Top 10 Passover Snacks (2024) - Kid Friendly and Kosher!

Today’s post is all about holiday planning. If you’re gearing up for Passover, your mind might be buzzing with thoughts of preparing a seder or two. If you’re a guest, you could be thinking about kosher for Passover snacks to get you through the holiday. These ideas are also perfect for when you’re hosting an inclusive get-together. We’ve compiled a list of our Top 10 Passover Snacks that you can DIY. Or if you’re looking for something more convenient, we included a list of 10 Passover Snacks or Desserts you can order online. Either way, both are both kid-friendly and kosher for Passover!

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0.1 Reflecting on Passover Tradition
0.2 DIY: Top 10 Kosher for Passover Snacks
0.3 Made To Order: Top 12 Kosher for Passover Snacks and Treats

1 Sweet’s Candy Dark Chocolate Sticks, Orange
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Reflecting on Passover Tradition

As the time of year draws near, so many thoughts come to mind. For us, Passover is also about memories we’ve made over the years. We still laugh about my first Seder reading with the missing pages in the Hagaddah I chose that evening. And I still love seeing Lily’s excitement (and my own) about her grandmother’s famous, delicious Matzo Ball Soup. Every memory is one to store away for our next family holiday. Discovering Passover in my adult years, I’ve come to appreciate its essence. It’s a time for families to come together over dinner, sharing stories and feeling gratitude. Beyond the retelling of the history and traditions, Passover spans 8 days, offering moments for reflection and celebration. Beyond the initial rituals, Passover embraces customs that bind generations. Throughout, Jewish families may avoid leavened foods, opting instead for matzo, a symbolic flatbread, symbolizing both slavery and freedom.

Our post today aims to support your loved ones, friends, and colleagues in keeping kosher during the Passover holiday. First we’ll begin with some healthy DIY Passover snack ideas. Then we’ll look at some go-to-options we’ve found on Amazon to stock your pantry. We’ve also made sure to list the top 9 allergens in the description if they were listed in the ingredients list. If you or someone in your family or friend group has an allergy, please double check the ingredients, since they’re always changing!

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DIY: Top 10 Kosher for Passover Snacks

Let’s dive into our top 10 kosher for Passover snacks. These treats aren’t just for kids. They are perfect for adults too, and are enjoyable year-round. If you’re feeling adventurous, or want to add a personal touch to your Passover snacks, consider these DIY options:

1. Fresh Fruit Platter

Slice up an assortment of fresh fruits like apples, nectarines, and pears. To add color and more vitamin C, add some citrus to your platter like oranges and berries. For a simple way to pull a fruit plate together for a party, click here to get step-by-step instructions.

2. Homemade Sweet Potato Chips

Thinly slice sweet potatoes, toss them in olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt, and bake until crispy for a satisfying and crunchy snack. For more details on how to make baked homemade sweet potato chips, click here for more details.

3. Yogurts and Yogurt Parfaits

Layer plain yogurt with granola and fresh fruit for a delicious and nutritious snack or dessert option. For a classic berry fruit parfait recipe, click here for a simple recipe.

4. Hummus and Veggie Sticks

Whip up a batch of homemade hummus and serve with an array of fresh vegetable sticks like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers for a tasty and satisfying snack. *Please note that most hummus recipes contain tahini which contains sesame. We’ve included a sesame and nut-free recipe here if you have family members who can’t eat the traditional hummus like we do.

5. Cheese and Crackers

Arrange a variety of kosher for Passover crackers alongside an assortment of cheeses for a simply yet elegant snack option. To find small batch, artisanal cheese, click here.

6. Hard Boiled Eggs

Boil a batch of eggs and serve them as a protein packed snack option, or use them to make deviled eggs for a tasty appetizer. Click here for advice on how to boil eggs perfectly every time. For us, we love make our eggs 7 at at time in less than 10 minutes with our favorite Elite Gourmet egg maker.

7. Matzo Brei

Fry up some matzo with eggs and a sprinkle of salt for a savory and filling snack or breakfast option. You can learn to make this traditional Ashkenazi Passover breakfast dish by clicking here.

8. Fruit Smoothies

Blend together your favorite fresh or frozen fruits with greek yogurt and a splash of juice for a refreshing and nutritious snack or meal option. We like throwing a handful of spinach into our Nutri Bullet along with the fruit to get some greens in our breakfast every day. For a simple fruit and yogurt smoothie recipe from EatingWell, click here.

9. Shelled Nuts (if no nut allergies)

If there are no nut allergies, provide a selection of shelled nuts like pistachios, almonds, and walnuts for a crunchy and healthy snack option. Raw nuts in their shell don’t require Passover certification. Shelled nuts that list BHA or BHT (preservatives) in the ingredients require special Passover certification. To learn more about how different communities had different customs historically, click here.

10. Dried Fruit and Nut Mix*

Create your own trail mix by combining dried fruits and raisins, apricots, and cranberries with nuts (if you’re not allergic*) like almonds, cashews, and pecans for a tasty and portable snack. Alternatively if there are nut allergies and you want to share, you can substitute the nuts for pepitas or sunflower seeds. For a Fruit-and-Nut Trail mix recipe from Food & Wine, click here.

Made To Order: Top 12 Kosher for Passover Snacks and Treats

If DIY isn’t your thing or you’re looking for convenient options, there are plenty of kosher for Passover snacks avaiable for purchase. Let’s explore some delicious options. I’m only including those with 4 stars or more with a significant number of ratings.

Sea Castle Organic Seaweed Snacks (4.3 stars)
Exodus Passover Beef Jerky (4.4 stars)
Tuscannini Potato Chips (4.6 stars)
Taro Chips (4.1 stars)
Gluten-Free Coconut Chews with Chocolate (4.5 stars)
Coconut Macaroons (4.4 stars)
Passover Matzo (4.8 stars)
Chocolate Covered Matzo (4.4 stars)
Dried Apricots (4.4 stars)
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake (4.6 stars)
Lollycone Chocolate Pops ( 4.1 stars)
Sweet’s Candy Dark Chocolate Sticks, Orange

Let’s get into each of these options and some of the reviews they get from customers who have tried them!

1. Organic Seaweed Snacks

$18.99 (6 PACK) – BUY ON AMAZON

These Certified Gluten Free, Kosher Organic seaweed snacks come packed with a lot of flavor and crunch. It is also made without seed oils, for those with seed allergies. You can order them in a variety of flavors including Sea Salt (4.3 stars), Korean BBQ (4.7 stars) and, Spicy (4 stars). These can be bought as 6 packs. With just 15-20 calories per package, it’s a healthy on-the-go snack for kids and adults.

2. Exodus Passover Beef Jerky (4.4 stars)

This Exodus Passover Beef Jerky is Star-K Certified Kosher, Gluten-Free, and protein packed. For those interested in a nut-free, nitrate free, low-sugar snack with no artificial ingredients or hydrolyzed soy, this could be a good option. Produced by Aufschnitt meats, a company founded by two brother-in-laws with a passion to continue their family tradition that started in Europe over 75 years ago. Flavors include BBQ, Original, and Spicy.

3. Tuscannini Potato Chips (4.6 Stars)

Tuscanini Potato Chips are made in Italy with 100% Olive Oil, gluten-free and are Kosher Year-Round including for use at Passover. You can buy these kettle styled potato chips as a pack of 8 or a pack of 2. There are two options: the Classic or Rippled (4.5 stars).

4. Heaven & Earth Taro Chips

These Kosher, artisanal Taro Chips are a great alternative to potato chips. They are made by Heaven & Earth and described as an “elevated taste experience”. The organization’s mission is to bring consumers “better for you” food products with real ingredients that cater to the health conscious. You can choose from 4 gluten-free options: Beet(3.9 stars), Cassava (4.1 stars), Taro (4.1 stars), and Vegetable Medley (3.8 stars).

5. Absolutely Gluten-Free Coconut Chews with Chocolate & Cocoa Nips (4.5 Stars)

$15 (5 oz bag – 3 Pack) – BUY ON AMAZON NOW

These Absolutely! Gluten Free Grain Free Coconut Chews are low-sugar and allergy friendly (peanut, gluten, dairy, and soy-free) coconut chews. Made in 2 different flavors and are individually wrapped. The tagline on the back of the package says “Free From Doesn’t Have to Mean Free from Flavor” which seems to shine through in the customer reviews. (CONTAINS COCONUT)

6. Manischewitz Coconut Macaroons (4.4 Stars)

These Double Chocolate Coated Coconut Macaroons are a gluten-free Kosher snack “too nosh on all year-round”. You can choose from The Dark Chocolate (CONTAINS EGG, COCONUT, 4.2 Stars), The Double Chocolate (CONTAINS EGG, COCONUT), and Almond (CONTAINS TREE NUTS).

Jennies Coconut Macaroons (4.5 Stars)

We first tried Jennies treats a few months ago when we discovered them at Costco. They also make them with with Chocolate Drizzle and are kosher certified. We were happy that they were peanut-free, sulfite-free, GMO, gluten-free, and organic! Jennie’s has a line of Coconut Bites and Macaroons. The Coconut Bites come in a variety of flavors including their Organic Coconut (with cranberries, chia seeds, and goji berries, CONTAINS COCONUT, SHARED EQUIPMENT WITH DAIRY 4.3 STARS), Double Chocolate (CONTAINS COCONUT & SOY, 4.5 STARS), Coconut Bites with Cacao Nibs and Dark Chocolate, and Very Vanilla Coconut Bites (CONTAINS COCONUT & SOY, 4.5 STARS). Their Macaroons come in a variety of flavors as well: Coconut (CONTAINS COCONUT, SOY, EGG, 4.5 STARS) Double Chocolate with Sea Salt, and Chocolate Drizzle. (CONTAINS COCONUT, SOY, 4.5 STARS)

7. Manischewitz Passover Matzo (4.8 STARS)

We included these because they were the most highly rated Matzos on Amazon with a near perfect 5 stars. These are the Original and made with just two ingredients, flour nd water. This package contains 5 one pound boxes of Matzo, so it’s a value buy. They are certified kosher for Passover and year-round and non GMO verified. (CONTAINS WHEAT)

Yehuda Gluten-Free Matzo Squares (4.4 STARS)

Yehuda Matzo Squares are the perfect gluten-free snack that combines a delightful crispy texture with a delicious taste. These meticulously baked squares are versatile and can be enjoyed with various dips and spreads, or simply on their own. Made with love and care in Israel, they offer an authentic culinary experience. (CONTAINS EGGS)

8. Chocolate Covered Matzo (4.4 STARS)

Chocolate Coated Matzo, Kosher for Passover Snacks, My Fearless Foodie

This “Chocolatey” Chocolate Covered Matzo had the highest rating of all the chocolate covered Matzo on Amazon with 4.4 stars and 114 ratings. I was skeptical of the label “Chocolatey” coated Matzos, but their reviews are positive. Reviewers say although they aren’t made with milk, they taste like they are covered in milk chocolate. If you’re allergic to wheat, this matzo isn’t for you. Ingredients listed include wheat flour, sugar, palm oil, cocoa powder, water and vanillin. It’s also available with Sprinkles (4.2 stars) and with Coconut. (CONTAINS WHEAT)

9. Manischewitz Premium Dried Apricots (4.4 STARS)

Manischewitz Premium Dried Apricots are gluten-free, no sugar added, and Kosher for Passover. If you’re making a fruit platter, these are a great choice. These 6 oz bags are delivered in a 2 pack bundle. A good source of fiber, it’s ideal to have as a snack if you’ve had too much Matzo!

10. Gluten Free Chocolate Cake (4.6 STARS)

I wanted to include a cake, and I found this one that had 4.6 stars. If you don’t have time to bake a cake, this may be a good option.Most say that Passover cakes aren’t usually moist or delicious. However, reviewers all commented on how delicious they found these. “Moist”, “chocolaty”, and “delicious” were the words of one reviewer. Yehuda also carries a gluten-free Crumb Cake (4.1 STARS) and a Marble Cake (4.2 STARS) if you’re interested in other options. A great option if you’re going to host a quick get-together or don’t want to come empty handed! Also, some reviewers talked about how it’s worth putting in the freezer to use in a pinch. (CONTAINS EGGS)

11. Bartons Kosher for Passover Milk Chocolate Lollycones (4.1 STARS)

Bartons Kosher for Passover Chocolate Gifts - Oh! Nuts (Milk Chocolate Lollycones)

When I asked my husband what he remembered about Passover snacks, he recalls the fun of ordering chocolate covered Matzo, macaroons, and Chocolate Lollipops Lollycones. The Manischweitz ones aren’t rated as highly as these by Bartons which rated at 3.8 stars vs their 4.1 stars. These Bartons Kosher for Passover Milk Chocolate Lollycones with almost 30 ratings seems to be the best choice. Great for kids and adults alike, put these in the freezer for a fun “frozen” treat. Ingredients include Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Vanillin – an Artificial Flavor). (CONTAINS MILK).

CONCLUSION

As you prepare for Passover, whether it’s planning seders, whipping up homemade snacks, or selecting ready-made options, remember that this holiday is about coming together with loved ones and cherishing traditions. From DIY snacks like fruit platters and sweet potato chips to convenient purchases like organic seaweed snacks and gluten-free coconut chews, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Keep the spirit of Passover alive by incorporating these delicious and kosher options into your holiday celebrations. With our top 10 kosher for Passover snacks, you can ensure that your holiday is filled with joy, gratitude, and of course, tasty treats for all to enjoy. Remember, Passover is a time for reflection, gratitude, and connection with family and heritage. As you gather around the Seder table, may you be surrounded by love and laughter, and may your Passover be filled with blessings and joy.

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Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Passover!!