Is it just mine, or do all kids get excited when I'm topping a cracker for snacktime? Whether it’s a Triscuit or graham cracker, my kids love the idea of an edible canvas -- and the more colors, the better.
So if you want to get out of a sugary snack time rut like we often do, I've got 24 creative ways to top crackers for kids, including plenty of dairy-free and gluten-free options. All of these ideas are no-cook, easy prep, and friendly for all ages.
In fact, make extra for yourself.
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1. Easy Fruit and Cracker Pizzas at Sunshine and Hurricanes: What a clever idea! Visit her site for inspiration, to see what fruits she uses to make each one fun. (And any crackers at all would be great if you're not a Ritz fan.) 2. Cheddar cheese + sliced apple or grapes 3. Cheese + salsa 4. Cream cheese + jam or preserves 5. Greek yogurt + dried or fresh fruit 6. Ricotta + honey (I love freshly ground black pepper on mine but kids may not) 7. Cucumber + avocado 8. Mozzarella + tomato 9. Mozzarella + pesto + roasted red pepper 10. Mashed chickpeas + olive oil + feta 11. Sour cream + smoked salmon + cucumber 12. Goat cheese or cream cheese + pickle 13. Leftover chicken, tuna, or egg salad
