Make An Edible Compass Snack

Here’s a simple, hands-on way to help kids learn directions while having fun with food! These edible compass snacks are made from apple slices, peanut butter or Nutella, and a few clever toppings – perfect for reinforcing North, South, East, and West in a tasty, memorable way.

Whether you are finishing up a map skill lesson or just want a themed snack to go with the Finding Your Way adventure, this treat is a hit.

Supplies Needed:

Apples
Peanut Butter or Nutella
M&M’s
Skittles
Chocolate Chips
Pretzel Sticks

How To Make Compass Apple Slice Snacks:

1. Slice the apple horizontally to make round “donut-shaped” slices. Remove the core if needed.
2. Spread peanut butter or Nutella over the flat side of each slice.
3. Gently press a chocolate chip at the top to mark North.
4. Place a pretzel stick across the center to point toward the chocolate chip.
5. Use an M&M turned sideways to make an E to mark East.
6. Use an M&M turned upside down to make a W to mark West.
7. Use a Skittle to mark South.
8. Use a pretzel stick as your arrow.