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34 Fun and Easy Fall Snack Ideas

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August 13, 2023 by Victoria 5 Comments

34 Easy fall snack ideas that will help you make the most of the season without taking up too much of your time! Great for fall lunches, Thanksgiving treats, or fall classroom parties! This list of fall treats is sure to have something for the whole family!

Collage image of 12 fall snack ideas

Whether you're looking for something healthy, easy, or just plain fun, this list has something for you!

Keep in mind that there is a lot of what some would consider "processed food items" on this list. However, most things can be recreated with homemade or organic options. So just use this list as a jumping off point that you can tweak and improve as you see fit.

You can also skip right to the "lower sugar" options that have whole food ingredients by clicking here!

34 Easy and Fun Fall Treats

1. Turkey Snack Bags

These fun little snacks are easy as can be with only 2 ingredients and a clear, food-grade glove!

I can see these being a big hit at family Thanksgiving or a class party this fall.

Make it even better with homemade popcorn and a little craft paper for the beak and waddle. Use a sharpie for the eye and everyone will be in love with these little turkeys!

Clear glove filled with colored goldfish and popcorn to form a turkey shape as a fun and easy fall snack idea

2. Lolly Pop Ghosts

I love a good Tootsie Roll Pop at Halloween. In fact, it's the only time I ever eat them! I think I would enjoy them even more if they started out as a tissue paper ghost!

These easy fall treats would be perfect for a classroom gift bag, to keep at your desk at work, or to give away to neighbors at Halloween!

Tissue paper lollipop ghost halloween fall treat idea

3. Black Cat Krispie Treats

I made these a few weeks ago and my husband told me I should always make our Rice Krispie Treats this way from now on! Win! Plus, they are just crazy adorable!

You can do the same thing with store-bought rice krispie treats and a small metal cookie cutter. Cut the shapes out and dip them in dark chocolate.

If the cutter won't cut through, just heat the rice krispie treat in the microwave for about 10 seconds and try again.

Black cat shaped rice krispie treats dipped in dark chocolate with half a candy corn pumpkin on one end

4. Chocolate Covered Pretzel Turkeys

These are the perfect last-minute fall treat with a huge WOW factor! Just dip some pretzel sticks in melted chocolate and roll in fall-colored sprinkles. Let them cool for about 30 minutes and you're done! So easy!

You can present them as shown below (a glass jar with a turkey face and filled with chocolate-covered raisins) or you can rap 3-5 finished pretzels in a clear cellophane bag and tie it shut with a fall-colored ribbon. A perfect gift for anyone!

Chocolate pretzels in a jar to make a turkey, easy fall snack or treat idea

5. Chocolate Bat Bites

4 ingredients for this fun and easy snack! I'd probably make these for a party instead of a lunchbox since the wings would probably get clipped during the journey from home to school!

If you want to opt for a completely homemade version, you can use my homemade Oreo recipe using einkorn flour, and my homemade peanut butter cups recipe here (they're amazing!).

dark chocolate peanut butter cups turned into bats for an adorable fall or halloween themed treat or snack

6. Reeses's Turkeys

I just can't get enough of these turkey treats. This one looks especially sweet with the use of two different sizes of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!

If you want to control the sugar a bit more, you can use homemade peanut butter cups in two sizes instead, but the Reese's Pieces will still need to be store-bought!

Peanut butter cup turkeys as an easy fall treat or snack idea. Would be great for thanksgiving treat as well

7. Owl Cupcakes

These could easily be made with store-bought cupcakes! Or you could make homemade cupcakes too. Either way, add a few Homemade Oreos, and some fall-colored M&M's, and that regular cupcake turns into something that is just too cute!

Chocolate cupcakes with open oreo eyes to look like owls

8. Witches Hats and Brooms

Another quick to make snack idea that would also be fun for parties! This one uses all pre-made items (Hershey's Kisses and Oreo's) and takes just moments to whip up!

For a completely homemade experience, you can make homemade chocolate kisses and a batch of homemade Oreos using einkorn flour!

Halloween themed treats oreo cookies with a chocolate kiss on top to make them look like witch hats

9. Butterscotch Haystacks with Pumpkins

Adding a candy corn pumpkin to this classic treat lends the perfect touch of fall!

Plus, this recipe is a no-bake recipe so you can whip it up in no time for a quick fall-themed snack any day of the week!

Butterscotch haystacks with candy corn pumpkins on the side for a quick fall snack

10. Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats

I'm a sucker for Rice Krispie Treats and Chocolate, so these are definitely right up my alley!

Add a little natural orange food coloring to the mix as the rice krispies are being made, then press into a circle tin. Once they are cooled, you can cut them like a pie and dip them into melted white and dark chocolate!

Easy fall snacks that will help you make the most of the season without taking up too much of your time! Great for fall lunches, or fall classroom parties!

11. Candy Corn Jello

I'm thinking you might be able to make this with pre-made jello too. Just cut it into chunks, then combine the two colors into a new container. Or you could make it yourself and get that smooth seam!

Top with some homemade or canned whipped cream and a single candy corn candy for a delicious snack!

Candy corn themed jello cup with orange and yellow jello, topped with whipped cream for a delicious fall snack

12. Pumpkin Pasties (hand pies)

Being a huge fan of Harry Potter, these Pumpkin Pasties are a must-have around our house any time we do a movie marathon... along with a big pile of chocolate frogs, of course!

But even if you're not into all things Harry Potter, these would be a really fun (and delicious) snack for any time of the day!

Finished plate of pumpkin pasties, pumpkin hand pies

13. Pretzel Pumpkins

I just love these! White chocolate, a little orange food coloring (here's some all natural food coloring), and you're done!

You could make a ton of these and just give a few each day with lunch, or put them in little cellophane bags to give away in bulk!

RELATED: 35 Fall Activities for the Whole Family

Pretzels dipped in orange white chocolate and made to look like pumpkins

14. Easy Cinnamon Roll Pumpkins

LOVE THESE! I mean, how much easier could it get? Pop open a can, add a little food coloring and you have a fun start to any morning!

If you want to make cinnamon rolls from scratch, here is our tried-and-true recipe that's always a crowd-pleaser!

Cinnamon rolls in the shape of pumpkins with orange and green icing

15. Halloween Marshmallow Pops

A bag of marshmallows, some melted chocolate, and a few fall sprinkles... add one of these wicked cool black Halloween lollipop sticks and you've got a magical treat!

You can also make homemade marshmallows with sugar, maple syrup, or honey to really customize the experience.

Halloween fall themed marshmallows dipped in chocolate with a witches broom stick for a fall snack

16. Halloween Themed Pretzels

Owls, ghosts, and mummies, OH MY! Who knew a simple chocolate-covered pretzel could be so many things?

These would be a great addition to a fall-themed charcuterie board for a game night or Halloween party!

Many bowls filled with chocolate covered pretzels made to look like owls, mummies, ghosts, and pumpkins.

17. Harry Potter Chocolate Frogs

Just a bit of melted chocolate and some printer paper can turn into these magical treats! Get the free printable chocolate frog box here, and use some chocolate frog molds to fill with solid melted chocolate, or with peanut butter-filled chocolate, or even marshmallow-filled chocolate!

You really can't go wrong here, and the packaging pulls it all together perfectly!

Harry potter books stacked with a chocolate frog on top, a chocolate frog box to the side

18. Peanut Butter Monster Munch Party Mix

I love puppy chow, and this variation looks amazing too! A sweet and salty combination of buttery popcorn, peanut butter Reese's pieces, crunchy pretzels, and delightful honey... this mix is sure to please everyone!

Of course, nothing goes together better than peanut butter and chocolate, so I'd probably throw in a bunch of chocolate chips in there too!

Close up shot of peanut butter monster munch party mix fall snack, with popcorn, pretzels, reese's pieces, and caramel

19. Acorn Donut Holes

Talk about a quick and easy treat! Just grab some donut holes and dip them in melted chocolate, add a pretzel stick and a few fall sprinkles for an adorable and FAST fall treat!

If you want to make your own homemade donuts, use my tried-and-true recipe for the perfect yeast donuts every time.

donut holes dipped about 30% in chocolate with fall sprinkles in the chocolate and a pretzel stick in the top to make donut hole acorns

20. Apple Pie Crescent Rolls

These are just like the pumpkin pasties, but filled with apple pie instead! Yum!

You can top these with an icing glaze for a sweeter treat, or leave them as is and serve them alongside bacon and eggs for breakfast!

Apple pie crescent rolls on a baking tray for a perfect fall snack

21. White Chocolate Mummy Pretzels

Another fabulous dip-and-done snack idea! A little white chocolate and some edible candy eyes and you're done!

These would make a great gift too, just put 3-5 into a cellophane bag and tie it with a spooky Halloween ribbon!

Preztels dipped in white chocolate and made to look like mummies for a halloween themed fall treat

22. Pumpkin Pie Twists

A fun "twist" on crescent roll treats! Same ingredients as the pumpkin pie crescents from earlier, but a fun new shape! And of course, topped with icing :-)

If you're avoiding modern wheat or store-bought items, you can also use homemade pie crust or a batch of homemade biscuits instead!

Pumpkin pie crescent twists for a fall snack

23. Pumpkin Patch Pudding Cups

You probably had dirty cups as a kid, I think we all did. And this fun fall version sure stirs up the memories! I think I'd like the fall version better, to be honest!

For a really over-the-top homemade experience, you can even make homemade Oreos for the topping!

Pumpkin patch dirt cups with a popsicle stick sign that says pumpkins

24. Acorn Kiss Cookies

What?! I never would have thought to turn a cookie and a piece of chocolate into an acorn treat! So fun!

You can even make homemade chocolate kisses and these delicious vanilla wafers for a completely homemade version if you want more control over the ingredients.

chocolate kisses and cookies put together in the shape of an acorn for an adorable fall snack

25. Mummy Milanos

Mint Milanos are pretty high on my list of favorite copycat treats that I make from home, and these Mummy Milanos have me running to the kitchen to make some! Or course, it didn't take much to convince me that I needed some Mint Milanos ;-)

You could even dip them in dark chocolate for werewolves or vampires!

Mint miano cookies dipped in white chocolate and made to look like mummies for a halloween treat

26. Harvest Caramel Corn

I love caramel corn any old day, but fall-themed caramel corn is even better! You could throw in any of your favorite fall treats and I bet it would be amazing!

Make a big batch of homemade popcorn for a really fresh popcorn taste!

Fall-themed caramel popcorn with m&ms and rollo candies

Low Sugar Fall Snack Options

The Halloween season is basically a full-time sugar high, right? So if you're looking to combat that a little bit while still giving some fun fall-themed snacks, then this section is for you!

27. Healthy Halloween Mason Jar Snacks

Keep your kids in the Halloween spirit, without getting them all hopped up on sugar with these adorable mason jar snacks! 5 adorable options will let you rotate out these healthy Halloween snacks all month!

"Grape-nstein", apple Dracula and more come alive with just a Sharpie and a mason jar!

You'll also learn the simple trick to quickly and easily removing Sharpie from glass so that you can use the same jars over and over again!

Green grapes in a mason jar with sharpie on glass to make it look like Frankenstein

28. Candy Corn Fruit Cup

Love this fruit cup! And if you wanted to cut out the whipped cream, you could use sliced banana for the lighter layer! You could also serve it in a half-pint mason jar so that you're not giving so much fruit all at once.

Fruit and whipped cream layered in a mason jar to look like candy corn

29. Mandarin Orange Jack-O-Lanterns

I don't think you could find an easier fall-themed snack. Perfect for every day, since it's just a single orange - and the peel is going to come off anyway, so you can use the Sharpie directly on the outside!

A delightful little treat that can go into a lunchbox, or can be piled into a bowl on the counter. Either way, super fun and easy!

Mandarin oranges turned into Jack-o-lanterns with a sharpie

30. Hot Dog Spiders

These are made with Applegate hotdogs (all natural, you can even get grass-fed organic hot dogs from Applegate!), so I'm automatically disposed to like the.! I bet there are a lot of kids who would just love to have these for lunch!

You can use store-bought or homemade biscuits for this recipe, we like to make homemade since we are only able to eat einkorn wheat!

Halloween themed snack, hot dog spiders

31. String Cheese Witches Brooms

You could make several of these Witch's Brooms out of a single stick of string cheese!

Add a pretzel stick and a little sprig of fresh chives for a savory fall snack or addition to a charcuterie plate!

Easy fall snacks that will help you make the most of the season without taking up too much of your time! Great for fall lunches, or fall classroom parties!

32. Maple Nut Monster Clusters

Make a little cluster of homemade granola and add two homemade edible eyes for these cute little monster clusters!

Easy fall snacks that will help you make the most of the season without taking up too much of your time! Great for fall lunches, or fall classroom parties!

33. Cheesy Ghosts

Just a sharpie and 30 seconds gets you a fun fall lunchbox addition or a classroom snack!

Pair them with an apple Dracula and a lollipop ghost for the ultimate Halloween snack.

String cheese in packages marked to look like ghosts for an easy fall snack

34. Easy Orange Pumpkins

Cute! I never would have thought to use a celery stick for this! I also really love the fact that if you take the time to remove all the white parts, a peeled orange very closely resembles a pumpkin!

A peeled mandarin orange with a celery piece in the top to make it look like a pumpkin for an easy fall snack

Even More Fall Posts You Might Enjoy

Looking for even more fall flavors to enjoy? Here are a few of our favorites to try first!

  • Einkorn Pumpkin Bread
  • Pumpkin Filled Biscuits with Caramel Glaze
  • Apple Hand Pies

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  1. Lisa | Retro Housewife Goes Green says

    September 12, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    I love these ideas. They are so adorable!

    Reply
    • Victoria says

      September 12, 2017 at 6:43 pm

      Thank you! I love that so many can be made in a healthier way too!

      Reply
  2. Lanae Bond says

    August 23, 2018 at 2:22 pm

    These are adorable and yummy treats!

    Reply
  3. Star says

    October 6, 2019 at 8:15 pm

    This was such a great post. I am a mommy and lifestyle blogger and I linked back to this post in my latest Halloween post :The Ultimate Guide to Conquer Halloween and Fall. Check it out here. Thanks for this great post. http://allmodernmommy.com/ultimate-guide-conquer-halloween-and-fall/

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