Earth Day is often overlooked as far as holidays go, but I think it is definitely worth celebrating on April 22nd with your kiddos! After all, Mother Earth provides so much for us, the least we could do is show her some extra love one day a year. Get outside, pick up trash, plant a tree, or make some of these Earth-themed treats.
1) Earth Day Cookies from Tammilee Tips
Everybody loves cookies and these are so easy to make! Kids will love making these with you and they're pretty fool-proof, as well as affordable.
2) Earth Day Popcorn from Simple As That
If you've never tried making your own flavored popcorn, this is the perfect occasion to do so! Kool-aid is used for this sweet treat. Decorate paper cups to make this snack even more festive. I love how easily this recipe could be adjusted in order to make colored popcorn for other holidays, too!
3) Earth Day Oreo Truffles from The Gunny Sack
Speaking of things that are overlooked, I feel like Golden Oreos fall into that category. While their chocolate counterparts often get the majority of the attention, they are the star ingredient in these little cake balls that look like the Earth when you bite into them!
4) Earth Day Fruit Snack from Mama Guru
There's no need to only enjoy overly sweet treats on Earth Day. If you're looking for a healthier snack, kids will love helping you use fresh fruit to create an Earth-inspired fruit pizza of sorts. Delicious and guilt-free!
5) Happy Earth Day Cupcakes from Wilton
For those of you who want a little bit of a challenge, these blue and green cupcakes are right up your alley! Different piping techniques are used to create edible works of art inspired by Mother Earth. I'm not sure I have the patience to make a dozen of these, but I'd definitely enjoy eating one or two!
6) Earth Day Bark by Sheri Silver
If you've never tried making bark, it is so easy to do. In terms of giftable treats, I always find bark to be one of the most impressive-looking. This Earth Day bark only has 3 ingredients, but you could easily add more decorations as you see fit. I think the red heart sprinkle is the perfect way to show our love for the planet!
7) Earth Day Cupcakes from Pint Sized Baker
Almost any normal cupcake can be given an Earth Day spin by using green and blue accents. These cupcakes use green and blue liners and small iced sugar cookies to turn these into the ultimate Earth Day treat. It would be simple to mix up the colors for a variety of other holidays too.
8) Earth Day Cake Bites from A Sparkle of Genius
Here's another bite-sized dessert that kids will love making and eating. Paper sticks could be added if you want to make cake pops instead.
9) Earth Cake from Better Homes and Gardens
If you really want to wow kids and adults alike, then this cake is a must for any Earth Day get-together! Imagine serving this masterpiece to your friends and family after a fun-filled day out in the yard or park. It's almost too pretty to eat....almost!
10) Sky Parfaits from Tablespoon
Jell-O treats were a staple of my childhood. It was always difficult to wait the three hours necessary for the gelatin to set before diving in. Layer blue gelatin with whipped topping and sprinkle with blue and green decorations to have a simple, kid-approved treat that really screams "Earth Day!"
However you choose to celebrate Earth Day, I hope you are able to get outside and enjoy Mother Nature and her beauty!
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