Elf snacks are an easy and healthy way to celebrate the Christmas holiday and surprise the kids!!!

These adorable elf snacks are a fun and yummy treat for kids! It’s the perfect Welcome Back breakfast for your Elf on the Shelf (or even a cute farewell breakfast before he returns to the North Pole!). Crunchy apples, sweet Grahams and a few fun candy accessories make these elf snacks a yummy way to surprise your kids with a Christmas-themed snack after-school, for Christmas movie night, or just because!

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What do elves eat for breakfast? 

According to the Official Elf on the Shelf website, Scout elves like to eat mini pizzas or elf-sized hamburgers and hot dogs! I’m not sure if they have them for breakfast, but I bet some apples and graham crackers would be on the list!

Grab a few healthy ingredients from your kitchen to pull together these adorable little elf snacks for kids! 

Ingredients for Elf Snacks

• Graham Cracker
• Apple (sliced to make the hat and the ears)
•  Chocolate Candy pieces (such as these dye-free ones or M&Ms work if you prefer!)
• Candy eyes 
• Large Marshmallows 
• Chocolate Chips 
• Strawberry for the mouth (or you could use a red rope candy)

How to make Elf Snacks!

1. Place one graham cracker square on a plate.
2. Slice the apple in half and then into slices. Piece together slices to create elf hat (see photo). Use leftover apple to cut out elf ears and a small nose
3. Place apple slices for the hat and ears. (Use peanut butter or icing as “glue” if desired)
4. Place chocolate morsels for hair.
5. Places candy eyes and chocolate-covered candies for rosy cheeks. 
6. Use a strawberry or raspberry (or red ropes candy) to make a mouth and place it on the graham cracker.
7. Finish the elf hat by placing one large marshmallow at the tip of the hat.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for a delicious elf snack:

• Make any substitutions necessary to meet your child’s dietary needs/tastes. This should be a fun holiday celebration! Make it your own!
• Use peanut butter or icing as “glue” to place the elf parts and help hold them in place.
• Always use caution when serving small pieces to young children! (always follow the guidelines of your medical professional!)

How to serve your Elf Snack idea for a little Christmas fun!

1. Use this as a Welcome Back arrival breakfast when your elf comes for the season!
2. Follow the “positive spin on Elf on the Shelf” for a special way to celebrate with the Elf this season
3. Make these snacks for a Buddy the Elf movie night! Don’t forget to binge the Elf on the Shelf series too!
4. Create this snack as a Farewell breakfast before the Elf returns to the North Pole!

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Elf snacks! Easy and delicious Christmas Elf snack for kids!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

• Graham Crackers
• Apples (sliced to make the hat and the ears)
•  Chocolate Candy pieces (such as these dye-free ones or M&Ms work if you prefer!)
• Candy eyes 
• Large Marshmallows 
• Chocolate Chips 
• Strawberry for the mouth (or you could use a red rope candy)

Instructions

1. Place one graham cracker square on a plate.
2. Slice the apple in half and then into slices. Piece together slices to create elf hat (see photo). Use leftover apple to cut out elf ears and a small nose
3. Place apple slices for the hat and ears. (Use peanut butter or icing as "glue" if desired)
4. Place chocolate morsels for hair.
5. Places candy eyes and chocolate-covered candies for rosy cheeks. 
6. Use a strawberry (or red ropes candy) to make a mouth and place on the graham cracker.
7. Finish the elf hat by placing one large marshmallow at the tip of the hat.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Tips for a delicious elf snack:

• Make any substitutions necessary to meet your child's dietary needs/tastes. This should be a fun holiday celebration! Make it your own!
• Use peanut butter or icing as "glue" to place the elf parts and help hold them in place.
• Always use caution when serving small pieces to young children! (always follow the guidelines of your medical professional!)

How to serve your Elf Snack idea for a little Christmas fun!

1. Use this as a Welcome Back arrival breakfast when your elf comes for the season!
2. Follow the "positive spin on Elf on the Shelf" for a special way to celebrate with the Elf this season
3. Make these snacks for a Buddy the Elf movie night! Don't forget to binge the Elf on the Shelf series too!
4. Create this snack as a Farewell breakfast before the Elf returns to the North Pole!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 474Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 90mgCarbohydrates: 86gFiber: 9gSugar: 61gProtein: 5g

Nutrition calculations are a general reference only and will not be exact.