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    Home » Food Fun Friday » 20 Kid Friendly Recipes

    20 Kid Friendly Recipes

    Published: Jul 18, 2014 · Modified: May 20, 2022 by Vicky

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    Ever since before I had kids, I knew I wanted to cook with them. When I was teaching, we would cook each week and it was always one of my favorite things to do with a class. The kids loved it as well. I am not sure what they loved more, stirring and mixing, or tasting the finished product. My kids are picky eaters, but I notice that when they are involved in the process of cooking some family friendly recipes, they are more likely to try new foods. If you have a picky eater, try one of these 20 Kid Friendly Recipes and see if they are more open to trying new things. I guarantee you will at least make some memories with your child.

    20 Kid Friendly Recipes - These kid friendly recipes will get even the pickiest eater cooking and tasting. Cooking with children is a great way to bond and create lasting memories!

    Baking:

    Rainbow Painted Sugar Cookies from Snappy Gourmet
    Banana Muffins and Math with Children from A Mom's Take
    White Chocolate Chip Cookies from Mess for Less
    Cooking with Kids - Zucchini Slice from Learn with Play at Home
    Irish Soda Bread Recipe from Mess for Less
    Chocolate Croissants from Fun a Day
    Honey Bread Recipe - Baking Bread with Kids from Mess for Less

    Fruit Filled Recipes:

    Cranberry Banana Bread from Mess for Less
    Apple Empanadas from Creative Connections for Kids
    Fruit and Smore Cones from Kids Activities Blog
    Waffles and Fruit Kabobs from A Mom's Take
    Apple Pie Crescents from Mess for Less

    Snacks:

    Dirt Pudding Cups from The Kitchen is My Playground
    Pita Chips from Picklebums
    Muddy Buddies Recipe from Motherhood on a Dime
    Read It and Cook It - Snacks for Kids from Teach Preschool
    Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter from The Kitchen is My Playground

    Recommended cookbooks for kids:

    Kids' Fun and Healthy Cookbook

    Betty Crocker Kids Cook!

    Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes

    The International Cookbook for Kids

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    1. Kat Reader

      July 18, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      Teaching kids to cook (cooking with kids) is such an important life skill! As a mom to 3 boys, I've had swallow back my natural instinct to step in and do it myself, as well as remind myself that at little mess is OKAY. In the end, I want them to not only know how to cook, but love the process as well. Thanks for sharing the yummy recipes ... the boys and I will definitely be trying some out 🙂

    2. Amanda Vasquez

      July 18, 2014 at 5:36 pm

      What a fun list! My little ones love learning to cook projects 🙂

    3. Hooked on Heat

      July 18, 2014 at 5:38 pm

      I recently starting cooking and baking with 3-yr old and we both love it! His favourites are pizza and cupcakes and it really is very rewarding to have kids in the kitchen.

    4. Gabe and Libby

      July 18, 2014 at 6:17 pm

      I wish I had these ideas last week when I had one of my grand sons with us. I'm going to be sure to bake some of these recipes in Sept. when I get to see 9 grandchildren, when we head out west for a visit!

    5. A Day in Candiland

      July 18, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      I bake with my daughter all the time, but I guess I should be taking pictures.

    6. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 19, 2014 at 2:17 am

      I bet their future wives will appreciate their skills in the kitchen Kat!

    7. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 19, 2014 at 2:32 am

      Mine too Amanda! Thanks for commenting!

    8. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 19, 2014 at 2:35 am

      Pizza is so fun to make with kids!

    9. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 19, 2014 at 2:38 am

      What is her favorite thing to bake?

    10. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 19, 2014 at 2:43 am

      How blessed you are! Do enjoy your visit!

    11. Jill R.

      July 19, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      These look like really fun recipes to do with my kids! I am going to try one of these next week 🙂 What a great way to get around those problem foods by getting the kids involved.

    12. Restful Living

      July 19, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      Great list! Imma have to pin this so I don't forget! 😀
      Sheduled for fb too! Lovely resource - thx for sharing it 🙂

    13. Selena Robinson

      July 20, 2014 at 1:58 am

      What a great resource! Pinning!

    14. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 20, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      Thanks Jill! I really find that getting involved helps my kids be more daring.

    15. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 20, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing!

    16. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 20, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks so much Selena!

    17. JDaniel4's Mom

      July 21, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      We love working together in the kitchen. My son and I will have to explore these posts!

    18. MaximilianXavier

      April 18, 2022 at 4:57 am

      thank you so much for this amazing web site me and my sept best-loved this message and perceptiveness

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