Cooking is hard, but these beginner recipes were seemingly designed with tweens in mind. Thanks to the Internet age, there are countless resources that make learning to cook step by step an easier process to tackle. In tackling such culinary challenges at a young age, tweens gain valuable insight into treating food as fuel.
Given the current cultural climate around healthful food and beverage consumption, there are plenty of reasons why teaching kids to cook at an early age will translate into healthier eating habits later. In understanding the ingredients that are involved in making any dish, whether it is dessert or an entree, one is likely to have a greater grasp on the value of quality, well-sourced alternatives that support health and development.
51 Beginner Recipes for Tweens
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DIY Watermelon Pizza
This Fruit-Infused Watermelon Pizza is a Satisfyingly Healthy Treat
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Healthy Vegetable Chips
Running to the Kitchen's Tomato Chips are Sliced, Salted and Microwaved
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DIY Origami Cookies
The 'Fete Gazette' Blog Has Created Adorable Paper Cranes Out of Wafer Cookies
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Chocolate-Filled Pancakes
These Sweet Pancake Sandwiches Feature a Rich Nutella Center
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Tangy Vegetable Chip Recipes
This Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Recipe Makes a Healthy Snack
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Mini Pizza Waffles
This Savory Recipe Combines Pizza and Waffles and It Is Perfection
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Cotton Candy Cupcakes
This Delicious Cupcake Baking Recipe is Inspired by Carnival Treats
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Miniature Fruit Pizzas
These DIY Pizza Treats are a Fun and Easy Activity for Children
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Mexican Chocolate-Covered Bananas
This Two-Part Recipe Makes a Nutritious and Sweet Treat
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Campfire-Baked Bananas
This DIY Recipe Helps You Make a Fun Campfire Treat in Your Own Home
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Shark-Infested Snacks
These Kid-Friendly Snacks are Perfect for Celebrating Shark Week
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Hand-Held Apple Pies
These Apple Hand Pies are Sure to Become a 4th of July Classic
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Simple Strawberry Fruit Rolls
These Easy DIY Fruit Rolls Only Require Three Ingredients
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1-Minute Microwave Donuts
Kirbie Cravings Creates an Easy Chocolate Dessert
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Herb-Infused Breakfast Buns
Very Culinary's Toasted Brioche Egg Cups are Protein-Enriched
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Strawberry Basil Popsicles
These DIY Strawberry Ice Pops Feature Fresh Basil Leaves
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Healthy Homemade DIY Chips
Make Sweet Potato Chips When You Have a Craving for Store-Bought Snacks
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Microwave Potato Chips
These Healthy Potato Chips Are a Quick and Easy Snack
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Nutty Powdered Popcorn
Melissa d'Arabian's Peanut Butter Popcorn Gets Flavor from Peanut Powder
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Single-Serving Chocolate Chip Cakes
Chocolate Covered Katie Creates an Easy Microwave Dessert
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Crunchy Cereal Popsicles
These DIY Rice Krispie Snacks are Shaped Like Familiar Summer Treats
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DIY Fudgesicle Desserts
Iamafoodblog's Tasty Recipe Gives Frozen Treats a Healthy Makeover
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DIY Watermelon Pudding
This Easy Fruit Pudding is Cooked and Cooled Using Only Three Ingredients
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Leafy Green Chips
Eat Thrive Glow's Recipe for Homemade Chips is Made with Beet Leaves
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Low-Carb Cucumber Sushi
These DIY Sushi Rolls are a Healthy Yet Satisfying Snack
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Summertime Breakfast Sandwiches
This Easy English Muffin Breakfast Uses Seasonal Summer Produce
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Patriotic Summer Popsicles
This DIY Frozen 4th of July Dessert Gets Its Colors from Fresh Berries
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Homemade Potato Chips
This Homemade Chip Recipe is a Healthy Alternative to Store Bought
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Banana Pie Pudding Pops
This DIY Recipe Combines Fresh Bananas and Vanilla Wafers
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Nutty Chocolate Pudding Recipes
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Pudding Recipe is Easy and Light
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Herb-Infused Party Breads
This Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe
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Edible Sprinkle Bowls
This Easy DIY Recipe Makes Colorfully Edible Bowls for Ice Cream
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DIY Fruity Freezies
These Otter Pops from SUGARPOP are an Easy and Delicious Summer Snack
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Chewy Kiwi Chips
Thriving on Paleo's Dehydrated Fruit Chips Recipe Only Needs One Ingredient
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Cup-Contained French Toast
This Easy Microwave Breakfast Recipe Makes a Quick Meal for One
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Bite-Sized Veggie Tarts
Very Culinary's Individual Tomato and Basil Tarts Boast Fresh Ingredients
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Glitter-Infused Popsicles
These Tasty Blackberry Ice Pops are Made with Edible Glitter
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Cookie Campfire Confectioneries
These S'moreos Cleverly Replace Graham Crackers with Oreos
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No-Corn Popcorn Recipes
This Healthy Popcorn Alternative is Made By Seasoning Brown Rice Cakes
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Cheesy Blueberry Sandwiches
This Blueberry Balsamic Grilled Cheese is a Refreshing Summer Meal
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Latin Donut Recipes
This Quick Sopapillas Recipe Makes a Batch of Sweet Latin-Inspired Treat
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Chocolate-Dipped Clementines
This Healthy Dessert Features Fresh Fruit and Pistachio Ingredients
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Pure Strawberry Popsicles
These Simple Strawberry Ice Pops Only Require Two Ingredients
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Bake-Free Coconut Cookies
The Minimalist Baker's Easy Dessert Recipe is Naturally Sweetened
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DIY Spinach Chips
These Tasty Homemade Tortilla Chips are a Grain-Free Snack Option
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Floral-Fueled Breakfasts
This Chia Seed Pudding Recipe Incorporates Lavender and Blueberries
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Opulent Popcorn Snacks
Ordinary Popcorn Gets an Overhaul with Edible Gold Leaf Sprinkles
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Fruity Cookie Pizzas
Sugar and Cloth's Mini Fruit Pizza Recipe Uses Shortbread Cookies as Crust
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Cookie Nachos
Michael Voltaggio Created a New Type of Oreo Snack
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Fruity Smoothie Boats
This Hollowed Out Papaya Recipe is Good Enough to Drink Smoothies Out Of
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Chocolate-Covered Chips
These DIY Chocolatey Potato Chips Merges Sweet and Salty Flavors
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