30 Easter Snacks & Treats for Preschoolers

Easter is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence, but it doesn’t have to be synonymous with sugar overload. For preschoolers and toddlers, it’s especially important to balance festive treats with healthy choices. This Easter, why not transform snack time into an adventure filled with creativity and nutrition?

With fun and healthy Easter snack ideas for preschoolers, you can turn the holiday into a delightful experience that’s both enjoyable and educational. These Easter-themed recipes help little ones celebrate while learning the value of wholesome eating—making every bite count in the most cheerful and nourishing way.

 

1. Bunny Banana Pops

Description: Frozen banana halves become adorable bunnies with yogurt, coconut, and sweet decorations.

Ingredients:

- Bananas  
- Greek Yogurt  
- Shredded Coconut  
- Mini Marshmallows  
- Mini Chocolate Chips  
- Popsicle Sticks  

Directions:

1. Peel and halve bananas. Insert sticks and freeze for 30 minutes.
2. Dip frozen bananas in yogurt, then coat with coconut.
3. Cut marshmallows for ears and press onto banana. Add chocolate chip eyes.
4. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy frozen.

2. Easter Bunny Fruit Plate

 

3. Hard-Boiled Egg Chicks

Description: Adorable chicks made from hard-boiled eggs, perfect for an Easter snack.

Ingredients:

- Hard-boiled eggs  
- Avocado or Greek yogurt  
- Carrot slices (for beaks)  
- Black olives or peppercorns (for eyes)  

Directions:

1. Cut the top third off the eggs and scoop out the yolks.

2. Mix yolks with avocado or Greek yogurt, then pipe the mixture back into the egg whites.

3. Add carrot slices for beaks and black olives for eyes.

This is one of the easiest and cutest healthy Easter recipes for toddlers, perfect for adding a festive touch to snack time while keeping nutrition in check.

 

 

4. Mini Veggie Easter Baskets

 

Description: Colorful bell peppers filled with fresh veggies, resembling Easter baskets.

Ingredients:

- Bell peppers (halved and hollowed)  
- Cherry tomatoes  
- Cucumber slices  

Directions:

1. Halve and clean bell peppers to form baskets.
Fill each basket with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and baby carrots.
2. Serve as a fun and crunchy snack.

 

5. Cheese and Cracker Easter Eggs

 

Description: Wholesome snacks made with cheese and crackers shaped like Easter eggs.

 Ingredients:

•Whole-grain crackers

•Sliced cheese

Directions:

1. Use an egg-shaped cookie cutter to cut cheese slices.

2. Place the cheese slices on top of crackers.

3. Optional: Decorate with colorful veggie pieces or herbs.

 

6. Yogurt-Dipped Strawberry Carrots

 

Description: A fruity Easter treat made to look like mini carrots.

Ingredients:

- Strawberries  
- Greek yogurt  
- Orange food coloring  

Directions:

1. Mix Greek yogurt with orange food coloring.
2. Dip strawberries in the yogurt mixture.
3. Place on parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes.

 

7. Easter Bunny Apple Slices

 

Description: Crunchy apple slices transformed into bunny ears for a healthy Easter treat.

Ingredients:

1 large apple (red or green)

Peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter (for allergies)

Mini marshmallows or banana slices (for bunny cheeks)

Raisins or mini chocolate chips (for eyes and nose)

Pretzel sticks or thinly sliced apples (for ears)

Shredded coconut (optional, for bunny fur)

Directions:

1. Slice the apple into thick rounds (about 1/2 inch). Remove any seeds or tough core parts from the center.

2. Spread a layer of nut butter on each apple slice.

3. Decorate each slice with fun toppings like mini marshmallows, raisins, or banana slices to create adorable bunny faces—perfect as Easter themed fruit snacks that are both fun and nutritious for little ones.

 

8. Cucumber Bunny Faces

 

9. Rainbow Veggie Cups

 

Description: Bright and colorful cups of fresh veggies for dipping.

Ingredients:

• Cherry tomatoes 

• Bell peppers (various colors) 

• Snap peas 

• Hummus 

Directions:

1. Layer cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and snap peas in small clear cups. 

2. Add a dollop of hummus on top or serve it on the side for dipping.

 

10. Whole-Grain Carrot Muffins

 

Description: Soft, naturally sweetened muffins packed with carrots and whole grains.

 

 Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour 

• 1 tsp baking powder 

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 

• 1/4 cup honey 

• 1 cup grated carrots 

• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 

 

Directions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 

2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. 

3. Combine, fold in grated carrots, and pour into muffin tins. 

4. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

 

11. Easter Trail Mix

 

Description: A mix of wholesome snacks served in pastel-colored cups for Easter.

 

 Ingredients:

•    Popcorn

•    Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots)

•    Pretzels

•    Unsweetened cereal

 

Directions:

1. Mix popcorn, dried fruit, pretzels, and cereal in a large bowl. 

2. Portion into pastel-colored cups or paper bags for individual servings.

 

12. Bunny-Shaped Sandwiches

 

Description: Whole-grain sandwiches cut into bunny shapes for a playful snack.

 

 Ingredients:

• Whole-grain bread 

• Cheese or nut-free butter and jam 

• Bunny-shaped cookie cutter 

 

Directions:

1. Make simple sandwiches with your choice of filling.

2. Use a bunny-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the sandwiches. 

3. Serve with fresh fruit or veggies.

 

13. Deviled Egg Bunnies

 

Description: Deviled eggs dressed up as bunnies with simple decorations.

 

Ingredients:

•Hard-boiled eggs

•Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

•Carrot sticks

•Black olives

 

Directions:

1.Prepare deviled eggs by mixing yolks with mayo or yogurt.

2.Pipe the mixture into egg whites.

3.Add carrot sticks for ears and black olives for eyes.

 

14. Fruit Salad Easter Eggs

 

Description: An ideal easter themed fruit snack. Whole-grain wraps filled with hummus and shredded carrots.

Ingredients:

• Whole-grain tortillas 

• Hummus 

• Shredded carrots

 

 Directions:

1. Spread hummus on a tortilla. 

2. Roll the tortilla into a cone shape and secure with a toothpick. 

3. Fill with shredded carrots to mimic a carrot.

 

16. Cheese Stick Bunny Face

 

Description: Quick and easy cheese stick snacks decorated with bunny faces.

 

Ingredients:

• String cheese sticks 

• Food-safe markers 

 

Directions:

1. Use food-safe markers to draw bunny faces on the wrappers of cheese sticks. 

2. Hand them out as grab-and-go snacks

 

17. Mini Veggie Skewers

 

Description: Bite-sized veggie skewers that are fun to eat and easy to assemble.

 

 Ingredients:

•Cherry tomatoes

•Cucumber slices

 •Cheese cubes

 •Small skewers

Directions:

1. Thread cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and cheese cubes onto small skewers.
2. Arrange on a platter and serve.
   

 

18. Easter Bunny Smoothies

 

Description: Creamy and fruity smoothies served in bunny-decorated cups.

 

Ingredients:

•1 banana

•1 cup strawberries

•1/2 cup Greek yogurt

•1/2 cup milk or milk alternative

 

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. 

2 .Pour into cups decorated with bunny faces.

 

19. Zucchini Pizza Bites

 

Description: Mini pizzas made with zucchini slices as the base, topped with healthy

 

Ingredients:

• Zucchini (sliced into rounds) 

• Tomato sauce 

• Shredded mozzarella cheese 

• Mini pepperoni or diced bell peppers 

 

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 

2. Arrange zucchini slices on a baking sheet. 

3. Spread a small amount of tomato sauce on each slice, sprinkle with cheese, and top with pepperoni or bell peppers. 

4. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

 

20. Easter Bunny Pancakes

 

Description: Fluffy pancakes arranged into bunny shapes with fun toppings.

 

 Ingredients:

• Pancake batter 

• Banana slices 

• Blueberries 

• Whipped cream 

 

Directions:

1. Cook small and large pancakes for the bunny's body and head. 

2. Arrange them on a plate to form a bunny shape. 

3. Use banana slices for ears, blueberries for eyes, and whipped cream for a fluffy tail.

 

21. Carrot Energy Bites

 

Description: No-bake energy bites packed with carrots, oats, and natural sweetness.

 

 Ingredients:

•1 cup oats

•1/2 cup grated carrots

•1/4 cup honey

•1/4 cup almond butter

•1/4 tsp cinnamon

 

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined. 

2. Roll the mixture into small balls. 

3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

 

22. Celery Stick Butterflies

 

Description: A creative snack made with celery sticks and colorful additions to mimic butterflies.

 

Ingredients:

•Celery sticks

•Peanut butter or cream cheese

•Pretzels (for wings)

•Raisins

 

Directions:

1. Spread peanut butter or cream cheese on celery sticks.

2. Place pretzels on either side to create wings.

3. Add raisins as decoration.

 

23. Banana Bunnies

 

Description: A healthy and adorable snack made with banana halves. this is a great easter kids treats

 

Ingredients:

•Bananas (cut in half lengthwise)

•Mini chocolate chips

•Small marshmallows

 

Directions:

1. Place bananas cut-side up. 

2. Add mini chocolate chips for eyes and marshmallows for a tail. 

3. Serve immediately.

 

24. Sweet Potato Easter Fries

 

Description: Healthy sweet potato fries baked to perfection, shaped into Easter-themed designs.

 

Ingredients:

•2 medium sweet potatoes

•1 tbsp olive oil

•Salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). 

2. Slice sweet potatoes into thin strips or use Easter-themed cookie cutters to create shapes. 

3. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. 

4. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

 

25. Fruit Kebabs with Bunny Cutouts

 

Description: Fun and colorful fruit kebabs with bunny-shaped pieces. 

 

Ingredients:

• Watermelon 

• Pineapple 

• Grapes 

• Bunny-shaped cookie cutter 

 

Directions:

1. Use a bunny-shaped cookie cutter to cut watermelon and pineapple slices. 

2. Thread the fruit onto skewers, alternating with grapes. 

3. Serve chilled.

 

26. Peanut Butter Bunny Pops

 

Description: Tasty and protein-packed bunny-shaped popsicles. This makes for a great easy easter dessert

 

Ingredients:

• Peanut butter 

• Greek yogurt 

• Honey 

• Bunny-shaped silicone mold 

 

Directions:

1. Mix peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and honey in a bowl. 

2. Pour the mixture into bunny-shaped molds. 

3. Freeze for 4 hours or until solid.

 

27. Easter Bunny Rice Cakes

 

Description: Rice cakes topped with bunny-themed decorations for a cute and crunchy snack. This is a perfect easter rice krispie treat Recipe 

 

 Ingredients:

 •Rice cakes

•Cream cheese

•Sliced strawberries and bananas

 

 Directions:

1. Spread cream cheese on each rice cake.

2. Use strawberries for bunny ears and banana slices for the face.

3. Serve immediately.

 

28. Mini Bunny Veggie Burgers

 

Description: Tiny veggie burgers shaped like bunnies for a filling snack.

 

Ingredients:

•Veggie burger patties (mini-sized)

•Whole-grain slider buns

•Lettuce, tomato, and cheese

 

Directions:

1. Cook mini veggie burger patties according to package instructions. 

2. Assemble with slider buns, adding lettuce, tomato, and cheese. 

3.Use veggies or olives to decorate as bunny faces.

 

29. Bunny-Shaped Cereal Breakfast

 

Description: A fun and nutritious breakfast featuring bunny-shaped cereal, yogurt, and fresh fruit.

 

Ingredients:

• Cereal (whole-grain or low-sugar) 

• Greek or plant-based yogurt (1/2 cup) 

• Fresh fruit (e.g., bananas, strawberries, blueberries)

 • Optional: Nuts, seeds, or honey

 

Directions:

1. Add yogurt to a bowl and top with cereal. 

2. Arrange fresh fruit and optional nuts or seeds to look like bunny. 

3. Drizzle with honey if desired.

 

30. Popcorn Bunny Tails

 

Description: Light and fluffy popcorn shaped into bunny tails for a festive snack.

 

 Ingredients:

• Air-popped popcorn 

• White chocolate (melted) 

• Shredded coconut 

 

Directions:

1. Mix popcorn with melted white chocolate. 

2. Shape into small balls and roll in shredded coconut. 

3. Let them set on parchment paper before serving.

 

Tips for Serving Easter Snacks to Preschoolers

1. Make Snacks Visually Appealing: Use bright, colorful fruits and vegetables to capture their attention. Incorporate Easter-themed elements like bunny shapes or pastel colors.

2. Encourage Kids to Help with Preparation:  Allow kids to arrange snacks, mix ingredients, or decorate their own treats. Keep the tasks simple to match their motor skills.

3. Create a Balanced Easter Snack Menu:  Offer a mix of fruits, veggies, protein, and whole grains for variety and nutrition. Limit sugary items and provide natural sweeteners like honey or fruit.

 

Conclusion

Healthy Easter snacks can be just as festive and exciting as traditional treats. By incorporating creativity and nutrition, you can make this holiday memorable and guilt-free for preschoolers. This Easter, take the opportunity to teach little ones the joy of balanced eating while celebrating in the most delicious way.