Strawberries are one of the most popular fruits with children — sweet, juicy and easy to eat straight from the punnet. But turn them into something a little more creative and you’ve got a snack kids will actually get excited about. Here are 10 sensational strawberry ideas for kids that are simple to make and fun to eat.
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Sitting down to a bowl of strawberries is a treat in itself, but transforming them into something fun is even better!
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Yummy Strawberry Ideas for Kids
#1. Strawberry and Banana Cars
Image: Pinterest
What child wouldn’t enjoy helping to make — and then eating — these strawberry and banana cars? Use toothpicks to secure the wheels, or uncooked spaghetti if you’re making them with younger children.
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#2. Strawberry Fish
Image: Driscoll’s
Kids love food that tastes great and looks good too. This strawberry fish toast idea from Driscoll’s is easy to put together — strawberries for scales, blueberries for bubbles and raspberries for decoration. Spread the toast with strawberry jam or a nut butter first, so the fruit has something to stick to.
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#3. Strawberry Lemonade Ice Pops
Image: Courtney’s Sweets
These strawberry lemonade ice pops from Courtney’s Sweets take just a few minutes to prep. Pop them in the freezer for a few hours and you’ve got a refreshing dessert the whole family will enjoy.
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#4. Strawberry Flowers
Image: Mom Endeavors
This pretty snack idea from Mom Endeavors uses string cheese for the flower stems and petal centres, cut strawberries for the petals, and kiwi slices for leaves and grass. Simple to assemble and lovely to look at.
#5. Strawberry Mice
Image: Healthy Food Guide
Adorable and simple: make little strawberry mice with liquorice tails, flaked almonds for ears, and chocolate chips for eyes. A fun one for snack time.
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#6. Strawberry Angry Bird
Image: Pinterest
We love this Angry Bird made from strawberries, melon and blueberries — a fun way to get kids tucking into some fruit.
#7. Strawberry Milkshake
Kids love milkshakes, and making your own is simple. Use vanilla ice cream or vanilla yoghurt to add some texture to this strawberry and banana milkshake.
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#8. Strawberry Ice Cream
This is Rachel Allen’s strawberry ice cream recipe, and a firm favourite in our house. It’s light, creamy, and — best of all — you don’t need an ice-cream machine to make it.
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#9. Strawberry Muffins
Image: Inspired Taste
These strawberry muffins from Inspired Taste are quick and simple enough to whip up in the morning for breakfast.
#10. Strawberry Chia Leather
Image: Super Healthy Kids
Make your own homemade fruit leather with this strawberry chia leather recipe from Super Healthy Kids. With no added sugar (or just a little honey if your strawberries need it), it’s a tasty snack you can feel good about.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are strawberries a healthy snack for kids?
Yes — strawberries are naturally sweet, low in calories and packed with vitamin C, making them a great everyday snack for children.
What’s a fun way to get kids eating more strawberries?
Getting kids involved in preparing the snack helps — try one of the shapes or ideas above, like the strawberry mice or strawberry cars, so it feels more like a project than “eating your fruit.”
Can I make these strawberry snacks ahead of time?
Some, like the ice pops, muffins and fruit leather, can be made in advance and stored for later. Fresh assembled snacks such as the strawberry flowers or fish toast are best made just before serving so they stay fresh and don’t go soggy.
Is it safe to introduce strawberries to young children?
Most children enjoy strawberries with no issues, but as with any new food, keep an eye out for reactions the first few times you introduce them, and speak to your GP if you have any concerns about allergies.
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Loved these ideas? Save this page so you have it handy next time you’ve got a punnet of strawberries to use up, and browse our recipes section for more fun food ideas the kids will want to help make.
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