Hunger strikes as school bells fade: Answering the call for food

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As the school year comes to a close and summer break begins and that means kids will be looking for something to eat. Get inspired with our favorite recipes from breakfast to dinner and everything in between recipes.

A burger topped with melted cheese, ketchup and pickles.
Air Fryer Burgers. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Strawberry rice krispies on a white plate and a white towel.
Strawberry Rice Krispies. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

With just 4-ingredients, you can make these amazing Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats. Fruity, gooey, and divinely pink, these strawberry bars always make perfect no-bake treats for a kid-friendly snack.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Caramel Apple Popcorn

A white bowl with caramel apple popcorn.
Caramel Apple Popcorn. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

Sweet and salty, this homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn makes a deliciously crispy, crunchy snack perfect for weekend movie and game nights.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Popcorn

Decadent Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chocolate cookies on parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This easy Dark Chocolate Cookies recipe is full of rich dark chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips in every bite. Bake a batch for your hungry kids.
Get the Recipe: Decadent Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole

Hashbrown and hamburger casserole in white pan.
Hamburger Hashbrown Cassserole. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

Creamy, and cheesy, this Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole is the perfect easy meal for a busy night that the whole family will enjoy. Filled with ground beef, vegetables, potatoes, and lots of cheese this is a hearty meal the kids love.
Get the Recipe: Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole

Air Fryer Burgers

A burger topped with melted cheese, ketchup and pickles.
Air Fryer Burgers. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air frying burgers is easy and results in delicious and juicy hamburgers. Learn how to make fresh hamburger patties and cook gourmet burgers in an air fryer for a dinner the entire family will enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Burgers

Chocolate-Covered Ice Cream Bites (with Oreos)

Chocolate covered ice cream bites on a piece of parchment paper.
Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

These creamy and crunchy Chocolate Covered Oreo Ice Cream Bites are the ultimate no-bake dessert, they look so fancy, but they are so easy to make with just five ingredients for a delicious frozen treat. Keep a batch in the freezer so the kids can grab one for a quick snack.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Ice Cream Bites (with Oreos)

Homemade Soft Pretzels

Baked pretzels on a baking sheet.
Homemade Pretzels. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven

Learn How To Make Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels like you get at the mall or ballpark. Let the kids help twist the pretzel dough and sprinkle with salt.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Soft Pretzels

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies with chocolate chips on a marble board.
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies filling your home. When you want a few chewy cookies to satisfy your cookie craving, try this Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.
Get the Recipe: Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cheddar Cheese Crackers

A stack of homemade cheddar cheese crackers.
Cheddar Cheese Crackers. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

You will love these homemade cheddar cheese crackers that are easy to prepare and takes just six ingredients. These crackers are cheesy, crunchy, salty, and perfect for a snack or adding to a cheese tray.
Get the Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Crackers

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Squares of peanut butter brownies.
Peanut Butter Cup Brownies. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

These fudgy Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are a kid’s favorite. This is an easy recipe to teach kids how to bake and they will love the fudgy peanutty brownie.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Egg, Sausage Hashbrown Casserole

A hashbrown casserole in a white baking dish.
Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

We all love a warm hearty homemade breakfast that’s quick to make and this Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is simply the best. This dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, and holiday breakfasts, but you can also bake this on Sunday and let the family heat up a slice throughout the week.
Get the Recipe: Egg, Sausage Hashbrown Casserole

Skyr Popsicles

Skyr Popsicles on ice.
Skyr Popsicles. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Those Sugar-Free Yogurt Protein Popsicles are one of the keto desserts you can enjoy for your protein-enriched breakfast without guilt. Fully keto, gluten-free, and perfect for diabetics, our sugar-free ice cream pops made with only three ingredients, filled with extra probiotic cultures, skyr yogurt contains and only 1 g of total carbohydrates is the treat you would not want to miss.
Get the Recipe: Skyr Popsicles

Dipped Ice Cream Cones with Homemade Magic Shell

Overhead shot of 6 cones, two in chocolate, two peanut butter, two vanilla.
Dipped Ice Cream Cones with Homemade Magic Shell. Photo Credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Dipped Ice Cream Cones featuring homemade peanut butter, chocolate, and vanilla homemade dipping sauces!! Make a dozen now and enjoy all season long.
Get the Recipe: Dipped Ice Cream Cones with Homemade Magic Shell

Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Chocolate Fudge Brownies sprinkled with sweetener.
Chocolate Fudge Brownies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn how to make easy Chocolate Fudge Brownies from complete scratch that are rich in flavor, simple and decadent, and always a kid favorite snack.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

Chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookies on a white plate.
Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

Treat yourself to a delicious snack with these easy chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookies! Perfect for when you’re short on time and craving something sweet.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla

Air Fryer Cheese Quesadillas.
Air Fryer Cheese Quesadillas. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Looking for a fun and easy snack that your kids will love? Our air fryer cheese quesadilla recipe is just what you need! With its simple ingredients and quick cook time, it’s perfect for busy parents and hungry kids.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Overhead shot of two glasses of strawberry banana smoothies on a wood board.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie. Photo Credit: A Joyfully Mad Kitchen

This kid-approved four-ingredient Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe is made with strawberries, bananas, Greek yogurt and almond milk, and it is the perfect way to start your morning.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Slow Cooker Hot Dogs

Slow Cooker Hot Dogs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Slow Cooker Hot Dogs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Making Crock Pot hot dogs is the ultimate way to cook for a crowd. A slow cooker perfectly steams the hot dogs and lets you enjoy your gathering without standing over a grill!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Hot Dogs

Best Ever Chip Dip

Copycat Lawson’s Chip Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
Copycat Lawson’s Chip Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Get the party started at your summer cookout with this irresistible chip dip that is a kid-pleaser. With a blend of creamy and savory ingredients, this dip is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite chips.
Get the Recipe: Best Ever Chip Dip

BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs

BBQ boneless chicken thigh served with green beans.
Grilled BBQ chicken with green beans. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

These juicy BBQ boneless chicken thighs will take your grill to the next level! Perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection, they will be a hit on your kids dinner plate.
Get the Recipe: BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs

French Toast Bake

A pan of French toast bake
French Toast Bake. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Topped with a simple cardamom maple syrup, this easy French Toast Bake is perfect for breakfast and brunch. It features all your favorite French toast flavors in one convenient casserole.
Get the Recipe: French Toast Bake

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella Sticks.
Mozzarella Sticks. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Get ready to snack in style with these air fryer mozzarella sticks! They’re crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce. Who needs a restaurant when you can make these at home?
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Breakfast potatoes on a plate with 3 eggs.
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Forget about traditional hash browns and try these amazing Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes for a delectable dinner twist. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these spiced potatoes will quickly become a family favorite for those breakfast-for-dinner nights.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Air Fryer French Toast

French toast topped with strawberries and blueberries and drizzled with syrup.
Air Fryer French Toast. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Elevate your breakfast-for-dinner experience with Air Fryer French Toast. Perfectly golden and deliciously custardy, this irresistible dish comes together quickly in the air fryer, giving you a fuss-free dinner option the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer French Toast

Cheese Toasties

Bite-sized Cheese Toasties on a black plate.
Cheese Toasties. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

Crisp, cheesy, and oh-so good, Cheese Toasties are the British pub snack people can’t stop talking about! This is more than just cheese on bread, but they’re easy to make and so crazy good!
Get the Recipe: Cheese Toasties

Cheese Pizza

Cheese Pizza.
Cheese Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

If you’re a cheese lover, this pizza recipe is calling your name. It’s easy to make and packed with enough cheese to make any dairy fan happy. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.
Get the Recipe: Cheese Pizza

White Cheddar and Mozzarella Mac and Cheese

Mozzarella and white cheddar mac and cheese in a white bowl topped with breadcrumbs.
Mozzarella and White Cheddar Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

White Cheddar and mozzarella macaroni and cheese with a toasted breadcrumb, garlic, parsley and lemon zest topping.
Get the Recipe: White Cheddar and Mozzarella Mac and Cheese

Sheet Pan Pancakes

Sheet pan pancakes stack with syrup.
Sheet Pan Pancakes. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

Your breakfast will be a lot easier when you make sheet pan pancakes from a mix! This convenient alternative to traditional pancakes gives you all the flavor, without any of the hassles.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Pancakes

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