Fabulous kid-friendly ideas that the whole family will love.

Looking for ways to keep your little ones entertained during half-term or over a long weekend? Ditch the screens and unleash their inner chef! We’ve got a collection of super-easy recipes perfect for kids to conquer, from sweet treats to savoury delights.
Empower them as junior chefs or budding bakers with these fun and delicious ideas. Plus, they’re guaranteed to get a thumbs up from everyone at the dinner table.&nbsp;

<h2>COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW PIZZA&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/colours-of-the-rainbow-pizza?recipe_id=384edc34-2aff-11e9-8802-7daf07a34f81" target="_blank">View recipe </a>&nbsp;
<img src="https://ui.assets-asda.com/dm/asdagroceries/384edc34-2aff-11e9-8802-7daf07a34f81_Hero?scl=1" alt="undefined" style="height: auto;width: auto"/>
Serves: 4 Ready in: 40 mins Recipe info: 1 of your 5-a-day; Less than 400 calories.
Make things super simple for pizza night with our cheat’s dough – just add water to our <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/bread-savoury-baking-mixes/bake-by-asda-pizza-mix-145-g/1000265255250" target="_blank">ready-made mix</a>. Kids will love getting their hands messy – especially when kneading the dough – then let them top their pizzas with plenty of veggies like onion, peppers, sweetcorn and tomatoes before baking.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>TURKEY MEATBALLS&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/turkey-meatballs-spaghetti?recipe_id=59f53edd-4191-11eb-a2f3-45d19f2dbb89" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
<img src="https://ui.assets-asda.com/dm/asdagroceries/59f53edd-4191-11eb-a2f3-45d19f2dbb89_Hero?scl=1" alt="undefined" style="height: auto;width: auto"/>
Serves: 4 Ready in: 35 mins Recipe info: 1 of your 5-a-day, Low-saturates
Ditch the beef and embrace a lighter twist on classic spaghetti meatballs. We’re swapping it for turkey mince and infusing these flavour bombs with sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic herbs. A simple tomato sauce ties it all together for a delightful and satisfying dish. Try more of our <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/20-simple-and-delicious-pasta-recipes" target="_blank">simple and delicious pasta recipes</a> for more inspo.&nbsp;

<h2>POPCORN CHICKEN&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/popcorn-chicken?recipe_id=8d473ef0-b00e-11ec-a5c6-f97fa35367a4" target="_blank">View recipe </a>&nbsp;
<img src="https://ui.assets-asda.com/dm/asdagroceries/8d473ef0-b00e-11ec-a5c6-f97fa35367a4_Hero?scl=1" alt="undefined" style="height: auto;width: auto"/>
Serves: 6 Ready in: 40 mins Recipe info: Under 350 cals, Low-saturates
Skip the drive-thru! Our lighter popcorn chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a delicious Parmesan crumb. It’s a kid-approved, healthy <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/fakeaway-recipes" target="_blank">fakeaway recipe</a> that can save you some money, too.

<h2>KINDER BUENO MILKSHAKES</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/kinder-bueno-milkshakes?recipe_id=f31d7ddb-c172-11ea-ba22-77da85c46520" target="_blank">View recipe </a>
<img src="https://ui.assets-asda.com/dm/asdagroceries/f31d7ddb-c172-11ea-ba22-77da85c46520_Hero?scl=1" alt="undefined" style="height: auto;width: auto"/>
Serves: 2 Ready in: 5 mins Recipe info: Vegetarian; Less than 200 calories, Under 200 cals
What’s a treat that will have kids smiling from ear to ear? Ice cream milkshakes! Toss milk, ice cream and their favourite chocolate bar into a blender then blitz until smooth and creamy. We’ve gone for a Kinder Bueno bar for a chocolatey, nutty finish to this thick shake.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>OMBRÉ YOGURT ICES&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/ombr-yoghurt-ices?recipe_id=d3691074-fa57-11ed-86e9-7bfff6c4d15b" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
<img src="https://ui.assets-asda.com/dm/asdagroceries/d3691074-fa57-11ed-86e9-7bfff6c4d15b_Hero?scl=1" alt="undefined" style="height: auto;width: auto"/>
Serves: 6 Ready in: 30 mins Recipe info: Vegetarian; less than 100 calories
Imagine the burst of fruity flavours with every bite of these homemade ice lollies. This no-cook recipe is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. Get the kids involved in creating these colourful and refreshing treats; they’ll love loading up the ice lolly moulds with different flavours.&nbsp;

<h2>CHOCOLATE SMARTIES CAKE</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chocolate-smarties-cake?recipe_id=384dcae3-2aff-11e9-8802-7daf07a34f81" target="_blank">View recipe </a>&nbsp;
<img src="https://ui.assets-asda.com/dm/asdagroceries/384dcae3-2aff-11e9-8802-7daf07a34f81_Hero?scl=1" alt="undefined" style="height: auto;width: auto"/>
Serves: 12 Ready in: 1 hour 10 mins Recipe info: Vegetarian
Calling all chocolate lovers! This quick and simple recipe creates a delightful chocolate traybake cake topped with Smarties for a crunchy, colourful finish where kids can even help stirring the mixing bowl. Perfect for birthdays, parties or a sweet after-school treat, this no-fuss cake is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/carrot-cake-cupcakes?recipe_id=384edd9b-2aff-11e9-8802-7daf07a34f81" target="_blank">View recipe </a>&nbsp;
<img src="https://ui.assets-asda.com/dm/asdagroceries/384edd9b-2aff-11e9-8802-7daf07a34f81_Hero?scl=1" alt="undefined" style="height: auto;width: auto"/>
Serves: 12 Ready in: 50 mins Recipe info: Vegetarian, Less than 250 calories
Let the kids join in the fun by dolloping the batter into muffin cases before baking. Watch their faces light up as these carrot cake cupcakes rise in the oven, ready to be iced and devoured! Full of bright citrus and warming spice, we’ve made them a little lighter with a yogurt topping. Permission to eat cake for breakfast?&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>FUNFETTI PANCAKES&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/funfetti-pancakes?recipe_id=384edbd8-2aff-11e9-8802-7daf07a34f81" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
<img src="https://ui.assets-asda.com/dm/asdagroceries/384edbd8-2aff-11e9-8802-7daf07a34f81_Hero?scl=1" alt="undefined" style="height: auto;width: auto"/>
Serves: 10 Ready in: 15 mins Recipe info: Vegetarian, Low-fat, Under 150 cals
Breakfast just went up a notch with this recipe, also known as birthday cake pancakes. Thick and fluffy, kids will love the secret ingredient of this Saturday morning treat (shh… it’s strawberry milk), adding a little fruity flavour to the batter. Don’t forget plenty of sprinkles!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Want to give some of these delicious recipes a go with the kids? Make sure to stock up on everything you need at <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/?utm_source=referal&utm_medium=article_cooking-with-kids&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">Asda</a> or pop into <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/" target="_blank">your local store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fun Recipes to Create With Kids

By Asda Good Living,29th April 2024

TAGS

RELATED ARTICLES