Kid Friendly

Coming up with kid-friendly recipes can be a challenge!

This collection of recipes makes it easier for you! Our kid-approved recipes feature meals that your picky eater will enjoy! Our Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets and Homemade Hot Pockets are a huge hit in our home! And have fun on the Holidays making our Spider Halloween Grilled Cheese Sandwich!

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Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe

October 25, 2019

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Pancake Mix – with 100% Whole Wheat Option

October 16, 2019

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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

September 27, 2019

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Cheesecake Dip – Hot Chocolate Flavor

March 6, 2018

Full of warm spices, these Chai French Toast Skewers are a fun take on French toast that can even be made ahead! They're a must-make for your next brunch! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Chai French Toast Skewers – can be made ahead!

December 13, 2017

Cute, festive, and just a little creepy, this spider halloween grilled cheese sandwich will have your kids giggling and grinning. Get the fun recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Spider Halloween Grilled Cheese Sandwich

October 16, 2017

I love to throw a pizza quesadilla on the grill for the kids when I'm grilling other things, but this pizza quesadilla makes a great quick lunch too! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Pizza Quesadilla on the Grill – Pepperoni and Cheese

July 27, 2017

Crackers are so easy to make at home! You will love the sweet and savory flavor of this gluten-free cracker recipe, and it's great for kids too! You can even have them help roll out the crackers. Get the gluten-free snack recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Gluten-Free Cracker Recipe – Sweet Potato and Rosemary

April 17, 2017

I've kicked up homemade vanilla pudding a notch with the addition of brown butter, adding a slightly nutty, completely irresistible flavor to the pudding. Get the EASY pudding recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Homemade Vanilla Pudding with Brown Butter

April 10, 2017

Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas are a healthy and flavorful snack -- you'll find these are the perfect thing to crush salty and sweet cravings and keep you full! Get the easy snack recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas Recipe

March 9, 2017

These chocolate protein balls will satisfy your chocolate cravings without a sugar crash later and will give you energy to get through your afternoon! Get the easy snack recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Chocolate Protein Balls (with mocha option!)

February 13, 2017

Baked not fried, these toasted cheese ravioli are the perfect game day snack or appetizer. You won't be able to stop snacking on them! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Toasted Cheese Ravioli with Pizza Sauce – with video!

January 27, 2017

Homemade Hot Pockets are a fun alternative to pizza night and they also make for a fun surprise in lunch boxes. Get the kids involved in making this easy recipe, too! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Homemade Hot Pockets – 4 Ingredients!

December 9, 2016

These apple cinnamon no bake energy bites are fun, filling, and could not be any easier to make. They're great for school lunch boxes, too! Get the easy and fun recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Apple Cinnamon No Bake Energy Bites

November 28, 2016

Pair these turkey and cheese crescent rolls with a hot bowl of cozy chicken noodle soup for a quick and delicious meal on even the busiest of days! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Turkey and Cheese Crescent Rolls – easy meal idea

November 21, 2016

Handheld Sweet Potato Casserole without Nuts

November 18, 2016

Mix up your routine with a southwestern twist on a classic chicken salad recipe. You can prep it on the weekend - it's quick, easy and incredibly filling. Get the healthy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe – with video

September 26, 2016

These pepperoni pizza tortilla pinwheels make a fun appetizer or school lunch. Your kids will think they have hit the jackpot when they open their lunchbox! Get the easy make-ahead recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Pepperoni Pizza Tortilla Pinwheels

September 7, 2016

Pull our your blender and make these easy (AND HEALTHY!) banana coconut blender pancakes. They're a taste of the tropics! Get the easy breakfast recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Banana Coconut Blender Pancakes

August 24, 2016

Ditch the artificially flavored and unnaturally colored popsicles in favor of these yogurt popsicles with berries and chia. Your body will thank you. With only 2 ingredients, they're SO easy to make! Get the easy summer recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Yogurt Popsicles with Berries and Chia (2 ingredients)

July 29, 2016

This whimsical ice cream pie recipe is perfect for any summer party - kids will love the sprinkles and adults will love the vanilla beans and white chocolate ganache. Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Sprinkle Ice Cream Pie Recipe with Rice Krispie Crust

July 18, 2016

How about we put the cheese inside the “chips” and use quesadillas as the base for some summer-inspired quesadilla nachos? The result is incredible!

Quesadilla Nachos

July 11, 2016

Whether you're allergic or just don't have a taste for nuts, these nut-free energy balls are delicious. They satisfy that chocolate craving and give you a boost of energy. Get the easy allergy-friendly recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Chocolate Coconut Nut-Free Energy Balls (no bake!)

June 27, 2016

These healthy chicken nuggets with Parmesan are easy to make (baked, not fried!) and kids and adults will adore them. Say goodbye to the drive-thru! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Healthy Chicken Nuggets with Parmesan

April 15, 2016