Easter is just around the corner, eggs are being painted and hidden, and Easter baskets are coming out for the annual egg hunt. By now, your little ones have probably dyed, painted, and decorated countless eggs, filling your home with colourful Easter-themed crafts.
So why not take the creativity into the kitchen? Making Easter-themed treats is a great way to spend quality time together, and we’ve rounded up ten fun and easy Easter snacks that kids will love. There’s a mix of indulgent chocolatey treats and some healthier options—though if there’s ever a time to go all out on sweets, it’s Easter!
Let’s get cracking!
1. Bunny Pancakes
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Start Easter morning with an egg-stra special breakfast! These adorable bunny-shaped pancakes are simple to make using pancake mix, fresh fruit, and chocolate chips. Add a marshmallow for the bunny’s tail, and let the kids design their own creations!
2. Carrot Patch Cupcakes
These Easter garden cupcakes are fun to make and even more fun to eat. Bake chocolate cupcakes and allow them to cool. Frost them with chocolate buttercream, then sprinkle crushed Oreos on top to resemble soil. Dip fresh strawberries in melted white chocolate mixed with orange food colouring to create tiny carrots. Place one “carrot” strawberry in the centre of each cupcake, making them look like a mini carrot patch.
3. Easter Bunny Oreo Pops
Oreo cookies already have a huge fan base among kids, and these Easter Bunny Oreo Pops make them even more fun. Dip Oreo cookies in melted white chocolate or candy melts and allow them to harden in the fridge. Once set, use food colouring, sweets, and icing to decorate cute bunny faces. Attach a lolly stick to each one and finish with a ribbon for a festive touch.
4. Rice Krispie Nests
Easter wouldn’t be complete without Rice Krispie nests! These simple, no-bake treats are always a hit. Mix Rice Krispies with melted white or dark chocolate to bind them together. Mould them into nest shapes using a muffin tin or cupcake cases, then chill in the fridge. Once set, fill them with mini eggs, marshmallow bunnies, or chocolate chicks for an adorable Easter-themed dessert.
5. Carrot-Shaped Blondies
Forget traditional brownies—these carrot-shaped blondies are just as delicious and perfectly festive. Make them using your favourite blondie or cake mix, adding orange food colouring to give them a carrot-like hue. Once baked, cut them into triangular slices and decorate them with green icing or frosting to complete the carrot look.
6. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Chocolate strawberries are a classic treat, but turning them into Easter carrots makes them even more fun. Melt white chocolate and mix in orange food colouring. Dip fresh strawberries into the melted chocolate, then allow them to set in the fridge before serving. For an extra touch, place them on crushed Oreo “soil” to create a carrot garden effect.
7. Easter Egg Fruit Pizza
A healthy yet fun Easter treat, this Easter egg fruit pizza can be made with two different bases. One option is a lightly sweetened pastry crust, which can be spread with chocolate or Nutella before adding fruit. The second option is a crisp, airy meringue base topped with fresh whipped cream and colourful fruit. Let the kids arrange their favourite fruits into Easter egg patterns, or get creative by making chicks or bunnies out of fruit.
8. Carrot Patch Popcorn
This simple and kid-friendly party snack is as fun to make as it is to eat. Sprinkle orange food colouring onto the popcorn kernels before popping them to create a festive colour. Scoop the popcorn into small cone-shaped bags, then tie the tops with green ribbons or pipe cleaners to create carrot-shaped snack bags. Add strips of green paper for extra decoration if you’re feeling egg-stra creative.
9. Pretzel Nests
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These crunchy, chocolatey nests are similar to Rice Krispie nests but with a salty twist. Mix broken pretzels with melted dark or milk chocolate to bind them together. Shape them into nests using a muffin tin or cupcake cases, then chill in the fridge until set. Once firm, fill them with mini eggs, marshmallow bunnies, or chocolate chicks for an easy and festive Easter treat.
10. Babybel Bunnies
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For the only savoury option on our list, these cheesy Easter bunnies are a fun and creative snack. Take Babybel cheese and use thin carrot slices to create bunny ears and noses. Insert them gently into the cheese to form bunny faces. Use a toothpick to poke small holes for chocolate chip eyes, then add thin celery strips for whiskers and a small candy heart or icing for the mouth.
Get Creative This Easter!
Whether you’re making chocolatey delights, fruity treats, or savoury snacks, DIY Easter treats are a fantastic way to spend time with the kids and get creative in the kitchen. Have fun, get messy, and enjoy the delicious results!
