Everywhere you look, there are festive reminders that the holiday season is in full swing.
From school parties for the kids to family get-togethers over the next several weeks, one thing will be present at every table: snacks.
Get in on the family holiday fun without succumbing to sugar crashes and preservative-filled treats. Perky Jerky offers a different way to do the holidays – one that’s full of flavor and will keep everyone energized and in good spirits.
Holiday Snack Ideas the Perky Jerky Way
Countdown to Christmas calendars fly off the shelves every year. It adds anticipation and sprinkles in nostalgia for holidays past as kids and adults alike mark off the days.
Want to introduce the idea to your home, work, or friend group with a Perky Jerky spin?
Simply choose 12 of the most popular beef or turkey jerky flavors to enjoy each day. Bonus points for pairing with a holiday-related activity.
It’s an easy, low-stress way to intentionally connect throughout the season and keep the focus on healthy snacking without sacrificing flavor.
The 12 Days of Christmas Snacks – Jerky Flavors + Family Activities
We’re sharing our list of holiday snack ideas and family Christmas activities for inspiration.
Use it as your guide or adjust it to your own jerky flavor favorites and make this part of your family’s fun holiday traditions to look forward to every year.
Day 1: Sweet & Snappy Beef Jerky — Write Letters to Santa
Sweet and snappy applies to the flavor as well as the type of message to send to Santa.
It’s the perfect pick to pair with letter writing for kids who are hoping the man of the season sees their wish lists.
Day 2: Tasty Teriyaki Turkey Jerky — Decorate the Tree
Slightly sweet and savory treats are the perfect healthy holiday snacks when trimming the tree.
Serve the Tasty Teriyaki Turkey Jerky on its own or make a mini grazing board complete with cheese slices, mixed nuts, and dried cranberries.
Day 3: Sea Salt and Pepper Wagyu Beef Jerky — Holiday Movie Night
Dig into the satisfying saltiness of this popular beef jerky flavor for your next holiday movie night.
For an unconventional twist, top a bowl of popcorn with cut-up pieces of jerky to get a savory, slightly peppery bite with every handful.
Day 4: Hot & Bothered Turkey Jerky — Build a Snowman
Warm up after a day spent outside in the snow with a spicy take on the original turkey jerky.
With ingredients like red pepper flakes and ginger to wake up the taste buds, it pairs well with hot cider or cocoa to melt away the frosty chill.
Day 5: More Than Just Original Beef — Create Homemade Ornaments
A tradition that’s been passed down for generations calls for the classic beef jerky flavor.
It keeps holiday snack ideas simple.
But as the name suggests, there’s nothing average about this original. A marinade infused with soy sauce, brown sugar, and a perfect blend of spices takes it to the next level.
Keep it straightforward when setting up a craft station as well. Glitter and glue go a long way when decorating pinecones, paper snowflakes, or anything else that sparks your imagination.
Day 6: Hatch Green Chile Wagyu Beef Jerky — Bake Cookies
Stave off sneaking bites of cooking dough by staying satiated with the craveworthy Hatch green chile flavor.
The sweet and smoky snack has 12 grams of protein per serving to keep you and the kiddos full, so cookies make it off the cooling rack before being snatched up.
Day 7: More Than Just Original Turkey Jerky — Make DIY Holiday Cards
A festive family activity is making DIY holiday cards for extended family members, neighbors, or groups in your local community.
Use colored markers, stamps, and stickers to bring the cards to life while keeping hands mess-free with a resealable bag of a Perky Jerky bestseller.
Day 8: Ultimate Jerky Lover’s Variety Pack — Read a Holiday Story
Snuggle in with a good holiday story with everyone choosing their favorite beef or turkey jerky flavor from the Ultimate Jerky Lover’s Variety Pack.
It combines seven delicious limited time flavors, including Savage Jerky selections, everyone will enjoy.
Whether it’s The Night Before Christmas or another classic tale, snacking while settled in under the covers is indulgent family fun.
Day 9: Jammin’ Jamaican Turkey Jerky — Try a New Winter Activity
Keep spirits high this holiday season with a calendar full of family Christmas activities.
Ice skating, sledding, and snowball fights on a wintry day call for the warming spices of the Jammin’ Jamaican Turkey Jerky flavor.
From allspice and cinnamon to the hint of heat from red pepper and jalapeno, it’s the tropics in a bag even if the temperature outside says otherwise.
Day 10: Meat Snack Board — Wrap Presents Together
Pairing a task with a treat is the easiest way to get things done faster.
Make wrapping presents a party by putting on holiday music and setting out an impressive spread with the Meat Snack Board.
With eight delicious bags of Perky Jerky and Savage Jerky flavors to choose from, no one will be hangry when getting the gifts ready, as well as any last-minute holiday decoration or meal planning that needs to be done.
Day 11: Chimichurri Wagyu Beef Jerky — Try a New Recipe Night
Venture into a new flavor territory with the herby, zesty flavor of the Chimichurri Wagyu Beef Jerky. Then, whip up a dish inspired by the flavors.
Sear a steak topped with chimichurri’s fresh blend of oregano, parsley, and cayenne pepper and serve with roasted potatoes, stir the flavorful sauce into a pasta dish, or top your tacos or enchiladas.
Day 12: Hearty Variety Pack — Family Game Night
Snacks are a must for family game night, so offer plenty of options with the Hearty Variety Pack.
With everyone’s favorite beef jerky and turkey flavors in the mix, you can also add other healthy snack ideas, such as seasonal dried fruit, popcorn with various toppings, and crisp veggie sticks served with hummus or guacamole.
Keep the Healthy Holiday Snacks Plentiful with Perky Jerky
Get your 12 days of Christmas snacks underway with a Perky Jerky pairing. Make lasting memories and create fun holiday traditions everyone will crave year after year.
Whether you’re preparing for a holiday countdown, getting inspired for jerky gift ideas, or looking for healthy stocking stuffers, Perky Jerky makes the season especially tasty.
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