Ideas on How to Create a Kids Food Basket

We all know that kids love to receive toys, games, and gadgets as gifts. But sometimes, it’s nice to think outside the box and surprise them with an altogether different kind of gift. Putting together a kids food basket is the perfect alternative present. It’s a gift that’s fun and practical – after all, what could be more practical than a gift you can eat? Plus, you can fill it with all their favorite foods, so it’s also a pretty delicious present!

Whether you are looking for a kids birthday, Christmas or Thanksgiving present, a graduation or Easter gift, or just a special treat to brighten their day, a food basket is sure to be a winner.

Cool Ways to Present Your Food Basket

One of the best parts of putting together a kids food basket is letting your creativity run free when you’re making it. You could choose the classic option and pop all the treats in a basket, or create an impressive tower of beautifully wrapped boxes secured together with a ribbon, each containing a separate treat. Or, how about popping the treats in a large box and covering it with shredded paper so that kids can rummage around for their tasty goodies, lucky dip-style?

Our Top Foodie Goodies for a Kids Food Basket

Keen to create your own kids food basket? You’re probably wondering what it should contain. We’ve got loads of fun food ideas to add to your gift; check out our top picks below:

1. Water Magic Straws – Fun Fizzy Flavors
2. Game Controller – Milk Chocolate, Take a Break!
3. Bean Boozled – Jelly Bean Challenge, Yummy or Not?
4. Milk Magic Straws – Tastes Like Cookies & Cream, Magic!
5. Root Beer – Brew Your Own Science Set
6. Tetris Waffle Maker – Tasty Treats

1 Water Magic Straws – Fun Fizzy Flavors ,  $7.99 $7.99

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Fizzing with flavor!

Magic Straws transform plain water into a flavorful drink. These clever straws blend two flavors together. As the beads dissolve the first fruity flavor is released. Then, as the effervescent tabs slowly dissolve a whole new flavor is added to the delicious drink. Packs contain four Berry Blast straws and four Raspberry Lemonade straws and are BPA-free, gluten free, and non-GMO. Unleash the fizz!

2 Game Controller – Milk Chocolate, Take a Break! ,  $10.99 $10.99

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The perfect treat for gamers!

Every video game-mad kid will be happy to press pause to munch on this tasty treat. The Game Controller is made from milk and white chocolate and looks just like a regular game controller – just a much tastier version!

The chocolate Game Controller comes in a smart presentation box, making it a perfect addition to your kids food basket gift. Fun and tasty!

3 Bean Boozled – Jelly Bean Challenge, Yummy or Not? ,  $12.99 $12.99

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Which flavor will you get?

Beanboozled is a unique game of chance involving jelly beans! Simply spin the wheel and sample the jelly bean. Beware, the jelly beans may look like they’re the same color, but you could be in for a shock. The pack contains flavors such as delicious berry and banana, but there are also disgusting flavors such as dead fish and boogers in each pack. The ultimate game of chance!

4 Milk Magic Straws – Cookies & Cream, Delicious! ,  $7.99 $7.99

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Tastes like freshly baked cookies!

Add some delicious flavor to milk with Milk Magic Straws! Simply pop the straw in a glass of milk and start slurping to enjoy the delicious taste of cookies & cream. The straws are vegan and vegetarian-friendly, gluten-free and contain natural ingredients. Contains eight straws in total. Transforms milk like magic!

5 Root Beer – Brew Your Own Science Set ,  $25.99 $25.99

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Make your own home brew!

Make delicious drinks at home with this fun Root Beer Kit. The kit contains all that you need to brew your own root beer, including labels and a funnel, and is made from natural ingredients. This home brew set is educational, fun, and delicious! Ready, steady, brew!

6 Tetris Waffle Maker – Tasty Treats ,  $39.99 $39.99

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Create Tetris-shaped waffles!

If you’re looking for a foodie gift for your basket that kids can use over and over again, the Tetris Waffle Maker is the perfect choice. This genius waffle maker creates waffles in the shape of Tetris blocks that are perfect for breakfast feasts or a delicious snack. A perfect foodie gift for gamers!

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