Irresistible Kid-Friendly Snacks and Starters for Thanksgiving
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Rather than letting kids snack on greasy chips or salty snacks, try a delectable snack with a Thanksgiving twist. Photo: iStock
Gobble these up!
Thanksgiving is a long day, and inevitably kids get hungry and bored waiting for the big celebratory meal. Rather than letting them snack on greasy chips or salty snacks, try a selection of delectable snacks with a Thanksgiving twist. Some of these recipes are so easy to make that the kids can help with the prep. These snacks are sustaining and delicious and will keep little tummies satisfied while you prepare the main meal.
Jump to a recipe that catches your eye or scroll through them all:
- Sweet potato stuffed pretzel bites
- Fruit cornucopias
- Blooming onion
- Caramel apple cream cheese spread
- Cheese to please
- Twice-baked sweet potatoes
- Easy baked cheese twists
- Cranberry meatballs
- Apple cheese wraps
- Pumpkin cheesecake dip
- Sweet bacon tater tots
- Cheese turkey tray
- Cinnamon apple chips
Up first: Sweet potato stuffed pretzel bites
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published several years ago and was most recently updated on Nov. 10, 2025 by ParentMap’s associate editor, Kari Hanson. New starters were added and all other recipes were verified.
