Child-Friendly Easter Recipes to Make As A Family

Discover 10 fun, child-friendly Easter recipes you can make together as a family—easy, festive treats perfect for little hands and big smiles!

Easter is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen with your little ones! Whether you're looking to start a new family tradition or just want a fun way to spend time together over the holiday weekend, these kid-friendly Easter recipes are easy to make, super festive, and absolutely adorable. Let's hop right in!

1. Easter Bunny Pancakes

A breakfast your kids will love to help decorate!

Ingredients:

• Pancake mix (or your favourite homemade pancake batter)
• Mini marshmallows
• Banana slices
• Chocolate chips
• Whipped cream
• Strawberries

Instructions:

1. Make one large pancake for the bunny's face and two smaller ones for the ears.
2. Arrange the pancakes on a plate—big one in the middle, small ones above it for ears.
3. Use banana slices and chocolate chips for the eyes.
4. Add a strawberry slice for the nose.
5. Use whipped cream or mini marshmallows to outline the ears and create bunny cheeks.
6. Let the kids decorate their own bunnies—no two will be the same!

2. Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats

Colourful, no-bake treats that kids can mold and decorate themselves.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Food colouring
• Plastic Easter eggs (for shaping)
• Sprinkles and candies (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat.
2. Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
3. Divide the mixture into 3-4 bowls.
4. Add different food colourings to each bowl and mix.
5. Add Rice Krispies cereal to each bowl and stir until well coated.
6. Spray the inside of the plastic eggs with cooking spray.
7. Press the mixture into each half of the egg, then close to shape.
8. Let set for 10 minutes, then open the egg mold.
9. Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or small candies.

3. Carrot Patch Dirt Cups

These are not just tasty—they're adorably themed for springtime!

Ingredients:

• Chocolate pudding cups
• Crushed chocolate cookies (like Oreos)
• Strawberries
• Orange candy melts or white chocolate + orange food colouring
• Green sprinkles or edible grass

Instructions:

1. Melt the orange candy melts (or white chocolate + orange colouring) in the microwave.
2. Dip clean, dry strawberries into the orange coating to make "carrots."
3. Let the strawberries cool on wax paper until hardened.
4. Top pudding cups with crushed cookies to make "dirt."
5. Stick one "carrot" into each cup.
6. Add green sprinkles or edible grass for decoration.

4. Fruit Flower Garden Cups

A colourful and healthy treat that doubles as a fun edible art project!

Ingredients:

• Vanilla Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
• Fresh fruit: strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, oranges, grapes
• Granola (optional)
• Small flower-shaped cookie cutters (optional)

Instructions:

1. Fill small clear cups or bowls with vanilla yogurt.
2. Let the kids layer on sliced fruit to create flower shapes.
3. Strawberries or oranges for petals
4. Blueberries or grapes for the center
5. Kiwi slices as leaves
6. Sprinkle with a little granola for crunch, if desired.
7. Serve chilled with spoons—or eat straight from the cups!

5. Mini Chick Cupcakes

Perfectly bite-sized and a hit at any Easter gathering.

Ingredients:

• Boxed cake mix (and required ingredients)
• Yellow frosting or food colouring
• Mini marshmallows
• Chocolate chips
• Orange candy (for beaks and feet)

Instructions:

1. Bake mini cupcakes according to the package directions. Let cool.
2. Mix yellow food colouring into white frosting (or use pre-coloured).
3. Frost the cupcakes with yellow icing.
4. Use mini marshmallows for wings.
5. Add chocolate chips for eyes.
6. Cut orange candies into small triangles for beaks and feet.
7. Let your kids decorate their own baby chicks!

6. Peep S'mores Dip

This sweet, gooey dip is super fun to make and even more fun to eat—perfect for a family movie night after the egg hunt!

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
• Peeps (any colour chicks or bunnies)
• Graham crackers or fruit for dipping

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Pour the chocolate chips into a baking dish in an even layer.
3. Place a layer of Peeps on top of the chocolate chips.
4. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the Peeps are puffy and golden on top.
5. Serve warm with graham crackers or fruit for dipping.
6. Let the kids dip and scoop for a super fun dessert!

7. Jelly Bean Bark

A no-bake treat that kids can customize with their favourite colours and candy.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag white chocolate chips or almond bark
• Jelly beans (or any colourful Easter candy)
• Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment and spread into a thin layer.
4. Let the kids scatter jelly beans and sprinkles on top before the chocolate hardens.
5. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
6. Once set, break into pieces and enjoy!

8. Bunny Hummus Snack Plate

A protein-packed, veggie-forward snack plate that’s as cute as it is healthy.

Ingredients:

• Hummus (store-bought or homemade)
• Baby carrots
• Sliced cucumbers
• Cherry tomatoes
• Bell pepper strips
• Olives (for eyes)

Instructions:

1. Scoop hummus into a small bowl and place on a plate.
2. Use the veggies to design a bunny face around the bowl:
   • Carrot sticks or cucumber slices for ears
   • Tomato halves for cheeks
   • Bell pepper strips for whiskers
   • Olive slices for eyes
3. Let the kids assemble their own snack bunny faces before digging in!

9. Bird’s Nest Cookies

These no-bake cookies are a classic Easter activity that kids of all ages can help with.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of butterscotch chips or milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups chow mein noodles (or pretzel sticks broken up)
• Mini candy eggs (like Cadbury or M&M eggs)

Instructions:

1. Melt the butterscotch chips and peanut butter together in the microwave or on the stovetop until smooth.
2. Stir in the chow mein noodles until well coated.
3. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and shape into "nests" using your fingers or a spoon.
4. Place 2–3 mini candy eggs in the center of each nest.
5. Let cool and harden before serving.

10. Hard-Boiled Egg Chicks

Packed with protein and perfect for snack time or the Easter table—these cute little chicks are almost too adorable to eat!

Ingredients:

• 6 hard-boiled eggs
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayo
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Carrot slivers (for beaks and feet)
• Black sesame seeds or peppercorns (for eyes)

Instructions:

1. Carefully peel the eggs. Slice off a small portion of the bottom so they stand up.
2. Cut a zigzag pattern around the top third of the egg and remove it (like a little eggshell hat).
3. Scoop out the yolks and mix with yogurt, mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg base.
5. Add two black sesame seeds for eyes and a tiny carrot triangle for the beak.
6. Place the “egg hat” slightly tilted on top. Serve chilled!

Cooking with your kids is about more than just food—it's about bonding, creativity, and making memories that will last a lifetime. These Easter-themed treats are the perfect opportunity to laugh, get a little messy, and share in the joy of the season.
So gather your little bunnies, roll up those sleeves, and hop into the kitchen together.

Happy Easter and happy cooking!