Description
Easy Monster Bagels for Kids are a fun, 5-minute snack or breakfast that turns simple bagels, cream cheese, and toppings into edible monsters kids love to design and eat.
Ingredients
Bagels (plain, whole wheat, everything, or cinnamon raisin)
Cream cheese (plain, strawberry, or veggie) or dairy-free alternatives like hummus/avocado mash
Eyes: olive slices, banana slices with chocolate chips, blueberries, or cereal
Teeth: sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, apple pieces, or sunflower seeds
Horns & Antennas: baby carrots, pretzel sticks, or tortilla chip points
Scales & Fur: bagel seasoning, chia seeds, or shredded cheese
Instructions
1. Slice bagels in half and toast lightly if desired.
2. Spread cream cheese or chosen spread over each half as the “skin.”
3. Add eyes using olives, fruit, or cereal pieces.
4. Place “teeth” along the bagel hole for a monster grin.
5. Add horns or antennae with carrots, pretzels, or chips.
6. Sprinkle scales or fur for extra detail.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Best served right after assembling—cream cheese can make bagels soggy if left too long.
Prep toppings ahead and let kids assemble their monsters before eating.
Does not freeze well once assembled.
Keep it simple—two eyes and a smile are enough for fun.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg