Homemade chocolate covered graham crackers are easy to make and so much more economical than buying ready-made. I used only nonpareil sprinkles (plus hearts and stars) on these Unicorn Sprinkle Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers, but jimmies, sparkling sugar, and pearls of various sizes are all welcome. The mix usually includes metallic stars, because what good is magic without stars? Sometimes, the colors are a muted pastel and other times bright, almost neon, colors are used. Often, unicorn sprinkles are mostly pink, lavender, yellow, and aqua-blue. The only surprise is that I haven't posted a cookie adorned with unicorn sprinkles sooner!įor those not fully conversant in sprinkle jargon, a definition of unicorn sprinkles is open to creative interpretation.
Unicorns and unicorn sprinkles are an even more ubiquitous decorating craze. My Galaxy Brownies twinkle with celestial sparkle.
Galaxy sprinkles were the rage even before the upcoming solar eclipse. Though I admit that it’s odd that there even is such a thing as "sprinkle trends", spend any time on a visual social media, and you can't miss it. So it should be no surprise that I pay rapt attention to sprinkle trends. Monday Box readers are well aware of my obsession with sprinkles.
Graham crackers with peanut butter and raisins are a fan favorite amongst many kids.Unicorn Sprinkle Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers disappear (almost) magically as soon as they are set out! Coated in creamy white chocolate and sparkling with sprinkles, hearts, and stars, these dipped graham crackers are a party in every bite. To make them healthier, add fruit alongside to boost fiber and spread nut butter on top for healthy fat and protein. Like most commercial snack foods, graham crackers are OK in moderation for toddlers and kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises not that children under 2 years old should avoid added sugar, and added sugar levels should remain below 25 grams per day for older children ( 3). In addition to being low in fiber, a serving of graham crackers provides 6–8 grams of added sugar, depending on the brand. whole grains), they offer less than one gram of fiber per serving.Īccording to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, kids between 2–18 years old should consume 14–31 grams of fiber per day, depending on their age ( 2). Are graham crackers a healthy snack for toddlers and kids?Īlthough graham crackers contain whole grain wheat flour (i.e.
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