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    Home » Real Food » Kid Friendly » DIY Butterfly Snack Bags

    DIY Butterfly Snack Bags

    By Kristen Chidsey | 16 Comments | Published August 3, 2018 | Updated June 15, 2020 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Butterfly Snack Bags are easy to make and make a great way addition to your child's lunch, or for a playdate snack.

    These Butterfly Snack Bags are such a fun way to dress up a snack! Made in less than 5 minutes and with your child's favorite snacks, these easy Butterfly Snack Bags are sure to bring a smile to any child.

    Butterfly lunch bag made with cheese stick, grapes, and crackers

    I am a corny mom.

    I am that mom who makes Rudolph Cookies at Christmas and makes Cat in the Hat Pancakes for Dr. Seuss Birthday.

    But let me be 100% truthful with you.

    I don't make bento boxes. I don't spend more than a total of 10 minutes each day making lunches for my entire family. I just don't have that kind of time--and I bet you don't either!

    But what time, albeit little, I do invest in packing lunches, I am sure to focus on wholesome ingredients and sometimes, my crafting skills--or corniness as my husband calls it, comes out.

    That is what happened with these Butterfly Lunch Packs.

    Fruit and Crackers become wings of a butterfly that is completed with a cheese stick body. Super cute, super healthy, super quick!

    Not that my middle school son would appreciate these, but my daughter--oh she will happily these Butterfly Snack Baggies to school and show off to her friends.

    And parents....these are SO EASY to make. PROMISE!!!

    Butterfly snack bags with grapes and crackers and cheese stick

    How to Make Cheese Stick Butterfly Snacks

    1. Start with a sandwich bag and a pipe cleaner.
    2. Divide your bag in half by using the pipe cleaner.
    3. Fill one side of your sandwich bag with grapes or another sturdy fruit your child likes.
    4. Fill the other side of the sandwich bag with Peanut Butter Snack Crackers.
    5. Draw a smiley face on a cheese stick and with a piece of double-sided tape, adhere the body of your "butterfly" onto the bag.

    Simple, easy, and SO FUN! It is worth the 5 extra minutes spent on making lunch to give your kids a smile!

    Collage showing steps on how to turn snack bags into butterfly snack bags

    Recipe Notes

    • You can use any fruit your child likes in for the fruit in these snack bags.
    • Cheese or Peanut Butter Snack Crackers are great options for a Butterfly Bag suitable for lunch.
    • Pretzels, trail mix, or cheese crackers are great options for a Butterfly Snack Bag.
    • These Butterfly Bags will keep for 3-5 days in the fridge, depending on the fruit you choose to use.
    • You can select Gluten-Free Snacks, for these to be Gluten Free Butterfly Treats as well.

    Kid-Friendly Lunch Ideas

    • Turkey Wrap
    • Mac and Cheese Muffins
    • Hidden Veggie Quesadillas
    • Ranch Veggie Wrap
    • Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups

    I hope these Butterfly Snack Bags added a smile to your child's face! I would love for you to leave a review and comment below if you tried out this simple kid-friendly snack.

    3 DIY butterfly snack baggies on white counter

    Butterfly Snack Bags

    Wholesome crackers, fruit, and a cheese stick become the base for these adorable butterfly snack bags, perfect for kids lunches or snacks. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 370kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 1 ziploc bag
    • 1 pipe cleaner
    • 1 cheese stick
    • ¼ cup fresh fruit
    • ¼ cup mini sandwich crackers
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    Instructions

    • Start with a sandwich bag and a pipe cleaner. Divide your bag in half by using the pipe cleaner.
    • Fill one side of your sandwich bag with grapes or another sturdy fruit your child likes.
    • Fill the other side of the sandwich bag with Peanut Butter Snack Crackers.
    • Draw a smiley face  on a cheese stick and with a piece of double sided tape, adhere the body of your "butterfly" onto the bag.

    Notes

    • You can use any fruit your child likes in for the fruit in these snack bags. 
    • Cheese or Peanut Butter Snack Crackers are great options for a Butterfly Bag suitable for lunch. 
    • Pretzels, trail mix, or cheese crackers are great options for a Butterfly Snack Bag. 
    • These Butterfly Bags will keep for 3-5 days in the fridge, depending on the fruit you choose to use. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    About Kristen Chidsey

    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    Comments

    1. Elizabeth

      August 03, 2019 at 8:52 am

      5 stars
      My daughter loves when I make these for her lunch box! Such an easy way to make her smile!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 03, 2019 at 9:46 am

        YAY! I am so glad your daughter enjoys!

        Reply
    2. Suzy

      August 03, 2019 at 8:03 am

      5 stars
      I love this idea! My elementary daughter will love it, and I agree with you my middle schooler not so much!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 03, 2019 at 9:46 am

        HAHAHA! Middle schoolers are tough to please!

        Reply
    3. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

      September 05, 2017 at 4:01 pm

      So adorable! Love this idea!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 06, 2017 at 8:31 am

        Thanks so much Serena!

        Reply
    4. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)

      September 05, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      This is so adorable!!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 06, 2017 at 8:31 am

        Thank you Jocelyn!

        Reply
    5. Monica | Nourish & Fete

      August 30, 2017 at 9:47 am

      Adorable! I've got awhile til my son is in school, but I will totally be "that Mom," as well! 🙂

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 30, 2017 at 12:58 pm

        Love it!! And so will your son--even when he pretends it is so not cool 😉

        Reply
    6. Felesha Bell

      August 30, 2017 at 9:23 am

      So super cute!!! Love these!!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 30, 2017 at 12:58 pm

        Thanks Felesha!

        Reply
    7. Amy | The Cook Report

      August 30, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Such a cute idea!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 30, 2017 at 12:59 pm

        Thanks Amy!

        Reply
    8. Veena Azmanov

      August 30, 2017 at 8:18 am

      Now that looks like a cute butterfly bag that kids would love to dig into. I love to give the kids natural food. Make them eat the right thing. Love the idea of these cute butterfly bags.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 30, 2017 at 12:59 pm

        Exactly, if you only have healthy foods, they must choose to eat healthy!

        Reply

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