101 Brilliant Back to School Snack Hacks

By Kersey Campbell

Come the new school year, I’m usually on the hunt for some easy new snack ideas that get my son excited to open up his lunch box. There’s nothing more disappointing than refilling his lunch box in the morning only to discover that he barely touched what I sent him the day before. It feels like healthy and fun snacks rarely go hand in hand. and it can be tough to fight the urge to break out the bag of chips sometimes. For my son, the trick often lies in the presentation. Even something as simple as an apple gets an upgrade when I make it easier or more fun for him to eat.

From using leftover plastic Easter Eggs as year-round snack containers, to brilliant ways to make boring foods FUN, I’ve rounded up a ton of genius ways to play with food your kids will love. Don’t prep another snack without perusing this list first! 

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101 Snack Hacks for Moms

  • Keep Your Cut Apple Fresh

    Keep Your Cut Apple Fresh

    See more here on A Helicopter Mom.

  • No Drip Popsicles!

    No Drip Popsicles!

    See more here on Kids Activities.

  • Dip and Veggies

    Dip and Veggies

    See more here on Floor 4 Design.

  • Perfect Orange Slices

    Perfect Orange Slices

    See more here on Kids Activities. 

  • Use Fun Eggs As Cups

    Use Fun Eggs As Cups

    See more here on Refreshing the Home.

  • Healthy Kabobs

    Healthy Kabobs

    See more here on Super Healthy Kids.

  • Make Your Own Popsicles

    Make Your Own Popsicles

    See more here on Parents.

  • Yogurt and Pretzel Popsicles

    Yogurt and Pretzel Popsicles

    See more here on Parents.

  • Anything Goes Roll Up

    Anything Goes Roll Up

    See more here on Parents.

  • Throw Their Snack into a Blender

    Throw Their Snack into a Blender

    See more here on Parents.

  • Strawberry Wrap Sushi

    Strawberry Wrap Sushi

    See more here on Parents.

  • Colorful Yogurt Dots

    Colorful Yogurt Dots

    See more here on Small Fry.

  • Healthy Rainbow Gummies

    Healthy Rainbow Gummies

    See more here on Modern Parents Messy Kids.

  • Mummy Toast

    Mummy Toast

    See more here on Buzzfeed.

  • Make Your Own Baby Puffs

    Make Your Own Baby Puffs

    See more here on Mommy Opinion.

  • Capri Sun Slushy

    Capri Sun Slushy

    See more here on Buzzfeed.

  • Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

    Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

    See more here on Tadka Pasta.

  • Pumpkin Oranges

    Pumpkin Oranges

    See more here on Buzzfeed.

  • Snails

    Snails

    See more here on Nestle USA.

  • Banana Butterfly

    Banana Butterfly

    See more here on Super Healthy Kids.

  • Hot Dog...Dogs

    Hot Dog...Dogs

    See more here on Foodiggity.

  • Rainbow Pasta

    Rainbow Pasta

    See more here on Trendland.

  • Sweet Sushi

    Sweet Sushi

    See more here on Jordan and Dillan.

  • Safari Dip

    Safari Dip

    See more here on Recipe.com.

  • Corn Dog Muffin Pops

    Corn Dog Muffin Pops

    See more here on Inspired by Familia.

  • Rice Krispie Cones

    Rice Krispie Cones

    See more here on Cute As a Fox.

  • Sweet Snail Bun

    Sweet Snail Bun

    See more here on Cute Food for Kids.

  • Banana Sushi

    Banana Sushi

    See more here on Ldylvbgr.

  • LEGO My Jello

    LEGO My Jello

    See more here on Hub Pages.

  • Tomato People

    Tomato People

    See more here on Parents.

  • Tic Tac Toe

    Tic Tac Toe

    See more here on Parents.

  • Veggie Skeleton

    Veggie Skeleton

    See more here on Pre K and Sharing.

  • Watermelon Toast

    Watermelon Toast

    See more here on Fun Family Crafts.

  • Owl Pancakes

    Owl Pancakes

    See more here on Little Nummies.

  • Octo Dip

    Octo Dip

    See more here on Disney Family.

  • Fruit Flowers

    Fruit Flowers

    See more here on Parents.

  • Ladybug

    Ladybug

    See more here on Parents.

  • Rainbow

    Rainbow

    See more here on Belladia.

  • Croissant Crab

    Croissant Crab

    See more here on Cutest Food.

  • Veggie Bug

    Veggie Bug

    See more here on Stock Food.

  • Sprinkle Banana Bites

    Sprinkle Banana Bites

    See more here on Parents.

  • Pearly Bites

    Pearly Bites

    See more here on Disney Family.

  • Celery Octopus

    Celery Octopus

    See more here on Brenda Writes a Blog.

  • Castle Quesadilla

    Castle Quesadilla

    See more here on Meet the Dubiens.

  • Potato Head

    Potato Head

    See more here on Crafting in the Rain.

  • Banana Plane

    Banana Plane

    See more here on Catholic Cuisine.

  • Watermelon Pop

    Watermelon Pop

    See more here on Lolly Jane.

  • Grape Caterpillars

    Grape Caterpillars

    See more here on A Spotted Pony.

  • Crab Apple

    Crab Apple

    See more here on Canadian Family.

  • Fruit Snacks

    Fruit Snacks

    See more here on Blend Tec.

  • Banana Penguins

    Banana Penguins

    See more here on Reading Confetti.

  • Apple Sandwiches

    Apple Sandwiches

    See more here on Ready Nutrition.

  • Apple Turtles

    Apple Turtles

    See more here on B Inspired Mama.

  • Fruit Cars

    Fruit Cars

    See more here on Parents.

  • Tangerine Snail

    Tangerine Snail

    See more here on Handmade Charlotte.

  • Gummy Bear Popsicles

    Gummy Bear Popsicles

    See more here on The DIY Queen.

  • Jello Sail Boats

    Jello Sail Boats

    See more here on Indulgy.

  • Snowman Donuts

    Snowman Donuts

    See more here on The Sister's Cafe.

  • Watermelon Porcupine

    Watermelon Porcupine

    See more here on Francesco Mugnai.

  • Bear Toast

    Bear Toast

    See more here on Francesco Mugnai.

  • Berry Butterflies

    Berry Butterflies

    See more here on Francesco Mugnai.

  • Banana Cars

    Banana Cars

    See more here on Trusper.

  • Apple Nachos

    Apple Nachos

    See more here on Princess Pinky Girl.

  • Veggie Snake

    Veggie Snake

    See more here on Babble.

  • Mater Sandwich

    Mater Sandwich

    See more here on Funky Lunch Bunch.

  • Chocolate Covered Mice

    Chocolate Covered Mice

    See more here on Happy Hour Projects.

  • The Lorax

    The Lorax

    See more here on Repeat Crafter Me.

  • Deviled Boats

    Deviled Boats

    See more here on Simply Southern Mom.

  • Veggie Rainbow

    Veggie Rainbow

    See more here on Canadian Family.

  • Banana Caterpillar

    Banana Caterpillar

    See more here on Babble.

  • Cauliflower Sheep

    Cauliflower Sheep

    See more here on Buzzfeed.

  • Fruit Turtle

    Fruit Turtle

    See more here on Canadian Family.

  • Sweet Snail

    Sweet Snail

    See more here on Buzzfeed.

  • Pear Mouse

    Pear Mouse

    See more here on Canadian Family.

  • Bear S'mores

    Bear S'mores

    See more here on Canadian Family.

  • Fruit Peacock

    Fruit Peacock

    See more here on Canadian Family.

  • Fishing Poles

    Fishing Poles

    See more here on The Tiptoe Fairy.

  • Yogurt Pretzels

    Yogurt Pretzels

    See more here on Babble.

  • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bananas

    Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bananas

    See more here on The 36th Avenue.

  • Lion

    Lion

    See more here on Betty Crocker.

  • Rolled Grilled Cheese

    Rolled Grilled Cheese

    See more here on Spend with Pennies.

  • Book Sandwiches

    Book Sandwiches

    See more here on Kids Activities.

  • Apple Krispie Treats

    Apple Krispie Treats

    See more here on My Frugal Adventures.

  • Banana Sushi

    Banana Sushi

    See more here on Fit Foodie Finds.

  • "Go Gurt"

    "Go Gurt"

    See more here on Make the Best of Everything.

  • Spiderman Pancakes

    Spiderman Pancakes

    See more here on Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons.

  • Fruit Pops

    Fruit Pops

    See more here on I Heat Naptime.

  • Veggie Flowers

    Veggie Flowers

    See more here on Living Locurto.

  • Summer Jello

    Summer Jello

    See more here on Mad in Crafts.

  • Foodie Firetruck

    Foodie Firetruck

    See more here on Little Nummies.

  • Sunny Quesadilla

    Sunny Quesadilla

    See more here on Recipe.com.

  • Tic Tac Toe House

    Tic Tac Toe House

    See more here on Le Baby Bakery.

  • Fruity Cat

    Fruity Cat

    See more here on Recipe.com.

  • Pretzel Tree

    Pretzel Tree

    See more here on Fantastic Fun and Learning.

  • Wormy Apple

    Wormy Apple

    See more here on Babble.

  • Bunny Sandwich

    Bunny Sandwich

    See more here on Pop Sugar.

  • Hard Boiled Chicks

    Hard Boiled Chicks

    See more here on Pop Sugar.

  • Sweet Acorns

    Sweet Acorns

    See more here on Design Dining Diapers.

  • Mummy Dogs

    Mummy Dogs

    See more here on Creative Juice.

  • Watermelon Spears Instead of Wedges

    Watermelon Spears Instead of Wedges

    See more here on Mama Say What?

  • Fruit Train

    Fruit Train

    See more here on My Mommy Style.

Kersey Campbell
Kersey Campbell

Living in Salt Lake City with her husband and son, Kersey blogs daily over on And We Play about her recent craft tutorials, fun finds and her family’s adventures in their daily life. When she’s not blogging or creating, you can usually find her consuming large amounts of sushi, finding excuses to throw a party and playing with her son, Elliott.

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