Toy kitchens, play food, pans, and utensils are great for pretend play, which is essential for child development. But there will come a time when you’ll want to get your little one in the kitchen baking for real, right alongside you. If you’re looking for easy things to bake with kids, the following recipes will make both memories and delicious treats to share.
Tips for baking with kids
Healthy treats for kids
Baking as a whole incorporates processed flours and copious amounts of sugar and butter. Of course, there are the occasional healthy holiday treats to be had, but what if you want healthful options year-round? These healthy treats for kids are big on taste without many of the typical processed ingredients.
6. Gluten-free Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Trying to find a delicious gluten-free treats recipe to bake with your kids can be challenging, but Lisa Bayorek of Homesteading and Hungry hits the mark with these Gluten-free Cupcakes. She’s themed hers to include a special surprise; peanut butter or chocolate chips inside the cupcake, and she also included cute pirate flag cupcake toppers.
“These gluten-free cupcakes with peanut butter frosting are the cupcakes that I made for my boys and their friends after a fun day of Geocaching,” the Charleston-based mom of two wrote. “They have a fun buried treasure inside! The boys loved them and it was a great reward after a hard day of searching for treasures.”
They would also be great cupcakes to serve for a pirate-themed birthday party or to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th.
7. Vegan Strawberry-Banana Muffins
Packed with fresh fruit, these Vegan Strawberry-Banana Muffins from The Simple Veganista come together in just one bowl, making them an easy baking project. They’re also nutritious and lower in sugar, to make the tooth fairy happy. Bonus: they freeze well and last for up to two months, so you can bake some now and save the rest for a rainy day!
8. Chocolate Sunbutter Fudge
According to Food Allergy Research & Education, an estimated one in 13 children are allergic to at least one of the eight major food allergens, which is why many schools have gone either “nut-free” or are at least “nut-aware.” If you’re preparing treats to take to school or just want a nut-free option to enjoy at home, try this Allergy Friendly Chocolate Sunbutter Fudge from Ambitious Kitchen.
