Easy Recipes for Children to Make (Mostly!) Alone

Kelly R. said:  These pickles are one of my favorite easy recipes for children to help with because there is lots of measuring and dumping to be done - my kids' favorite part of cooking! They also like to stuff all of the various ingredients into the jars. I handle pouring in the hot brine, but this is a task that can be done by older kids, too. From Our Best Bites

Kelly R. said:  My kids love to help make this overnight recipe, and I love that I have more control over the ingredients than I do with prepackaged oatmeal options. On Sunday afternoon we'll fill individual glass jelly jars with the ingredients, shake them up, and chill them overnight in the fridge. With minimal effort, we have a nice supply of healthy and easy breakfasts for the first few mornings of the week. From 100 Days of Real Food

Erin P. said:  I just tried this out with my son tonight, and we were able to bypass our daily struggles over dinner as the little chef proudly (and without a single complaint) ate his creation! Pretty quick and easy recipe for kids to make. My four-year old was able to do most of the prep work which gave him a little more skin in the game. From Food.com

Kristy Pepping said:  If your kids are like mine, eating certain veggies can be a struggle. Not these in our house! Make anything look like a french fry and they are in! Plus, these require mixing a few ingredients in a bowl which is simple enough even for younger kids to take charge. From Damn Delicious

Shila said:  Quiche is one of my go-to easy recipes for children to make! Beat eggs together, pour the mixture into a store bought frozen pie crust, & bake it in an oven! The variations are endless. You can add bacon, cheese, sausage, veggies, etc. Or, like our family, you can just eat it plain. Kids love cracking the eggs & stirring the bowl. I love fast & easy help with little mess, and a hearty breakfast idea! From Pillsbury

Lisa R said:  This is the simplest bread recipe I've found for making with my daughter. It's fun to watch the yeast bubble and the dough is nice and soft for little hands to knead. Each step only takes a few minutes to complete. Best of all, it's the perfect size shape for adding a stenciled design with flour, which can be as simple as sprinkling flour over a couple of geometric shapes that kids cut from paper. Place the shapes or a stencil on top of the loaf and sprinkle with extra flour just before baking. Remove the paper before putting the loaf in the oven. From King Arthur Flour

Kristy Pepping said:  Pizza is one of the best easy recipes for children to make! Using French bread instead of fresh dough makes it possible for kids to make pizza virtually on their own. It's fun for them to top it with whatever they like, and this is a great way to try new veggies. From The Pioneer Woman

Shila said:  This dip recipe is great for family movie nights, parties, sleepovers, etc. It's also a clever way to introduce artichokes, as they're paired with your favorite crackers. Kids can whip up this fancy appetizer on their own. From Spend With Pennies