7 Quick and Easy Game Night Snack Ideas
Board game nights are a great way to bond with friends and family by enjoying time filled with games and entertaining competitions. While the focus is primarily on the game, having delicious snacks can elevate the overall experience and keep everyone energized during long gaming sessions. For simple and delicious snacks that won’t interrupt the fun, explore these stress-free snack ideas for your next game night.
1. Chips and Dip
Choose chips that are thick, sturdy, or baked, and dips that are thick and creamy such as pita chips with tzatziki, or fruit and crackers with strawberry dip. Use individual small bowls for serving chips and dip to prevent overfilling or spilling and napkins or trays to prevent crumbs and stains.
2. Flatbread
Flatbread is not only easy to make but it makes a fantastic snack. Flatbread is thin and lightweight, making it easy to hold while playing games. This snack is convenient for sharing and encouraging interaction among players. Try making this apricot blue cheese flatbread, topped with blue cheese, red onions, walnuts, and apricot preserves.
3. Bite-Sized Snacks
Bite-sized snacks minimize crumbles making these snacks ideal for maintaining a fun, clean, and organized gaming environment. A few examples you can easily make at home are raspberry brie phyllo bites, PB&J sushi rolls, cheese and crackers, and PB&J energy bites. Give these recipes a try for your next game night.
4. Sandwiches
Sandwiches are easy to handle and can be catered to different group sizes and preferences, ensuring everyone can enjoy a snack easily. Sandwiches can be made in various ways such as turkey sandwiches and prosciutto crostini.
5. PB&J Fruit Kabobs
These kabobs are great for kids and adults alike and are perfect for a family game night snack. They are easy to hold and eat, allowing players to focus on the game. To make PB&J fruit kabobs all you need is a few simple ingredients such as bread, peanut butter, jam, skewers, and fresh fruit.
6. Game Night Drinks
For playing board games, card games, and trivia games it’s advisable to serve drinks that won’t interfere with everyone’s concentration and strategy. Opt for fruity and refreshing options, like strawberry lemonade. On the other hand, when indulging in casino games, casual games, or party games, consider serving fun drinks that create a happy and relaxed atmosphere, such as a raspberry jam martini.
7. Jam-Filled Pastry Tarts
These pastry tarts serve as a sweet and satisfying finale to a game night. Jam-filled pastry tarts are easy to make, fun to eat, and easy to handle. You can use different fruit-flavored jams as a filling for the pie crusts. Once the tarts are baked and cooled, whisk together powdered sugar and milk, to make a glaze. Then spread the glaze over the tarts.
From bite-size snacks to handheld delights, these game night snacks not only keep guests energized but also maintain a fun, stress-free gaming area. If you love making snacks with jams and jelly but want to avoid the mess, try squeezable fruit spread. Smucker’s® fruit spread products come in a convenient squeeze bottle that lets you control the amount and direction of the spread.