Looking for snack solutions that save time and keep your kids happy? Freezable snacks might just be your new secret weapon. Perfect for busy mornings, after-school hunger pangs, or spontaneous playdates, these make-ahead treats are not only convenient but can also support balanced nutrition. 

Freezing snacks like fruit, yoghurt bites, or veggie-packed mini muffins preserve vitamins and minerals, keeping your little ones fuelled with wholesome goodness. Prepping snacks in advance can also reduce mealtime stress and encourage portion control, helping kids develop healthier eating habits over time. 

Keep reading to discover fun, freezer-friendly snack ideas that are tasty, nutritious, and stress-free for parents.

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5 Freezable Snacks Ideas for Kids

These five freezable snack ideas for kids are simple to prep, store, and enjoy anytime. Packed with flavour and nutrients, they’re perfect for busy mornings, after-school hunger, or on-the-go treats, making healthy snacking a breeze for both kids and parents.

Mini Baked Oat Cups

These mini baked oat cups are the perfect freezable snack for kids. Naturally sweet and satisfying, they’re packed with wholesome ingredients like oats and milk, making them both filling and kid-friendly. Bake a batch ahead of time, then store some in the fridge for a few days and freeze the rest for up to a couple of weeks. Whenever hunger strikes, simply thaw or warm them for a quick, comforting snack that’s ready in minutes, healthy, convenient, and freezer-friendly.

Type: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Kid Friendly, Baby Friendly, Snacks

Makes 18 mini muffins

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients

• Olive oil spray, for greasing
• 2 overripe bananas
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups rolled oats
• Pinch of cinnamon
• ¾ cup frozen raspberries, thawed

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Use the olive oil spray to grease two 12-hole mini muffin trays. 

2. Add the bananas to a mixing bowl and use a fork to mash. Add in the egg and mash to combine with the banana. 

3. Add in the milk and the rolled oats. Stir until all ingredients are combined. 

4. Add in the cinnamon and the raspberries, and thoroughly stir through the oat mixture. 

5. Use a tablespoon to scoop the oat mixture into the muffin trays. Ensure that the oat mixture fills each muffin tray hole to the top. 

6. Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the oat cups have risen and are slightly golden on top. 

7. Let the oat cups sit in the tray for 5 minutes, then remove from the mini muffin tray and allow the oat cups to cool. Enjoy!

Spinach Muffins

These savoury spinach muffins are a clever way to pack in extra greens while offering a freezable snack for kids. Soft, cheesy, and mild in flavour, they make a nourishing bite that’s gentle on little tummies. Bake them in a mini muffin tray for perfectly sized portions, then freeze extras for later. When snack time or bedtime rolls around, just reheat for a warm, wholesome treat that’s ready in minutes.

Type: Vegetarian, Kid Friendly, Baby Friendly, Snacks

Makes 16 muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes 

Ingredients

• Olive oil spray, for greasing
• 150-200g baby spinach leaves
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup Greek yoghurt
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated 
• 2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Use the olive oil spray to grease two 12-hole muffin trays. 

2. Add the baby spinach to a large mixing bowl. Use scissors to roughly chop the spinach into small pieces. 

3. Add in the eggs, and mix well to combine. Stir through the Greek yoghurt, milk, and cheese. 

4. Gently mix in the flour. Try to mix until only just combined, as over-mixing will result in a tough textured muffin. 

5. Scoop the muffin mixture into the prepared muffin trays. 

6. Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the muffins have risen and are slightly golden. 

7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing the muffins from the tray. Allow to cool completely, then serve and enjoy!

Baby Banana Muffins 

Soft, naturally sweet, and perfectly sized for little hands, these baby banana muffins are an ideal freezable snack for kids. Packed with wholesome ingredients like bananas, they make a tasty and nutritious treat. Bake a batch ahead and freeze extras for up to 2–3 weeks, then simply warm them up whenever a quick, convenient snack is needed.

Type: Vegetarian, Kid Friendly, Baby Friendly, Snacks

Makes 24 mini muffins

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients

• Olive oil spray
• ½ cup milk
• Juice of ½ a lemon
• 2 large overripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup Greek yoghurt
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 ¾ cups wholemeal self-raising flour
• Sprinkle of cinnamon 

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease two 12-hole mini muffin trays with olive oil spray, then set aside. 

2. Add the lemon juice to the milk and set aside. 

3. Place the bananas into a mixing bowl. Use a fork to mash the bananas until smooth.

4. Add in the eggs and mash into the banana until well combined. It is ok if a few small lumps remain.

5. Add the Greek yoghurt and olive oil to the banana mixture. Pour in the milk and lemon juice mixture. Mix until well combined. 

6. Add in the flour and cinnamon, then mix gently until just combined. Mixing gently and avoiding overmixing the muffin batter will result in a light and spongey muffin texture. 

7. Spoon the muffin batter evenly into the mini muffin tins. Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until risen and lightly golden brown. 

8. Remove the muffins from the oven. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing the muffins from the trays. Allow the muffins to cool completely, then serve and enjoy!

Banana Oat Bars

These chewy banana oat bars are a naturally sweet and satisfying freezable snack for kids (and parents too!). Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats andbananas, they make a convenient, tasty option for any time of day. Store them in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze extras for longer, grab-and-go snacking whenever hunger strikes.

Type: Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Kid Friendly, Baby Friendly, Snacks

Makes 15 bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes 

Ingredients

• 2 overripe bananas
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra to serve (optional)
• 1 heaped tablespoon natural 100% peanut or almond butter
• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup wholemeal self-raising flour
• 1 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (pepitas), plus extra to serve (optional)
• 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, plus extra to serve (optional)
• 2 tablespoons goji berries, or other dried fruit

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a square baking tin with baking paper.  

2. Add the bananas to a mixing bowl and use a fork to mash. Add in the egg and mash to combine with the banana. 

3. Add in the olive oil, honey and peanut butter, and mix well to combine. 

4. Gently stir through the rolled oats, flour, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and goji berries. 

5. Pour the batter into your square baking tin. Place into the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch. 

6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the tin. Once cool, remove from the tin and slice into 15 bars. 

7. Optional: drizzle with honey and sprinkle with extra pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds before serving. Enjoy!

Lemon Loaf Cake

This soft, zesty lemon loaf is a delicious freezable snack for kids and the whole family. Lightly sweet and full of fresh citrus flavour, it’s perfect for a quick treat anytime. Bake a loaf ahead and freeze slices for up to a few weeks, then simply thaw or warm them for a convenient, tasty snack whenever hunger strikes.

Type: Vegetarian

Serves 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yoghurt 
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup honey
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 lemons – juiced, plus 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 ½ cups self-raising wholemeal flour
• ½ teaspoon salt

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a 24cm loaf tin with baking paper or olive oil spray.

2. In a medium mixing bowl add the yoghurt, eggs, honey, olive oil, lemon juice and lemon rind. Use a whisk to combine. 

3. In another mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the centre and pour in the wet ingredient mix. Use a whisk to slowly incorporate everything together, ensuring there are no lumps. 

4. Pour the mixture into the loaf tin and bake for approximately 45 minutes, until slightly golden and cooked through (check the cake is cooked by inserting a wooden skewer into the middle, if it comes out clean then the cake is cooked). 

The Bottom Line

Freezable snacks are a game-changer for busy families, making it easier than ever to offer kids tasty, nutritious options without the stress of daily prep. From mini baked oat cups and banana muffins to savoury spinach muffins and zesty lemon loaf slices, these make-ahead treats are convenient, portion-friendly, and freezer-ready. Planning ahead and keeping a stash of wholesome snacks in the freezer helps ensure your kids have healthy, satisfying bites anytime, which is perfect for school lunches, after-school hunger, or on-the-go days.

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Meet Dr Nick Fuller

My Story

As a father, I know first-hand that raising healthy and happy children is tricky. Children are fussy, particularly at the end of the day when they are shattered. We also live in a society where companies seek to profit from what we feed our kids; incorrect and damaging advice is pushed on us and marketed towards our children, and we have no time.

But with these recipes and resources, you and your children can enjoy simple and well-founded food and lifestyle choices for lifelong health.