One of my favorite things about homeschooling is finding creative ways to make learning fun! A food taste test is a simple way to introduce kids to different flavors, such as sweet, salty, spicy, and sour. Not only is a food taste test kids activity fun, it’s also a great time to talk about trying new foods and healthy eating. We often turn lunchtime into a taste test adventure, and my kids love discovering new favorite foods along the way.
A taste test is a great way to get kids excited about trying new foods. Furthermore, this fun food activity makes lunch a journey of discovery! I often set up a kids taste test using small ramekins or mini muffin tins. I also recently bought silicone cube trays which are a great container for a food taste test. You can get very creative with the foods that you include in your taste test kids activity, adding favorite foods alongside a few new flavors.
Kids Taste Test Food Ideas
Sweet: marshmallows, vanilla wafers, chocolate chips
Salty: potato chips, fish crackers, cheetos, pretzels
Spicy: salsa, gumdrops, hot sauce, altoids
Sour: gummy worms, crystal ice powder, salt and vinegar chips, lime
Identify Flavors
When my kids do a food taste test, we often talk through flavor combinations. Gumdrops are both sweet and spicy, and salt and vinegar chips are salty and sour. My kids are usually willing to at least try all the foods. After all, the game is to experience all the flavors! A food taste test is a great activity to help kids become more adventurous eaters. Encourage your kids to try something new and ask them what flavor they taste; sweet, salty, spicy, or sour?
Our food taste tests usually include a variety of all kinds of flavors such as cheese, crackers, blueberries, j-ello, spicy onions, and olives. Ultimately, you can include anything kid-friendly you have in your pantry!
Lunchtime Taste Test
Alternately, turn a taste test kids activity into lunchtime with more selection and larger portion sizes. My girls love having a taste test for lunch, because they get to try and enjoy a variety of foods.
Lunch Foods to Include in a Taste Test
- crackers
- cheese
- sliced ham
- pickles
- olives
- mini carrots
- celery
- apple slices
- veggie straws
- banana chips
- raisins
- nuts
- popcorn
- kettle chips
- cottage cheese
- berries
- marshmallows
- chocolate chips
Would your kids enjoy trying a food taste test?
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Hi, I’m Katie! I’m a homeschool mom who’s traveling the world with my husband and 4 kids. We raised our family in North Idaho and currently live in Mérida, Mexico. I love Jesus, coffee, creative projects, photography, and traveling. I hope you enjoy our creative ideas and family adventures!
What wonderful idea! This looks like so much fun.
This looks like such fun! Great way to get your little one to try new foods as well.
Fun idea to try with my 3 year old!
I think my boys would love this experiment.