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Quick and Easy Birthday Party Snack Ideas
A birthday party just isn't a birthday party without
cake. With no cake, where would the candles go? But cake
isn't all there is to birthday party snacking.
Some guests may not want or be able to eat cake. And
some of the kids' parents may want them to have
something healthier in addition to, or as a substitute
for, cake. For those who do have cake, it's nice to have
other, less sugary things to go with it. Here are some
ideas for quick, easy and fun birthday party snacks.
Finger Sandwiches
Finger sandwiches are a staple for any party. They're
easy to make, and you can make two or three different
kinds to make everyone happy. Peanut butter and jelly,
bologna and cheese, and chicken salad are some of the
most popular choices.
There are lots of ways to make finger sandwiches more
festive. If you have cookie cutters that go along well
with the party's theme, you could use them to cut the
sandwiches into fun shapes. You could also add a
toothpick to each sandwich with an added surprise, such
as a small piece of fruit or a party favor.
Kabobs
Kabobs are lots of fun, and they are really easy to
make. You don't have to grill anything, and you can make
miniature ones to suit the appetites of young guests.
Instead of using the large kabob sticks, use toothpicks
to spear grapes, small berries, and cubes of fruit and
cheese. You could also cut up come cocktail weenies and
add them for extra flavor if you like. If the guests are
really young, you might want to cut the sharp ends off
of the toothpicks with a pair of strong scissors when
you're done. It's a good idea to make plenty of these,
because they're usually quite popular.
Melons
Watermelons, cantaloupes, and other melons go very well
with summer birthday parties. If you have a melon baller,
you can make festive little balls out of a few different
types and mix them up for an appealing snack. If you
don't have a melon baller, just cut the melons up into
slices or cubes. They taste great either way.
Snack Mix
There are lots of snack mix recipes available online.
Most of them are very easy to make, requiring little
more than mixing up a few ingredients. This is a great
project for the kids if they want to help out with the
birthday snacks.
With all of the other aspects of planning a birthday
party, snacks are best kept simple. Combining standard
snack foods or adding a bit of creativity to them will
delight your guests while making things easier on you.
So you get the best of both worlds!
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