Kid-Friendly Recipes
Recipes with flavors and textures that tend to go over well with children, and steps that kids can help with. Lemon in these is usually balanced with sweetness or paired with familiar foods.
Squeezing and stirring are great starter jobs. Younger children can also help by rolling lemons or measuring dry ingredients.
62 minLemon Crinkle Cookies
20 minLemon Rice Krispie Treats
10 minOld-Fashioned Lemonade (No Fights About Pulp)
Guides to go with these recipes
Questions about kid-friendly recipes
How can I make lemon flavors milder for kids?
Use a little less juice and more zest, which is fragrant but less sour, and balance with a touch of sweetness.
What jobs can children help with?
Rolling lemons, squeezing with a handheld juicer, stirring, and measuring dry ingredients are all age-appropriate with supervision.
Are these recipes suitable for young toddlers?
Check each recipe for honey, whole nuts, choking hazards, and added sugar, and follow your pediatrician advice for young children.
