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Healthy and Fun Valentine’s Day Snacks for the Classroom

Updated: Jan 24

Looking for festive and healthy snack ideas to make your Valentine’s Day classroom celebration extra special? From heart-shaped treats to creative veggie displays, this post has you covered with fun, kid-friendly options that everyone will love. Click and read on for easy recipes and instructions to spread the love with delicious, nutritious snacks!

1. Heart-Shaped Fruit Kabobs

Ingredients:

  • Watermelon

  • Cantaloupe

  • Honeydew melon

  • Strawberries

  • Grapes

  • Skewers

Instructions:

  1. Use cookie cutters to cut heart shapes from slices of watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon.

  2. Thread the heart-shaped fruit pieces, strawberries, and grapes onto skewers in a colorful pattern.

  3. Serve on a platter or in individual containers for a grab-and-go snack.


2. Cupid’s Arrow Veggie Sticks

Ingredients:

  • Carrot sticks (cut into 4-inch lengths)

  • Red bell peppers

  • Hummus or yogurt-based ranch dip (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Slice red bell peppers into thin strips, then use a small heart-shaped cutter to create heart tips.

  2. Attach a bell pepper heart to the end of each carrot stick, making them look like Cupid’s arrows.

  3. Serve alongside hummus or ranch dip for added flavor.

3. Ingredients:

  • Whole-grain bread

  • Turkey slices

  • Cheese slices

  • Hummus or nut butter (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the bread, turkey, and cheese into matching heart shapes.

  2. Assemble mini sandwiches with turkey and cheese between two bread hearts. For a vegetarian option, use hummus or nut butter with banana slices.

  3. Arrange on a platter or place in individual bags for easy distribution.

4. Yogurt Parfaits

Ingredients:

  • Vanilla or plain yogurt

  • Granola

  • Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

  • Festive Valentine’s Day sprinkles (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In clear plastic cups, layer yogurt, granola, and berries in repeating layers.

  2. Top each parfait with a few extra berries and a light sprinkle of festive sprinkles.

  3. Chill until ready to serve. Hand out with spoons for a mess-free treat!


These easy-to-make snacks are as delightful as they are healthy, making them a hit for Valentine’s Day celebrations in the classroom. With a mix of sweet, savory, and colorful options, every child will find something to enjoy while parents and teachers can feel good about the nutritious ingredients.

Spread the love and share these fun treats this Valentine’s Day!


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