Planning to throw your little one a unicorn themed birthday party but not sure what to serve your guests? Take a look at this list of 21 unique birthday party foods that your guests will love. This list includes side dishes, main courses, and desserts to ensure every dish you serve will be full of magic.
Side Dishes/Appetizers
- Rainbow Fruit Skewers
Fruits are always a big hit at parties and what better way to serve them than on skewers. Make some repeating patterns with as many colors as you can find and you now have rainbow unicorn food. - Rainbow Fruit and Vegetable tray
Any dish can be turned into a rainbow, especially fruit and vegetable trays. Just sort your fruits and veggies by colors and then line them into a rainbow pattern.
- Unicorn Fruit Dip
If you plan on serving fruit at your party then you should definitely check out this recipe for unicorn fruit dip by 3 Boys and a Dog. Its swirls of blue, pink, and purple with silver sprinkles on top look exactly like a unicorn’s dream treat. - Brightly Colored Drinks
Nothing is more eye-catching than some bright rainbow colored drinks. Pick out some rainbow kids drinks like Little HUGs Fruit Barrels or make your own by adding different food coloring or natural colors to a drink like lemonade. If you would prefer to just serve water, you can always use some colored glasses to achieve the same effect.
- Colorful or Fun Shaped Bowls
Any food can become a unicorn snack if put in the right container. Use rainbow colored plates or star shaped bowls to appeal to your guests.
Main Dishes
- Fun Shaped Sandwiches
Fun shaped cookie cutters can be used to make any food into a unicorn themed delicacy. Any type of sandwich can be transformed into a unicorn, star or cloud.
- Rainbow Pizza
You can easily change any old pizza into a magical rainbow pizza just by adding edible glitter on top. Pick out some rainbow colors to turn it into delicious unicorn food. - Rainbow Noodles
Check out these beautiful rainbow noodles from The Indigo Kitchen. They are made without any artificial dyes and look absolutely magical. Top them with any kind of sauce to make a stunning main course for your party. - Unicorn Sushi
If you love sushi then you have to look at this recipe for rainbow sushi from The Indigo Kitchen. Completely free of artificial dyes, this Sushi will wow your guests. - Rainbow Pinwheels
Pinwheels are great for parties that are focused on finger foods. This recipe from A Side of Sweet is so colorful that it looks like a unicorn’s dream.
- Unicorn Toast
If your little one is having an early party or one that ends in a sleepover, you should serve up some unicorn toast in the morning. Just mix some cream cheese with different food coloring and spread it over the toast in a rainbow. - Unicorn Bread
Another good morning recipe is this unicorn bread by Crayons + Cravings. This banana bread is covered in icing and sprinkles and contains all the colors of the rainbow. - Tacos with Green or Pink Tortillas
If you want some colorful entrees at your party then serve up some tacos with green or pink tortillas. For green just pick up some spinach tortillas. For pink, check out this recipe for beetroot tortillas from Crazy Cucumber.
Deserts
- Cake and Cupcakes
Whether going with one big cake or a tray full of cupcakes, the cake is often the centerpiece of the party. Many unicorn themed cakes feature closed eyes on a round cake topped with a curly mane and horn. Cupcakes can have a similar design or be arranged to create a picture like a rainbow. For easy DIY cupcakes, grab some pre-made multicolored cupcakes and top with mini waffle cones and sprinkles to transform them into mini unicorns.
- Unicorn Bark
Unicorn bark is a fun treat to share and easy to make too. Just melt different colored candy melts, pour them on a tray, and swirl the colors together. You can even add extras like sprinkles or edible sugar on top. Once cooled, you can break the bark into pieces and serve to your guest. - Unicorn Rice Krispy Treats
An easy treat to make is chocolate dipped rice krispy treats made to look like unicorns. Just melt some white chocolate bark, dip your treats, let dry, then paint a unicorn face on top. You can even add a horn by shaping it from modeling chocolate. For a detailed recipe,check out this article from Hungry Happenings. - Unicorn Jello Cups
Jello is always a fun treat for little ones and what better way to serve it than in a rainbow. Just buy regular jello in all different colors, then layer them in your cups allowing time for each layer to set before adding the next. You can then top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and even a horn and ears to make it into a unicorn. - Unicorn Horns
Chocolate covered pretzels are a real treat at any party. To turn them into a unicorn horn, just use brightly colored chocolate and sprinkle them with sparkles.
- Unicorn Chex Mix
Drizzle some melted candy melts, sprinkles, and edible glitter over some chex mix, let cool, and you’ll have a beautiful bowl of chex mix desert to share. - Unicorn Marshmallows
Unicorn marshmallows are a very easy treat that you can serve your guests. Just look for any fun shaped marshmallows that fit your color scheme. Check out these marshmallows from Walmart that are swirls of pink, blue, yellow, and white. - Unicorn Milkshakes
Turn regular milkshakes into unicorns by adding crushed strawberries or blueberries to make fantastical colors. Top with whipped cream to give your unicorn some hair and then finish off with a waffle cone for the horn. You can even sprinkle some sparkles or editable glitter over the top to really make your shakes shine.
I hope you found these food ideas helpful. Let me know in the comments which treats you plan to serve up at your rainbow unicorn party.
Need more help planning a Unicorn Birthday Party? Check out our Ultimate Unicorn Party Guide.
