Back-to-school snacks kids will actually eat give you fresh ideas for everyday cooking. Each recipe is easy to follow and uses ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Whether you’re cooking for family or hosting friends, these dishes will fit right in.

Hawaiian Roll Sliders

Ham and cheese sliders on a plate.
Hawaiian Roll Sliders. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

For a quick snack idea, try these delicious ham and cheese Hawaiian roll sliders. They are perfect for lunch or as an appetizer at small gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Hawaiian Roll Sliders

Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Peanut Butter Cheesecake on a plate with caramelized nuts on top.
Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Extra creamy, light, and fluffy, this crustless easy Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake made in an Instant Pot with 4 ingredients is only done in less than half an hour. Entirely sugar-free, low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic friendly, our peanut butter dessert will surprise everyone with its deliciousness.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Chocolate Low Carb Mug Cake

Chocolate Mug Cake with berries on top.
Chocolate Low Carb Mug Cake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our fluffy, gooey, and rich Chocolate Low Carb Mug Cake moist and delicious recipe with cinnamon is done in 45 seconds whenever you get that urge for something sweet right at this moment. Fully gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics, this low-carb cake in a mug is quick and easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Low Carb Mug Cake

Homemade Clear Vegetable Soup

A wicker basket full of food on a wooden table.
Homemade Clear Vegetable Soup. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Using your garden mixed vegetables, prepare this easy Homemade Clear Vegetable Soup Recipe to enjoy a wholesome and delicious meal that is comforting and nutritious. This veg clear soup recipe with step by step instructions is the ideal way to create a flavorful and soothing dish that highlights the natural goodness of vegetables.
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How To Air Fry Frozen Chicken Wings

A plate of seasoned and cooked chicken wings.
How To Air Fry Frozen Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Tiny Batch Cooking.

The easiest way to cook frozen chicken wings is here. Air-fried frozen chicken wings are crispy, delicious, and easy to make. Serving air fryer frozen chicken wings in the right portion helps you and your family’s chicken cravings. Chicken wings in the air fryer is a delightful treat for everyone. Can be served as a snack or as a full meal with sides.
Get the Recipe: How To Air Fry Frozen Chicken Wings

Crockpot Little Smokies

Crock pot little smokies on a spoon over the slow cooker.
Crockpot Little Smokies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This easy 3 ingredient recipe is perfect for your next party! Crockpot Little Smokies have been popular for years, and this is about the simplest appetizer recipe you can find.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Little Smokies

Halloween Dirt Cups

Halloween pudding dirt cup decorated with candy and cookies.
Halloween Dirt Cups. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Halloween Dirt Cups are the perfect spooky dessert! Chocolate pudding is topped with cookie crumb dirt, gummy worms, Cool Whip ghosts & cookie tombstones.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Dirt Cups

Candy Corn Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Three mason jars with candy corn fruit and yogurt parfait in them.
Candy Corn Fruit and Yogurt Parfait. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Candy Corn Fruit and Yogurt Parfait – an easy Halloween treat that is healthy too! Layers of mango & oranges are topped with Greek yogurt for a Halloween snack.
Get the Recipe: Candy Corn Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air fryer baked apples are shown on a pink plate with whipped cream.
Air Fryer Baked Apples. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These air fryer baked apples are a delicious, easy dessert with a cinnamon, oat, and maple syrup filling. They come together quickly and are a wonderful alternative to traditional baked apples!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Pears

A black plate with roasted pear slices topped with walnuts, perfect as a healthy Back-To-School Snack, placed beside a fork and a red cloth on a marble surface.
Air Fryer Pears. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These sweet, warm air fryer pears are a delicious alternative to baked pears. With caramelized maple syrup, a hint of warm cinnamon, and the perfect amount of salt to balance the sweetness, they will be a new favorite in your home.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pears

Avocado Toast

A slice of bread with cream cheese, sliced avocado, and seasoning on a blue plate, next to a butter knife—a perfect choice for healthy snacks or tasty back-to-school snacks.
Avocado Toast. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy avocado tartine combines toasted bread with rich cream cheese, creamy avocado, everything bagel seasoning, and a squeeze of tart fresh lime juice. It’s a fancy open-faced sandwich with some tasty additions that will wake up your regular avocado toast!
Get the Recipe: Avocado Toast

Italian Chicken Cutlets

Breaded italian chicken cutlets on a black plate with sliced lemon.
Italian Chicken Cutlets. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These undemanding, quick, versatile Italian Chicken Cutlets may be exactly the salty, crispy, savory treat you need!
Get the Recipe: Italian Chicken Cutlets

Sausage and Peppers

Sausage and peppers sandwiches on a white platter.
Sausage and Peppers. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy and delicious grilled sausage and peppers recipe combines smoky sausage with vibrant, sweet bell peppers for a quick, satisfying meal! Serve them in buns for a sandwich everyone will love.
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Tuna Pesto Pasta

A plate of tuna pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes, a copper fork, and a pink linen next to a pan full of tuna pesto pasta.
Tuna Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy tuna pesto pasta recipe with burst cherry tomatoes, spinach, and garlic is a weeknight meal you’ll love.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Pesto Pasta

Turkey Burger Sliders

A plate of beef sliders with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mayonnaise on toasted buns—perfect as tasty Back-To-School Snacks or fun Kids Snacks.
Turkey Burger Sliders. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With juicy turkey patties, crisp buns, and all your favorite toppings, this easy turkey burger slider recipe takes your favorite turkey burgers and makes them bite-sized! They’re perfect for an easy dinner, great for your next BBQ, or are an amazing dish for a party.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Burger Sliders

Turkey Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and sliced meat on an English muffin—perfect as a hearty kids snack or a quick back-to-school snack—served on a white plate atop a wooden board.
Turkey Egg and Cheese Sandwich. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

For a quick and easy breakfast, try this crispy and creamy turkey egg and cheese sandwich. It combines savory turkey and perfectly cooked eggs with the richness of melted cheese on a toasted English muffin.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Turkey Smash Burgers

A cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a beef patty on a wooden board with a tiled background—perfect for kids snacks or as a delicious back-to-school snack.
Turkey Smash Burgers. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious turkey smash burgers recipe is the best I’ve ever tasted. Turkey patties are smashed onto a hot cast iron skillet to produce a caramelized exterior that’s crisp, savory, and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Smash Burgers

Blackened Chicken Tenders (Popeye’s Copycat)

Blackened chicken tenders in a white dish.
Blackened Chicken Tenders (Popeye’s Copycat). Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These juicy, savory blackened chicken tenders are just like the delicious recipe from Popeye’s Chicken, but healthier and more affordable! 
Get the Recipe: Blackened Chicken Tenders (Popeye’s Copycat)

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