If your kid likes cute, easy-to-munch snacks, make them mini-style. Go for the full-size ones if you want them to double as an on-the-go breakfast, Chaparro suggests.

Melt candy melts in a small bowl in the microwave on half power, in 20-30 second intervals stirring in between. Spoon each melted chocolate into a sandwich size zip-top baggie. Snip the corner ...