Browse our collection of super simple kids recipes the are perfect for the mini chefs in your house! From cookies to bliss balls, slices, cupcakes, muffins and more!
I'm a massive fan of getting kids into the kitchen and cooking.
The ex-primary school teacher in me will tell you ALL the skills that your little ones will learn by cooking... and the Mum in me will tell you what a special time you'll have cooking with your kids.
Sure, it can be a bit chaotic... but the trick is to pick really easy recipes that your kids can make either completely on their own or with a little help.
The recipes below are perfect for getting your kids busy in the kitchen and super excited about cooking!
Skills That Kids Learn Through Cooking
There are soooo many things that your little ones will learn while they cook. Here's just a few:
- following instructions (and we all know this is a BIG one for kids!) - learning to follow a recipe or listen to instructions is a must when cooking!
- measuring ingredients - using measuring cups and measuring spoons is a great way to start talking about fractions (1 cup, ½ cup etc)
- fine motor skills - just think about the fine motor skills you use when you take a teeny teaspoon of baking powder and carefully place it into a bowl - these are such important skills for kids to learn
- reading- reading a recipe (which is a type of procedural text) is a great practical way for kids to learn. If they're too young to read, try drawing pictures of the ingredients and steps.
- safety -this is obviously a HUGE one! Learning about hot ovens and stoves, dangerous beaters and food safety is so, so important. Cooking gives you a perfect opportunity to explain this to your little one.
There are SO many more skills that kid learn while cooking - these are just a few of the most important ones!
What Type Of Recipes Are Suitable For Kids To Cook?
When deciding what kind of recipe your little one can cook, think about:
- their age
- their experience with cooking
- their reading ability
- how long they'll be able to concentrate on a recipe
For example, an 11 year old who has cooked with a parent for several years and can easily read a recipe on their own may be able to make a baked dessert, muffins or a cake etc from scratch all on their own (with parent supervision with the oven and any equipment).
A toddler or young child will need some parental help and supervision throughout the entire recipe (even if it's a no-bake recipe that requires very little equipment).
Easy Kids Recipes
Here are a few of my favourite recipes that are perfect for making with kids. Simply click on the recipe link to be taken to the full recipe (they're all free).
Kids Cookie Recipes
Cookies are perfect for cooking with kids! Most of these recipes can be made without any fancy equipment (you can substitute beaters for a wooden spoon) and are so fun to make! The kids will love rolling the mixture into cookies (and taste testing, of course!).
Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is the recipe I ALWAYS bake with my son. It's my all-time favourite choc chip cookie recipe and it's always a winner.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Perfect and simple... these classic chocolate chip cookies are just like the ones your grandma used to make (maybe even better!!).
5 from 31 votes
Milo Biscuits
If you've got a tin of Milo (malted milk powder) in the cupboard, these are the biscuits for you. We love to top them with melted chocolate and sprinkles (but this is totally optional).
Milo Biscuits Recipe
These Milo Biscuits are an all-time Australian favourite! Made from just 5 basic ingredients, thesequick and easy biscuits are sure to be a hit with the entire family.
5 from 49 votes
ANZAC Biscuits
An absolute favourite Australian biscuit recipe made with rolled oats (ooh and they're completely egg-free so you can eat as much mixture as you like!).
ANZAC Biscuits Recipe
Crunchy and caramelised on the edges and deliciously chewy in the middle, these easy ANZAC biscuits everyone’s favourite Aussie treat!
5 from 148 votes
100 Cookie Recipe
If you're wanting to make a LOT of cookies... this is the recipe for you. You'll get 100 cookies from one batch of mixture - and the kids will love flavouring the mixture with their favourite add-ins.
The Famous 100 Cookie Recipe Recipe
Introducing the famous 100 Cookie Recipe made with just 4 ingredients... butter, caster sugar, condensed milk and self-raising flour! This freezer-friendly cookie dough can be flavoured with any add-ins you like!
5 from 253 votes
Cornflake Cookies
If you've got a box of cornflakes in the cupboard, then it's the time to let your little ones make a batch of cornflake cookies. Add chocolate chips and sultanas for an extra special treat.
These Crunchy Chocolate Chip & Sultana Cornflake Cookies are the perfect lunchbox recipe. They're quick, easy and kid-approved!
5 from 26 votes
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Got a little chocoholic in the house? They're going to LOVE these cookies!
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
The easiest and most delicious Double Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe ever... rich, soft and chewy chocolate cookies packed with loads of white chocolate chips! The ultimate chocolate treat.
5 from 18 votes
Quick & Easy Slice Recipes For Kids
Our slice recipes are SO simple to make and have just a few basic ingredients.
ANZAC Slice
This is the exact same recipe as our classic ANZAC biscuits... but in a super easy slice!
ANZAC Slice Recipe
Ourclassic ANZAC Slice takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is perfect for lunchbox snacks! Chewy, sweet and oh-so-delicious (just like yourfavourite ANZAC biscuits!).
5 from 32 votes
Chocolate Brownies
In just 5 minutes, your little ones will be ready for you to pop their brownie mixture in the oven. It couldn't be easier!
Easy Brownies with Cocoa Powder Recipe
Introducing my favourite easy brownies with cocoa powder, made completely from scratch. These rich and fudgy brownies are gooey on the inside with chewy edges and gorgeous, crackly tops.
5 from 60 votes
Easy Chocolate Slice
We LOVE this slice in our house. It's so simple to make and the icing and sprinkles on top are a kids dream!
Easy Chocolate Slice Recipe
A super easy chocolate slice with chocolate icing and sprinkles... a good old fashioned favourite with the kids (and adults too!).
5 from 35 votes
Chocolate Coconut Slice
One of our all-time favourite slices! You little ones will be able to make this slice all on their own (except for the oven, of course).
No-Bake Coconut Slice Recipe
A completely no-bake Coconut Chocolate Slice with a crunchy coconut biscuit base and a creamy milk chocolate top. Delicious, quick and easy!
5 from 46 votes
Weet-Bix Slice
If you've got a box of Weet-Bix sitting in the cupboard, let your little one loose making this chocolatey slice!
Weet-Bix Slice Recipe
My super easy Weet-Bix Slice is always a hit with the kids! Perfect for lunch boxes or an after school treat!
5 from 61 votes
Made from pantry basics, this slice recipe is most definitely kid-approved.
Lunch box recipes don't come any quicker or easier than this yummy Oat & Milo Slice! Simply melt, mix and bake... too simple!! This will become a family favourite in no time!
5 from 71 votes
Chocolate Chip Muesli Bars
Our favourite muesli bars are great for lunch boxes and are perfect for being prepped by the kids!
Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Recipe
Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are full of the goodness of rice bubbles, brown sugar and rolled oats. Kids and adults alike will love this simple baked recipe for an all-time favourite lunchbox snack!
5 from 15 votes
Kids Cupcakes, Breads & Muffin Recipes
Our cupcake, bread and muffin recipes are perfect for getting the kids in the kitchen! Plus all of the recipes are freezer-friendly!
Banana Muffins
Got some ripe bananas?? This is the recipe for you!
Easy Banana Muffins Recipe
Our classic banana muffin recipe bakes perfectly soft and moist muffins that are ready in less than 30 minutes! A super easy recipe that's great for lunch boxes.
5 from 15 votes
ABCD Muffins
Apples, bananas, coconut and dates... get your little ones mixing the muffin mixture together!
ABCD Muffins Recipe
Our award-winning ABCD Muffins are great for kids and are packed with apple, banana, coconut and dates making them a perfect lunch box option!
5 from 48 votes
Banana Bread
Our FAMOUS banana bread recipe is so easy for kids to make on their own - just give them a hand with the oven!
One Bowl Banana Bread | Cafe Style Recipe
A delicious one-bowl banana bread that is so quick and easy to prepare!
5 from 201 votes
Chocolate Cupcakes
My son and I LOVE making these chocolate cupcakes - whether it's for a birthday party or just a yummy little treat.
Our famous chocolate cupcakes with chocolatefudge frosting really are the best! So simple to make and perfect for birthday parties.
5 from 32 votes
Vanilla Cupcakes
Our vanilla cupcakes are the BEST recipe to make with your kids. They're super easy... and your little ones will love decorating them too!
Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe
Ourfamous vanilla cupcakes are light, fluffy and so easy to make... top them with creamy buttercream for the perfectbirthday partycupcakes, lunch box treat or bakesale favourites.
5 from 51 votes
A super easy yoghurt loaf that everyone will love.
A simple one-bowl Lemon & Yoghurt Loaf with a deliciously tangy lemon glaze poured over the top. This is an all-time favourite school lunch box recipe... plus it's freezer-friendly too!
5 from 19 votes
Butter Cake
Our number 1 favourite birthday cake recipe! The kids can whip this cake up and then decorate it until their hearts content.
The Ultimate Butter Cake Recipe with Buttercream Frosting Recipe
The ultimate classic butter cake recipe with buttercream frosting... the perfect cake for birthdays, school lunch box treats, cake stall fundraisers or delicious morning teas.
5 from 32 votes
Use up some pantry and fridge staples with this yummy loaf recipe.
Strawberry and Yoghurt Loaf Recipe
A simple Strawberry and Yoghurt Loaf that's perfect for school lunch boxes, afternoon snacks.. or even breakfast on the run!
5 from 38 votes
Super Easy Chocolate Cake
The kids will LOVE making this classic chocolate cake... and then decorating it with ALL the sprinkles!
Super Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
Say hello to the BEST quick and easy chocolate cake from scratch recipe! Made in a sheet pan, this single layer cake is fluffy, moist and completely delicious – AND it only takes 35 minutes to make.
5 from 32 votes
Oat & Apple Muffins take just a few minutes to prepare and make the perfect kid-friendly snack.
Made with fresh apples and rolled oats, these moist, 10-minute apple oat muffins are perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes or an afternoon treat.
5 from 10 votes
Blueberry Muffins
Our classic blueberry muffins are a winner with the kids.
Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Cafe-style fluffy and moist blueberry muffins with a crunchy sugar top and bursts of fresh or frozen blueberries. A simple 3 step recipe that takes just 5 minutes to prepare!
5 from 58 votes
Our favourite muffin recipe couldn't be easier to make (or more delicious to taste test!).
Raspberry And White Chocolate Muffins Recipe
Bakery-style soft, fluffy and moist Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins made completely from scratch!
5 from 228 votes
No-Bake Kids Recipes
If you have toddlers or young kids, then our no-bake recipes are the perfect option. There's no need to worry about hot ovens or stoves and all of the recipes have a couple of simple steps and need minimal equipment!
Milo Balls
The EASIEST no-bake balls ever... the hardest part will be stopping your little ones from eating all of the mixture.
Easy Milo Balls Recipe
These super easy Milo Balls are sure to be a hit with the littlest people in your home! Just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time... they're just so simple!
5 from 74 votes
Chocolate Ripple Cake
Everyone's favourite dessert is perfect for getting the kids in the kitchen. Whip the cream ahead of time and let the kids assemble and decorate the cake.
Classic Chocolate Ripple Cake Recipe
Our classic Chocolate Ripple Cake is an all-time favourite Australian dessert made from whipped cream and chocolate ripple biscuits and decorated with Peppermint Crisp bars, Flakes and raspberries.
5 from 8 votes
Clinkers Rocky Road
Melt the chocolate in the microwave and then let your kids mix through all of their favourite add-ins.
Clinkers Rocky Road Recipe
Our famous Clinkers Rocky Road is the only rocky road recipe you'll ever need! Made from milk chocolate, raspberry lollies, marshmallows and Clinkers... and ready in less than 10 minutes!!
5 from 24 votes
Mars Bar Slice
Everyone's favourite slice couldn't be easier to make! Help any little kids with melting the ingredients and then let them mix it all together.
Mars Bar Slice Recipe
Everyone's favourite no-bake Mars Bar Slice recipe couldn't be easier to make... with just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time.
5 from 68 votes
Malteser Slice
Who needs an excuse to buy a bag of Maltesers? Certainly not me!
Malteser Slice Recipe
Our famous no-bake Malteser Slice takes only 10 minutes to prepare... and tastes AMAZING! A chocolate rice bubble base topped with sweet and creamy white chocolate anddecorated with extra Maltesers.
5 from 53 votes
This is one of our favourite slices to make together. I crush the biscuits and melt the ingredients, but then my toddler can do the rest!
This new and improved Lemon & Coconut Slice recipe is absolutely perfect! A beautiful tangy base topped with a creamy lemon frosting!
5 from 356 votes
Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls
Kids will love help rolling the bliss balls!
Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe
These Raw & Guilt-Free Peanut Butter Protein Balls are the perfect healthy treat... but best of all... they taste super naughty!
5 from 60 votes
Kid-Friendly Rum Balls
This recipe is the perfect way to fill in a few spare minutes. Plus... they're totally delicious!
Kid-Friendly Rum Balls Recipe
Super easy and kid-friendly rum balls made from crushed biscuits,sweetened condensed milk, cocoa and coconut and ready in just 5minutes. This is agreat recipe to make with the kids (and great for school lunch box treats).
5 from 71 votes
Chocolate Crackles
A party food staple... and great for kids to help mix together!
Chocolate Crackles Recipe
This chocolate crackles recipe is a simple recipe made with delicate rice bubbles, rich cocoa, icing sugar, copha, and desiccated coconut. An easy dessert recipe that is the ultimate party food!
5 from 7 votes
Honey Joys
Everyone loves these super easy sweet treats.
Honey Joys Recipe
Honey Joys are crunchy and sweet little morsels that have been part of Australian culture for decades. With the goodness of Corn Flakes, honey, butter and sugar, they couldn’t be easier to make!
5 from 6 votes
Healthy and delicious - these balls are so much fun for the kids to make.
Healthy Apricot Bliss Balls Recipe
Super easy and healthy Coconut, Chia & Apricot Bliss Balls - the perfect kid-friendly lunch box snack! Just 10 minutes prep time and completely no-bake... simply mix, roll and eat!
5 from 14 votes
Tic Toc Tea Cup Biscuits
This is the perfect activity for kids to do on a quiet afternoon (... or a busy afternoon!)
Tic Toc Tea Cup Biscuits Recipe
The cutest Tic Tic Tea Cup Biscuits made from Tic Tocs, marshmallows, Freckles and musk Life Savers... includes a step by step guide to make these kids party food favourites!
5 from 3 votes
Healthy Weet-Bix Balls
A few basic ingredients is all it takes to make these kid-friendly balls.
Healthy Weet-Bix Balls Recipe
These Healthy Weet-Bix Balls with medjool dates, honey, coconut, chia seeds and sultanas are so easy to make and take only 10 minutes to prepare.
5 from 11 votes
The kids will love whipping up these sweet little balls.
4 Ingredient Milo Weet-Bix Balls Recipe
These Milo Weet-Bix Balls couldn't be easier! Made from just 4 ingredients and only 10 minutes prep time, they make a fantastic lunch box snack!
5 from 50 votes
Tiny Teddy Racing Cars
Little ones will love putting these simple little cars together.
Tiny Teddy Racing Cars Recipe
These super cute Tiny Teddy Racing Cars are the ultimate in kids party food! Made from Milky Ways, Smarties and Tiny Teddies, these quick and easy cars are always a hit!
5 from 7 votes
Healthier LCM Bars
Just like the store-bought version... but much healthier (and great for the kids to make!).
Healthy LCM Bars Recipe
A simple 4 ingredient recipe for making healthy LCM Bars at home using just honey, rice bubbles, coconut oil and sprinkles!
5 from 19 votes
Healthy Salted Caramel Balls
For a healthy snack, get the kids to help make these yummy little date balls.
Healthy Salted Caramel Protein Balls Recipe
Deliciously Healthy Salted Caramel Protein Balls made from medjool dates, rolled oats, desiccated coconut and a pinch of salt! YUM!
5 from 15 votes
Healthy Coco Pop Bars
Chocolatey, healthy and delicious! The kids will fall in love with these super simple bars.
Coco Bars Recipe
Made with only 6 ingredients including chia seeds, cacao and coconut, these delicious coco bars are the perfect lunch or after school treat!
5 from 18 votes
More Kids Recipes
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Or browse our Lunch Box Recipes that are all freezer-friendly here.
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