10 Kid Friendly Earth Day Treats

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!

10 Kid Friendly St. Patrick's Day Treats

What are your plans for March 17th? If your calendar is open, I suggest spending some time with your little leprechauns by whipping up these yummy St. Paddy's Day themed treats.

1) Shamrock Fudge from Love and Confections
Who doesn't love fudge? This fudge is deliciously green and decorated with green sprinkles and shamrocks. If this doesn't scream St. Patrick's Day, I don't know what does!

2) Peek-A-Boo St. Patrick's Day Cake from Mom Loves Baking
Kids and adults alike will be impressed with this gorgeous cake! Green frosting and sprinkles make it pretty on the outside, but that doesn't even compare to the hidden rainbow shamrock on the inside! Definitely a time-consuming treat, but well worth it for the look of awe you'll get when cutting it into slices.

3) Luck of the Irish Cake Balls from The Good Stuff
Cake balls are the perfect treat! They're small enough to curb any cravings you might be having without overindulging. Not to mention they're so dang cute. These are perfectly sized for little hands and kids will love seeing the green cake when they bite into one!

4) Leprechaun Hat S'mores from The Cake Blog
These little hats are absolutely adorable and delicious! Kids love s'mores and they'll be thrilled they can have a favorite treat like this outside of the summer months. I've made a similar treat for Thanksgiving that used peanut butter cups in place of the marshmallow for a pilgrim's hat.

5) Mint Chocolate M&M's Cookies from Not Quite Susie Homemaker
Creating a St. Patrick's Day treat doesn't have to be time-consuming or complicated. These cookies show a relatively simple way to sneak some festive fun into an ordinary treat. By adding green, mint-flavored M&M's, you create a cookie that everyone will love. Can't find mint M&M's? Mint chips from the baking aisle will work just as well!

6) Pots o' Gold Pretzel Bites from The Typical Mom
Not only is this treat visually appealing, but it's created with kids' favorite snacks! Airhead Extreme candies, Rolos, pretzel snaps, and gold sugar are used to create a fun St. Patrick's Day treat. I love that it looks complicated, but is actually quite simple and quick to make.

7) Leprechaun Cookies from Oh My Creative
How adorable are these leprechaun cookies?! A Nutter Butter cookie is used as the base and then dipped in melted chocolates to create the yummiest little leprechaun treats. Kids will love snatching these up. (Beware of peanut allergies if serving to a large group of kids, of course.)

8) St. Patrick's Day White Chocolate Bark from Celeb Baby Laundry
If you've never made white chocolate bark before, you really need to try it! It's so simple and versatile. Adding green M&Ms and shamrock sprinkles make this perfect for St. Paddy's Day. You could also add a flavor twist by adding mint chips in place of or in addition to the chocolate candies!

9) Shamrock Shake from Dinner at the Zoo
Everyone knows that St. Patrick's Day isn't complete without a shamrock shake! A certain fast-food chain is known for their version of this shake and it's crazy popular for a reason. While the drive-thru might be the first place you think of going for this minty treat, it's always a good idea to know how to make your own in case your luck is like mine and "the shake machine is broken." Every. Single. Time.

10) St. Patrick's Day Sugar Cookies from Baked in Arizona
These cookies are just as described-heavenly! Green frosting and shamrock sprinkles make these appropriate for March 17th, but you could easily switch up the food colors to celebrate any holiday. A good sugar cookie should never be underappreciated!

I hope you have a very happy St. Patrick's Day! Each a few of these treats for me.