The best snacks for kids and the whole family

Chocolate-Dipped Saltine Crackers

Trisha Yearwood's 5-ingredient treat is a hit with everyone, regardless of age. She coats the crackers with butter, brown sugar, and chocolate for a sweet-salty treat.

Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Saltine Crackers

Homemade Muesli Bars

Ina Garten's bars contain oatmeal, nuts, coconut, and dried fruit. Be warned: after trying these homemade treats, kids are unlikely to want to eat store-bought bars.

Recipe: Homemade Muesli Bars

Frozen Tropical Cocktail

Ree Drummond's frozen treat is a unique take on the fruity retro cocktail.

Recipe: Frozen Tropical Cocktail

Popcorn with Provencal herbs and Asiago cheese

Giada De Laurentiis tops her classic popcorn with garlic butter, herbes de Provence, and grated Asiago cheese.

Recipe: Popcorn with Provencal herbs and Asiago cheese

Nachos “Three layers of cheese”

Ree's classic nachos are always a hit. She makes them with Monterey Jack cheese and jalapeños, but if you prefer milder nachos, you can omit the peppers.

Recipe: Nachos “Three layers of cheese”

Soft cookies with chocolate chips

Classic chocolate chip cookies are a popular snack, but some prefer a crispy texture, while others prefer a softer cookie. Alton Brown's recipe is perfect for those who prefer soft cookies.

Recipe: Soft cookies with chocolate chips

Crispy chocolate chip cookies

Lovers of crispy cookies will definitely appreciate this delicacy.

Recipe: Crispy chocolate chip cookies

Fruit milk

Give your usual milk and cookie snack a twist by adding strawberries, peaches, or mixed berries to the milk.

Recipe: Fruit milk

Yogurt and Granola Trifle

Melissa De Arabian's trifle features layers of vanilla yogurt, homemade granola, and fresh berries. Serve as a delicious snack, breakfast, or dessert.

Recipe: Yogurt and Granola Trifle

Coconut chips

These simple and healthy baked chips make a delicious topping for frozen yogurt or a snack on their own.

Recipe: Coconut chips

Cookies with grapes

Toaster cookies aren't just great for breakfast—they're a great snack on the go. Chefs are making a healthier homemade version of these cookies, perfect for filling with your favorite jam.

Recipe: Cookies with grapes

Granola bars

When sending her children horseback riding, Ree gives them a healthy snack for the road. These compact bars also make a great school snack.

Recipe: Granola bars

American Banana Bread with Walnuts

A touch of crème fraîche or sour cream adds richness to this Boston-style Flour Bakery muffin. Add chopped toasted walnuts for a crispy touch.

Recipe: American Banana Bread with Walnuts

Kale chips with lemon

These kale chips are a quick and easy way to add healthy green vegetables to your diet. This nutritious kale is best eaten baked with salt, chili flakes, and lemon juice.

Recipe: Kale chips with lemon

Apple chips

Soak apple slices in sugar syrup overnight for a fantastic result. After baking, the chips will be glossy and very crispy. The used syrup can be added to tea or used to make another batch of chips.

Recipe: Apple chips

Nut mix with pumpkin seeds and dried cherries

This healthy mix of nuts and dried fruits is sweetened with maple syrup. For a rich, molasses-like flavor, use dark maple syrup.

Recipe: Nut mix with pumpkin seeds and dried cherries

Italian fruit ice

Before bed, fill an ice cube tray with raspberry-mint puree and you'll have a compact, sweet treat waiting for you in the morning.

Recipe: Italian fruit ice

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Flaxseed Cookies

There are no artificial sweeteners here: honey and raisins add natural sweetness to these crispy cookies. Along with oatmeal, peanut butter, and flaxseed, coconut flakes make these cookies especially rich.

Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Flaxseed Cookies

Pizza on a stick

Finally, you can enjoy pizza on the go! Cut store-bought dough into small triangles, then roll them up with classic toppings like marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and black olives.

Recipe: Pizza on a stick