Remember the days of school field trips and lunchables, when Miley Cyrus was still Hannah Montana and tamagotchis were the coolest toy ever (tbh, they still are)? Since time travel hasn’t been invented yet, we’re doing the next best thing: recreating our favorite childhood foods. Feel free to pair these with an epic marathon of Kim Possible.
1. Dunkaroo Dip
Photo by Aarthi Chezian
Why would they discontinue the greatest thing ever: cookies and icing? It’s okay, though, because you can just recreate the recipe here.
2.Grilled Cheese
Photo by Kylie Kinder
Cheese on cheese on cheese. Proof that dreams do come true. Do it here.
3. Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Photo by Morgan Goldberg
Make these chocolate covered strawberries using this recipe. It’s the best way to get fruit in your diet.
4. Pizzadilla
Photo by Trissa Gurney
Pizzadilla: a pizza-quesadilla hybrid and the answer to all of your problems. Make it here.
5. Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Photo by Daniel Schuleman
This is exactly what your inner child would order at a 5-start restaurant. Make your dreams come true here.
6.Girl Scout Cookie Truffles
Photo by Morgan Weinstein
Girl Scout cookies just got better. Make it here.
7. Candy Jar Brownies
Photo by Lara Schwieger
Candy and brownies? Why didn’t I think of this earlier? Make it here.
8. Twinkies
Memorize this recipe — you know, just in case twinkiesget discontinued again.
9. Ham and Cheese Lunchable
Photo by Lily Lou
This recipe is so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you everspent two bucks for crackers, ham, and cheese. Make it here.
10. Macaroni and Cheese
Photo by Daniel Schuleman
Use shell pasta to capture the extra cheesy goodness. Make it here.
11. Ants on a Log
Photo by Haley Durham
This is the snack that all the cool, but slightly health-conscious, kids ate. Make it here.
12. Cinnamon Sugar Pop-Tarts
Photo by Kendra Valkema
Soooo much better than the real thing. So much. Try it here.
13. Epic Chocolate Pancakes
Photo by Lucy Rubin
New tradition: dessert for breakfast. Start making it here.
14. Banana Pancakes
Photo by Zoe Zaiss
Don’t let thepaleo diet stop you from eating pancakes. Make it here.
15.Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispy Treats
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
Hey, this can be breakfast, right? Recipe here.
16. Lunchables Pizza
Photo by Katherine Baker
Lunchables without the weird ingredient label.Make it here.
17. Samoas
Photo by Daniel Schuleman
No need to wait until Girl Scout season anymore. Just make it yourself here.
18. Yogurt Dipping Dots
Photo by Daniel Schuleman
Because sometimes eating yogurt out of its container gets boring. Recipe here.
19. Cinnamon Sugar-Coated Grilled Cheese
We would gladly have this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Make it here.
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Photo by Alex Vu
Three throwback foods in one recipe. You deserve this. Make it here.
21. Funfetti Chocolate Chip Cookies
Photo by Izzi Clark
Funfetti always makes everything more fun. Make them here.
22. Chicken Nuggets
Photo by Daniel Schuleman
Stop going to Chick-fil-a and make healthier and cheaper chicken nuggets at home. Make your dreams come true here.
23. Nachos
Photo by Katherine Baker
Nachos don’t only have to be eaten during field trips to bowling alleys. Do it here.
24. Chocolate Milk
Photo by Hannah Lin
Say no to chocolate syrup and DIY a healthier version of your childhood favorite using less processed ingredients. Recipe here.
25. Chex Mix
Photo by Susanna Tuan
Take control of how many pretzels there are in your Chex Mix by making ityourself.Recipe here.
26. Brookie
Photo taken by Sarah Teitelman
For those days when you can’t decide between eating a cookie or a brownie. Recipe here.
27. Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Photo by Vinita Saggurti
Pumpkin pureetakescinnamon and brown sugar to the next level. Recipe here.
28. Vegetable Lasagna
Photo by Lauren Reilly
Perfect way to get more veggiesinto your diet, picky eater approved. Bonus points if you watch Garfield while eating this.Recipe here.
29. Puppy Chow
Photo by Devon Carlson
It’s the perfect snack-dessert hybrid for when you’re looking to treat yourself. Recipe here.
30. Candy Pancakes
Halloween candy for breakfast? Sign us up.Do it here.
31. Marshmallow Cream Fondue
Photo by Hannah Giardina
Fun (and definitely true)fact: Justin Bieber was inspired by this recipe when he wrote Boyfriend. Recipe here.
32. Chicken Pot Pie
Photo Courtesy of Peter Cheng
Please, who needs Marie Callender’s chicken pot pie when you can DIY it for more homemade goodness. Recipe here.
33. Hot Chocolate
Photo by Alex Tom
Forget about all your worries bywatching a Christmas movie and sipping on hot chocolate. Bonus points if you make your hot chocolate better using these variations.
34. Yogurt Popsicles
Photo by Lily Allen
Minimal prep required, and you can make it in your dorm room. Make it here.
35. Santa Claus Waffles
Photo by Serena Ajbani
Decorating thesewaffles is almost asfun aseating them. Recipe here.
36. slu*tty Rice Krispy Treats
Photo by Amanda Shulman
These were the bake sale item that always sold out first. Make them here.
37. Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Photo by Livia Greene
The trick to getting a thin, crispy chocolate chip cookie is freezing them. Bonus: they last forever (okay, not forever, but for a really long time). Recipe here.
38. Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Photo by Parisa Soraya
Serve it in a bread bowl and savor the warmth of reliving your childhood. Recipe here.
39. Elf Spaghetti
Photo by Caitlin Wolper
Try it. Your inner child would. Make it here.
40. Sour Patch Kids
Photo by Morgan Nagy
This recipe is healthier than the store-bought kind, plus it’s chewier and you can customize your own flavors. Get the recipe here.
41.Gingerbread Waffles
Photo by Serena Ajbani
I CAN SMELL THE CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR. Make thesehere.
42.Root Beer Float
Photo by Amanda Gajdosik
Like a root beer float, only with real beer instead. Recipe here.
43. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Photo by Megan Prendergast
We stole Krispy Kreme’s secret recipe. Find it here.
44. Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Photo By Hannah Skiest
Perfect couples don’t exist –Make thesehere.
45. Sugar Cookies
Photo by Amanda Shulman
Sugar cookies are the bestcookie to decorate and customize. They’re also great for giving as gifts. Recipe here.
46. Popsicles
Photo by Megan Prendergast
These tastypopsicles aretoo cool for school. Make them here.
47. Slushie
Photo by Courtney Lailey
You won’t find this deliciousness at 7-Eleven. Recipehere.
48. Oreos
Photo by Sophie Maschinot
Pair with a side of warm milk and dunk ’em any way you want to. Recipe here.
49. Cheez-It Crackers
Photo by Alyssa Rosello
All you need are four ingredients. Recipe here.
50. Cool Ranch Doritos
Photo by Jenny Georgieva
Don’t skimp on the seasoning. Recipe here.
51. Thin Mints
Photo by Meghan Morris
Watch out Girl Scouts, you’ve just been one-upped. Recipe here.
52.Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Photo by Sarah Joh
Super filling and delicious – like you needed more proof that cinnamon and sugar were great together. Recipe here.
53. Pineapple S’mores
Photo by Sarah Silbiger
Grab a campfire for this grown up version of s’mores. Recipe here.
54. Frosted Animal Crackers
We give you permission to play with your food. Recipe here.
55. Tagalongs
Photo by Rae Steinbach
Dark chocolate and sea salt make your childhood tagalongs so much more sophisticated. Make them here.
56. Fruit By The Foot
Just like the ones from your childhood, only with actual fruit. Recipe here.
57. Chocolate Pudding
Photo by Katherine Baker
Put this ina mason jar and pack it for lunch. You’ll never eat Snack Pack again.Make it here.
58. Cookie Crisp Cereal
It’s so small and cute. And toaster-oven friendly. Recipe here.
59. Cake Batter Milkshake
Photo by Andrea Kang
If you weren’t sure whether or order a cake or a milkshake, it never hurts to get both. Recipe here.
60. Cup O’ Dirt
Bonus points if you put it into a cute lil’ pot. Make it here.
