do everything but work the microwave on their own.

For a ten-inch cake, melt two teaspoons butter in the skillet before adding batter; bake for thirty-five minutes.

These homemade versions of a favorite snack food are filled with healthy fruit and nuts and are very simple to make.

Delicious grape squares are easy to make from grape juice and gelatin.

Using assorted dried fruit adds a colorful twist to this classic after-school snack.

Two ingredients are all you need to whip up these cold treats.

Oats bring a pleasant chewiness and an old-fashioned goodness to these vegan, nutrient-dense bars. Pureed dates lend just enough sweetness to this convenient breakfast or snack. Nuts, ground flax, and dried fruits add antioxidants, vitamins, good fats, and flavor.

No one can resist these cloud-like cookies studded with chocolate chips.

Baking the oatmeal may seem to be a lot of fuss. But once it comes out of the oven, you will not be sorry you waited.

These easy-to-make pickles from Bruce and Eric Bromberg's "Blue Ribbon Cookbook" are tasty as a topping for their Barbecued Pork Sandwich or a simple snack for any time of day.

Float these snowflake-shaped marshmallows in cups of hot chocolate.Get the Marshmallow Snowflakes How-To.

Baking soda is the secret to achieving an airy texture. Whisking it in at the last minute gives the brittle its namesake appearance. Honey is used to sweeten the caramel.

Soft, fluffy French vanilla ice cream can be served with amaretti cookies or rainbow nonpareils. It's also the perfect base for a variety of mix-ins.

Breakfast shakes like these quick and easy smoothies made with blueberries and yogurt are a healthy way to start the day.

Offer the kids an unexpected twist on an after-school snack of raw vegetables -- wrap them up in bread to look like sushi.

The secret to an even coating: Pour the batter into a tall container, such as a Mason jar, and dip in each hot dog.

These single-serving desserts are small, but the flavors inside --blueberry and raspberry -- are big. The heart cutout (made with a cookie cutter) provides a peek at the filling.