April Foolsā Day is the perfect time to serve up some surprising treats! These food pranks may look like one thing but taste like something totally unexpected. From fake eggs and bacon to candy sushi, these playful tricks will leave your family and friends laughingāif maybe a little confused.
We like having fun around the house year-round but tend to limit practical jokes to April First since pranks can easily get out of hand. One thing the whole family agrees on is that a sweet food surprise that everyone can laugh about while wolfing it down is MORE than okay!
Ten Fun April Foolsā Food Pranks
Fake Eggs and Bacon
Create a breakfast that looks real but is completely sweet! Use white chocolate for the egg whites and a yellow M&M for the yolk. The ābaconā can be tootsie rolls and caramel chews cut into strips and slightly twisted for a realistic look.
Pudding Coffee
Pour chocolate pudding into a coffee cup and top it with whipped cream to make it look like a fancy latte. Offer it to someone who expects a warm sip but gets a spoonful of sweet surprise instead!
Fake Mashed Potatoes
How about a dessert that looks like mashed potatoes?! Whip this up with some plain cheesecake, caramel syrup, sea salt flake and dark chocolate for pepper. An easy,Ā easy,Ā April Fools Prank Food!
Jello Juice
Pour Jell-O into clear cups with a straw before it sets. Once firm, it looks like a regular drink, but when someone tries to sip it, nothing comes up!
Candy Bugs
Creating edible candy bugs is a delightful and harmless prank that combines creative fun with a sweet treat. All you need is some marzipan and some over-the-counter candy. Scatter them on a plate or add them to a snack or lunchbox for a harmless creepy-crawly surprise.
Candy Sushi
Make sushi using rice cereal treats as the ārice,ā fruit roll-ups as the āseaweed,ā and gummy candies or licorice as the āfish.ā Slice it into sushi-sized pieces and serve it up as a fun and tasty trick.
Meatloaf Cake
Bake a meatloaf in a round cake pan and frost it with mashed potatoes instead of icing. Decorate with food coloring or piped potatoes and cherry tomatoes for a realistic cake look. When someone slices in, theyāll get a hearty, savory surprise instead of dessert!
Sweet Chicken Wings
Coat Rice Krispy Treats with an easy-to-make fake sauce and you’ve got a sweet surprise that will fool and delight the entire family!
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Surprise
Make a āgrilled cheeseā using pound cake slices for the bread and orange-tinted frosting for the cheese. Grill it lightly for an authentic look and watch as someone takes a bite expecting a savory sandwich!
Onion Rings That Arenāt Onion Rings
Instead of battered onions, use Twizzlers, white chocolate and graham cracker crumbs to make this sweet imitation. Serve them with a side of caramel dipping sauce instead of ketchup for an extra-sweet twist.
These fun food pranks will bring lots of laughs to your April Foolsā celebration. Just be sure to have some real treats ready for those who fall for the tricks!
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I like the googly eyes idea for my daughter! Anything too out of the ordinary, like the bug on the pillow, would probably still scare her, but nobody can be afraid of googly eyes! š
thanks for reading–and sharing!–Emma! I know. . . the bug is pushing the cards a bit. . .