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Make Ocean Themed Graham Cracker Snacks for a Fun Day

super up close view of a goldfish cracker treat that looks like the ocean.

Are you looking to make a special treat for your kids? Ocean graham cracker snacks are the perfect way to surprise them with something fun and delicious. Not only are they incredibly cute, but these ocean-themed treats are also easy to make and will be a hit at any gathering or family dinner.

up close ocean themed graham cracker snack with goldfish cracker

Here’s why you should try making ocean themed graham crackers for the kids in your life. 

Graham crackers are an all-time favorite snack among kids and adults alike.

over the top photo of ocean themed graham cracker snacks

You can make your day fun and creative simply by giving your favorite sweet cracker a twist when you turn them into an under the sea snack with "fish"?

The best part is that kids can help making them.

ocean graham cracker with blue frosting, fish crackers and sprinkles.

This is sure to bring out their creativity when it comes to snacking.

OCEAN GRAHAM CRACKER SNACK RECIPE

Want to make a creative snack for kids? These easy graham crackers are decorated to look like the ocean using goldfish crackers, frosting and a variety of sprinkles.

super up close view of a goldfish cracker treat that looks like the ocean.

Let's go over the easy ingredients list and then I'll zip through how easy these are to make.

OCEAN GRAHAM CRACKER SNACKS INGREDIENTS

The ingredient list to make these is super short and simple. The best part is that you can easily swap out many of them to create your own ocean vibe.

Here is what we used:

  • Graham crackers: We love honey graham crackers for this recipe, but you can use your favorite brand.
  • Aqua blue frosting: We used a tub of store-bought aqua blue frosting. You can find blue frosting at Walmart or your favorite supermarket.
  • Goldfish crackers: Goldfish add a fun texture and give the treat saltiness. Yum!  
  • White sugar pearls: Sugar pearls are the perfect bubble for this super-fun treat. 
  • Cinnamon imperials: You can use Brach’s imperials or Red Hots for this treat! 
  • Red and green jimmies: We used rainbow jimmies and sorted out a few red and green ones.   
ingredients used to make ocean graham cracker snacks

Scroll down to the recipe card for specific amounts and instructions. You'll be able to save or print them there.

GRAHAM CRACKER SNACK ASSEMBLY

Putting together these ocean graham crackers is quite simple and the kids will love to help with their own creativity. You can save and print the instructions in the recipe card below.

baggy of crushed graham crackers to be used for kid snack

Using a rolling pin, begin by crushing 1 sheet of graham crackers in a resealable sandwich bag. Set the baggy aside for now.

Next, spread the blue frosting on a graham cracker sheet, be sure to leave about an inch at the top without icing.

spreading blue frosting onto a graham cracker

Stagger 3 goldfish in the blue icing area. To make the appearance o bubbles, place a white pearl above each goldfish. 

Sprinkle some crushed graham crackers at the bottom to represent a beach scene.

preparing ocean graham cracker snack with goldfish crackers

To make the cute little crab, use a cinnamon imperial or other small red candy and surround it with red jimmies.

Lastly, arrange green jimmies to make the seaweed in the sand.

prepared ocean graham cracker treats for kids

Repeat this process for as many Ocean Graham Crackers as you would like to make!

Just remember to have fun with it!

MAKE IT AN EDUCATIONAL SNACK

Making these ocean themed treats doesn’t just have to be about having fun - it can also be educational! Talk about the different sea animals while making these snacks with your children or students.

ocean graham crackers with goldfish crackers surrounding them

This is a great way to teach them about marine life without feeling like it’s homework.

You can even use this activity as an opportunity for your children to practice counting (for example, counting how many chocolate chips you need for each shape).

pretty graham cracker snacks for kids, angled down shot

Plus, by using fun shapes and colors, you can turn this educational experience into one that’s enjoyable too! 

upright graham cracker snack with an ocean theme

OCEAN THEMED SNACKS AND DESSERTS

Beach Candy Charcuterie Board is a ton of fun when you can't make it a real beach of if you're hosting a beach themed party.

Cruise Themed Mickey Mouse Cupcakes are great if you're planning on setting sail.

This Shark Candy Charcuterie Board is fun for Shark Week and beyond.

super up close views of ocean graham cracker treat for kids

This fun ocean snack idea is inspired directly from The First Year Blog's Under the Sea snack.

up close ocean themed graham cracker snack with goldfish cracker

Ocean Graham Cracker Snacks

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ocean Graham Cracker Snacks for Kids using Blue Frosting, Goldfish Crackers, Candy Crabs and Sprinkle Seaweed.

Ingredients

  • Graham crackers
  • Aqua blue frosting
  • Goldfish crackers
  • Sugar pearls, white
  • Cinnamon imperials
  • Jimmies, red and green

Instructions

Begin by crushing 1 sheet of graham crackers in a resealable sandwich bag using a rolling pin. Set the bag aside.

Now, lets spread blue frosting on a graham cracker sheet, leaving about an inch at the top without icing.

Stagger 3 goldfish in the blue icing. To make the bubbles, place a white pearl above each goldfish. 

Sprinkle some crushed graham crackers at the bottom to represent the beach. 

To make the crab, use a cinnamon imperial and surround it with red jimmies. Finally, arrange green jimmies to make the seaweed in the sand. Repeat the process for as many Ocean Graham Crackers as you would like to make!

Serve and ENJOY! 

Notes

Clean tweezers are a helpful tool when making the crab and seaweed out of jimmies!

Nutrition Information
Yield 1 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 408Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 0mgSodium 406mgCarbohydrates 67gFiber 2gSugar 34gProtein 5g

This nutritional information is for reference only. We are not responsible for these calculations.

Ocean themed graham crackers make the perfect snack for kids because they’re both delicious and fun!

Not only do they taste great but they also offer an educational opportunity as well; your kids can learn more about sea animals while making these creative treats together with you.

So if you’re looking for a tasty snack idea that will also engage your child's imagination, look no further than ocean themed graham crackers!

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