Eating five to six small meals a day to stay healthy and, for some, lose weight, has been made even easier with these examples of handheld food. Smaller portions make way for more creative recipes, presentations and packaging that make on-the-go eating easier and more convenient. Not to mention that such experiments help deter trips to the nearest fast food joint.
Whether it is a small fold-down carton that holds one pie or it is a pizza that has been reshaped as a cone, these examples of handheld food are clever and creative. Although many of these dishes target health-conscious individuals, they are also great for those who are always busy as well as casual parties, which are plentiful during the summer.
33 Examples of Handheld Food
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Handheld Pizza Popsicles
This Filipino Food Cart Serves Sweet and Savory Pizza on a Stick
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Reshaped Pastry Desserts
The Apple Pie Cone Makes the Treat Easier to Handle and Eat
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Handheld Fried Egg Breakfasts
The Restaurant is Selling Huevos Estrellados in Portable Chip Bags
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Handheld Hamburger Packaging
This New McDonald's Takeaway Bag Makes It Easier to Eat a Big Mac
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Pizza Ice Cream Cones
These Pizza Shaped Like Ice Cream Cones Offer Convenience and a Treat
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Spicy Handheld Wraps
These Spicy Crunchwrap Sliders are Made for Snacking on the Go
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Spicy Hybrid Burritos
The New Jalapeno Popper Quesarito Features Jalapeno Slices and Melted Cheese
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Versatile Miniature Hand Pies
These Hand Pies are a Crafty Way to Enjoy Mini Delicious Pastries
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Bacon-Wrapped French Fries
These Bacon Wrapped Fries are Going to Be a Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer
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Snack-Sized Chicken Wraps
The New Chicken Rollers from Del Taco Come in a Convenient Snack Size
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Extra-Meat Quesadillas
The 'Doubledilla' Features a Double Portion of Steak or Chicken
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Homemade Churro Puffs
This Recipe Transforms the Popular Mexican Dessert into a Creamy Sandwich
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Cheesy Pretzel Bites
Arby's Cheese Pretzel Nuggets Combine Two Yummy Foods into a Single Bite
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Handheld Australian Pies
This Company is Selling Snack-Sized Versions of a Popular Australian Dish
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Meatball Pasta Cones
This Reinterpretation on the Ice Cream Cone is a Savory Dish
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Bite-Sized Gourmet Subs
Toronto's Delysées Bakery Offers Sophisticated Mini Sandwich Creations
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Fast Casual Dessert Kebabs
The Tella Balls Dessert Bar Subsitutes Savory Ingredients with Sweet
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Conical Thanksgiving Meals
This DudeFoods Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe is a Nontraditional Pastry
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Stadium Chicken Snacks
The 'Chicken on a Stick' is a Fuss-Free Treat to Eat at Sport Events
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Apple Pie Pops
These Lollipop Mini Pies are Ideal for One Bite Servings
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Cone-Shaped Sandwiches
These Reuben Sandwiches are Packed Inside a Cone of Bread
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Candied Bacon Lollipos
This Savory Lollipop Flavor is Comprised of a Fried Meat Centre
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Hamburger Tarts
This DIY Pop Tart Involves a Meaty Patty and Cheese
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Fusion Kebab Sandwiches
This Decadent Shami Kebab Sandwich is an Explosion of Flavor and Texture
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Convenient Buffalo Chicken Wraps
The Trader Joe's Buffalo Chicken Wrap Eliminates Mess On-the-Go
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Homemade Cheesy Macaroni Cones
This Bread Cone Recipe From DudeFoods was Inspired by Disney
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Hybrid Macaroni Pretzels
These Mac and Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites Will Make Your Mouth Water
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Apple Pie Sticks
This Version of Pie on a Stick Involves Three Deep-Fried Apple Slices
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Corn Dog-Imitating Snacks
These Deep Fried Nachos on a Stick are Coming to Wisconsin's Miller Park
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Dippable Stuffed Burritos
The New Boss Burritos Come with Extra Meat and a Cheesy Queso Dip
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$1 Mozzarella Sticks
Americans Across the Country Can Rejoice Over McDonald's Mozzarella Sticks
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Spicy Waffle Sandwiches
These Chicken Waffle Bites are Covered in Sriracha Sauce
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Chicken Pot Pie Cones
This Invention Lets you Eat Chicken Pot Pie on the Go
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Deep-Fried Nacho Balls
Iowa State Fair's Nacho Bites are a Quick and Easy Finger Food
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Cheesy Breakfast Tacos
This Dish Provides a Handheld Breakfast Solution for Consumers on the Go
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