Thoughtful stocking stuffers can sometimes be as special as the big-ticket items from Santa himself. There is something a little magical about that quick shake of the stocking that may or may not hint at what’s inside, and the quiet digging to get to the bottom and make sure every treat was properly discovered. Whether it’s for your own kids, nieces and nephews, or friends who feel like family, a great stocking will bring a smile to any child’s face.
Today’s collection of stocking stuffers features foodie-inspired gifts for all the little ones on your holiday list with a discerning palate and love for culinary creativity. We’ve got everything from snacks and packs to kits and toys covering toddlers to teens. For the younger set, we found sweet items like cute food-themed toys, and for the bigger kids we have everything from delicious treats to DIY cookies. If you’ve got a foodie kid in your life, you don’t want to miss these creative foodie stocking stuffers.
Super Pop Snacks
Up first we have these nutrient-dense plant-based nut butter bars from Super Pop Snacks. They might be healthy, but don’t let that fool you; they are absolutely delicious. And because they’re individually wrapped, they make a perfect addition to the foodie kid’s stocking.
Moonshot Snacks
For the eco-conscious teen in your life who also happens to be proud of their palate, look no further than Moonshot Snacks, which creates delicious, carbon-neutral snacks that are good for you and the planet. With flavors like Sourdough Sea Salt and Rosemary Garlic, these climate-friendly cracker snacks will round out any charcuterie board.
Packadoo Alphabet Cards for Kids: Foodie Edition
This fun alphabet flash card set features hand-painted illustrations from avocado to zucchini. Perfect for expectant parents with a foodie flair or young children learning their letters. This snacky-styled set is made in the US with nontoxic materials.
Nuts.com Hot Chocolate Bombs
Perfect for Hanukkah nights or Christmas morning, these hot chocolate bombs from Nuts.com are sure to be enjoyed immediately. Round Belgian milk chocolate shells are filled with a rich hot chocolate mix and mini marshmallows. Comes with four bombs.
Marketside Christmas Vanilla Cake Pops
Adorable and delicious, cake pops are a lovely addition to top off your stocking. And for less than $3 per pack, you can stock up. Festive and flavorful, these pops feature a fudgy consistency with holiday white, red, and green colored icing.
Gingerbread Cookie Kit
Does your little (or not so little) one like to bake? This cookie kit has everything needed right in the box. Get creative and make all different kinds of gingerbread boys and girls with easy-to-make cookies and festive decorating pieces, including premade icing, fruity gummies, and popping candy, plus all the elements to create a beautiful winter scene.
Counting at the Market With Mochi Kids Book and Flash Card Set
This foodie-inspired set teaches toddlers numbers 1 to 10 with cute and colorful food designs by Mochi Kids, including jars of kimchi, doughnuts, edamame, and more! The cute board book and flash cards can be used as learning tools, nursery decor, and more.
Tovla 3-Piece Knife Set
It’s never too early to start practicing knife skills. For the mini chef in your life, this three-piece set by Tovla is a great starter edition. Featuring a firm grip, serrated edges, and three sizes and colors, this set teaches young cooks how to carefully prepare foods. Recommended for ages 4-plus with adult supervision.
Maple Hazelnut Bomba Bites
These yummy chocolatey bites will officially crown you the winner of Christmas. Bomba Bites by Vosges Haut-Chocolat feature roasted hazelnut spread with deep milk chocolate, a touch of maple sugar, and a dot of cranberry. Best of all, the packaging was designed by a 7-year-old named Alex. (Cool!)
Maxine’s Heavenly Cookies
Clean-ingredient cookies? Yes, please! These delicious cookies from Maxine’s Heavenly are sweetened using only nature-derived sweeteners, coconut sugar, and dates. They are also low glycemic, vegan, gluten-free, and free from most of the top eight food allergens, making them an ideal addition for any kiddo’s stocking.
Little Bellies Baby Snacks
Even babies deserve holiday treats in their stockings! Luckily these treats from Little Bellies are certified USDA organic and non-GMO. Age- and stage-appropriate, Little Bellies are not sweetened or salted and feature gently baked, melt-in-the-mouth snacks that are ideal for first-stage snacking.
Loulou Lollipop Sushi Teether
If adorable is what you’re after, this impossibly cute sushi teething set from Lou Lou Lollipop is everything. The sushi-themed teether features a clip and comes with a standalone silicone teether and a pacifier/teether holder for the ultimate teething relief. Made of 100% high-quality food-grade silicone, the teether’s nubby texture on both sides helps to soothe sore gums. For even more on-theme foodie cuteness in the stocking, add the Kid Chopsticks and Ramen Bib.
Copper Pearl Baja Bibs
Baby drool isn’t always the cutest, but baby drool bandanas sure are. These foodie-themed Baja Bibs from Copper Pearl come in amazingly sweet food patterns any new parent will fall for. Enjoy prints like tacos, sushi, avocado, and more.
Hijinx DIY Ice Cream
This foodie stocking stuffer lets you create the ice cream of your dreams with Hijinx DIY ice cream powder — no ice cream maker needed! Simply mix in your desired ingredients to create flavors of choice with water or half and half, then add the Hijinx powder and blend. Freeze for three to six hours to get that ice cream consistency, and enjoy. Delicious and a fun activity in the kitchen!
Kuli Kuli Dark Chocolate Peppermint SuperBark
This delicious bark tastes just like your childhood holiday favorite, but with only 1 gram of sugar! Packed with six nourishing superfoods, Kuli Kuli Dark Chocolate Peppermint SuperBark will be the hit of Christmas morning. Top of your stockings with Kuli Kuli SuperGummies, a tasty superfood supplement in delicious different flavors.
Brainiac Brain Butters
Brainiac Nut Butters are a delicious stocking stuffer addition. Packed with brain fuel, including 155 milligrams of omega-3s DHA/ALA, 4 to 7 grams of protein, and 55 milligrams of choline, Brainiac Nut Butters come in four different flavors: Honey Almond, Chocolate Almond, Honey Peanut and Chocolate Peanut.
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