Lifeways VBS 2025 Theme: “Magnified” Snack Ideas

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Lifeways VBS 2025 Theme: “Magnified” Snack Ideas

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is always a time of excitement and joy for children, and having an engaging theme like “Magnified” for Lifeways VBS 2025 makes it even more special. To make your VBS week memorable, here are some creative snack ideas that align perfectly with the “Magnified” theme.

1. Magnifying Glass Cookies

Ingredients:

  • Sugar cookies
  • White icing
  • Black licorice
  • Clear sugar crystals

Instructions:

  1. Start by baking your favorite sugar cookies. Once cool, spread a layer of white icing on each cookie.
  2. Place a black licorice circle around the edge of the cookie to represent the frame of the magnifying glass.
  3. Sprinkle clear sugar crystals in the center to give it a “magnified” effect.

2. Insect Ants on a Log

Ingredients:

  • Celery sticks
  • Peanut butter or cream cheese
  • Raisins or chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Cut celery sticks into snack-sized pieces.
  2. Fill the center of the celery sticks with peanut butter or cream cheese.
  3. Place raisins or chocolate chips in a line on top of the filling to mimic ants walking on a log.

3. Microscope Mini Pizzas

Ingredients:

  • English muffins or mini bagels
  • Pizza sauce
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Pepperoni slices and veggie toppings

Instructions:

  1. Slice the English muffins or mini bagels in half and lay them out on a baking sheet.
  2. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each half.
  3. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and add pepperoni slices and veggies to create fun designs, reminiscent of specimens under a microscope.
  4. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

4. Binocular Brownies

Ingredients:

  • Brownie mix (or pre-made brownies)
  • Chocolate frosting
  • Pretzel sticks
  • M&M’s or other round candies

Instructions:

  1. Bake brownies according to the package instructions and let them cool.
  2. Cut the brownies into small rectangular shapes.
  3. Spread chocolate frosting on top.
  4. Use pretzel sticks to create the “binocular” handles and place M&M’s on top to simulate the lenses.

5. Discovery Fruit Cups

Ingredients:

  • Mixed fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, grapes, etc.)
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Clear plastic cups

Instructions:

  1. Layer mixed fresh fruits in clear plastic cups.
  2. Top with mini marshmallows to add some fun and contrast.
  3. Serve with small plastic spoons for easy eating.

6. Telescope Twists

Ingredients:

  • Pretzel rods
  • White chocolate chips or candy melts
  • Colorful sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. Melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts according to the package instructions.
  2. Dip half of each pretzel rod into the melted chocolate.
  3. Immediately sprinkle colorful sprinkles on the chocolate-dipped end.
  4. Let the pretzels cool on a sheet of wax paper until the chocolate hardens.

These snack ideas not only align with the “Magnified” theme but are also sure to delight the children attending Lifeways VBS 2025. Enjoy these delicious and creative treats!