Fun Recipes to Make With Your Kids

Cooking with kids is a great way to teach them about healthy eating and nutrition. It is also a fun way to bond with your family and create lasting memories.

If you are looking for some easy recipes to make with your kids, here are a few ideas:

20 Minute Chili Mac

Bowls of chili mac.
Photo Credit: Remodelaholic.

This dish is so easy! All you need is 20 minutes and a few ingredients to make a meal that everyone will love. This is a great recipe to make with the kids as one of their first kid made and kid approved meals. It uses chorizo for the best flavor!

Get the recipe: 20 minute chorizo chili mac.

Easy Spinach Dip

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This spinach dip is great for a starter with dinner at home, it is a crowd pleaser for parties, and best of all it is so simple! Get the kids in the kitchen and let them mix this dip up. They will be so proud of their kitchen skills as they share this with friends and family.

Get the recipe: Spinach dip.

Fruit Pizza Cookies

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Everyone loves sugar cookies! This recipe brings plenty of fresh fruit to the mix for a sweet that is so much fun to bake, decorate and share. Ask the kids to help, and let them top these sweet pizzas before a party or for a special dessert for the family.

Get the recipe: Fruit pizza cookies.

Pesto Pasta

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Photo Credit: Remodelaholic.

Pesto pasta is easy, creamy, yummy and makes a great meal to serve on a busy night. This recipe is a great one to teach to kids so they can whip up a filling and healthier pasta dish for a family meal.

Get the recipe: Pesto pasta.

Funfetti Sprinkle Cookies

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Kids won’t be able to resist these cookies. They have a great flavor and so many sprinkles! Let them mix these up to bring some colorful fun on a rainy day.

Get the recipe: Funfetti cookies.

Easy Fruit Salad

Fluff fruit salad with strawberries, oranges and bananas.
Photo Credit: Everyday Family Cooking.

Let the kids make this delicious fruit salad to serve with dinner. It is fluffy, fruity and so easy that they can have it ready in just a few moments.

Get the recipe: Easy fruit salad.

Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark

Frozen yogurt topped with mixed frozen berries.
Photo Credit: Freezer Foodie.

This frozen yogurt bark is so easy! Make this with the kids for a healthy snack. You can also grab a chunk of this berry bark for breakfast if you like.

Get the recipe: Frozen yogurt berry bark.

Super Easy Cheese Buns

Puff pastry cheese buns on a plate.
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This is the easiest recipe! The kids can do the rolling and stuffing for the flakiest, cheesiest buns! Serve these with dinner for a cheesy side that everyone will hope for seconds of.

Get the recipe:  Cheese buns.

Old Fashioned Lemonade

A pitcher of old fashioned lemonade with lemon slices.
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Grab some lemons, sugar and water to make this summertime staple with the kids! This recipe is classically refreshing. It is also as easy as can be to make at home.

Get the recipe: Old fashioned lemonade.

Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats

Colorful rice krispie treats made with fruity pebbles.
Photo Credit: Confessions of a Grocery Addict.

Use fruity pebbles to make this colorful spin on a classic like rice krispie treats. This recipe is so easy that the kids should help prepare their snack!

Get the recipe: Rainbow rice krispie treats.

Baked Bunny or Chick Donuts

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Photo Credit: Foodieaholic.

Homemade donuts are always a good idea, but this recipe is just so easy! Let the kids help bake then decorate for an adorable Easter breakfast idea.

Get the recipe: Baked Easter donuts.

Walking S’mores

Bags of teddy graham cookies, with melty marshmallows, chocolate and whipped cream.
Photo Credit: The Country Cook.

Grab some teddy grahams, chocolate and marshmallows to make this fun snack. Kids will love to make and snack on these walking s’mores! 

Get the recipe: Walking s’mores.

Easy Pumpkin Dip

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Photo Credit: Remodelaholic.

Invite your kids into the kitchen and let them do the mixing for this ultra easy pumpkin dip. They will love this easy homemade snack with pretzels, fruit or even cookies.

Get the recipe:  Easy pumpkin dip

Dessert Kabobs

Brownies, berries and marshmallow kabobs.
Photo Credit: I Heart Nap Time.

Make these kabobs with brownies, berries and marshmallows for an easy dessert that offers a bit of variety in each bite. These are so easy you can let the kids put them together for a great after dinner treat.

Get the recipe: Dessert kabobs.

M&M Cookies

cookies made with m&m candy.
Photo Credit:  Combine Good Flavors.

If your kids love to help bake cookies, then make this recipe with them! It has plenty of M&M Candy mixed into the yummy buttery dough to make a snack that is guaranteed to make anyone smile.

Get the recipe: M&M cookies.

S’mores Mix

S’mores snack mix in a bowl.
Photo Credit: Barefoot in the Pines.

Grab some cereal, chocolate covered pretzels and marshmallows to make this easy munchie mix. This no bake recipe is one to add to your child’s cookbook for a yummy snack they can make anytime.

Get the recipe: S’mores mix

No Bakes with Peanuts

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Photo Credit: Foodieaholic.

This recipe for no bake cookies has a yummy crunchy kick to it with added peanuts. Make these for a fuss free sweet that is great in a lunchbox, served after school as a snack, or whipped up on a weekend to make memories in the kitchen with the kids.

Get the recipe: No bake cookies with peanuts.

Cheese Quesadillas

A cheese quesadilla with bell pepper feathers to form a turkey.
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This quesadilla recipe is loaded with cheese, and uses bell peppers to make a turkey that even the pickiest eater won’t be able to resist. Let the kids prepare their own cheesy turkey quesadillas for an easy lunch they will gobble up.

Get the recipe:  Cheese quesadilla.

Pizza Pasta Casserole

A plate of pizza pasta with cheese, pepperoni and black olives.
Photo Credit: Remodelaholic.

Bring kids into the kitchen to help make this pasta dish that no one can resist. It is loaded with pizza cheese, pepperoni and black olives, but feel free to add in your favorite pizza toppings.

Get the recipe: Pizza pasta casserole.

No Bake Trail Mix Cookies

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Photo Credit: Foodieaholic.

No bake cookies are always a hit with kids, but this recipe is even better than the original. It mixes trail mix into oatmeal no bakes, for a yummy variety of textures. This recipe is so easy they can mix them up themselves, with just a little supervision.

Get the recipe: Trail mix cookies.

Stress Free Family Dinner Ideas:

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Family dinners are a time to come together, bond, and enjoy delicious food. If you’re looking for meal ideas that will bring smiles to your loved ones’ faces, we’ve got you covered.

Find Great Family Dinner Ideas here.

Great Lunch Ideas to Try

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Finding the time to make a healthy and delicious lunch can be a challenge on busy weekdays. That’s where these easy lunch recipes come in. With minimal ingredients and preparation time, you can have a satisfying lunch on the table in no time.

Find These Great Lunch Ideas Here.

Best Thumbprint Cookie Ideas

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Thumbprint cookies are a classic treat that is loved by people of all ages. They are simple to make, but they can be dressed up or down to create a variety of different flavors and looks.  Check out all the great versions we have to offer.

Find The Best Thumbprint Cookie Ideas here.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

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Chicken is a versatile and affordable protein that can be used to create a variety of delicious meals. Whether you’re on a tight budget or just looking for easy and budget-friendly recipes, chicken is a great option.

Find these 21 Great Chicken Dinner Ideas

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