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These 60 AmazingToddler Recipes To Make Together are easy for kids to help with and they taste delicious! These recipes are designed to be easy and foolproof so kids can experience success in the kitchen.
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- ⭐Why Recipes To Make With Toddlers Are Awesome
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⭐Why Recipes To Make With Toddlers Are Awesome
- Even if a toddler can't make an entire recipe on their own, they can do plenty to help prepare meals and snacks.
- Cooking with toddlers is a great way to bond, and learn simple concepts like measuring and counting.
- You can also incorporate language skills into these toddler recipes as kids talk about what they are doing.
Be sure to supervise children while they are helping in the kitchen.
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📋60 AmazingToddler Recipes To Make Together
Homemade Mini Baked Donuts
What could be cuter than mini donuts? It is such fun for kids to make and decorate the donuts themselves.
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Princess Toast
This Princess Toast would be wonderful to serve at a play date, and if you are having a princess party, this would perfect for the guests to make and eat!
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Pepperoni Pizza Crescents
Pizza is a toddler favorite and these kid size pizza crescents are great for toddlers to make.
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Pão de queijo Brazilian Cheese Bread
This yummy bread is simple to make and kids love rolling the dough into balls.
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Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
These fun pretzels can be personalized by kids in so many ways!
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Best Apple Muffins Recipe
This Apple Muffins Recipe is a great way to use apples. The muffins are tasty and filling and this the perfect recipe to make with kids.
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2 Ingredient Strawberry Soda Cake from In the Kids’ Kitchen
To create this fluffy and tasty Strawberry Soda Cake, all you need is a box of cake mix and a can of Sprite! It's simple and tasty!
Easy Muddy Buddies Recipe
This is not only a fun snack to make with a toddler, it is just fun to say.
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Making Butter With Kids
Toddlers are amazed as cream turns to butter.
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Birthday Cake Popcorn
It's not only for birthdays! This is one of our favorite recipes for toddlers.
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Fruit Filled Crescent Cups
A yummy snack that kids can help make that uses crescent dough.
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Cheese Cracker Recipe
If your toddler is a big fan of those store bought cheese crackers, make them yourself.
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Haystacks Snack for Kids from Views from a Step Stool
This charming haystacks snack is a great farm-themedtreat for children! Ideal for a farm-themed activity.
Soft Pretzels Recipe
Kids will enjoy playing with the dough as they make these soft pretzels.
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Gluten-Free Boysenberry Thumbprint Cookies from 5 Minutes for Mom
Do you enjoy cooking with your children? Make these Gluten-Free Boysenberry Thumbprint Cookies and have fun!
Baked Apples with an Oatmeal Cookie Crust from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
The Oatmeal Cookie Crust elevates this baked apple dish to new heights! The ideal recipe for children in the kitchen.
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe from 5 Minutes for Mom
Get your kids involved in the kitchen with this No-Fail Creamy Macaroni and Cheese dish that will please everyone in the family.
Homemade Uncrustables Sandwiches from Devour Dinner
Use bread, peanut butter, and jelly to make your own Uncrustables Sandwiches. All you need is asimple sandwich press to remove the crust off your sandwich.
Easy Garlic Bread Pizza
I love recipes that my kids can help make. Are your kids always clamoring to work in the kitchen? This Easy Garlic Bread Pizza is the perfect recipe for little hands help create, with adult supervision of course.
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No Mixer Banana Bread Recipe from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
A tasty and simple banana bread recipe that should be on your cooking list! You'll enjoy how simple it is to create this Banana Bread Recipe because no mixer is required.
Easy Blueberry Muffins
A great way to get kids to eat fruit!
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Easy Rainbow Sugar Cookies from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
If you don't have hours to spend in the kitchen, this is an ideal (and yummy) cookie recipe for kids to make.
Baked mini cinnamon donut holes from Kidgredients
Recipe for baked little cinnamon donut holes that will leave you wanting more! Bring the kids into the kitchen and prepare this delicious dessert!
Gluten-Free Sweet Spinach Muffins from Living Montessori Now
Gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and protein-rich spinach muffins! They're also tasty and sweet!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Crescents
Great recipe to make with kids. If you love PB&J sandwiches you will flip for these!
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Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie from Living Montessori Now
This strawberry pineapple smoothie is both nutritious and delicious. It's high in protein, vegan, and sugar-free.
Apple Crescents
From beginning to end, toddlers can make this whole recipe!
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Alphabet Cookie Fun from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
A fun way for kids to learn letters and bake at the same time!
Apple Sorbet from Kid Minds
Do you have any extra apples? Ask your children to assist you in making a wonderful apple sorbet. The ingredients include apples, maple syrup, and lemon juice.
How to Make Fresh Mint Tea from Living Montessori Now
A fantastic Montessori practical life project for toddlers and above, this tutorial includes a video and tools for brewing fresh mint tea with children.
Apple Pie Rollups from Crafty Mama in ME
Do your children enjoy assisting you in the kitchen? Make these Adorable Apple Pie Rollups, which are both fun and easy to make. Excellent with freshly harvested apples in the fall!
Fluffy Biscuit Recipe from Extremely Good Parenting
From start to finish, this fluffy biscuit recipe takes only 15 minutes. They are delicious, healthy biscuits that are sure to please your family.
Peanut Butter Oreo Owl Cupcakes from Mum in the Madhouse
These delicious Oreo Owl Cupcakes are ideal for preparing with kids. They're incredibly lovely and so easy and fun to create.
Chicken Pot Pies Recipe from Childhood 101
Kids will love making and eating this savory recipe!
Kit Kat Cookies from My Bored Toddler
This Kit Kat treat recipe is an easy treat to prepare with your children. Forget the chocolate chip cookies; this one is far superior!
Shark Tooth Snack from Extremely Good Parenting
Need a perfect shark week snack that kids can help to make? Check these out!
Apple Bread made with Apple Sauce
This recipe is easy to make and packed with great tasting apple flavor!
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins from Living Montessori Now
These gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip muffins please chocolate lovers while remaining nutritious. They're high in protein and dairy-free.
Owl Pizza Recipe from The Educators’ Spin On It
Make your own owl-shaped pizza with this simple pizza dough recipe. While the pizza bakes, try out these owl-themed activities with your kids.
Jam Tart Recipe from Childhood 101
This simple jam tart recipe is simple enough for children of all ages to make, allowing them to learn valuable life skills.
Omelets in a Muffin Tin from Toddler Approved
Kids may pick what they want in their omelets, and you can even incorporate a talk about liquids and solids while you assemble and bake them.
Banana Bread Recipe from My Bored Toddler
Kids can help make this healthy snack that doesn't require a mixer.
Carrot Muffin Recipe for Kids
Try these on a picky eater who won't eat vegetables. You'll feel good giving them to kids who will love them.
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Easy Berry Muffins from My Bored Toddler
A simple berry muffin recipe that involves the kids in the cooking process.
Turkey and Cheese Crescent Roll Recipe
These are perfect for lunch or a snack. Best of all, they only need three ingredients and take 15 minutes from start to finish!
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Easy Fruit Salsa Recipe from True Aim
A great way to get little ones to eat more fruit!
Monkey Rice Cake Curious George Snack
If kids like Curious George or just monkeys, you must try this cute snack. This Monkey Rice Cake Curious George Snack is easy to make and enjoyable for children to construct.
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Mini Ice Cream Cakes from Crafty Mama in ME
Do you enjoy ice cream cake? When you make little ice cream cakes, everyone in your family may build an ice cream cake that they will enjoy!
Simple Cheese Puff Recipe from Childhood 101
These easy-to-make cheese puffs are perfect for snacking or lunchbox goodies. Simple enough for a child to make!
Kid Made English Muffin Pizzas
These Kid Made English Muffin Pizzas from Mess for Less are super easy for kids to make themselves. Such an easy kids recipe!
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Puppy Chow Recipe
Have you ever had Puppy Chow before? It might sound like the name of a dog food, but it is actually a tasty snack for humans. This Puppy Chow Recipeis super simple and perfect to make with kids.
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Classic Zucchini Bread from True Aim
This sweet treat is perfect for when you grow your own zucchini or when it is in season. A kid favorite!
2 Ingredient Pinwheels from My Bored Toddler
It doesn't get much easier than 2 ingredients! This is the perfect recipe for introducing little ones to cooking.
Rainbow Pudding Popsicles
Rainbow Pudding Popsicles are the ideal summer treat. They're bright, creamy, and quite simple to create. Kids like making and eating them!
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Healthy Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake from True Aim
You'd never tell from the taste that it's made without flour. You can serve this for breakfast due to the reduced sugar level.
Easy Bread Recipe
Baking bread with children is a great activity to do together. Measuring, scooping, and kneading offer a wealth of sensory and fine motor experiences. After all, who can resist a place that smells like freshly baked bread?
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Zucchini Tots
Have you ever eaten Zucchini Tots? If you haven't already, you're in for a treat. If you've ever eaten a tater tot, you'll recognize the concept, only instead of grated potatoes, you'll find shredded zucchini.
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Viking Bread Recipe from Raising Lifelong Learners
This is great for kids to make in conjunction with a study on Norway or vikings.
Monster Cookie Energy Balls
These no cook Monster Cookie Energy Balls make a great breakfast, snack or pick-me-up.
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Apple Pie Pockets Recipe from The Educators’ Spin On It
These delightful apple pie pockets are wrapped in a pie crust and filled with luscious apples, cinnamon, and sugar. A delightful apple-based fall snack for kids.
If you loved these recipes, check out these Kid Friendly Meals that are Easy to Make.
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👩🏻🍳Expert Tips
Tip 1: If you have multiple kids, then they can practice taking turns.
Tip 2: Anytime you are cooking,invite your toddler to help out in some small way.
🤷🏻♀️FAQs
At what age can toddlers help in the kitchen?
Depending on their motor skills and maturity, toddlers can begin assisting in the kitchen as early as 2-3 years old. It is critical to provide age-appropriate assignments and to closely oversee them.
What are some easy ways to start cooking with toddlers?
You can have toddlers start helping to wash fruits and vegetables, stirring ingredients, putting toppings on pizza, and using cookie cutters with supervision.
How can I minimize the mess when cooking with toddlers?
Accept the mess as a necessary part of the learning process. To teach responsibility, use aprons, cover surfaces, and have your child help clean up afterward.
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Angela
Just want to caution those cooking with kids up to 4. This post contains a popcorn recipe. This is a choking hazard. Please wait until your kids are older.
Marina
Will share your post with my friends...as some of them have kids x
Yanna
This is awesome! I love cooking with my three boys! Thank you for the suggestions.
Heather
I love these! My girls have always loved cooking, or helping me cook, since they were babies!
Acamy
This sounds like so much fun!! I don't have a toddler yet, but I will definitely keep this in mind when my baby is old enough! I would love to try the garlic bread pizza and blueberry muffins!
