Octopuses may look a little odd, but this smiley guy seems ready for some fun!
We always try to ensure that our ABC Snacks are made from healthy ingredients, and this one is no exception.
A combination of crunchy waffle, a little peanut butter, and some fruit, our odd octopus is tasty enough to make your preschooler happy, but wholesome enough to make you smile, too.
It’s a great snack for kids of all ages. Even the youngest preschoolers (with help from mom) will have a blast assembling this eight-armed sea creature for their mid-morning snack. But as much fun as your kiddos will have creating this octopus, they’ll have even more fun eating it!
Check out our young friend! He did a great job, didn’t he?
Odd Octopus Waffle
Here’s what you’ll need to make this snack for one child:
- ½ round waffle
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 large blueberries
- 1 clementine section
- 1 apple, cored and sliced
Directions:
- Prepare a waffle and cut in half.
- Place waffle flat side down on the upper edge of a large plate.
- Spread waffle with peanut butter.
- Core and quarter an apple and cut into thin slices.
- Arrange apple slices under the flat edge of the waffle to form arms.
- Position two blueberries on the waffle to form eyes.
- Position one section of a small orange to form a mouth.
Variation:
- Use your favorite nut butter instead of peanut butter.
Teaching Tips
- While you enjoy your octopus waffle, practice saying /ŏ/–/ŏ/–octopus with your child.
- How many words can you think of that start with the sound of /ŏ/ as in octopus?
- Read this book and discover why it’s a Good Thing You’re Not an Octopus!
- Download ABC Snacks: Tips for Working on Pre-Reading Skills for more teaching tips.
Want More Snacks for Letter O?
Find snacks for letter O and more with the entire series of ABC Snacks Cookbooks with more than 40 snack recipes for your preschoolers!
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