Kids’ Favourite Budget-Friendly Playdate Potluck Ideas with Delicious Taste!

Ankita Kamat

Wondering what are the cheap potluck ideas for a playdate? Want to arrange tasty and fun potluck food for kids on your budget?

In my current blog, I’ve come up with cheap potluck ideas for kids to have for a playdate.

23 Cheap Potluck Ideas for a Playdate of Children

Consider these inexpensive easy potluck ideas for a playdate

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Budget-Friendly Mini Pizzas is a Good Choice for a Children’s Playdate Potluck Idea

Top baguette slices with tomato sauce, cheese, and mini pepperoni and then bake until the cheese melts. Kids enjoy these cheap and cheesy mini pizzas during a playdate.

2.

Delicious and Cheap Hummus with Veggies Sticks for a Playdate

This is a budget-friendly dip for veggies. Kids will enjoy having these colourful veggie sticks with tasty hummus during a playdate.

3.

Budget-Friendly Garlic Potato Rings are Perfect Potluck Food Option for a Kids’ Playdate

Dip potato rings in garlic batter and fry. With budget-friendly ingredients you can prepare this potluck snack for kids.

4.

Low-Cost Potato Smiley for Children is Fun Food for a Playdate

Shape mashed potatoes into smiles and then fry for an affordable, fun food that brings joy to a playdate. This is the best suitable finger food for kids to prepare with easily available ingredients.

5.

Low-Budget Corn-Cheese Balls are Tasty Potluck Food Option for Kids

Mix corn, cheese, and spices. Then form into balls, fry till golden. This is an affordable and delicious crunchy option for children to have fun during a playdate.

6.

Delicious Potato Croquettes are a Good Potluck Option on Your Budget for Kids

Mash potatoes mixed with breadcrumbs and shaped into croquettes, then bake until golden. This is a simple, cost-effective potluck option that kids will love, when served with ketchup for a playdate.

7.

Inexpensive Air-Fryer Carrot with Garlic and Pepper for a Children’s Playdate

Air fry carrots with garlic and pepper. This is a quick and budget-friendly potluck food for children on your budget.

8.

Cheap Veggie Skewers for Children to Serve for a Playdate

Thread cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and cheese cubes onto toothpicks and drizzle with a balsamic glaze. Kids will love to have this fresh snack for a playdate on your budget.

9.

Cost-Effective Cheesy Baked Zucchini Fries for Children’s Playdate

Cut and coat zucchini sticks in cheese and breadcrumbs, then bake until golden. This is a low-cost, flavorful potluck food for kids on your budget for a playdate.

10.

Budget-Friendly Chicken Nuggets are Tasty Finger Food for a Kids’ Playdate

Just bake or fry bite-sized chicken pieces until golden and serve with ketchup. This is an affordable food for children to have for a playdate.

11.

Cost-Effective Carrot Cake Bites for Children to Have During a Playdate

Mini carrot cake bites made with grated carrots, walnuts, and cream cheese frosting is a budget-friendly sweet option for kids.

12.

Low-Budget Spiced Sweet Potato Fries for Children to Have for a Playdate

Kid-approved sweet potato fries, baked with a touch of paprika and garlic powder is a perfect playdate potluck snack idea for kids on your budget.

13.

Roasted Bean for a Playdate is a Cost-Effective Potluck Idea

Crunchy roasted chickpeas or black beans seasoned with kid-friendly spices like garlic powder and a pinch of salt is a perfect snack. This is an inexpensive finger food for a playdate.

14.

Wheat Dates Cookies are Budget-Friendly Snack Option for Children

Bake cookies with wheat and dates. This is a cost-effective, delicious food which you can prepare with fewer ingredients on your budget to arrange for a playdate.

15.

Low-Cost Popcorn Mix is a Good Option for Kids 

Toss popcorn with melted butter, seasonings, and colourful candies for a sweet and savory mix for kids. Children will like this budget-friendly snack at a playdate.

16.

Cheap Cheese Straw with Wheat Flour for a Kids’ Playdate

Twist wheat flour and cheese into straws and then bake. This is an inexpensive and quick food to arrange for a playdate.

17.

Budget-Friendly 7 Layer Taco Dip for Kids

Prepare the layers of refried beans, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and olives. Serve kids with tortilla chips. This is a budget-friendly choice to serve kids during a playdate.

18.

Colourful Edible Bliss Balls for Kids is a Cheap and Best Playdate Potluck Option

Prepare bliss balls in various colours, crafted from oats, nut butter, and naturally sweetened with dates. These are budget-friendly and tasty and fun snacks for children.

19.

Budget-Friendly and Tasty Air-Fried Nachos for Children for a Playdate

Layer affordable, ingredients like vegetable chips, onion, cheese and you can try variations in toppings. Air fry and let the kids enjoy budget-friendly, tasty nachos during a playdate.

20.

Budget-Friendly Savory Pecan Stuffed Dates for a Kids to Serve During a Playdate

Sweet dates filled with savory pecans are a delightful snack on your budget. This adds elegance to the potluck menu while catering to kids during a playdate.

21.

Crispy and Cost-Effective Baked Vegetable Chips for Children Attending a Playdate

Use budget-friendly vegetables like sweet potatoes, beets, and zucchini, slice thin and bake until crispy. These are wallet-friendly and tasty chips for children.

22.

Low-Cost Whole Wheat Pizza Rolls for a Playdate

Mini pizza rolls made with whole wheat dough, tomato sauce, cheese, and veggies are an affordable and kid-friendly choice. These bite-sized rolls are an enjoyable potluck idea for children during a playdate.

23.

Cucumber Bites are Tasty and Budget-Friendly Potluck Food Idea for Kids

Top cucumber slices with cream cheese and cherry tomatoes. This is a light and crunchy snack for kids to enjoy a playdate with tasty snacks.

I hope now you have gained clarity about cheap potluck snacks for children. Let me know which potluck ideas you are going to try first? Also, feel free to share your own potluck ideas in the comment below.

Ankita Kamat

I'm Ankita Kamat, the creator of Frugal Beat, a blog dedicated to frugal living. Join me in exploring practical ways to save money, reduce waste and live a purposeful life. Let's embrace frugality as a lifestyle together.