Kid-Friendly Food Ideas

Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade A Sparkling Sip for Kids

This kid-friendly recipe for sparkling blackberry lemonade is perfect for any celebration. Plus, the sugar sprinkles rim is just too cute to pass up on!

Healthier Muffins Kid Friendly
Fruits & Veggies

Give your children snacks that you'll both enjoy. Check out these Sweet Carrot Applesauce Muffins and see that sweets can be "good for you" too!

Frozen Yogurt Bite-Sized Frozen Yogurt Treats

Stay cool with this recipe for yummy frozen confetti yogurt chips! They're the perfect sweet snack for adults and children alike, and super easy to make.




Foods That Kids Will Love

Fool the picky little eaters at your party by serving up these yummy kid friendly foods. With a little imaginative presentation and creative use of classic ingredients, our clever food ideas for kids look fun to eat while sneaking in healthy ingredients and lots of flavor.

Recipe

Patriotic Polka Dot Milkshake Recipe

The only thing kids like better than a pretty presentation is a sweet treat, and these fancy polka dot milkshakes are made using sticky marshmallows for an irresistibly sweet drink.
Inspiration

Food Presentation for a Kids Spring Party

Peanut butter sandwich gets the spring treatment when cut into tiny butterfly shapes using a cookie cutter. Read on for some more great ideas for making your food spread really special for your Kids' Spring Garden Party.
Recipe

Homemade Cracker Jack Recipe

Nothing like a good ole box of cracker jacks! Perfect for a baseball theme party, these snacks are homemade, tasty, and easy for little hands to eat! Sounds like a home run to me!
Drink

Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade

This drink recipe omits the alcohol for a kid-friendly sip that's a little sweet and a little tart.
Tip

Kids Food Allergies Hot Sheet for Moms & Party Hosts

Children are major sufferers when it comes to food allergies. Make sure if you're hosting a kids party, or sending your child off to one, to read through this helpful allergy hot sheet to ensure all your menu options are safe and kid-friendly!
Recipe

Funnel Cake with a Red Velvet Twist

Funnel cake immediately brings thoughts of summer days at carnivals, festivals and the shore. Add a red velvet twist to the classic recipe that turns this kid-friendly food into something special.
Recipe

Gluten-Free Frozen Banana Pops

Banana bites dipped in a bit of dark chocolate and sprinkles make for a delectable snack for kids, but are festive enough to pop on a stick and call a birthday party treat. Aside from being creamy and delicious, they're a gluten-free treat that's an all-around kid-friendly food, too!
Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Though Buffalo chicken may make you think spicy, we can assure you this dish is a kid-friendly dinner that's packed with flavor, but won't overwhelm in the heat department. The combination of the sauce with the creamy cheese balances out to make one tasty dish the whole family will enjoy.
Recipe

Frozen Confetti Yogurt Chips

Yogurt in it's natural form is tasty to some, but turn it into frozen chips and everyone will gobble it up. Fun to eat and make, these frozen treats make a great addition to summer celebrations.
Recipes

Nutella Recipe Round Up

Nutella is a hit among adults and more importantly kids! This chocolate, hazelnut spread is a great addition to a variety of kid friendly foods and makes everything a little more sweet.
Recipe

Banana Boat Treat for Kids

Banana boats are one of those fun summer vacation activities that live on as legendary in childhood memories. This sweet snack pays tribute to the float of fun. Kid-friendly thanks to the banana, marshmallow and chocolate ingredients, adults will be a fan of this treat, too.
Drink

Bubble Gum Mocktail

Bubble gum and cotton candy - the two flavors kids seem to love best! We've taken the first flavor and turned it into a fun sip the kids can enjoy this summer.
Drink

Movie Night Coca Cola Ice Cream Float

Fizzy, creamy and totally sweet, classic ice cream soda desserts are just as much an adult-friendly treat as it is a kid-friendly food. Serve this classic dessert at parties where there's a mixed treat to guarantee sweet success with all your guests!
Recipe

Lion's Mane Pasta

Sometimes all it takes to get kids to eat their dinner is a clever name and creative use of color. Here, Emily whips up a classic dish - spaghetti and meatballs - but adds some fun with naturally colored noodles and kid-friendly name; Lion's Mane Pasta is sure to be a hit.
Kid-Friendly Foods

Eat your Veggies - for Dessert! And Make it a Special Occasion

Make dessert healthy and celebratory, no matter the day! Paula shares some scrumptious recipes along with an adorable printable party hat the kids can make and wear. Pop on the party hats, serve up dessert and celebrate veggies with the kids!
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