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Sleepover Food Ideas
If you want to throw the best sleepover ever for your kids, this post is your golden ticket! There's nothing quite like delighting your kids and their friends with a big menu of all their favorite sleepover foods, ranging from all the best snacks for devouring during a movie to a big make-ahead breakfast for kids.
And trust me, I've hosted my fair share of sleepovers! That's what you get when you have kids, then grandkids at that perfect sleepover age. The secret is to have a nice selection of savory and sweet snacks, plus lots of finger food. Kid-friendly dinner is a must, but it needs to be easy so you can keep an eye on the party. And lastly, a make-ahead breakfast to send everyone home happy and full!
I've gathered together all my favorite sleepover foods, featuring recipes that are not only easy but varied and delicious. You can whip them all up in no time or even make them ahead of time so you can focus on fun, not fuss!
💻 Virtual Sleepovers
Virtual sleepovers are my new favorite way to throw a slumber party! With my kids moving out and more and more emphasis being placed on staying close while far away, picking virtual sleepover snacks became top priority. Pick out some movies to watch with your friends, share pictures of your creations, and hop in a call for a fun, cozy, and long-distance bonding moment.
When picking a movie night menu, I recommend choosing some simple recipes that can be made with ingredients easy to find at the grocery store. Things like chocolate pretzels, pizza twists, and parfaits are easy, delicious, and perfect for snacking on at your desk.
Best Sleepover Snacks
Snacks are my favorite to make for a slumber party. These easy snacks are perfect for serving young kids, to food ideas for teenage sleepovers. Let me know your favorite in the comments, and if you have favorite snacks you or your kids love, tell me about them. I love trying new snack ideas!
Savory Snacks
Savory, salty snacks are the perfect choice for a fun movie night! I like having savory sleepover party snacks on hand for later on in the night, so everyone can go to bed without fighting off that sugar rush. Popcorn and veggies with ranch dressing are always great choices for picky eaters, but it's so much fun to introduce kids to new snack ideas, too!
Dip Recipes for Sleepover Parties
Of course, there's nothing kids love more than a big bowl of chips and cheesy, delicious dip! And in my experience, making your own snacks is so much more fun than just buying bottled dips. Serve these up alongside a dinner taco bar for a sleepover or birthday celebration everyone will remember.
Sleepover Dinner Ideas
When you're wondering what to have for dinner at a sleepover, you want to choose something that's easy, not too challenging, and doesn't take much fuss. Casseroles are a great choice for something easy to eat and serve, while tacos and mini sandwiches are perfect as a self-serve meal that kids can customize to be exactly what they want.
These are my favorite sleepover dinner ideas that are easy to make ahead of time and are great crowd-feeding recipes, so no kid goes hungry, no matter how big the party!
Looking for more great ideas for easy dinners for kids? Try out my 20 minute dinner ideas, or my kid-tested picky eater favorite dinners!
Breakfast Sleepover Meal Ideas
Okay, we know what to eat at a sleepover for dinner- but what about the morning? Nobody likes getting up early after a big party, so the best easy breakfast ideas for a slumber party are the easiest ones! Check out one of these favorites, or try out anything on my big list of make-ahead brunch recipes!
Tips for Sleepover Snacks
- Kids can have all sorts of dietary needs, so plan ahead! I like to include at least one vegetarian option for dinner and breakfast, plus a variety of snacks including some that are low carb.
- Sleepovers are messy! Get ready to clean your counters, especially if you're serving up a breakfast bar!
- Use lots of different colors! A rainbow of color in snacks makes for a fun and beautiful snack platter!
Sleepover Foods
I love planning sleepover foods. Putting together a menu I know will bring smiles to all the kids' faces is a lot of fun! You're going to love these sleepover food ideas. Give them a try and let me know your favorites in the comments below!
Jake says
omg me and my friend loved the things, and we will be coming back! <3
Isabel Laessig says
So glad you enjoy them, Jake! Thank you!