14 Easiest Easter Recipes Kids Will Love Helping Make
Easter is the perfect excuse to add a little extra hop and (easy) excitement to your kitchen creations! As a mom, I’ve always loved finding ways to make holidays special for my kids.
But remember, you don’t have to be Martha Stewart.
These simple Easter recipes are easy enough for kids to help with and guaranteed to make your Easter egg-stra special. Without loads of work.
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Easy Easter Breakfast Recipes For Kids To Help Make
1. Bunny Butt Pancakes
These pancakes are too cute, and require very little extra work from ordinary pancakes. All you need is:
- Pancakes (1 big round one and 2 small more oval pancakes)
- 2 slices of strawberries
- raisins or chocolate chips
- whipped cream for the tail
2. Hard Boiled Bunnies
Not sure what to do with those extra hard-boiled eggs? Cut them up to make bunny art! Olive pieces can make the eyes and see what’s in your fridge to jazz up your faces.
3. Easy Bunny Eggs
Make scrambled eggs and shape them on your plate like a bunny.
- Ham or turkey cuts can add to your face
- Use olives for the eyes
- Try cucumber or zucchini pieces for the whiskers
4. Fancy Avocado Toast
Maybe it’s not cutesy, but it will feel fancy! Have kids help make the toast and spread the avocado while you cook up quick eggs to add on top.
Easter Lunch, Dinner, and Snack Recipes Kids Can Make
5. Easter Salads in a Cup
Have your kids make layered salads in cups for your big Easter meal. It’s healthy, delicious, and will help them feel included in the meal prep.
The picture (source) is layered:
- Shredded lettuce (goes in first)
- thinly sliced radishes
- carrot shreds
- frozen peas (thawed)
- thick dressing
- shredded cheddar
- chopped bacon
- tomato (top)
But you can customize it however you want!
6. Million Dollar Deviled Eggs
Another great way to use up your hard-boiled eggs is with deviled eggs. But these aren’t just your average side dish. Try these million-dollar eggs from Sugar Spun Run for the best recipe and do them together!
7. Carrot Patch Creations
This picture (source) uses mini orange bell peppers, some herb and garlic cream cheese (or the flavor of your choice) plus spring of dill. That’s it! It’s easy and delicious!
8. Bunny Veggie Pizzas
Not into a big ham? Try an easy veggie pizza instead! All you have to do is buy pre-made crust and shape it with:
- 1 round crust for the head
- 2 bunny ears
9. Colorful Easter Fruit Salad
The Forked Spoon’s simple fruit salad recipe features fresh, ripe fruit topped with a light orange juice dressing. It’s ready in under 20 minutes and has no added sugars -perfect as a light side or dessert to an otherwise heavy meal.
Grab some kid-friendly knives and let your little ones join in on the prep.
10. Tasty Easter Egg Pizza
This Easter Fruit Pizza from Sugar Hero is the ultimate holiday treat!
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light Easter dessert, it features a sugar cookie crust shaped like an Easter egg. Then, it’s topped with a rich layer of strawberry frosting and fresh, vibrant fruit.
Sweet And Simple Kid-Friendly Easter Treats
Good life advice: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket…unless they’re full of chocolate.
11. Resurrection Rolls
These Resurrection Rolls (Empty Tomb Rolls) from Sugar and Soul are easy, delicious, and help teach the meaning of Easter.
All you need is:
- crescent rolls
- salted butter
- light brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- regular marshmallows
12. Birds Nest Cookies
Spring has arrived! Celebrate with an Easter treat your kids will love to make! These special cookies from Texarin.com have a vegan and paleo option too.
13. Rice Krispie Nests For Kids
It’s similar, but different! For an easy gluten-free option, make your nests out of a simple rice crispy recipe, like this one from Crafty Morning.
14. Graham Cracker Dippers
Finally, The Simple Parent shows us just how simple an Easter treat can be! Have your kids dip graham crackers in icing, then decorate with sprinkles or small candies.
Exciting Easter Activities Too!
- Try a fun Easter Scavenger Hunt
- Play Easter Taboo
- Play Easter Minute To Win It Games with your family
- Challenge your family with Easter Trivia
- Play The 5 Second Game: Easter Edition
- Debate over Easter Would You Rather Questions
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