Best kid friendly recipes

Our 40 highest-rated kid friendly recipes, updated for 2026

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are incredibly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside without...

22 min · 310 cal · 34g protein · American

Shirley Temple

The ultimate classic non-alcoholic drink loved by kids and adults alike for decades. Ginger ale and ...

3 min · 150 cal · 0g protein · American

Classic Shirley Temple

A beloved sweet and bubbly non alcoholic drink made with ginger ale, grenadine, and a bright cherry ...

5 min · 150 cal · 0g protein · American

Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots

Sweet tender carrots roasted with honey butter and fresh thyme until caramelized and glossy. A beaut...

35 min · 130 cal · 1g protein · American

Air Fryer Pasta Chips

Crunchy seasoned pasta chips made in the air fryer are the ultimate addictive snack. They are golden...

25 min · 280 cal · 9g protein · Italian-American

Orange Chicken Copycat

A crispy fried chicken dish coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. This homemade version rivals t...

45 min · 520 cal · 34g protein · Chinese-American

Mac and Cheese Waffles

Crispy golden waffles stuffed with creamy macaroni and cheese for the ultimate comfort food mashup. ...

30 min · 520 cal · 18g protein · American

Cereal Milk French Toast

Thick brioche slices soaked in nostalgic cereal infused milk for a playful twist on classic French t...

30 min · 430 cal · 12g protein · American

Pancake Tacos

Fluffy pancakes folded into taco shells and filled with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and maple syru...

30 min · 420 cal · 18g protein · American Fusion

#10

Cinnamon Roll Pancake Tacos

Swirled cinnamon sugar pancakes are folded into taco shells and filled with sweetened cream cheese a...

35 min · 510 cal · 10g protein · American

#11

Sweet Potato Fries with Marshmallow Dip

Crispy oven baked sweet potato fries are paired with a fluffy toasted marshmallow dipping sauce. The...

45 min · 340 cal · 4g protein · American

#12

Mac and Cheese Egg Rolls

Crispy fried egg rolls stuffed with creamy macaroni and cheese. A fun fusion snack that combines two...

50 min · 280 cal · 10g protein · American Fusion

#13

Pizza Fries

Golden crispy fries smothered in marinara, melted mozzarella, and classic pizza toppings. The ultima...

40 min · 580 cal · 20g protein · American-Italian

#14

S'mores Cookie Bars

Thick and chewy cookie bars layered with graham cracker crumbs, melty chocolate, and toasted marshma...

40 min · 310 cal · 4g protein · American

#15

Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders

Juicy breaded chicken tenders glazed in a sticky honey BBQ sauce. These crowd-pleasing tenders are c...

40 min · 480 cal · 34g protein · American

#16

Frozen Fruit Clusters

These simple three-ingredient frozen treats combine juicy mixed fruits with creamy yogurt and a driz...

135 min · 180 cal · 4g protein · American

#17

Jamaican Rice and Peas

This classic Jamaican Sunday staple combines long-grain rice and kidney beans simmered in rich cocon...

40 min · 320 cal · 9g protein · Jamaican

#18

Ground Turkey Protein Chili

This thick and bold chili uses ground turkey alongside kidney beans and chili spices for a deeply sa...

40 min · 410 cal · 38g protein · American

#19

Tofu and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

These vibrant stuffed bell peppers are filled with a hearty mixture of seasoned tofu crumbles quinoa...

50 min · 460 cal · 26g protein · American

#20

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Lamb Kidney

A low and slow roasted lamb shoulder pairs beautifully with pan-seared lamb kidneys to create a nose...

260 min · 980 cal · 92g protein · Mediterranean

#21

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Fluffy homemade donuts rolled in warm cinnamon sugar come together quickly using refrigerated biscui...

18 min · 210 cal · 3g protein · American

#22

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Ultra-creamy homemade macaroni and cheese made entirely in the Instant Pot with no draining required...

15 min · 510 cal · 20g protein · American

#23

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

This indulgent slow cooker mac and cheese is unbelievably creamy and cheesy with zero need for a sto...

190 min · 520 cal · 22g protein · American

#24

Peanut Butter Energy Balls

These wholesome no bake energy balls are packed with oats, peanut butter, and honey for a satisfying...

40 min · 130 cal · 4g protein · American

#25

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

These irresistible bite-sized energy balls are made with rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, and choc...

15 min · 180 cal · 6g protein · American

#26

Cheesy Butter Noodles

This simple pasta dish combines tender egg noodles with rich butter and melted cheddar cheese for a ...

17 min · 380 cal · 12g protein · American

#27

Mini Corn Dog Muffins

These bite sized corn dog muffins bake hot dogs right into fluffy cornbread batter for a fun finger ...

25 min · 320 cal · 11g protein · American

#28

Hidden Veggie Chicken Nuggets

These homemade chicken nuggets hide finely grated zucchini inside juicy chicken patties coated in a ...

33 min · 295 cal · 24g protein · American

#29

Pizza Quesadillas

These crispy quesadillas are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and pepperoni for all the flavors k...

15 min · 410 cal · 18g protein · Italian-American

#30

Spaghetti and Meatball Bake

This crowd pleasing baked pasta dish combines classic spaghetti with tender homemade meatballs and b...

50 min · 520 cal · 28g protein · Italian-American

#31

Taco Boats

These fun taco boats use crunchy tortilla boat shells filled with seasoned ground beef shredded chee...

25 min · 430 cal · 24g protein · Mexican-American

#32

Grilled Cheese Roll Ups

These crispy grilled cheese roll ups take classic sandwich flavors and transform them into fun pinwh...

16 min · 340 cal · 13g protein · American

#33

Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

This genius pasta dish combines all the best flavors of pepperoni pizza with penne pasta for a dinne...

25 min · 480 cal · 21g protein · Italian-American

#34

Classic PB and Banana Roll-Up

This simple and delicious roll-up combines creamy peanut butter with sweet banana slices wrapped in ...

5 min · 380 cal · 12g protein · American

#35

Cheesy Mini Pizza Muffins

These bite-sized pizza muffins are made using English muffin halves topped with marinara sauce and m...

15 min · 320 cal · 14g protein · Italian-American

#36

Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels

These colorful pinwheels are filled with sliced turkey deli meat, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar...

10 min · 340 cal · 18g protein · American

#37

Egg Salad Stuffed Mini Pitas

Creamy egg salad made with hard-boiled eggs and a light mayo dressing is stuffed into soft mini pita...

22 min · 310 cal · 16g protein · American

#38

Rainbow Veggie and Hummus Bento Box

This vibrant bento box features an assortment of colorful raw vegetables paired with creamy hummus f...

10 min · 290 cal · 11g protein · Mediterranean-American

#39

Mini Caprese Skewers with Pasta

These adorable mini skewers feature fresh mozzarella balls cherry tomatoes and fresh basil served al...

25 min · 360 cal · 14g protein · Italian

#40

Chicken and Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches

These soft tea-style sandwiches are made with shredded rotisserie chicken mixed with cream cheese an...

10 min · 300 cal · 20g protein · American