Hilarious April Fools' Food Pranks

The trickiest day of the year is fast-approaching and moms and dad deserve to join in the fun! Try a funny food prank on your little ones for some lighthearted laughs.

See five food pranks here, then head to FamilyFun.go.com for 21 more sneaky ideas!

Fakin' and Eggs
Fakin' and Eggs
On April Fools' Day, trick your family with a tiny breakfast that's really a cleverly disguised dessert.
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Gelled Juice
Gelled Juice
A thirsty family member is the perfect target for this glassful of trickery that's impossible to drink. And since the undrinkable beverage is made by the batch, you'll be able to fool more than one person.
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Ice Cream Potatoes
Ice Cream Potatoes
A scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt makes for convincing mashed potatoes. Set a helping on each plate and top with butterscotch or caramel sauce gravy just before serving.
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Magic Milk
Magic Milk
Everyone at the breakfast table will do a double take when they witness this deliciously deceptive ruse. Concocted by reader Linda Ann Daffron of Ramsey, New Jersey, the trick makes milk change color when it's poured on top of cereal.
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Ice Cream Calamity
Ice Cream Calamity
Leave this "accident" on the carpet or couch this April Fools' Day and listen to everyone exclaim, "Not me!" for a bit before letting your clan in on the secret: dried paint and glue make a believable mess. This project needs to be made several days in advance, but the payoff is well worth it!
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Get over 20 more food prank ideas, here!