Easy recipes for kids: From ice lollies to mini pizzas.

Easy recipes kids can make themselves this summer

Here are 10 simple and fun recipes for kids to enjoy this summer vacation, perfect for introducing them to the kitchen and helping them build confidence and life skills. All recipes are designed to require minimal adult supervision, no sharp knives, and either no stove at all or light stove use under guidance.

Baketivity 31 Pcs Kids Cooking & Baking Set

This 31-piece Baketivity kids baking set provides all the essential, real kitchen tools for safe and easy baking, including a child-safe nylon knife, whisk, rolling pin, and measuring tools, all made from BPA-free, dishwasher-safe materials. Designed for real food, the set also comes with 12 child-friendly recipe cards featuring simple, step-by-step instructions, making it a perfect and exciting gift for aspiring young chefs aged 6-10+

Fruit Skewers with Yogurt Dip

Skills learned: Chopping soft fruit (with kid-safe knife), arranging, dipping

Ingredients:

Bananas, strawberries, grapes, watermelon (cubed)
Wooden skewers
Plain or flavoured yoghurt
Honey (optional)

Instructions:

Let kids thread the fruit onto skewers in a colourful pattern.

Mix yoghurt with a spoon of honey as a dip.

Chill and enjoy outdoors.

No-Bake Cereal Bars

Skills learned: Measuring, mixing, pressing into a tin

Ingredients:

3 cups rice cereal or cornflakes
½ cup peanut butter (or sunflower butter)
¼ cup honey
¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

Mix honey and peanut butter until smooth (microwave gently if needed).

Stir into cereal and mix well.

Press into a greased pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.

Chill for 1 hour, then cut into squares.

Mini Sandwich Faces

Skills learned: Spreading, assembling, creativity

Ingredients:

Bread slices
Cream cheese or peanut butter
Sliced olives, cucumber rounds, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots

Instructions:

Spread bread with a base spread.

Use veggie pieces to make faces—eyes, hair, smiles.

Take photos before eating!

Tropical Ice Lollies

Skills learned: Blending, pouring, freezing

Ingredients:

1 banana
1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup coconut milk
Ice lolly moulds

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Pour into moulds.

Freeze for 4–6 hours. Pop out and enjoy.

Cheesy Tortilla Pizza

Skills learned: Spreading, assembling, oven use (with guidance)

Ingredients:

Tortilla wraps
Pizza sauce or ketchup
Shredded cheese
Toppings (sweet peppers, olives, mushrooms)

Instructions:

Spread sauce on tortilla.

Sprinkle cheese and toppings.

Bake at 180°C for 8–10 minutes or until cheese melts.

Banana Pancake Bites

Skills learned: Mixing, flipping (with help), timing

Ingredients:

1 banana
2 eggs
¼ tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

Mash banana, mix with eggs and cinnamon.

Pour small dollops on a hot non-stick pan.

Cook 2 minutes per side. Serve with fruit or honey.

Sweet TnT Cookbook

Taste the true heart of West Indian cooking with this essential culinary guide!

Sweet TnT Cookbook (2025) is your passport to the vibrant, unforgettable flavours of Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. This special edition compiles the most beloved and highly-requested recipes from the hugely popular Sweet TnT 100 West Indian Recipes (2019).

Paperback US$14.99

Kindle US$4.99

Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag

Skills learned: Measuring, sealing, shaking

Ingredients:

1 cup whole milk
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp vanilla
Ice
½ cup salt (rock salt or coarse salt)
1 large and 1 small zip-top bag

Instructions:

Mix milk, sugar and vanilla in the small bag. Seal tightly.

Fill large bag with ice and salt.

Place small bag inside large one and shake for 7–10 minutes.

Rinse small bag, open and enjoy!

Rainbow Pasta Salad

Skills learned: Colour awareness, mixing, scooping

Ingredients:

Cooked pasta (bowtie or shells work well)
Cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn, cucumber, olives
Italian dressing

Instructions:

Let kids mix pasta and colourful chopped veggies.

Add dressing and stir.

Chill and serve as a side or snack.

Magic bullet® Combo Blender

It’s a full-sized blender, it’s a personal blender, it’s a versatile vehicle to puréed, emulsified, chopped, and blended bliss. Whether you’re blending a single-serve smoothie or frozen drinks for a crowd, the magic bullet® Combo Blender has your back, with a 20oz blending cup, a 48oz pitcher, and one 600-Watt motor base (the most powerful of any magic bullet®) that powers both. It’s also easy to use, with a simple dial that gives you full control over the speed and duration of your blends. US$49.99

DIY Trail Mix

Skills learned: Measuring, mixing, healthy choices

Ingredients:

Mini pretzels
Raisins
Dried fruit bits
Chocolate chips
Nuts or seeds (optional)

Instructions:

Lay out ingredients in small bowls.

Let kids scoop a handful of each into a resealable bag.

Shake and snack on the go.

Yoghurt Parfaits

Skills learned: Layering, spooning, presentation

Ingredients:

Greek or flavoured yoghurt
Granola or crushed cereal
Chopped fruits like mango, strawberry, banana

Instructions:

Layer yoghurt, fruit and cereal in clear cups.

Repeat for 2–3 layers.

Top with a drizzle of honey or a cherry.

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BONUS TIP FOR PARENTS

To maximise learning, let your child:

Read the recipe aloud
Wash their hands and help clean up
Learn the names of ingredients and utensils

Supervise heat and sharp tools at all times. These recipes aim to create memories, encourage healthy eating habits and teach lifelong kitchen skills.