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.
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
Kat Reader
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 🙂
Amanda Vasquez
What a fun list! My little ones love learning to cook projects 🙂
Hooked on Heat
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.
Gabe and Libby
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!
A Day in Candiland
I bake with my daughter all the time, but I guess I should be taking pictures.
Vicky @ Mess For Less
I bet their future wives will appreciate their skills in the kitchen Kat!
Vicky @ Mess For Less
Mine too Amanda! Thanks for commenting!
Vicky @ Mess For Less
Pizza is so fun to make with kids!
Vicky @ Mess For Less
What is her favorite thing to bake?
Vicky @ Mess For Less
How blessed you are! Do enjoy your visit!
Jill R.
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.
Restful Living
Great list! Imma have to pin this so I don't forget! 😀
Sheduled for fb too! Lovely resource - thx for sharing it 🙂
Selena Robinson
What a great resource! Pinning!
Vicky @ Mess For Less
Thanks Jill! I really find that getting involved helps my kids be more daring.
Vicky @ Mess For Less
Thanks so much for sharing!
Vicky @ Mess For Less
Thanks so much Selena!
JDaniel4's Mom
We love working together in the kitchen. My son and I will have to explore these posts!
MaximilianXavier
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