5 Fun Summer Treats for Kids

We all love a special treat during the summer months — especially one that’s refreshing and yummy! These  5 Fun Summer Treats for Kids are perfect for your summer parties! 

Grab the kiddos and check out today’s recipes.

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Vanilla Pudding Pops

Shopping List:

• 2 packages Instant Vanilla Pudding (3.4 oz)
• 3 1/2 cups Milk
• 1/2 cup Rainbow Sprinkles

Instructions:

• Combine the vanilla pudding mix with the milk and whisk until it thickens.
• Gently fold in the sprinkles.
• Pour into popsicle molds and put in the freezer for 4-5 hours or overnight.
• Serve.

Summer Red, White & Blue Chex Mix

Shopping List

• 1 Bag Chex Mix Honey Nut Snack
• 1/4 cup dried Cranberries
• 2 cups White Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 cup Red, White & Blue M&Ms

Instructions:

• Combine the Chex Mix and cranberries in a large mixing bowl.
•  Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwavable dish for 1 minute or in 10-second intervals, until melted.
• Drizzle the melted chocolate over the Chex Mix mixture and stir.
• Pour out the Chex Mix mixture on a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle the M&Ms on top and let cook for about an hour.
• Once hardened, break it up into chunks for serving.

Thanks, Betty Crocker, for this fun idea!

Chocolate Apples with Almond Butter

Shopping List:

• Apple, sliced into 1/2 inch slices
• Almond Butter or Cookie Butter
• Shredded Coconut
• Chocolate Chips
• Chopped Walnuts

Instructions:

• Slice apple into 1/2 inch slices. Spread the almond butter on each slice.
• Sprinkle the shredded coconut on top, followed by the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
• Serve immediately.

Frozen Fruit Kabobs

Shopping List:

• Strawberries, cut in half
• Red Grapes
• Blueberries
• Bananas, cut into 2-inch slices
• 1 cup Plain or Vanilla Greek Yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Honey

Instructions:

• Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or a gel liner, and set aside.
• Using a bamboo skewer, layer the fruit and place the kabob on the cookie sheet.
• In a mixing bowl, add the yogurt and honey and whisk together
• Drizzle the yogurt mixture over the fruit, and put in the freezer for 1/2 hour until the yogurt hardens. Be careful not to leave it in too long or the bananas will turn brown.
• Remove and enjoy!

Homemade Slushes

Shopping List:

• 1/2 cup Kool-Aid
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 2 cups Water
• 1 tray of Ice

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a blender and combine well. The ice needs to be completely crushed.
• Serves 4.

• • • Fresh Baby Ice Cube Trays with lids
    • Cuisinart Food Processor
    • The I Heart Naptime Cookbook by Jamielyn Nye
    • Giant Popcorn bowl
    • Individual Popcorn bowls
    • VillaWare Uno Classic Waffle Maker
    • VillaWare Farmyard Waffle Maker
    • Taco Holder
    • Pyrex Baking Dishes
    • Hand Blender
    • Pizza Peel
    • Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Double Burner Reversible Grill/Griddle
    • Pizza Wheel (cutter)
    • Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless 5-1/2-Quart Saute Pan with Helper Handle and Cover
    • Pizza Stone
    • BPA free lunch containers
    • Egg Rite Egg Timer
    • Fit and Fresh container
    • One Touch Electric Bottle Opener
    • Half Pint Wide Mouth Mason Jars
    • Ninja Professional Blender
    • Zoku Quick Pop Maker
    • Williams-Sonoma Open Kitchen Half Apron in Red or Blue
    • Plano Half-Size Stowaway with Adjustable Dividers – for road trip snacks
    • Curious Chef 3-Piece Nylon Knife Set
    • Cuisinart 2 Quart Ice Cream Maker
    • Victorinox Fibrox Straight Edge Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch
    • Lemon Squeezer
    • Mason Jars
    • Crockpot
    • Apple Corer
    • Popcorn Bowl
    • MaxiMatic double burner hot plate
    • Glass Egg carton
    • Black & Decker 4 slice toaster
    • Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer
    • Cuisinart 8-cup Food Processor
    • Meat Mallet
    • Ice Cream or Cookie Scooper
    • Norpro Butter Keeper
    • Norpro Butter Keeper
    • 3-Piece Veggie Peeler
    • Garlic Press

Summer Treats for the Whole Family 

• Make a Summer Party Popsicle Bar
• 15 Delicious Watermelon Recipes
• 5 Summer Sides for a Weekend BBQ
• 18 Flavor-Filled Backyard Grilling Recipes 

What’s your favorite summer treat? Comment below!