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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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A hot cocoa bomb being added to a white mug on a saucer.

Pop Rocks Hot Cocoa Bombs
January 22, 2021
Overhead view of bowl of energy bites, with dried cranberries, oats and hemp seeds also pictured.

Cranberry Oatmeal Energy Balls (nut-free)
October 9, 2020
Four frozen desserts, from upper left clockwise: a strawberry ice cream terrine, grilled pineapple topped with ice cream, an ice cream pie, and chocolate ice cream in a white bowl with a cone appearance.

30+ Frozen Desserts to make this summer!
July 3, 2020
Overhead view of a close up of a chocolate muffins with chocolate chips.

Triple Chocolate Banana Muffins – healthier!
June 12, 2020
Two green drinks in stemmed glasses with red and white paper straws. Strawberries garnish the edge of the glasses.

Green Smoothie Recipe – make it your own!
May 27, 2020
Pickle and ham roll ups.

Pickle Roll Ups with Ham (Pinwheels)
April 24, 2020
Image of a square white plate with 5 french toast sticks on it, sprinkled with powdered sugar. Also pictured is a small glass bowl of maple syrup.

Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
February 28, 2020
Image of a bowl of cinnamon applesauce, shot from above.

Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe
October 25, 2019
Image of a stack of pancakes with homemade pancake mix in the background.

Pancake Mix – with 100% Whole Wheat Option
October 16, 2019
Image of air fryer chicken nuggets in a basket, shot from above. BBQ sauce also pictured.

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
September 27, 2019
cheescake dip - hot chocolate flavor - photo

Cheesecake Dip – Hot Chocolate Flavor
March 6, 2018
French toast skewers sprinkled with powdered sugar, with maple syrup on the side

Chai French Toast Skewers – can be made ahead!
December 13, 2017
Front view of spider grilled cheese on black round plate, placed on orange plaid tablecloth.

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
Roasted chickpeas scattered on sheet pan.

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

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