50 Fun Recipes to Make With Kids Over Spring Break

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50 Fun Recipes to Make With Kids Over Spring Break2/50 Rainbow Jello Cubes 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 9 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These perky gelatin cubes are fun to serve and to eat! I vary the colors to match the occasion—pink and blue for a baby shower, school colors for a graduation party, and so on. Kids of all ages snap them up. —Deanna Pietrowicz, Bridgeport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 25 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium,

5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 3/50 Pretzel Sticks 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pretzel Sticks Recipe Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 32 pretzel rods Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids and all their friends clamor for the large, chewy pretzel rods. They are fantastic fresh from the oven. —Lisa Shaw, Burnettsville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 pretzel rod: 69 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 4/50 Peanut Butter, Krispies and Chocolate Sandwich

Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter, Krispies and Chocolate Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This crispy, chocolaty sandwich is like a Saturday-morning cartoon cereal without the bowl. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 195 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 5/50 Arts and Crackers Test Kitchen Approved Arts and Crackers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 starch

Creator: A bit of fun with some cookie cutters and a tasty fruit topping transform simple cheese and crackers into a treat kids will love. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cracker with cheese and topping: 42 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 starch. 6/50 Strawberry Shakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Shakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Full of summer fruit, these thick berry blends are

the perfect way to savor hot days

the perfect way to savor hot days. “I serve tall glasses with strawberry garnishes,” says Ruby Williams of Bogalusa, Louisiana. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 253 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 7/50 Mini Burgers with the Works 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I started preparing these mini burgers several years ago as a creative way to use up bread crusts accumulating in my freezer. They’re delicious. —Linda Lane, Bennington, Vermont Nutrition

Facts: 1 burger: 68 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 8/50 Parmesan-Ranch Snack Mix 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan-Ranch Snack Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 3 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a quick, easy and delicious snack, especially for kids. No one I’ve made it for can have just one handful—they always come back for more, and more! So if you’re thinking about cutting the recipe in half to make less, I wouldn’t recommend it.

I serve it with apples, pineapple and strawberries

—Tammy Landry, Saucier, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 365 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 826mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein. 9/50 Bee My Honey Fruit Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Mark Derse for Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Orange, cinnamon and nutmeg round out this creamy spiced dip. I serve it with apples, pineapple and strawberries. —Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 95 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0

fiber), 1g protein

fiber), 1g protein. 10/50 Surprise Monkey Bread 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Surprise Monkey Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 1 loaf (12 servings) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my neighbor hosts brunch, she always asks that I make this monkey bread recipe. I also make a savory version with garlic and cheese for dinner. —Lois Rutherford, Elkton, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 467 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 11/50 Brownie Batter Dip 13

Grab some fruit, cookies or salty snacks and start dunking

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Brownie Batter Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes anything better. Grab some fruit, cookies or salty snacks and start dunking. —Mel Gunnell, Boise, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 118 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/50 Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe 65 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

And with only four ingredients, it just might be the easiest, too

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1-1/4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We don’t want to brag, but as far as vanilla ice cream recipes go, this one is the best. And with only four ingredients, it just might be the easiest, too. No ice cream maker? No problem. Just follow the directions to learn how to make homemade ice cream by hand. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 308 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 13/50

14/50 Peanut Butter Sheet Cake 17 Reviews Test

Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Cinnamon Honey Syrup 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Cinnamon Honey Syrup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a great breakfast for special days, but it mixes up so fast that it’s perfect for busy mornings as well. —LeeAnn Hansen, Kaysville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes with 1/4 cup syrup: 702 calories, 33g fat (15g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 1003mg sodium, 99g carbohydrate (64g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 14/50 Peanut Butter Sheet Cake 17 Reviews Test

A minister’s wife gave me this recipe, and my family loves it

Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Sheet Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A minister’s wife gave me this recipe, and my family loves it. It’s a great treat to share. —Brenda Jackson, Garden City, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 266 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 15/50 Bacon Cream Cheese Pinwheels 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cream Cheese Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to resist a crescent roll, bacon and cream cheese in one bite! Kids, friends, everyone will scarf down these cream cheese pinwheels. Now I bake a double batch whenever we have a get-together. —Krista Munson, Sharpsburg, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 58 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 16/50 Kiddie Crunch Mix 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This no-bake snack mix is a

delightful treat for kids, and you can easily increase the amount to fit your needs. Place in individual bags, or pour some into colored ice cream cones for a fun presentation. —Kara de la Vega, Santa Rosa, California Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 266 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 17/50 Oreo Ice Cream Cake 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family loves dessert, and

this chocolaty, layered treat is one of Mom’s most-requested recipes

this chocolaty, layered treat is one of Mom’s most-requested recipes. It’s so easy to prepare this Oreo ice cream cake! —Kimberly Laabs, Hartford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 573 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 18/50 Ham and Cheese Puffs 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tasty little bites go over well with kids. They’re also delicious with soups or as party appetizers. —Mrs. Marvin Buffington, Burlington, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1

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