17 Fun Summer Recipes For Kids

 

Look no further than these fun summer recipes for kids!

If you have picky eaters, finding tasty meals and snacks can be difficult, especially during the seemingly endless summer days.

Worry no more, Moms, we’ve rounded up the best, easy-to-prepare, and kid-approved summer recipes.

From garden-fresh grilled veggie pizza and the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich recipe to refreshing drinks and frozen fruit popsicles, there’s something for every kid that they’ll love!

So keep on reading this page and enjoy!

 

Fun Summer Recipes For Kids!

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1. Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

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Nothing beats a grilled cheese sandwich for ultimate comfort food.

This recipe is easy to make. Combine it with a bowl of creamy tomato soup for a classic combination that is sure to please.

 

2. Garden-Fresh Grilled Veggie Pizza

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This stuffed pizza is made as a fun summer appetizer with some of the best garden ingredients.

 

3. Perfect Summer Fruit Salad (summer recipes for kids)

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The ideal fruit salad for a backyard barbecue or any other occasion.

Never are there any leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes because I believe the sauce makes it.

The longer you leave this salad to soak in its juices, the better it will taste.

 

4. Fresh Watermelon Lemonade

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This easy recipe with simple ingredients for sweet and tart watermelon lemonade.

Perfect refreshing summertime drink!

 

5. Cheeseburger Cups

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Make this muffin tin cheeseburger recipe instead of the traditional hamburger bun.

Kids will adore this recipe because, after all, what could be better than a fork-free dinner?

 

6. Easy Pigs in a Blanket (kid-friendly recipes for summer)

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These are fantastic for breakfast, tailgating, and celebrations.

These go fast! Ranch, mustard, salsa, or tangy pineapple sauce are all good options. SO delicious!

 

7. Homemade Fresh Fruit Popsicles

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We’re sharing these delicious and easy homemade fresh fruit popsicles today.

These are great summer snacks that you can easily make with fruit from your refrigerator.

 

8. Kid  Breakfast Sushi Recipe

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My two picky eaters inspired this Kid Friendly Breakfast Sushi Recipe.

A little Asian flavor, a delicious balance of kid-favorite breakfast foods, and a great way to start the day,

 

9. Frozen Banana Yogurt Pops (summer recipes for kids)

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Summer isn’t complete without frozen treats and food on a stick.

This Frozen Banana Yogurt Pops recipe combines the best of both worlds!

Enjoy them in the backyard or at the poolside.

They are sure to please both children and adults.

 

10. Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Recipe

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Spaghetti squash is a delicious vegetable with strands that resemble everyone’s favorite pasta!

 

11. Pizza Casserole

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Make pizza night even more enjoyable with this Pizza Casserole!

It’s a simple pizza bake made with pasta, cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings.

 

12. 20 Minute Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein (summer recipes for kids)

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Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein features melt-in-your-mouth tender beef with broccoli, carrots, and noodles.

The sauce enhances the flavor of this incredibly simple meal!

 

13. Quick Icebox Sandwiches

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Cooling off is a breeze with Easy Icebox Sandwiches! No need to make ice cream—these treats use pudding and whipped topping for a rich, creamy, and sweet filling.

Throw in some chocolate chips, and you’ve got relaxation in bar form.

Easy Icebox Sandwiches are just what you need this summer to fully enjoy the weather!

 

14. Cornmeal Pancake Recipe

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This cornmeal pancake recipe is the perfect breakfast treat for your next long weekend.

The coarse cornmeal adds a wonderful texture and a subtle corn flavor.

Top them with butter, fresh berries, maple syrup, or my homemade blueberry sauce, and they’re sure to become a family favorite!

 

15. Fresas Con Crema (summer recipes for kids)

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Fresas con Crema is the easiest Mexican dessert you’ll ever make!

With fresh strawberries mixed into a sweet and creamy sauce, this delightful treat is ready to enjoy in just 10 minutes.

And the best part? You only need 5 ingredients!

 

16. Rainbow Fruit Skewers

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These Fruit Kabobs are colorful skewers of fresh, sweet, and beautiful fruit—perfect for a summer barbecue, party, or anytime you want a healthier snack.

It’s a super simple recipe that’s perfect for all ages.

Toddlers can work on their fine motor skills by threading the fruit onto the skewers, and young readers can practice their reading skills while making a delicious, healthy snack!

 

17. Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

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This blueberry frozen yogurt is made with just three simple ingredients!

It’s a refreshing and healthy summer treat that’s incredibly easy to whip up.

Perfect for hot summer days by the pool, it satisfies my ice cream cravings (which are in full swing during the summer months!).

 

I hope you enjoy this article! Tell me, which one of these healthy summer recipes for kids will you try?

 

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