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    20 Kid Friendly Recipes

    Published: Jul 18, 2014 · Modified: Jul 29, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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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. 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!

    2. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 20, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks so much Selena!

    3. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 20, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing!

    4. 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.

    5. Selena Robinson

      July 20, 2014 at 1:58 am

      What a great resource! Pinning!

    6. 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.

    7. 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 🙂

    8. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 19, 2014 at 2:43 am

      How blessed you are! Do enjoy your visit!

    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 2:35 am

      Pizza is so fun to make with kids!

    11. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 19, 2014 at 2:32 am

      Mine too Amanda! Thanks for commenting!

    12. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      July 19, 2014 at 2:17 am

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

    13. 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.

    14. 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.

    15. 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!

    16. Amanda Vasquez

      July 18, 2014 at 5:36 pm

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

    17. 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 🙂

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    Hi, I'm Vicky, the founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for family-friendly recipes, recipes that kids can make, and play and learning activities for kids, you will find them at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me. Thanks for stopping by!

    Summer Activities and Recipes

    • suncatcher craft
      Suncatcher Craft
    • sea shell decorating
      Sea Shell Craft
    • 4th of july crafts activities and snacks1
      Thirty 4th of July Crafts, Activities and Snacks for Kids
    • bomb pop patriotic cupcakes
      Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes

    Kids Recipes

    • easy owl rice cakes 8
      Easy Owl Rice Cakes
    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Crescents 8
      Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Crescents
    • monster cookie energy balls 12
      Monster Cookie Energy Balls
    • kid made english muffin pizza 11
      Kid Made English Muffin Pizzas

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