No-bake recipesare a great way to introduce your child to cooking. They’re also perfect when you need to whip something up on the fly for the starving afterschool crowd, for a quick dessert or treat, or just because…
These easy no-bake snacks and treats are quick, nutritious and sometimes a little bit indulgent! From no-bake cheesecakebites, frozenbananatreats,no-bake cookies, bars and energy balls there will be something to satisfy every need.
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No-bake Sweet Treats, Healthy Snacks, Easy Recipes & Cooking Activities For Kids
We all LOVE having an arsenal full of snacks, and easy recipes for kids. Not just easy kid-friendly recipes they enjoy eating, but ones they can make themselves.
No-cook and no-bake recipes were great for when my children were learning to cook. They learned knife skills, measuring ingredients, and how to have fun in the kitchen. There are plenty of cooking ideas and easy recipes for children in this post to help you, and them, get started.
For kids competent with the basics in the kitchen, there are easy no-bake snacks and treats that’ll require very little tono supervision. These are simple recipes for kids without using the oven.
There are also several which require no more than the ingredients themselves, some basic utensils and some willing kiddos; no blender, no microwave and no fridge or freezer for cooling or setting. Easy no-bake recipes perfect for the classroom and fun no-bake cooking activities for toddlers and preschoolers.
You’ll want to make these simple, easy no-bake snacks all year long!
Our Favorite Easy No-Bake Recipes for Children
These fun snacks and treats are our favorites – you’ll find most of them on the blog. Just click the link and it’ll take you to the full kid-friendly no-cook recipe. Enjoy!
EASY APPLE SNACKS
TheseEasy AppleSnacksrequire no baking and few ingredients! You can change up the ingredients to keep them interesting, and they’re so fun to make for anafter-school snack, during thesummer, or whenever you’re hungry.
ICE CUBE TRAY CHEESECAKE BITES RECIPE
Ice Cube Tray Cheesecake Bites? Yes, please! These delicious no-bakecheesecaketreats are fruity,easyto make, and only sweetened with honey. This cooling snack is perfect fora hot summer dayandhealthy toobecause it’s made withGreek yogurtand low-fatcream cheese.
FROZEN BANANA BITES
You can do so many things withbananas, like makeFrozen Banana Bites.We make these frozen treats all the time and try new recipes constantly. You need frozenbananasandGreek yogurt, everything else is up to you and the kiddos!
NO-BAKE TRAIL MIX CUPS
Looking for a newafter-school snackthat thekids can make themselves? ThenNo-BakeTrail MixCupsare for you. Made withoats,pretzels, and anything else you can find in the pantry! This easy treat recipe is also perfect for cleaning out the pantry of yourleft-over ingredients.
ACAI SMOOTHIE BOWL
Need inspiration for your nextsnack time? Have thekids maketheseAcai Smoothie Bowls! Made withbananas,avocado, and frozen Acai berries, thisno-bake snackrecipe is scrummy and healthy. The kids will be begging for more!
NO-BAKE BANANA SPLIT PUDDING CUPS
Banana Split Pudding Cupsare a perfectsummersnack for kids! Full ofbananas,bananapudding, andwhipped cream, the kids will love putting theseeasy no-bake dessert cupstogether. Plus, they’ll learn new skills likereading a recipe,measuring, andknife skills.
STAR SPANGLED STRAWBERRIES
Whether planning for aparty,after-school snacks, or just afun treat, theseStar SpangledStrawberriesare great for any time of year. Change up thesprinklesand straws and you’ve got a perfectfruity healthy snack. And thekids can makethese all on their own –no bakingor cutting involved!
PEANUT BUTTER HONEY NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS
Anotherfun activity for kids in the kitchenare thesePeanut Butter HoneyNo BakeGranola Bars. Such aneasy, healthy no-cook recipe forafter-schoolor even for you. Made withpeanut butter,oats,honey, andno baking, thissimple snackis great forkids to make on their own.
CREAM CHEESE SNACKS
If you’re looking for something other than peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the kids, try theseCream CheeseSnacks! Perfect forlunch,after-school snack, or a scorching summer day, we make theseno-bake snackswith just3 ingredients. And it’s something thekids can make on their own!
FROZEN YOGURT BITES RECIPE
With just2 ingredients, theseFrozen Yogurt Fruit Bitesare an excellent source ofproteinanddaily fruit servings. The kids will love making these easy no-bake treatsand you’ll have extra time for yourself! The only downside to this recipe is when they’re gone…
WATERMELON SLUSHY BOWLS
Watermelon Slushy Bowlsare a fun and healthysummercooking activity for kids in the kitchen, and made with only3 ingredients–watermelon,lime, andhoney! Thiskid-friendly treatis sohealthyandeasyto make, the kids will love it!
BERRY FLUFF JELLO SALAD
Light and fluffyBerryFluffJelloSaladis one of thosefruit salad recipesyou’ll want to make all the time. The kids will love making thisno-bake snackbecause it’s delightfully sweet and fun, and you’ll love it because it’shealthy and fresh.
HAWAIIAN TRIFLE WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS
Trying to impress your kids with asnack or dessertthat is new and exciting? Make thisHawaiianTriflewith Edible Flowers. It’seasy,fruity, and delicious! To make this summer treat more fun, have the kids makehomemade whipped creamand chop up afreshpineapple!
NO-BAKE AVALANCHE COOKIES
No-bake cookiesare a marvellous way to startkids cookingon their own. They get tomeasure ingredientsandread a recipe, all while making these addictively yummytreats! Dinner at the Zoo loads theseRocky Mountain Chocolate Factory-inspiredAvalancheCookies(no-bake) withpeanut butter,marshmallows, andchocolate chips.
RASPBERRY HONEY SMOOTHIE BOWL
RaspberryHoneySmoothie Bowlsare the way to go when startingkids cookingon their own. There isn’t much prep, but they can look like you spent hours! Also, as an addedkid activity, they can decorate the top any way they please, bringing out all their creative juices.
Thesesmoothie bowlsare so delicious andhealthy, the kids will keep coming back for more!
NO-BAKE GRAHAM CRACKER GOODIES
Graham Cracker Goodiesare such asimpleandeasy no-bake treattomake with the kidsany day of the week. You can make thiseasy dessertduring any season and the kids will thank you for it! These creamygraham crackergoodies are made withCool Whip whipped toppingandinstant vanilla pudding. Cover them insprinklesand you’ve got a perfectsweet treat!
BANANA CHIA SEED PUDDING WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Thiseasyno-bake recipeofBananaChia Seed PuddingwithRaspberry Sauceis ideal forkids to make on their own and a favorite in our house. The kids can eat this forbreakfast,snack, ordessert. It’s ahealthy snack or treat made withcoconut milk,banana, andraspberries.
PEANUT BUTTER BITES
Who doesn’t lovepeanut butter? I know my kids love it, and your kids will love thesePeanut ButterBitesfrom Seven Graces. Thiseasy,no-bake recipeis perfect for anafter-school snackorteaching your kids how to cook. Add insprinklesand these no-bake treats will look like professionally made!
PUMPKIN PROTEIN BALLS
Pumpkinisn’t just for fall, you can use it for any time of year. That’s what we did with thesePumpkinProtein Balls. Loaded withpumpkin,chocolate chips, andcoconut, my boys beg to make these protein-loadedsweet no-bake treats all year round.
BANANA CINNAMON OAT BITES RECIPE
No-bakeBananaCinnamonOat BitesRecipefrom Balancing Motherhood is an impressive way tocook with the kids. This recipe has very little cleanup and the kids will want to lick the spoon when they’re done! Even the adults will want tosnackon these delicious cinnamon-ytreats.
Mash somebanana, add somealmond butter, and a few other things, and viola! You’ve got an easy no-bake recipe for the kids for a lifetime!
Healthy, Easy No Bake Recipes For The Classroom
No-cook recipes for the classroom need to be super simple, requiring just a handful of simple ingredients and utensils. Of course, they need to be fun too and result in something tasty and nutritious that the kids will delight in.
Here are some healthy and easy no-bake recipes to make in the classroom with a few ingredients, without an oven, microwave, fridge or any other equipment.
Apple Monsters
These cute apple monsters are sure to get kids excited, both to make and eat and are a great way for older kids to practice their knife skills.
Cut the apples for little ones and then provide a slice of strawberry (tongue), sunflower seeds or mini marshmallows (teeth) and peanut butter to hold it all together. Finish with candy eyeballs. Such a fun no bake idea for the classroom for little monster-lovers and perfect for Halloween.
Rice Cake Flowers
Here’s a chance to get creative using a rice cake as a blank canvas on which to build a flower from fresh fruit. Start by spreading the rice cake with yogurt or a smooth cheese, on top of which the fruit will stick.
My kids used sliced strawberries, grapes and bananas, as well as blueberries, sultanas and homemade chia jam. They sprinkled chia seeds on the top which look like the flower stigma or anther, or possibly pollen? (My flower knowledge is rusty…)
A fun kid-friendly no-cook recipe for the classroom that’s cute and delicious!
Simple Deli Meat & Salad Roll-Ups
If you’re looking for an easy savory no-cook recipe for the classroom to teach kids how to make a healthy meal, tortilla roll-ups are the answer.
Provide sliced ham and cheese and then a variety of salad fillings such as cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, olives and mayo. Include new and interesting ingredients that the kids may not have tried to encourage them to experiment.
Then it’s a case of placing their chosen ingredients on top of a tortilla wrap and rolling it up as tightly as possible. Ingredients do need to be cut into thin slices in order for the wrap to roll well.
Once done, we like to cut the roll-ups into slim bite-sized portions, and hold them together with tooth picks or thread them onto skewers. An easy, delicious and healthy no-cook snack or meal!
Savory Sandwich Skewers
Here’s another simple savory snack idea that allows kids to pick and choose their ingredients. Kids can each make their own mini sandwiches, choose and cut (supervised off course!) some vegetable chunks, before threading onto a skewer.
Cookie Or Cupcake Decorating
Not as healthy, but cookie decorating always goes down a treat, and not just at Christmas. It’s a regular at our house for playdates and parties! All you need are some store-bought cookies or cupcakes, icing and sprinkles.
If you want to ensure it’s a proper cooking activity, make the icing from scratch. All you need is softened butter (a warm classroom or sunny spot will do the job) or a soft baking margarine, icing sugar, vanilla extract and a lot of elbow grease!
Try this buttercream recipe which uses a wooden spoon instead of a mixer. Or bring in an electric hand mixer from home if you can for the kids to have a go with.
They’ll also love adding food coloring and then spreading onto their cookie or cupcake before adding sprinkles and other decorations.
Chocolate Milk
Ever met a child who doesn’t like milk or chocolate? Try this easy chocolate milk recipe for a fun cooking activity in the classroom, it’s sure to go down well. Use almond milk for those with allergies.
All you need is a mason jar or similar and some measuring spoons, along with the 4 simple ingredients (milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder and vanilla extract). No blender needed, simply shake everything up in the jar and you’re done.
What a lovely way for kids to learn how to make their own delicious and healthy drink!
Strawberry Banana No Blender Smoothie
Yummy smoothies are another fantastic way to create a nutritious drink and snack for kids. We make plenty at home with our Ninja blender, come soup maker, but you can make them by hand too, as I found out when the Ninja had a breakdown….
To make it without a blender all you need is very ripe fruit mashed, some other pantry staples, a screw-top jar and plenty of elbow grease! Here’s a tutorial from wikihow with step-by-step instructions.
For a simple no-cook recipe for the classroom try 2 cups strawberries, 1 cup banana and 1/2 cup each of yogurt, milk and ice cubes.
Simple No-Bake Cooking Activities for Toddlers
Here are some eays no-bake cooking activities for toddlers to do, with a little assistance of course! These use pantry staples that appeal to young taste buds, so they’ll be quick to gobble them up after. Easy no-bake toddler snacks for when your little one is hungry and you need something in a hurry.
Sweet Flower Skewers
Cute, simple and full of goodness, these flower skewers have been a hit with my kids, whether big and small, both to make and eat!
Fill mini sandwiches with your toddler’s favorite filling (cheese/jam or peanut butter/jam are our go-tos) and thread onto skewers with grapes, strawberries, blueberries – whatever you have to hand.
A fabulous no-bake toddler snack that always goes down well at parties too because they look so divine!
Ants On A Log
Here’s another way to dress up healthy and nutritious ingredients and appeal to your toddler’s imagination. Fill the inside of a celery stick with a soft cheese or peanut butter and top with a line of raisins, and, voila, you have ants on a log!
Banana Yogurt Popsicles
This is such a fun no-bake cooking activity for toddlers who can practice cutting, mashing, mixing and pouring. As long as you don’t mind a little mess! But what activity involving toddlers doesn’t involve mess?!
Banana is such a lovely soft fruit for them to learn to cut with. I like using plastic salad knives when teaching my little ones to cut for the first time. The cutting is just for the fun of it though! Because then it’s time to mash the bananas with a potato masher. Add a dollop of yogurt, mash some more and then pour into popsicle moulds.
Pop in the freezer, ideally overnight and a tasty snack awaits your toddler (and you!) the next day. Such a fun cooking activity and nutritious no-bake recipe for kids.
Pizza Bagel
For a more substantial snack for your toddler, turned sliced bagels into mini pizzas. Start by toasting the bagel (that part’s for mom) then the kids can load with their toppings of choice.
Then pop them in the microwave (fun button pressing activity for little ones!) to melt the cheese and other toppings. The result is a fairly soft “pizza” easy for little ones with no or few teeth to eat.
This is such a simple cooking activity that allows toddlers control over their food and a great way to encourage creativity in the kitchen. The result: a tasty and quick snack for kids of all ages.
Microwave Pancakes
Pancakes are a favorite in our house and whenever I make them the kids are hovering around the hob with me as I cook them, such is their excitement and impatience. It’s not ideal! Then I discovered you can make them in the microwave.
This means they can each make their own in safety which they absolutely love and it makes a fun cooking activity for toddlers, with a helping hand of course!
All you need to do is measure and mix the ingredients into a smooth batter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Then cook on medium until risen. They aren’t as good as the real thing (they’re soft and a little stodgy, in my opinion!) but the kids hoover them up in minutes, and that’s all that matters.
I use this easy microwave pancake recipe from Mornflake which uses oat flour, self-raising flour, milk and yogurt.
Eton Mini Messes
In case you’re not familiar with the term “Eton Mess”, let me enlighten you. It’s a summer British classic and, while it looks a little fancy, anyone can throw it together in minutes. Including your toddler, with a little assistance.
The classic Eton Mess recipe consists of crushed meringue, whipped cream and strawberries. However, I like to switch the cream for thick Greek yogurt, which I’m much more likely to have. Fresh strawberries rarely make it to the fridge in our house, in which case I reach for my mixed berry chia jam (recipe on it’s way!)
So pick and choose according to what you have available. Just mix it all up in a bowl and spoon into cups, for toddlers, or glasses for those able to handle them.
No-Bake Cooking Activities for Preschoolers
More no-bake cooking activities, this time for those a smidge older at the preschooler age. A little more skill and/or maturity is needed, but older and younger kids can help too, just with different levels of involvement.
Pear & Apple Nachos
Slicing pear and apple is a great cooking activity allowing preschoolers to practice and refine their knife skills. I help them get started by cutting the core out and sometimes by peeling too.
Then arrange around the “nachos” around edge of a plate and wack a load of Greek yogurt at the center for dipping. We also like to add a dollop of homemade chia jam if there’s any to hand, as you can see pictured.
Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and top with sliced almonds and a sprinkle of raw chia seeds and it’s time to eat!
Blueberry Pops
Threading is great fine motor practice for preschoolers but it doesn’t normally result in a tasty and refreshing no-bake snack! Thread fresh blueberries onto a skewer, lay on tray lined with parchment paper, pour yogurt over the top and freeze for a couple of hours.
Humous
Humous is such a nutritious snack, with its fiber and protein-rich chickpea base. It’s easy to buy in the store, but making it is a fun no-bake cooking activity for preschoolers and bigger kids too. They can measure out the ingredients and will, obviously, love pressing the buttons on the blender!
Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake
I love a quick microwave mug cake when I have a sweet craving and minus 5 minutes to spare! Now my kids are old enough to make them themselves and even for me (if only occasionally). There are plenty around, but I like this simple recipe from Janes Patisserie which only has 6 ingredients, ideal for kids!
Cucumber Sushi
Scoop out the soft middle of the cucumber and fill with cream cheese, yogurt or nut butter, slithers of carrot and pepper, sweetcorn and other veg. A fun and creative no-bake recipe for kids who can practice cutting the veg using an appropriate knife and packing the cucumber with their chosen fillings.
Chocolate Apple Pops
If there’s chocolate involved, most kids are going to be there in seconds! Simply slice up apples, skewer the end and dip in melted chocolate. And no licking! Not yet.
Next add toppings such as sultanas, chopped nuts and sprinkles and cool and harden in the fridge. A heavenly no-bake cooking activity for preschoolers! The hardest bit will be waiting for them to set…
A delicious no-bake recipe perfect for Fall. Check out the recipe from Fresh Water Peaches.
For some no-bake cooking ideas for the spooky season try:
- Healthy Halloween Fruit Kabobs
- Homemade Halloween Candy
- Halloween Magic Cookie Bars
- Pumpkin Protein Balls
And for more recipe ideas for Halloween check these out:
- 35+ Spookily Easy No Bake Halloween Treats
- 55 Easy Halloween Treats For Kids To Make
No-bake Cookies, Bars & Balls
There are so many delicious no-bake snacks and treats in the form of cookies, oat bars and energy balls or bites. Energy balls and bites tend to be packed with healthy, yet high-calorie ingredients, such as oats, nuts and/or nut butter plus honey or maple syrup, then rolled into a ball. Hence their name. But flatten into a bar or shape like a cookie, and you have a no-bake bar or cookie!
Nearly all of these no-bake treats and snacks are made using the same methodology, which starts with melting and mixing. So then, of course, in the absence of baking, you need to cool and chill the cookies/bars/balls to allow them to set.
So, although they don’t require the use of the oven, you will need a microwave and fridge as a minimum OR a decent blender for these no-bake snacks and treats – they’re not all strictly no-cook recipes.
Most therefore also need time! They’re perfect as afterschool snacks for kids, but best when made way before afterschool hunger hits…
No-Bake Samoa Oatmeal Bars
These delicious no-bake snack bars have a simple oat, coconut and peanut butter base, sweetened with maple syrup, and a chocolate topping. It’s only the coconut oil that needs melting before the other ingredients are mixed together, so it’s an ideal easy no-bake recipe for kids to try.
No-bake Pumpkin Cookies
With pumpkin puree and spice, these delicious cookies are brimming with the essence of Fall. You do need to simmer the ingredients for a few minutes on the hob first, so experience or close supervision will be needed.
But then simply drop spoonfuls of cookie mixture onto a lined baking sheet, allow to cool and then chill in the fridge to set.
Blueberry Energy Bites
These energy bites are packed full of goodness: they’re made primarily from cashews, almond butter and dates. The latter provides all the sweetness needed.
There’s no melting or cooling required in this easy no-cook recipe, but you will need a decent blender. Simply pulse the ingredients altogether and shape into balls.
No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies
This chocolatey oat cookie with peanut butter drizzle looks totally scrumptious! You need to melt, mix and shape into cookies before cooling in the fridge. 30-40 minutes should be all it takes for them to set – not too long to wait, unless of course you’re knee high to a grasshopper!
No-bake Strawberry Almond Cereal Bar
Here’s a delicious-looking and easy no-bake recipe with just a few ingredients perfect for kids. There are a total of just 5: brown rice cereal, freeze-dried strawberries, sliced almonds, agave andalmond butter. All the crunch of a cereal bar without the typical added nasties of the ones you buy in the shops. I can’t wait to try this strawberry cereal bar!
Butterscotch Squares
Here’s another simple no-bake recipe with just 5 ingredients, just not quite such healthy ones! If you have a particularly sweet tooth, these butterscotch squares will hit ths spot. They sound and look pretty damn delicious and a little bit addictive!
Lemon Bliss Balls
A healthy nut-based energy ball, sweetened with honey and flavored with lemon zest. An easy no-bake snack recipe for children that’s nutritious and energy-dense. These should easily stave off hunger until dinner time. Or pop them into lunch boxes.
The bliss ball recipe includes instructions on switching out the cashew nuts if your school has a nut-free policy.
No-bake Treat & Desserts Recipes for Kids
Here are some easy kid dessert recipes, no-bake of course, plenty of which are on the indulgent side. Definitely a treat or after-dinner dessert rather than an everyday snack.
No-bake Sweet Potato Pudding
Here’s a simply delicious no-bake sweet potato treat packed full of nutrients – the kids will never know they’re eating veggies for dessert! It’s lightly spiced with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and sweetened with maple syrup.
If you already have cooked sweet potato on hand this easy dessert will take a few minutes to whizz up in a food processor. Otherwise, you’ll need to cook them first (10 minutes of simmering is my preference if I need mashed sweet potato for a recipe).
No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Pie
Got a chocolate peppermint craving? Try this slightly trickier no-bake cheesecake dessert with your kids. It requires a little more precision and patience!
This kid-friendly no-cook recipe has a peppermint Oreo base, on top of which sits a fluffy peppermint cheesecake filling, a layer of chocolate pudding and finally whipped cream sprinkled with broken peppermint candy canes. Yum!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
With just 2 ingredients that just need to be melted, mixed together and allowed to cool, this no-bake fudge recipe couldn’t get much easier. For all those chocolate peanut butter-loving kids, this no-bake treat will be heaven!
No-bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups
The kids had a blast making these easy no-bake strawberry cheesecake cups. (I had to hide the strawberries for the occasion!)
A buttery Graham cracker crust, sweet cheesecake filling and some sweet juicy strawberries. Serve in individual glasses (or cups for little ones).
Try this decadent no-bake kids recipe next time they have a play date or party. Mine loved sharing their strawberry cups with their friends and were so proud they’d made them themselves!
(They didn’t look quite as neat as the ones pictured above!)
Scottish Truffle Balls
These delicious chocolate truffle balls are a cross between fudge and cookie dough – sounds pretty divine, does it not?! Another easy no-bake treat recipe with just a few ingredients, which is always good when the kids are cooking.
Not only will they love making and eating these decadent treats, but they’ll make lovely gifts too. Package them in pretty bags and the kids can hand them out to friends and teachers at Christmas and other holidays.
Homemade Chocolate Jello
A list of no-bake recipes for kids simply had to include jello, right?! But rather than the packet stuff, try making it from scratch, it’s really quite simple. We make it often and all you need is gelatin, highly nutritious and a good source of protein, and fruit juice.
I’ve never thought to make a chocolate version though, so can’t wait to try this chocolate jello recipe. It’ll be such a super yummy no-bake treat for the kids!
High Protein Chocolate Mousse
If you want to get extra protein into your kids, try this simple chocolate mousse recipe. It’s the silken tofu that adds the protein. Blend it with melted chocolate and the other ingredients and pop in the fridge to set.
Such an easy kid-friendly no-bake dessert recipe that’s also dairy-free and egg-free, unlike most mousses, so ideal for those with allergies.
Easy Frozen Snack & Treat Recipes for Kids
We’ve already included a few simple frozen no-bake treats and desserts, but you can really never get enough! Oh the power of frozen fruit, in making a healthy and satisfying treat that kids love…
Banana Praline Ice Cream
Freeze sliced bananas for a minimum of 2 hours, add to your blender and whiz them up until you have ice-cream. Pop back in the freezer to harden a little or eat it with a soft-serve consistency straight out of the blender.
We love making banana praline ice cream, with the addition of caramel sauce and candied pecans. Such a delicious no-bake treat for the kids – mine ask for it all the time!
Strawberry Coconut Lime Popsicles
Here’s another easy blender recipe, this one using fresh strawberries, lime and coconut for a refreshing frozen no-bake snack for kids. Check out the simple recipe here.
Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bark
This frozen yogurt bark recipe uses a simple homemade blueberry sauce, bananas, coconut pieces and nuts and then a handful of candied pretzels and candy-covered chocolates. Add to a base of thick Greek yogurt before freezing.
But the world is your oyster when it comes to yogurt bark! Just add whatever toppings you have. It’s such a fun no-bake snack and treat for kids and perfect for playdates. You’ve just got to remember to make it the day before!
Fruity Frozen Yogurt
Here’s another quick frozen no-bake kids’ recipe to whiz up in the blender. You need roughly an equal measure of frozen fruit and plain yogurt, 1 cup of each, with a little honey or maple syrup to sweeten, 1-2 tblsp depending on how sweet you want it.
Blend and serve immediately, or pop into the freezer and enjoy another day.
Frozen Banana Pops
Super simple, my kids loving making these easy frozen banana pops. Skewer a halved banana with a popsicle stick, freeze for a few hours, then they can dip them into melted chocolate and sprinkle over chopped nuts or their favorite sprinkles. Allow to cool before popping back into the freezer.
Is it too early to think about Christmas?
Never! Bookmark these festive recipes:
- Christmas Cannoli’s
- Candy Cane Cocoa Recipe
- Chocolate Snowball Cookies
- Chocolate Peppermint Shake
- Holiday Oreo Cookies
No-bake Party Snacks & Treat Recipes
Most of these easy no-bake recipes for kids are perfect for parties. But here are a few more, which just have “party” written all over them! So I had to give them their own section, for some more fun and easy cooking ideas for kids that don’t involve the oven.
Circus Animal Rice Krispie Treats
How cute are these no-bake Rice Krispie Treats?! This quick 10 minute recipe uses circus animal cookies, both to decorate and in the treat base. Crush them up, then mix with melted butter, marshmallows, Rice Krispies and white chocolate chips. Decorate with a whole cookie and drizzle wth candy melts and sprinkles.
This no-bake recipe is sure to be a party pleaser!
Chocolate Swiss Roll Bat Cake
For a festive Halloween party, these cute mini Swiss roll bats will look the part. All you need are mini chocolate swiss rolls, candy eyes, a black edible food coloring marker and milk chocolate cooking chocolate or chips.
Making them could also be a fun no-bake cooking activity for kids. Let them cool and then pop them into party bags to take home, or eat them then and there as a party treat.
Easy No-Bake Cake Pops
Cake pops are such a fun party snack and treat, both to make and to eat. Kids love them. Of course, they love anything on a stick or with a straw, right?!
So why not try this easy no-bake cake pop recipe. The cake pop dough is made with almond flour, coconut flour and maple syrup. Once rolled into a ball, dip into melted chocolate and decorate. Simple.
If you don’t fancy this one, you could easily transform one of the no-bake energy balls above into a “cake pop” by adding a stick and decorating with your favorite party sprinkles!
Rocky Road
Everyone loves a good rocky road and they’re easy to customise for a special occasion, or simply to the birthday girl or boys tastes. They’re also an easy no-bake recipe with few ingredients: a base of cookies, marshmallows and milk chocolate.
Then simply add in any ingredients and decorations of choice. Chopped nuts, dried fruit, colored candies, jelly beans and so on. The possibilities are endless!
Which No-Bake Recipes Have Taken Your Fancy?
There are so many simple, healthy and easy no-bake recipes for kids to make or help with, it’s going to be hard to choose! I’ve already had a few, “ooh, I want to try that mom!” as I’ve been writing this post.
What about you? Let me know which you try in the comments!
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With snack-time covered, bookmark these simple kid-friendly meal ideas:
- Easy Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets
- Leftover Chicken Tacos Recipe With Mango Salsa
- Hidden Veg Easy Ground Turkey Burger Sliders Recipe
- Simply Divine Easy Penne Pesto Pasta Recipe
- Easy Italian Cheese Calzone Recipe
