We've all been there. The days when you want to make a delicious baked treat for your kids to enjoy, yet you can't seem to find the time. Busy days can get ahead of us, and while we always want to provide our family with wholesome and healthy foods, the time it takes to make and prep them doesn't always fit into our schedule. If you've felt in a bit of a time crunch lately and are searching for a way to create natural and healthy dessert options instead of reaching for grab-and-go treats, then you stumbled upon the correct article.This article will provide some of our favorite 5 ingredient baking recipes for kids. These recipes are all made with wholesome and healthy ingredients, and because the ingredients are minimal, they can be made rather quickly. This means that you'll provide your family with tasty good-for-you treats while also spending less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love. Keep reading to discover how you can make a delicious dessert in half the time!
5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you're craving homemade cookies and don't have the time to make intricate cookie dough from scratch, don't stress. Cookies can be simple and still taste delicious! In fact, sometimes simple can be better. With minimal ingredients, you can taste the flavor of each ingredient more and enjoy each bite.Don't believe us? Please test it out for yourself! For a delightful and straightforward cookie recipe, make these 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies. Easy to make and ready to eat in just thirty minutes, they're the perfect blend of all the chocolate chip cookie ingredients we know and lovewith no extra fluff. Enjoy them warm, topped with ice cream, or even alongside a glass of milk. This recipe is sure to become a staple dessert in your household.
4 Ingredient Gluten Free Brownie Mix Cookies
Gluten can be a problem when it comes to baking kid-approved desserts. In a recipe, gluten is an ingredient that binds the rest of the ingredients together. Making a dessert without gluten can result in a crumbly mess. However, in today's society, many children are experiencing difficulties digesting gluten. It's essential that you know how to make a gluten free dessert, especially if you're whipping up a batch to share with your child's friends or classroom.With just a few simple swaps making gluten free desserts can be a breeze. At Bob's Red Mill, we offer several different flour alternatives that are entirely free of gluten. One being, our gluten free brownie mix. Just three additional ingredients (oil, eggs, salt), are needed to create tasty 4 Ingredient Gluten Free Brownie Cookies that can be created and served in under 20 minutes. They are the ideal combination of fudgy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside and a tasty addition to any dessert table. Plus, with just four total ingredients, it is the perfect recipe for your little chef to help out with. Whether you assign your child the task of mixing the ingredients or allow them to choose add-ins to blend into the batter, there are several ways you can get your children involved when making this dessert.
5 Ingredient Berry Cobbler Oats
Searching for a dessert that will impress everyone you serve it to? If you're on the hunt for an extravagant dessert, but don't have the time to make one, we have the perfect recipe. While making any kind of cobbler might sound like a challenging task, this 5 Ingredient Berry Cobbler Oats is simple as ever. Yes, with just five ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering cobbler-like dessert full of wholesome flavors. In this recipe, almond flour and gluten free rolled oats are used to make a gluten free treat that is just as great for you as it tastes. Sweeten this dessert even more with fresh berries that give it a refreshing summertime flavor.Whether you're looking to upgrade your usual dessert dish or searching for a recipe to make and bring to your next potluck, these Berry Cobbler Oats will have everyone running back for seconds. It's sure to be a hit at your next gathering! When making this recipe get creative with the ingredients used. While we used summer berries, they can easily be swapped out for your favorite fruit. To create a dessert the entire family will enjoy, customizing it to your family's taste preferences is crucial.
4 Ingredient Gluten Free Confetti Cake Mix Cookies
Looking to upgrade your favorite after-dinner dessert? The chances are if you love baking, then you probably have a cookie recipe that you adore. Whether you found your favorite cookie recipe online, or it was passed down by tradition, it's time that you put a fun spin on it. These simple yet delicious 4 Ingredient Gluten Free Confetti Cake Mix Cookies are the perfect way to invite your kids into the kitchen for some interactive playtime.They're bright, colorful and easy to put together. Plus, they taste delicious! By simply using our Gluten Free Vanilla Yellow Cake Mix and mixing it with oil, eggs and sprinkles, you can create a dessert worth celebrating in under an hour. Adding in the sprinkles yourself presents a great opportunity to allow your children to get creative. When making these cookies, you can use rainbow sprinkles, or let your little baker choose their favorite colored sprinkles to truly make these cookies their own. No matter how you and your child decide to decorate these cookies, they're sure to bring something delightful to the table.
5 Ingredient Gluten Free Waffles
If your household is a fan of waffles, you may wonder how you can devour this tasty dish for more than just breakfast. Waffles are sweet, fluffy and filling, which makes them a great treat to feed hungry little ones. Turn this delicious breakfast food into a mouthwatering after-dinner dessert. Enjoy them as a quick treat, or dress them up with fancy toppings and turn them into a tasty dessert.This 5 Ingredient Gluten Free Waffle Recipe is the perfect quick recipe to make when your kids are craving something sweet. Easy to make and ready in just a few minutes, it's also a great way to test out your children's cooking skills. From measuring ingredients to whisking them together, there are several different age-appropriate tasks that your child can help you out with. Plus, if your young chef is ready for even more responsibility, task them with choosing the toppings! Tasks like these give them more confidence in their baking abilities and are a great way to provide them with a sense of ownership. From choosing ingredients to naming the recipe, these waffles are the perfect way to get your little ones excited about kitchen time.
Easy Buttercream Frosting
Having trouble choosing a dessert recipe you think your child is ready to help with? If that's the case, then we have just the solution for you. Instead of having your child help with the dessert, have them help with the decorating. By making a tasty dessert like cupcakes or cookies beforehand, you can then invite your little one into the kitchen for the final touches.For an easy recipe that requires minimal skills, make this Easy Buttercream Frosting with your young bakers. With just four ingredients and one step (mixing), your child can take the lead on the recipe while you stay nearby to supervise. Once they've finished mixing all of the ingredients to create the perfect frosting, let them use it to decorate the dessert you created!For even more fun, use your child's favorite food coloring to brighten up the frosting. If you're making this dessert for a special event, you can incorporate the celebration's themed colors into it. Food coloring, sprinkles and even dried fruit are just a few of the many ways you can take this frosting and your kitchen time, to the next level.Remember, baking with your children doesn't have to be hard! By preparing beforehand and choosing simple and delicious easy 5 ingredient desserts like those on this list, you can create a memorable experience with your children while also working to improve necessary life skills. Fun recipes like these will easily turn kitchen time into play time and create long-lasting memories for both you and your little one to share. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, happy baking!Have a recipe that you enjoy making with your little ones? We'd love to hear about the kid-friendly recipes that you make in your kitchen. Share your favorite kid-approved recipes with us in the comments below!