13 Easy Recipes for Kids (that Adults Like Too)

Taquitos are always a hit with kids! This baked version is an easy spin on that tasty Mexican rolled tortilla treat. Roll corn or flour tortillas around a filling of refried beans, cheese, and salsa, then bake until crispy. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping!

{Vegetarian, gluten-free}

This peanut butter dip is just 4 ingredients and somehow tastes like frosting. Greek yogurt, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla combine into the best dip for sliced green apples. Or use to dip any fruit your kiddos like--or pretzels, if you like the sweet and salty thing. This is a family fave!

{Vegetarian, gluten-free}

Next up in our favorite easy recipes for kids: these tortilla rollups! It couldn’t be much easier than chopping vegetables, spreading a tortilla with hummus, and rolling it up! It’s completely customizable based on the vegetables you have on hand, and the novelty of eating something in a rollup is hard to beat. It's also a great dinner idea for kids. This one doubles as a tasty party appetizer for adults! Another great option: Mexican Pinwheels

{Vegetarian, vegan. GF with GF tortillas.}

Another yogurt dip, this one’s savory and made without the standard packaged seasonings! It’s all natural, simple to whip up, and incredibly tasty.

{Vegetarian, gluten-free}

This tomato soup recipe the simplest way we’ve found to make tomato soup from scratch. We’re pretty picky about canned tomato soup and haven’t found a brand we love. So, this homemade tomato soup fits the bill. It’s made creamy using cashews instead of dairy–and who wouldn’t love star toasts alongside? As an adult, I’m still gaga over star-shaped foods.

{Vegetarian, vegan. For GF, use gluten-free bread.}

One of our favorite easy recipes for kids: pita pizzas! Instead of springing for carry out, pita pizzas can be made in the same amount of time and are healthier and cheaper. A few other options: these Roasted Red Pepper Pita Pizzas or Vegan Naan Pizzas. If you have more time, our Homemade Cheese Pizza is always a hit.

{Vegetarian. GF with GF pita}

Another favorite in our easy recipes for kids: Loaded Veggie Quesadillas! These quesadillas are chock full of veggies and flavor, including sweet potato, black beans, and cumin. If you’d like, make our Homemade Spinach Tortillas in advance for a totally veggie loaded experience. It’s a fun project for kids!

{Vegetarian. GF with gluten-free tortillas and vegan with vegan cheese. See vegan cheese note above, or use hummus as a sub.}

Let’s move on to dips, shall we? Dips are an instant easy recipes for kids, since they’re quick to put together and easy finger foods. This cinnamon yogurt dip is a naturally sweet, healthy dip that is supremely simple but tastes novel.

{Vegetarian, gluten-free}

This spin on the classic kid comfort food is healthy, but tastes incredible. It's sophisticated enough for adult palates, but taste enough for kids! The lighter take features Greek yogurt for the added probiotics, turmeric, Parmesan cheese and fresh garlic. Throw in a few handfuls of spinach if you like (though our kid is in a phase where he picks those out...!).

{Vegetarian, gluten-free with gluten-free pasta}

We make these veggie dippers for our son Larson’s lunch when he goes to preschool, and store them in the freezer. Then drop them in his lunch and they thaw while he's at school! He loves dipping them in yogurt dill sauce, or even hummus! They take a little time to bake, but they’re simple to whip up, making them an easy recipe for kids.

{Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan without the yogurt sauce}

Here’s another dip we love to share because it’s just that good! All the kids in our life love this healthy, naturally sweet chocolate dip for pretzels, apple slices, and berries.

{Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan}

This is our most popular fan favorite recipe, and luckily it’s also an easy recipe for kids! It’s basically a homemade Reese’s peanut butter cup combined with a no bake cookie, and it would be a great weekend project! Keep them in the freezer or refrigerator and nibble all week long.

{Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan}

And finally, one’s a favorite in our list of easy recipes for kids: frozen yogurt dots! Larson loves these and asks for them on the regular. They’re super simple to make, with just 4 ingredients! And as his mama, I also sneak them from the freezer. Often.

{Vegetarian, gluten-free}