Go for Gold! Fun Olympic-Themed Foods to Make With Kids for the Opening Ceremonies
The Olympic opening ceremonies are all about color, creativity, and celebrating the world. What better way to join the fun than by heading into the kitchen with your kids? These Olympic-themed food ideas are easy, hands-on, and perfect for little chefs. No complicated recipes, no stress; just playful food, big smiles, and maybe a little friendly competition.
Gold Medal Fruit Pizzas
Let kids “go for gold” by creating mini fruit pizzas.
How to make it:
- Use English muffins or pita bread (or even sugar cookies!) as the base
- Spread cream cheese or yogurt on top
- Add yellow fruits like mango, pineapple, bananas, or peaches
- Pipe a small circle of chocolate or honey to look like a medal ribbon
Let kids design their own “winning” creations. Style points encouraged.
Olympic Ring Snacks
The iconic rings are a great excuse to play with color.
Easy options:
- Fruit rings: blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, and grapes is my go-to (you can prob find a photo of this for the blog)
- Bagel rings with colorful spreads
- Cheese and veggie rings arranged on a platter
Kids can help match each color and talk about how the Olympics bring countries together.
Torch Fruit Cones
This one always gets a wow reaction.
What you need:
- Ice cream cones
- Strawberries or orange slices
- Whipped cream or yogurt
Fill the cone with whipped cream and top with fruit shaped like a flame. Instant Olympic torch with zero fire hazard.
Medal Cookies or Rice Krispie Treats
Turn classic treats into Olympic awards.
Try this:
- Cut cookies or Rice Krispie treats into circles
- Frost with yellow, silver, or bronze icing
- Add licorice or fruit strips as ribbons
Hand them out during the opening ceremonies and let kids “award” each other medals.
Flag Skewers From Around the World
Celebrate the global spirit of the Games.
Ideas:
- Use fruit, cheese, or sandwich pieces
- Create simple flags (like France, Italy, or Japan)
- Talk about where the Olympics are being held and other participating countries
It’s a sneaky way to mix learning with snacking.
Opening Ceremony Snack Board
Instead of one dish, make a whole Olympic snack spread.
Include:
- Popcorn (for watching the ceremony)
- Fruit and veggie cups
- Mini sandwiches
- A “gold medal” treat bowl
Let kids help set it up like a mini stadium. Bonus points for labeling each section.
Pro Tips for Cooking With Kids
- Keep tasks age-appropriate (spreading, placing, decorating)
- Embrace the mess…it’s part of the fun!
- Focus on creativity, not perfection
- Stream SPIRIT 105.3 while you cook to set the mood!
These Olympic-themed foods turn the opening ceremonies into a hands-on celebration your kids will remember long after the final medal is awarded. So grab your aprons, light the (imaginary) torch, and let the games…and snacks…begin!
Since the Games are in Italy, serve up spaghetti, pizza, gelato, and/or hot cocoa “Italian style.”
- Fun fact: Milan is known as a world fashion capital—so expect some very stylish Olympic uniforms!
- Cortina d’Ampezzo is nicknamed the “Queen of the Dolomites” and is famous for skiing, mountain views, and cozy alpine vibes.
Play Olympic Bingo
Create a printable bingo card with sports, medals, national flags, famous landmarks (like mountains!), or athlete moves (triple axel, skinning, ollie…). Kids (and adults!) can mark them off while watching.
Play Snack & Score
Take a bite of pizza or pasta or maybe veggies every time someone wins!
Weird Winter Sport Facts
- Curling stones “curl” because of friction and rotation on the ice.
- Skeleton athletes race head-first down the track at over 80 mph
- Bobsled teams can experience forces stronger than a huge roller coaster!
- One of the shortest Olympic events is the luge run , sometimes lasting only seconds!
- Did you know there are Over 90 countries and 109 events across 15 sports are expected at the 2026 Winter Olympic
Ready, Set, Game, Snack!
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