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Tasty treats for tiny tastebuds: Kid-approved recipes

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By Jere Cassidy

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When it comes to cooking for kids, finding recipes that appeal to their taste buds can be challenging. With a little creativity and some inspiration, you can create kid-approved dishes for a quick snack or something tasty for dinner, here are plenty of delicious recipes that your kids will love.

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

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 them with salt.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Soft Pretzels

Flatbread Pizza

Two flatbread pizzas on a tray.
Flatbread Pizza. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Pizza night just got even better with our flatbread pizza recipe! Not only is it a fun activity to do with your kids, but it’s also a tasty treat that everyone will enjoy. Plus, the individual flatbreads make it easy to customize each pizza to each person’s liking.
Get the Recipe: Flatbread Pizza

Lucky Charms Bars

Slices of Lucky Charms bars on a white board.
Lucky Charms Bars. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven

A Rice Krispie Treat with a Lucky Charms twist, these Lucky Charms Cereal Bars and they are full of those cute and colorful marshmallows that kids love.
Get the Recipe: Lucky Charms Bars

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

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 that kids love for movie nights, parties, and when you want a sweet snack.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Popcorn

Easy 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 after-school snacks and parties.
Get the Recipe: Easy Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Air fryer chicken nuggets on plate with ketchup.
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets. Photo Credit: Little Bit Recipes

Try this easy and delicious homemade air fryer chicken nuggets recipe. These simple golden, crunchy nuggets are always a hit with kids.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups

A white platter with raspberry French toast rolls.
Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven

Everyone loves these easy Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups for breakfast and snacks. Get the kids in the kitchen to help roll up the bread.
Get the Recipe: Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-UPs

Smashed Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes.
Smashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Want to get your kids involved in the cooking process? Our smashed potatoes recipe is a great way to do just that! They’ll love helping you smash the potatoes and add the seasonings.
Get the Recipe: Smashed Potatoes

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; they will love the fudgy peanutty brownie.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Crispy Keto Chaffle Chips

Crispy Chaffle Chips inside wooden box with guacamole behind.
Crispy Keto Chaffle Chips. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

One ingredient only, crispy Keto Chaffle Chips are the easiest and crunchiest kid-friendly snack you will ever need. Chaffle crisps, which are fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free and done in minutes.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Keto Chaffle Chips

Dried Blueberries

Dried Blueberries inside stone bowl.
Dried Blueberries. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn How To Make Dehydrated Blueberries using a dehydrator and preserve them to enjoy throughout the year. These blueberries are a great grab-and-go treat or sweet snack instead of candies.
Get the Recipe: Dried Blueberries

Keto Chicken Nuggets

Keto chicken nuggets on a plate with a cup of dipping sauce.
Keto Chicken Nuggets. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

You know your kids will love these Keto Chicken Nuggets that are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Keto Chicken Nuggets

Canned Chicken Patties

Chicken patties with broccoli on a plate.
Canned Chicken Patties. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Canned Chicken Patties are gluten-free, low-carb, keto-friendly, and kid-friendly! Whipped up in only 20 minutes, they can be served on their own, alongside your favorite steamed vegetables, or on bread as a sandwich.
Get the Recipe: Canned Chicken Patties

Blueberry Avocado Smoothie

Blueberry Avocado Smoothie in glass mug with blue straw and napkin
Blueberry Avocado Smoothie. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

This thick and creamy blueberry avocado smoothie is a healthy meal for all ages. Serve your kids a quick breakfast or have them make the smoothie themselves for an afternoon snack. It’s easy to make in 5 minutes and with only five ingredients!
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Avocado Smoothie

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Chicken bacon ranch casserole in baking dish.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

Indulge in this creamy, cheesy, and flavorful chicken bacon ranch casserole dish with pasta. Even the kids will love this comforting weeknight meal idea.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

How to Dehydrate Cucumbers

Cucumber slices inside brown bowls.
How to Dehydrate Cucumbers. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Learn How to Dehydrate Cucumbers For Chips for that extra crispy healthy snack instead of potato chips. Discover the seasoning options and how best you can use a dehydrator to make more flavorful chips.
Get the Recipe: How to Dehydrate Cucumbers

4-Ingredient Guacamole

two bowls of guacamole on tray with chips and various ingredients
4-Ingredient Guacamole. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Guacamole is always a kid-favorite, and this 4-ingredient recipe won’t disappoint. Have your youngsters make it themselves or whip it up in a flash for them. Grab some fun dippables or top off a favorite meal and enjoy.
Get the Recipe: 4-Ingredient Guacamole

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

4-Ingredient Banana Bread

Easy banana bread 4 ingredients baked in glass dish on cooling rack
4-Ingredient Banana Bread. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Make a quick four-ingredient banana bread in one bowl, then bake in the oven until done! This is a great way to introduce children to the kitchen or make them a super pleasing treat. Your family will surely enjoy it for breakfast or as an after-school snack.
Get the Recipe: 4-Ingredient Banana Bread

Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes

stack of strawberry shortcake pancakes on white stand with toothpick and mint leaves
Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Layer fresh juicy strawberries with pancakes and whipped cream into a delightful breakfast treat! Take the meal to the next level by making it gluten-free and sugar-free so even kids with food sensitivities can enjoy an epic breakfast. This quick and easy breakfast is sure to bring smiles all around the table.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes

Air Fryer French Toast Roll Ups

Holding a sliced French toast roll with cinnamon.
French Toast Roll Ups. Photo Credit: The Bella Vita

These air-fryer French Toast Roll Ups are prepared in only a few minutes and are perfect for the kiddo’s breakfast and snack.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer French Toast Roll Ups

Bee Themed Cake

A round bee themed two layer cake cake.
Bee-Themed Cake. Photo Credit: Mama’s Buzz

A bumble bee-themed cake is perfect for a bee-themed birthday (my first bee-day, or sweet-one birthday).
Get the Recipe: Bee-Themed Cake

Hearty Marinara Sauce

A closeup of hearty marinara sauce in a wooden spoon over a pot of finished marinara sauce.
Hearty Marinara Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Hearty marinara sauce is a delicious Italian sauce made with hand-crushed tomatoes, sautéed garlic and onion, rich olive oil, fresh basil, and flavorful Italian herbs.
Get the Recipe: Hearty Marinara Sauce

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