No-Bake Dessert Recipes for Kids

No-Bake Dessert Recipes for Kids

Are you ready to start baking with your kids? Getting your kids involved in more kitchen activities can be an exciting step as a parent. However, you may wonder how soon is too soon? Is there a certain age that you should wait for before inviting your child into the kitchen? At Bob's Red Mill, we believe that a child can help you create delicious food at nearly any age. By assessing your child's skill level and assigning age-appropriate tasks, it's easy to turn kitchen time into learning time. Many essential skills, like mathematics, collaboration and even sensory play, can be explored and developed in the kitchen. This one on one playtime with your children will prove to be one of the most critical parts of their development. Plus, it will create long-lasting memories that you both will remember for years to come. If you're ready to begin creating delicious recipes with your children, then we have just the list for you. When first inviting your child into the kitchen, It's important to start with simple recipes that require minimal baking. Starting with easy-to-make recipes will ensure that your child always has something to help with. Giving your young chef simple tasks like gathering ingredients, mixing ingredients and even pouring ingredients, will help keep them occupied and interested in their kitchen activities. Once your child has mastered these simple skills, you can provide them with skills that require more responsibility and technique. Remember, like everything, practice makes perfect and the more time you spend in the kitchen with your child, the better baker they'll become. When deciding on which recipe to make with your little one using healthy, wholesome ingredients is a must. Not only will it teach them that healthy ingredients can taste delicious, but it will also help them make healthier choices in the future. To get started, here's a list of our favorite no-bake dessert recipes for kids that are simple enough for them to help out with.

Pudding

No-Bake Dessert Recipes for Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog Pudding is one of our favorite dessert recipes to make, especially with the little ones. When it comes to pudding, there are several different ways to make it. While some require minimal heating on a stovetop (a task that should be supervised or performed by an adult), others require no heat. Simply mix the ingredients and enjoy. A sweet, flavorful and satisfying dessert; Pudding comes in all flavors, textures and sizes. Keep scrolling for several pudding recipes that can be made in just minutes.

Banana Pie Chia Pudding

In this recipe, we turned traditional banana pie into a simple creamy dessert. With no baking required, creamy oat milk provides a perfect base for delicious chia pudding. Easy-to-make, this Banana Pie Chia Pudding is made by mixing banana milk (oat milk, banana, maple syrup and vanilla) with chia seeds. When combined, the chia seeds will begin to thicken the mixture into a pudding-like texture and voila! A delicious banana pie pudding is made in just minutes. Because this recipe solely requires mixing different ingredients, it's a perfect dessert to make with even the youngest of chefs. Once the pudding has reached the desired consistency, top it with fresh slices of banana and our Maple Sea Salt Granola for a nutritious and filling treat. Best enjoyed chilled; this chia pudding will keep in the refrigerators for 4-5 days.

Vegan Chocolate Pudding

No-Bake Dessert Recipes for Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog Making pudding for dairy sensitive little ones? No problem. While pudding is traditionally a milk-based dessert, it doesn't have to be. In fact, there are a variety of ways that you can quickly turn a delicious pudding into a dairy-free and vegan treat. By using dairy alternatives like almond milk, coconut milk and coconut cream, sweet vegan puddings can be created effortlessly. For a dessert that is genuinely next-level delicious, make this Vegan Chocolate Pudding. Thick, luscious and oh-so-good, it is made with simple pantry ingredients that are easy to put together. Prepped and mixed in just 15 minutes, this recipe requires minimal kitchen time. Additionally, for a dairy-free option, choose to swap the traditional sugar out for monk fruit sweetener. The perfect treat to satisfy any sweet tooth, this vegan chocolate pudding will quickly become a new favorite dessert recipe in your household.

Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding

Summer is here and what's a better way to celebrate it than with a delicious cobbler? For a lighter spin on your favorite summertime treat, we took our delightful blueberry cobbler recipe and turned it into a Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding. Yum. To make this dessert, a fruity and fresh blueberry compote consisting of fresh blueberries, lemon juice, honey and cinnamon is blended. From there, separate layers of chia seed pudding and blueberry compote are stacked and garnished with a granola topping.

Cookies

One of the things we love most about cookies is that there are so many different kinds. There is a cookie out there for just about everything and everyone. Whether you like a classic chocolate chip cookie, a healthy variety like oatmeal raisin, or the colorful and sweet sugar cookie, there's a cookie for you. Cookies make the perfect dessert and are ideal for sharing with others. Plus, because cookies are bite-sized, they also make for the perfect on the go dessert. While it may be hard to take a piece of cake or a dollop of ice cream with you, it's easy to pack a cookie into your lunch bag. All you have to do is throw a few in a plastic baggie and you're ready to head out the door. The best part is, if you don't eat them they won't spoil. Just bring them home to enjoy when you're ready.

Apple Spice No Bake Cookies

Made with whole grain oats, coconut sugar and apples, these Apple Spice No-Bake Cookies are the perfect healthy treat to snack on between meals. And because they're so easy to make, with a little supervision, your child can practically whip these cookies up themselves!

Peanut Butter Jelly No-Bake Cookies

No-Bake Dessert Recipes for Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog The nostalgic combination of peanut butter and jelly makes these cookies a favorite among both children and adults. Made with wholesome fruit-filled ingredients like freeze-dried raspberries and dried cranberries, they are then mixed with energy-boosting foods like peanut butter and oats. These Peanut Butter Jelly No-Bake Cookies are a nutrient-packed treat that can be eaten as an energy boost or dessert.

Davy Crockett No-Bake Cookies

An incredibly tasty and kid-friendly recipe, these Davy Crockett No-Bake Cookies were created with a hungry kid in mind. They're great for those who suffer from food allergies and are gluten free, lactose free, low calorie, soy free and vegan. Their low-allergen ingredients make this dessert one that almost anyone can eat. Enjoy them with a glass of milk, or scoop a dollop of your child's favorite ice cream on top! No matter how you serve this sweet treat up, your kid is bound to enjoy it.

Granola Bars

Granola bars are the easiest and healthiest way to switch up your dessert or breakfast menu. They are simple to make and perfect for a child who is always on the go. Not to mention, they're soft, chewy and completely customizable. Filled with protein and fiber, granola bars come in gluten free, nut free and keto options. If your family is active and always on the move, having an Arsenal of quick and healthy snacks like granola bars is definitely the way to go. This is especially so during the busy months when you juggle school, homework and after-school activities.

Protein-Packed No-Bake Granola Bars

A tasty snack with a subtle mocha flavor, this Protein-Packed No-Bake Granola Bar Recipe harnesses the sweet-tartness of goji berries and dried cranberries, alongside the nutty crunch of almonds and pumpkin seeds. They're a light guilt-free snack that you and the kiddos will enjoy taking a bite of.

Tropical Fruit No-Bake Granola Bar

No-Bake Dessert Recipes for Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog A quick and easy granola recipe like this one is the perfect way to get your children into the kitchen. By making these Tropical Fruit No-Bake Granola Bars together, you can show them the goodness of whole grain oats and spark their creativity by adding their favorite tropical toppings. And there you have it. A complete list of delicious no-bake recipes for kids that you can make with your young chefs. Whether your child is a fan of pudding, cookies or granola bars, there is sure to be a recipe on this list that they enjoy. Have a delicious no-bake dessert recipe of your own? We're always looking for a new dessert to add to our recipe book. Let us know your favorites in the comments below!
Bob's Red Mill
September 05 2020

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