4 easy snacks the kids will love

By Lesego Madisa, 16 April 2025

Looking for snack ideas that’ll keep the kids busy and satisfied? Woolworths’ Fabulously Fruity flavoured strings, ducklings and bunnies are perfect for keeping the kids snacking happily. Check out these fun, easy ideas that are sure to be a hit with the little ones!

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Woolworths' fabulously fruity-flavoured strings, ducklings and bunnies are the perfect snack for school holidays, or for popping into lunchboxes. These fun, fruit-flavoured sweets come in awesome flavours such as strawberry, apple, mango, raspberry, and mixed berry. They’re locally manufactured in Gouda in the Western Cape and made with real fruit concentrate, so you can enjoy a tasty treat without artificial flavourings or preservatives. Whether you're peeling them apart or tying them into knots, they’re a cool way to snack and get creative. Plus, they’re vegan-friendly, gluten-free and free from artificial colorants and flavourings. So, whether you’re at home, party-planning, or out and about, you can beat the sugar rush with treats made using real ingredients.

These fabulously fruity strings and ducklings are not just for lunchboxes. Use them to decorate cakes and cupcakes or make edible friendship bracelets – there are endless possibilities! Tie the strings into trendy bows, make fun shapes, or make a sweet charcuterie board featuring your favourite sweets and treats from Woolies.

@wwtaste We love playing with our food! Commercial Editor, @fatima_saib makes a friendship bracelet with @woolworths_sa Fruity Flavoured Strings. They’re currently on special where you can buy 5 for R45, valid until 23 April in store only. #snacks #diy #foodtiktok ♬ So Much Happiness - Lux-Inspira

We’ve rounded up four more easy snack ideas that are perfect for after school, school holidays and long weekends.

1. Hot cross bun ice-cream sandwiches

Hot cross buns are abundant in stores! Turn them into a fun ice-cream sandwich by placing a scoop of your favourite ice cream between two warm buns. Get creative with toppings – sprinkles, chocolate chips or even crushed biscuits – for an extra-special twist.


hot cross bun ice cream sandwich recipe

2. Carrot fritters with yoghurt dip

These crispy fritters are a fun way to serve carrots in a way that kids will love. Made with grated carrots, a little flour and eggs, they’re lightly fried to golden perfection. Serve them with a creamy yoghurt dip on the side, and they’ll be gobbled up in no time.

Carrot fritters with yoghurt dip
carrot fritters recipe

3. Gut-friendly yoghurt bark

Yoghurt bark is a simple yet exciting treat. Spread Greek yoghurt onto a baking tray, top with fresh fruit, nuts and a drizzle of honey, and freeze until set. Once frozen, break into pieces and enjoy.


yoghurt bark recipe

4. Easy plant-based dips

For a quick and tasty snack, try beetroot hummus, atchar mayo, or a herby yoghurt dip. These dips are perfect for pairing with veggie sticks, crackers, nuggets or pita breads. Kids will love dipping and scooping up their favourites, making this snack both interactive and delicious.


easy plant-based dips recipe

Woolworths' Fabulously Fruity flavoured strings, ducklings and bunnies make the perfect on-the-go snack. Made with real fruit concentrate, these chewy strings and animal shapes come in fun, fruity flavours that kids will love. From lunchboxes to birthday parties, they’re the ideal treat to keep the kids happy and entertained.

  

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Lesego Madisa

Article by Lesego Madisa

TASTE's commercial content producer loves thrifty recipes, fridge foraging and never says "no" to cake. When she's not flipping through the pages of food mags and cookbooks, she's happily baking and knitting in her tiny apartment.
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