Fall may seem like a long while off, but as the summer begins to wind down it’s definitely safe to safe that the kiddos may be plagued with a bad case of boredom, especially if the big summer vacation is over and there are only a few weeks left until school starts. And yes, day trips and playdates may keep them entertained until then, but when a rainy day comes knocking, it’s always good to have a craft or activity planned just in case their boredom becomes too much to handle. Crafts definitely come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but if the little ones have a sweet tooth, it’s always fun to get them involved in the kitchen, especially since the internet is a treasure trove full of colorful and easy dessert recipes they’ll definitely love.
And know that even the most Instagram-worthy of desserts do not have to be complicated, as we searched high and low for the easiest popcorn balls, fruit pizzas, and rainbow s’mores dip (yes, really) any unicorn or rainbow-loving enthusiast would love. And if two ingredient desserts are also of interest, we definitely have a colorful recipe the little tykes will really love. To bring some breathtaking color to their plates, we rounded up 20 mouth-watering (and not to mention easy) colorful dessert recipes moms can make until school is back in session. Besides, with desserts this pretty, they’ll be begging to have edible craft activities like these more often.
Angel Food Cake Push Pops with Pink Lemonade Frosting
This kid-friendly recipe takes cake pops to a whole new level, as it decorates yummy angel food cake with delicious pink lemonade frosting.
Rainbow Popcorn Balls
Colorful balls of popcorn aren’t hard to make, especially since this recipe is a real cinch to make.
Watermelon Fruit Pizza
This delish watermelon fruit pizza is sure to be a crowd pleaser, as it uses fresh fruits like kiwis, blackberries, and strawberries.
Easy Two Ingredient Unicorn Fudge
No, you aren’t dreaming, it only really takes two ingredients to make this dazzling unicorn fudge dessert.
Rainbow S’mores Dip
This bright and colorful dessert is sure to bring on tons of smiles and giggles in the kitchen, making it the perfect dessert for that upcoming family night activity marked on the calendar.
Mermaid Popsicles
Little mermaids will enjoy this ridiculously easy popsicle recipe which showcases a swirl of breathtaking ocean colors.
Tie-Dye Poke Cake
This creative tie-dye poke cake recipe is perfect for all those bigger kids who want to help make an easy dessert that’s slightly more challenging.
Fireworks Bundt Cake
Labor Day is right around the corner, making this the perfect family-friendly dessert to keep in mind for the upcoming long weekend.
Confetti Cake Pops
Cake pops can be fun and colorful thanks to this clever recipe kids will really love.
Marbleized Chocolate Bark
This chocolate bark recipe may look complicated, but it’s quite easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients either.
Edible Glitter
Yes, gorgeous edible glitter (add to cakes, cookies, and ice cream) can be made pretty easily thanks to this foolproof recipe.
Homemade Fresh Fruit Popsicles
Made with fresh peaches and kiwis, these easy fruit popsicles are ideal for moms who are little worried their kids aren’t eating enough fruit.
Funfetti Whoopie Pies
These funfetti whoopie pies look so good, it’s safe to say there probably won’t be any leftovers afterward.
Four Ingredient Funfetti Cake Batter Dip
Funfetti fans will love this cake batter dip which is not only colorful but pretty easy to make.
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
This no-bake strawberry cheesecake recipe requires a few fresh ingredients, making it the perfect dessert to make with all those little helpers in the kitchen.
Lemon-Raspberry Madeleines
Bring the taste of France to the kitchen with these adorable madeleines, which look practically too pretty to even eat.
Easy Rainbow Whoopie Pies
These easy rainbow whoopie pies will turn any occasion into a fun-filled party.
No Bake Peach Cream Tart
Peaches, some homemade pie crust, and a fresh cream topping are all it takes to make this scrumptious dessert.
Frozen Yogurt Fruit Cups
These frozen yogurt fruit cups are perfect for moms who want their little ones to eat healthier, as it uses ingredients like granola, fresh fruit, and some vanilla yogurt.
Berry Cashew Cream Bars
These pastel-colored bars treat their taste buds to yummy berries, cashews, and a little vanilla nut milk.
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