FLOWER POWER BANANA SNACK
Flower power… in the form of fruits and nuts! See the recipe here.
MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO
BE MY VALENTINE…
BUTTERFLY AWAY
TOO COOL CATERPILLAR
I used M&Ms for the body. They’re optional, but really, they’re way more fun. Don’t skip out on the pretzel with fruit snack feet. It’s too cute! See the recipe here.
TROPICAL SNOWMEN
Loving the string cheese hair and almond lips. You can stick these tropical snowmen on a popsicle sticks like I did, or simply lay them on the plate. See the recipe here.
A BEARY CUTE PICNIC
This one is easy and tasty! Just layer a slice of bread with peanut butter and a few small elements create this cute bear. See the recipe here.
BANANA RAMMA CARS
Vroooooooom! You just need a few stick pretzels, slices of banana and a sheet of graham crackers to create these little cars. Let the races begin! See the recipe here.
SNEAKY BANANA SNAKE
There’s a snake in my boot! Okay, maybe not. I don’t even like snakes and I think this little guy is cute! This one is great served to a group of kids. See the recipe here.
WALL-E BANANA SNACK
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BARS
Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are a simple & delicious banana bar recipe that’s even better than banana bread! They’re the perfect recipe to use that bunch of over-ripe bananas. Great for breakfast, lunch and snacks in between. See the Chocolate Chip Banana Bars recipe here!
BANANA CREAM PIE MUDDY BUDDIES
You’re going to love these easy Banana Cream Pie Muddy Buddies! The white chocolate and banana pudding mix flavors covering the crunchy Chex cereal make this recipe irresistible! See the Banana Cream Pie Muddy Buddies recipe here!
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BANANA BARS
Double chocolate banana bars made with 5 bananas & double the chocolate for a tasty banana recipe that everyone enjoys. Not too sweet & perfect anytime! See the Double Chocolate Banana Bars recipe here!
NUTELLA BANANA MUFFINS
Nutella Banana Muffins give you that delicious “treat” taste with the Nutella, in an amazing homemade banana muffin! Perfect for breakfast, snack or treat! See the Nutella Banana Muffins recipe here!
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BARS
Peanut Butter Banana Bars are packed with bananas, whole wheat flour, peanut butter and chocolate chips. Perfectly sweet, filling & satisfying snack! See the Peanut Butter Banana Bars recipe here!
Frozen Banana Yogurt Pops from The Produce Moms
Nothing says summer like frozen treats and food on a stick. This recipe for Frozen Banana Yogurt Pops is the best of both! Deliciously fun, enjoy them in the backyard or poolside. They are sure to be loved by kids and adults alike. See the Frozen Banana Yogurt Pops recipe here.
BANANA BITES from Kidstir
This recipe is fun to make, and it’s a good sensory activity for kids (they get to touch different foods and textures from smooth to sticky to crunchy). The kids can make it together with a friend or sibling. Encourage them to experiment with different spreads and toppings and get creative. It can be a little messy, so keep paper towels nearby for wiping sticky fingers. See the Banana Bites recipe here.
Chunky Monkey Bites from Living Well Mom
Sometimes simple is best. That’s where these Chunky Monkey Bites are so amazing. My kids adore this fun treat with bananas, peanut butter, and chocolate. And who wouldn’t? See the Chunky Monkey Bites recipe here.
Frozen Banana Treats from Healthy Little Foodies
This is such a simple treat to make and tastes delicious. If you haven’t tried frozen banana treats then please take five minutes to prepare this healthy snack. You and your kids will love them, I’m 95% sure of it! Even my husband, who doesn’t really care for bananas, loves these! See the Frozen Banana Treats recipe here.
Breakfast Banana Split from Art From My Table
Sometimes I just want to be the fun mom. I want to hear “you’re the best mom!” or get a great big hug instead of an eye roll. Well, here it is, one small way to be fun. Serve them a banana split for breakfast–and enjoy one yourself! See the Breakfast Banana Split recipe here.
Banana Peanut Butter Bites from Sugar Bee Crafts
So, with that in mind, we were watching PBS Kids during spring break and before each show they have a “fun craft idea” and it was bananas on a stick. And the kids wanted to make it – because they always want to make whatever is shown – and I normally don’t go for it, but I thought why not. So we made them, my kids were all LOVING it. And I thought – time to step it up a notch. If it’s bananas on a stick you want, then game on. See the Banana Peanut Butter Bites recipe here.
Frozen Banana Yoghurt Bites from Eats Amazing
Following on from the hugely popular frozen fruity yoghurt bites recipe from my easy recipes for kids series, today I’m sharing a new version of the recipe with a yummy banana twist – frozen banana yoghurt bites. See the Frozen Banana Yoghurt Bites recipe here.
Sledding Penguins Frozen Banana Snack from Reading Confetti
Breakfast Banana Pops from Chocolate Covered Katie
When I was little, we’d make these “nana pops” weekly during the summer months, rolling the bananas in anything from cinnamon and sugar, to granola and raising, to crushed chocolate chip cookies! The recipe is also great for people who hate to cook – it’s pretty much foolproof! See the Breakfast Banana Pops recipe here.
Banana Split Bites from Momables
These sweet pieces of frozen fruit encased in a chocolate shell is the perfect after school snack your kids will love! Our banana split bites have all the delicious flavors you get from a banana split in bite-size form! See the Banana Split Bites recipe here.
Simple Banana Sushi from On My Kids Plate
Banana sushi is one of those snacks in my mom toolbelt that is always a home run. My kid happily gobbles down this simple snack and this simple peanut butter and banana snack sticks with her a little longer. Have a kid coming home from school starving? Make this banana sushi for a simple but quick and easy snack that keeps them full. See the Simple Banana Sushi recipe here.
How can I ripen bananas quickly to make snacks with bananas?
Ripe bananas are used in banana bread because they have a stronger, more pronounced flavor. There are several ways to help bananas ripen faster so that you can make banana bread. Here are my preferred methods:
- Ripen bananas in the oven. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place bananas peel and all on the parchment and bake for 30-40 minutes, until peels are black & shiny. Let cool 1 hour and proceed with banana bread recipe.
- Ripen bananas in a paper bag. If you have more time, place bananas in a paper bag with an apple. Fold and secure closed. I usually leave bananas like this for a full day, then proceed with the Banana Nut Bread recipe.
Banana Snacks for Kids
Ingredients
Flower Power Banana Snack Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- 1/8 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 8 Almonds
- 1 Pretzel stick
- 2 Mandarin slices
Monkey Banana Snack Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- 2 Brown M&Ms
- 1 Cheese stick
- Pretzel sticks
- 2 Mandarin slices
- 1/8 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 1 Walnut
- 1 Piece of bread
- Peanut butter
Valentine Banana Snack Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- Pink M&Ms
- 1 Cheese stick
- 1 Piece of bread
- Jam any flavor will work
Butterfly Banana Snack Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- M&Ms
- 1 Cheese stick
- 1 Piece of bread
- Jam any flavor will work
- Pretzel sticks
- 2 Mandarin slices
Caterpillar Banana Snack Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- M&Ms
- 1 Piece of bread
- Jam any flavor will work
- Pretzel sticks
- Raisins
Snowmen Banana Snack Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- Mini chocolate chips
- Pretzel sticks
- Mandarin slices
- Almonds
- Cashews
- String cheese
- Popsicle stick
Bear Banana Snack Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- 2 Brown M&Ms
- 1 Cashew
- 1 Piece of bread
- Peanut butter
Car Banana Snack Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- Pretzel Sticks
- Graham Crackers
Snake Banana Snack Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- Mini chocolate chips
- 1 fruit leather
Wall-E Banana Snack Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- Pretzel Sticks
- Graham Crackers
- 2 M&Ms
- 1 Summer sausage
Sunshine Banana Snack Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- Mandarin oranges
- String cheese
Instructions
Flower Power Banana Snack Instructions
- Cut up the banana into seven slices. Arrange them in a circle, with one in the middle.
- Put the chocolate chips in the middle.
- Put the almonds between the banana slices.
- Place the pretzel stick at the bottom and use the mandarin slices as pedals.
Monkey Banana Snack Instructions
- Cut the piece of bread into an oval. Spread the peanut butter on the bread.
- Use the pretzels to make a mouth and a walnut for the nose.
- Use the remaining pretzels to outline a head. Place 2 banana slices above the bread and put the M&Ms on them to make the eyes.
- Use the string for the monkey’s hair.
- Place the mandarin slices on the sides to make ears.
Valentine Banana Snack Instructions
- Cut the piece of bread into a heart. Spread the jam on the bread. Shape the chocolate chips into a heart in the center of the bread.
- Cut the banana into slices, and the slices in half, and outline the bread with them. Place the pink M&Ms on top of the slices.
- Use the cheese stick to shape an arrow and shape it so it’s going through the heart.
Butterfly Banana Snack Instructions
- Cut the piece of bread in half diagonally so it makes two triangles. Place them so the flat side faces the outside of the plate.
- Cut the banana into slices and line them down the middle of the plate, over the top of the piece of bread.
- Use the pretzels to make the antennas, and the chocolate chips to make the face.
- Decorate the pieces of bread with the jam, mandarins, cheese and extra M&Ms.
Caterpillar Banana Snack Instructions
- Cut the banana into slices and line them in a wave across your plate. Place M&Ms on top of the slices of banana in a line.
- Use the pretzels to make the antennas and feet. Place the raisins on the end of the pretzel sticks for the feet.
- Use leftover M&Ms to decorate the face.
Snowmen Banana Snack Ingredients
- Slice the banana.
- Put 3 slices of banana on a popsicle stick the long way.
- Use the pretzel sticks for the arms.
- Put the chocolate chips on the slices to make the eyes and buttons.
- Use the string cheese, almonds, cashews and mandarin oranges to decorate the heads.
Bear Banana Snack Instructions
- Spread the peanut butter on the slice of bread.
- Slice the banana. Place one whole slice in the middle, with a brown M&M on top to make the nose. Take a banana slice and cut it in half, placing it above the slice of bread on the bumps to make the bear’s ears.
- Use two other brown M&Ms to make the eyes.
- Put a cashew near the bottom of the bread to make the mouth.
Car Banana Snack Instructions
- Slice the banana. Stick a slice of banana on both sides of the pretzel sticks.
- Place two of these banana/pretzel sticks next to each other and place a graham cracker going over the top.
- Use leftover pretzel sticks to make a raceway!
Snake Banana Snack Instructions
- Slice the banana into four parts. Flip every other slice so the banana curves like a snake.
- Cut the fruit leather into strips and lay them on top of the banana to decorate. Place one strip coming out of the top of the banana for a tongue.
- Place the chocolate chips in the front for eyes.
Wall-E Banana Snack Instructions
- Break the graham cracker to make a square. Place the square in the middle of the plate.
- Use 2 pretzel sticks on the side to make the arms and one on the top to make the neck.
- Place two half slices of banana on top of the neck. Put the 2 M&Ms on top of the slices to make the eyes.
Sunshine Banana Snack Instructions
- Slice the banana and put the slices in the center of the plate in a circle.
- Surround the circle of banana slices with mandarin slices.
- Use the string cheese to make rays.
Snacks with Bananas are cute, fun, healthy snacks perfect for any kid! These banana snacks are good for any day, and any time.
Kyle and Shallan says
This is so cute and creative, Jessica! I love it and will definitely try this when Aria gets a little older, it adds variety to the boring things in life :). -Shallan
Jessica Williams- UDD, Butter with a Side of Bread says
Thanks Shallan! I'm glad you like it… also glad to "see" you here!
Penny says
Just sent this link to my daughter in Oregon who has 2 small boys what fun !
Kelly says
Thank you for sharing, Jessica! This is very cute, I like your creativity, will definitely try for my little one