Healthy and Delicious Snack Ideas for Children's Parties

Planning a children's party? Offering snacks that are both nutritious and delightful can help make your party more memorable and enjoyable for everyone. Not to mention making you very popular with your child’s friends' parents. Having hosted literally hundreds of children’s parties means we have seen it all when it comes to kids party food. Here are some healthy snack ideas, complete with an indication of ease of preparation, cost estimates, nutritional information, and kid appeal ratings.​

1. Fruit Skewers

Preparation: Easy​

Cost: £5–£8 for 10–12 skewers​

Calories: 40–60 per skewer​

Salt: 0g​

Sugar: 8–12g (natural)​

Kid Appeal: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐​

Thread colourful fruits like strawberries, grapes, melon, and pineapple onto skewers. The vibrant presentation is both fun and enticing for kids.​

2. Mini Pitta Pizzas

Preparation: Moderate​

Cost: £6–£10 for 10 mini pizzas​

Calories: 150–200 per pizza​

Salt: 0.5g​

Sugar: 2g​

Kid Appeal: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐​

Use wholemeal pitta bread as a base, spread with tomato sauce, and top with vegetables and a sprinkle of cheese. Bake until the cheese melts.​

3. Veggie Sticks with Hummus

Preparation: Easy​

Cost: £4–£6 for a platter​

Calories: 50–70 per serving​

Salt: 0.2g​

Sugar: 3g​

Kid Appeal: ⭐⭐⭐⭐​

Serve carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper sticks with a side of hummus for dipping. The interactive nature of dipping makes it fun for kids.​

4. Frozen Yogurt Bark

Preparation: Easy​

Cost: £5–£7 for a tray​

Calories: 80–100 per piece​

Salt: 0.1g​

Sugar: 6g​

Kid Appeal: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐​

Spread Greek yogurt on a tray, sprinkle with chopped fruits and a drizzle of honey, then freeze. Break into pieces for a cool treat.​

5. Cheese Cubes with Pretzels and Apple Slices

Preparation: Very Easy​

Cost: £6–£8 for 12 servings​

Calories: 100–120 per serving​

Salt: 0.3g​

Sugar: 5g​

Kid Appeal: ⭐⭐⭐⭐​

Combine cheese cubes, mini pretzels, and apple slices for a balanced snack of protein, carbs, and fruit.​

6. Fruit "Sushi" Rolls

Preparation: Moderate​

Cost: £5–£7 for 10 rolls​

Calories: 60–80 per roll​

Salt: 0g​

Sugar: 10g​

Kid Appeal: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐​

Wrap slices of banana and strawberries in fruit leather (which you can either make at home or buy) to resemble sushi rolls. A creative and sweet treat.​

7. Homemade Trail Mix

Preparation: Easy​

Cost: £5–£7 for a large batch​

Calories: 150 per serving​

Salt: 0.2g​

Sugar: 8g​

Kid Appeal: ⭐⭐⭐⭐​

Mix whole-grain cereal, dried fruits, and a few chocolate chips for a sweet and crunchy snack.​

8. Mini Muffins (Banana or Blueberry)

Preparation: Moderate​

Cost: £4–£6 for 12 muffins​

Calories: 100 per muffin​

Salt: 0.2g​

Sugar: 5g​

Kid Appeal: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐​

Bake mini muffins using ripe bananas or blueberries for natural sweetness. Perfect for little hands.​

9. Ants on a Log

Preparation: Easy​

Cost: £3–£5 for 10 logs​

Calories: 70 per log​

Salt: 0.1g​

Sugar: 4g Kid Appeal: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ants on a Log is a classic, fun, and nutritious snack made by filling celery sticks with peanut butter (or a nut-free alternative like sunflower seed butter) and topping them with raisins ("ants"). The crunchy, creamy, and sweet combo is super satisfying — and it’s interactive enough that kids love helping to make them too! We hope that we have offered you some inspiration and helpful ideas. You may also want to take a look at our other blog on children’s party food. If you have a party coming up, take a look at our range of parties and feel free to get in touch to check our availability.