Inspired by Fall and the holidays, we decided to give our Hot Pockets a festive makeover. How do you ask? We turned these warm pockets of delicious goodness into a fun Thanksgiving snack for kids! The following Thanksgiving food craft is one of the cutest ideas I have found that my kids love to make (and eat). This creative Thanksgiving idea works great for a classroom Thanksgiving party or after-school snack. And believe me, these easy Thanksgiving-themed snacks will make the grownups wish they were sitting at the kiddie table!
Fun Thanksgiving Snacks Your Kids Will Love
The holiday season is here, with Thanksgiving just around the corner! I love this time of the year, but with the holidays comes the craziness of getting ready to entertain friends and family. That is why making the best of our family time is so important to me. So one of the ways I got my kids more involved in the Thanksgiving festivities was to include them in a fun Thanksgiving activity for Kids.
We have always loved Hot Pockets because they are a great after-school snack for the kids. It provides them with a quick meal they can grab on the go. Yes, I know it might not be ideal, but sometimes I’m just waiting for the bus to arrive so we can jump in the car and go holiday shopping or take the kids to horseback riding (or soccer practice or… you know, the drill). And the kids love having a warm, easy snack instead of munching on a cold peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
A Delicious Thanksgiving Treat For Kids
This easy Thanksgiving snack for kids is a fun way to make the holidays more festive and is also a great option to entertain all those primos that show up unexpectedly. These Thanksgiving-themed treats are also perfect for feeding the hungry munchkins after a playdate. Since we both work from home, we get a lot of play dates, especially when there is no school. Still, other parents have to show up for their 9 to 5 jobs; I’m sure many of you can relate!
When I bought a box of Hot Pockets Pepperoni Pizza at the store, I passed along some different colored sweet peppers and black olives. I wish I could take credit for this idea. But it was my son’s to turn one of his favorite snacks into fun food art. He is constantly creating things and looking for new craft ideas; it just made sense to let him and his sister play with their food and make a fun Thanksgiving snack.
I have to admit these were both supposed to be turkeys, but one came out looking like an owl. Still, it works well for Fall! And it goes to prove that you have to let your kid’s creativity run and decide how they want to play with their food. It’s all about giving them those choices! 😉
How To Make Easy Thanksgiving Snack For Kids
What You’ll Need for A Thanksgiving-Themed Snack
1 Pack of Hot Pocket Sandwiches
3 Sweet bell peppers (Red, Orange, and Yellow)
Sliced Black olives
How To Make Fun Sandwich Food Art
- To make the birds, first cut the peppers into different-sized strips and some in small triangular shapes. The big strips will be for tail feathers, and the triangular shapes will be the beaks.
- The black olives will work as the eyes. Next, cut some slices of cheese into small pieces. They will go under the eyes and beak to stick to the Hot Pockets.
- If you have kids over, place each ingredient on different plates. Then, let the kids build their turkey any way they like! You will see their creativity shine (plus, it will get them to eat a bit more veggies in a sneaky and fun way).
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We had so much fun decorating this easy Thanksgiving snack for kids. It is a simple food craft to keep them busy during the holidays or to gobble down after school. You can whip up simple Thanksgiving treats in minutes with a few ingredients. This easy Thanksgiving-themed food art is a great way to get the little ones in a festive mood!
Happy Turkey Day!
Easy Thanksgiving Snack For Kids
A fun Thanksgiving food craft your kids will love
Materials
- 1 Pack of Hot Pocket Sandwiches
- 3 Sweet bell peppers (Red, Orange, and Yellow)
- Sliced Black olives
Tools
- A knife
Instructions
- To make the birds, first cut the peppers into different-sized strips and some in small triangular shapes. The big strips will be for tail feathers, and the triangular shapes will be the beaks.
- The black olives will work as the eyes. Next, cut some slices of cheese into small pieces. They will go under the eyes and beak to stick to the Hot Pockets.
- If you have kids over, place each ingredient on different plates. Let the kids build their turkey any way they like! You will see their creativity shine (plus, it will get them to eat a bit moreveggies in a sneaky and fun way).
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This is such a fun idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Didn’t your momma ever tell you not to play with your food? Kidding aside, it is very cute. Almost too cute to eat!
Those little turkeys are soooo cute! What a creative idea!
I would never have thought to use a hot pocket to make a food decoration but that is adorable. I’m going to have to pick some up at the store for fun lunch ideas. Thanks for the suggestion! 🙂
These look way more appetizing as a colorful turkey. I’m excited for my first Thanksgiving with my boyfriend’s family. (He’s Mexican.) Happy Thanksgiving! :] // ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲
Love this idea! I never thought to play with my hot pocket food!
What a super easy yet super cute thanksgiving idea! thanks for sharing!!