Pregnancy cravings are one of those things you hear about long before you ever experience them yourself, but once they hit, they hit hard! One moment, you’re living your normal life, and the next, you’re raiding the fridge at midnight for pickles dipped in peanut butter. Trust me, the cravings are as real as they are bizarre.
In 2024, these cravings are still going strong, with moms-to-be sharing some of the funniest, weirdest, and most mouth-watering food combinations imaginable. From sweet and salty mashups to unexpected food pairings, these cravings are bound to make you laugh—and maybe even get you thinking about a snack run of your own. I’ve gathered some of the most unusual cravings straight from real moms, alongside insights from nutritionists about what’s going on behind these sudden urges.
So, if you’re ready for a fun dive into the strange (and sometimes delicious) world of pregnancy cravings, let’s get started! You might want to have some snacks nearby, just in case.
1. Pickles dipped in peanut butter
I first came across this wild combination in a pregnancy forum where @mama_craves_2024 posted a picture of herself happily dipping pickles in peanut butter. She swore it was the perfect balance of salty and sweet, and though the thought of it made my stomach churn, she had hundreds of other moms agreeing with her. Is it just me, or is this a pregnancy rite of passage?
2. Ice cream topped with hot sauce
This one came from my friend Emily, who was pregnant with her second and suddenly couldn’t get enough of vanilla ice cream drenched in hot sauce. “I don’t know why, but the contrast between cold and spicy was all I could think about,” she said, laughing about the absurdity of it. I’ve heard of hot sauce lovers, but this one takes the cake—or should I say ice cream?
3. Salt and vinegar chips with chocolate syrup
A nutritionist I follow, Dr. Lisa Green, once shared on her blog about how salty and sweet cravings are incredibly common in pregnancy. One of her patients confessed to drizzling chocolate syrup over salt and vinegar chips for that perfect crunchy-sweet-salty trifecta. “It sounds crazy,” Dr. Green wrote, “but those cravings can tell us a lot about our body’s need for balance.” Personally, I’d never thought to mix chips and chocolate, but hey, who am I to judge?
4. Bacon-wrapped bananas
Scrolling through TikTok late one night (you know, as one does when sleep evades you), I stumbled across @preggocravings_queen who was frying up bacon-wrapped bananas like it was the most normal thing in the world. She called it her “ultimate protein snack” and had thousands of followers hooked on trying it out. Pregnant or not, I’m curious about this one!
5. Sardines with strawberry jam
My cousin Lisa told me about this when she was pregnant, and to this day, I still can’t wrap my head around it. “I craved sardines and strawberry jam like nothing else,” she said, grinning. “It was so weird, but the mix of salty and fruity was irresistible.” I have to admit, this combination is not for the faint of heart, but hey, if it works, it works!
6. Lemon slices dipped in ranch dressing
I came across this gem in a mom group on Facebook where someone posted about her craving for lemon slices… but dipped in ranch dressing. The comment section went wild, with some moms backing her up, saying they’d also craved tangy citrus flavors mixed with something creamy. I’m all for lemons, but ranch? That’s a whole new level of pregnancy creativity.
7. Olives stuffed with gummy bears
This one popped up on Instagram, where @mama_bear_cravings shared a hilarious picture of green olives stuffed with gummy bears. I couldn’t believe my eyes! She said it hit all the right notes for her—salty, sweet, and chewy. While it’s a combo that wouldn’t typically cross my mind, she seemed to be loving every bite.
8. Watermelon sprinkled with garlic powder
One of the weirdest cravings I’ve ever heard of came from a pregnant YouTuber, @cravingswithkatie, who proudly admitted to sprinkling garlic powder over her watermelon slices. She said it gave the fruit an extra “kick” that she couldn’t resist. It’s definitely an unconventional combo, but apparently, it worked wonders for her!
9. Pizza dipped in applesauce
This one came straight from my best friend Megan, who couldn’t get enough of dipping her pizza slices in applesauce during her pregnancy. “It was the perfect blend of sweet and savory,” she said, as if it were the most natural pairing in the world. While I might stick to ranch or hot sauce, she made a compelling case for trying something new!
Pregnancy cravings are one of those delightful (and sometimes downright bizarre) mysteries that come with growing a baby. Whether it’s pickles and peanut butter, or pizza dipped in applesauce, these cravings offer a fun glimpse into the wild ride of pregnancy. While we may not always understand why we crave the things we do, there’s something comforting about knowing we’re not alone in our quirky food obsessions. So, if you’re finding yourself reaching for unusual combinations, embrace the cravings and enjoy the ride—after all, it’s just another part of the amazing journey to motherhood!
What have you been craving? Let’s hear your weirdest, funniest cravings in the comments below!