Kids in the Kitchen: Simple and Tasty Recipes for Children's Day

While the observance of Children’s Day varies around the world, people all over take a day out of the year to honor society’s youngest members. From elaborate events at school to days filled with family fun, there are several ways to make children feel special on their big day. Whether they’re just breaking away from being a toddler or full swing into their teenage years, getting your kids in the kitchen can be a great way to make memories. This Children's Day, try out some of these easy recipes for kids so that you can bond as you create, inspire healthy connections to food, and make delicious memories with the ones you love.

When is Children's Day?

When googling “When is Childrens Day,” you may be surprised to find various answers. While globally celebrated, many different dates pop up and they are dependent on where in the world you live. Some countries observe International Children’s Day on June 1st while others celebrate it on November 20th. Regardless of when it is observed, Children’s Day is a date set aside on the calendar to celebrate brotherhood, children’s rights, and the active participation of children in their communities. 

When is Children’s Day in Mexico?

Children’s Day in Mexico is celebrated on April 30th and it’s a grand affair. At schools, community centers, and neighborhoods, people honor the children with games, gifts, and entertainment. If you happen to be part of a Children’s Day Mexico celebration, you’ll likely see kids breaking open piñatas, families participating in several activities together, and a lot of laughter by everyone in attendance. 

Easy Recipes for Kids to Create on Children’s Day

Whether you’re preparing for a Children’s Day Mexico celebration or getting your kids in the kitchen to create mouthwatering memories together, the following easy recipes for kids are ideal for chefs of all ages. They’ll not only work as an incredible bonding experience, but they’ll teach the youngest members of your family to embrace healthy eating and responsible food preparation practices. 

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Easy Dessert Recipes for Kids

Oreo Dirt Cups - Easy recipes for kids are essential if you have little kids in the kitchen and this Oreo dessert is among the easiest while it does take time to set, it only takes 15 minutes to prep.

1. Grab your ingredients, including 2 cups of cold milk, 1 package of instant chocolate pudding, an 8 oz. Package of whipped topping, and 1.5 cups of crushed Oreos. Add in some gummy worms and a plastic spider for decoration. 
2. Whisk the milk and pudding together until the mixture is smooth and lump-free. Allow the pudding to thicken for at least 5 minutes before continuing. 
3. Mix in the whipped topping and ½ cup of the crushed Oreo cookies. 
4. Separate the mixture into cups and use the remainder of the crushed cookies to top off the pudding. Place the cups in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour before adding the worms and serving. 
5. Enjoy this and several other easy dessert recipes for kids!

Bite-Size Banana Splits - While it’s true that a traditional banana split is also an easy dessert recipe for kids, these bite-size treats are simpler and smaller. 

1. To begin, collect your ingredients. You can pretty much add anything to these Bite-Size Banana Splits, but if you’re looking for inspiration, grab a few ripe bananas, a good melting chocolate, rainbow sprinkles, crushed nuts, maraschino cherries, and a whipped topping. 
2. Remove the peel from your bananas and cut them in thirds. 
3. Melt your chocolate, taking care not to burn it. Whether you’re using a microwave or the stove, the key is stirring the chocolate every 30 seconds so that it doesn’t burn at the bottom.
4. Dip the banana pieces one by one into the chocolate, covering about half of the piece. 
5. Before it has time to harden, dip the chocolate end in the sprinkles or the crushed nuts and then place it on a plate lined with wax paper. Repeat this process until you’ve dipped all the bananas. 
6. When the chocolate has hardened, add your whipped topping and a cherry to the top.

Dessert Skewers - Sometimes getting your kids in the kitchen can cause anxiety and stress, but with this easy dessert recipe for kids, you won’t need to worry about them burning themselves or slicing their fingers. These skewers are easy to make, especially if you opt for store-bought desserts and fruits that don’t need to be sliced. Simply grab some lollipop sticks or wooden skewers to get started.

1. Lay out an array of small dessert items, such as small donuts, bite-size brownies, marshmallows, and slices of cake. 
2. Add in fruit options, such as strawberries, raspberries, and banana bites. 
3. Add 5-6 pieces to your sticks, alternating between dessert items and fruit. Once you have your skewer, drizzle frosting over it and add a few sprinkles. 
4. Allow the skewers to rest on a piece of parchment paper until dry and then enjoy! 

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