22 Best Kid-Friendly Recipes

Finding recipes that your little picky eater(s) will like can definitely be a challenge. That’s why we’re here to help. Here are 22 kid-approved recipes that your nuggets will love!

Light & Easy Muffin Pan Omelets

Light & Easy Muffin Pan Omelets

“These are fantastic! We are a low carb family and these make a perfect breakfast that everyone likes. I use red and green peppers and onions that I cook up with the sausage, instead of the mushrooms and tomatoes. Thank you for this great recipe!” - Kris_Kubis “My grand kids love these made with bacon!” - grannybo
Despicable Cupcakes

Despicable Cupcakes

“These are very easy and fun to make. The kids will enjoy helping.” - AJN22
Yummy Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Yummy Homemade Chicken Nuggets

“Fun to make. Fun to eat. Better than the golden arches. Never any left. Great with homemade ranch dressing. I have also oven baked these angels @ 425 degrees for about 20 minutes. Yum!” - kiliape
Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole

“I made this for supper last night and it was good! My family and I really liked it. I liked that it was a quick and easy recipe for a busy weeknight.” - kluv2cook “Perfect for potlucks and very kid-friendly. Always a crowd pleaser.” - zachsbiggestfan
Skinny Pizza Rolls

Skinny Pizza Rolls

“Made these for the kids after school, with chicken breast instead of pepperoni, easy, convenient and delicious!” - marlineramos95 “My family LOVES these pizza rolls.” - tamk
Kid's Choice Waffled Sandwiches

Kid's Choice Waffled Sandwiches

“You will be amazed at all the great sandwich combinations your kids will come up with!” - mimi2rgr
Apple Dip

Apple Dip

“This apple dip is quite delish & a real kid pleaser recipe!” - DomesticGoddess “I finally made this so easy apple dip. We loved it, especially my son who could live on peanut butter:) Thanks for posting!” - WWCook1
School Fuel

School Fuel

“Sweet and salty heaven! Very good snack recipe. The kids will love it (moms and dads too)!” - MikeyRUOK
Jellomellows

Jellomellows

“I made this recipe for a picnic this past weekend. Kids loved them. Grown ups too. People either said it reminded them of sour patch or Skittles. Surprised they held up well in the 100 degree heat under foil. Easy to make. I also used the colored toothpicks.” - trinalikesrecipes
Orange Whip

Orange Whip

“This creamy, fruity, cute dessert will be a hit at any gathering! Kids and adults alike will love making - and EATING - this! “ - Janet
Meatloaf and Mashed Potato Cupcakes

Meatloaf and Mashed Potato Cupcakes

“The best meatloaf recipe I've ever made! Thanks so much for sharing!” - wanzerwoman “I have made these and they are wonderful. I also made them substituting ground turkey and following the rest of the recipe as printed. I topped them with mashed sweet potatoes and they were a hit!” - mewzikgal
Easy Strawberry Popsicles

Easy Strawberry Popsicles

“Round up the kids (young and old!) and get them involved in making these simple and delicious warm-weather treats. Despite all the coconut in the ingredients, the finished pops have just a hint of coconut flavor...perfectly refreshing!” - Janet
Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

“I did this for my grandson's lunch - he really loves peperoni pizza, and with these, his little eyes just lit up. Thanks so much for posting this one. By the by, they freeze great and 30 sec to 1 min if you put in more than one in the microwave and they are good to go. Again thanks from the bottom of my grandson and sons tummies.” - flameswithinice
Hawaiian Roll Ham Sliders

Hawaiian Roll Ham Sliders

“Have made these several times over the past year. I, hubby and daughter all love them!!” - chile1231 “Tried these on my family the other day... they didn't last long! Oh my gosh they were good. Thanks for sharing!!” - rwaldner
Cracker Jacks Gone Wild!

Cracker Jacks Gone Wild!

“This was delicious! I added butter flavoring at the end and stirred it in before pouring over popcorn. It could've been a Crunch and Munch clone!” - cealymeal
Momma's Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Momma's Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

“Finally a successful mac and cheese! Every time I try a mac and cheese recipe, the cheese turns out gritty. Not this time. Very good and very easy!” - Carolynn16 “This recipe is absolutely perfect!!!! I fried up some slab bacon and crumbled it on top...Oh My Yummy!!! This is now forever my go to Mac and Cheese recipe!” - PrettyKitteh
Thumb Print Cookies The Ultimate best!

Thumb Print Cookies The Ultimate best!

“Great recipe - just like mom used to make, but I never got her recipe, so thank you very very much!” - ptodora “I just made these again with my Grandchildren. We didn’t add the nuts and they still turned out great! Have the kids roll the dough into balls and poke their thumbs into them...they had a blast creating these cookies! :)” - songchef
Popcorn Cake

Popcorn Cake

“Such a cute cake! The kids will enjoy helping make it just as much as the will enjoy eating it. Love it!” - Janet
Kool-Aid Treats

Kool-Aid Treats

“This is a great treat for the kids and grandkids - not to forget us adults that love rice krispies and kool-aid. If you love sweet and tart these are for you! My kids have always loved gooey treats and we all still do.” - JODIE57
Mini-Cinnis

Mini-Cinnis

“My grandson loves the version of these found at a famous fast food restaurant. These taste just as good, and are so easy to make!” - savadas “I don’t like cinnamon rolls - and I STILL love these . Absolutely delicious!” - vwomack
Banana Pineapple Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Banana Pineapple Chocolate Chip Pancakes

“These pancakes are very sweet and tropical. Chocolate chips are a perfect touch to these little pancakes. Kids and adults will love this breakfast treat.” - Janet
White Chocolate Party Mix

White Chocolate Party Mix

“Love this stuff! We call it white trash Tehe ;)” - 2sweetinc “I made this today and it is so good, I know I won’t stop eating it. Thanks for sharing. :)” - cusgirl