51 Beginner Recipes for Tweens

From DIY Fruit Rollups to Campfire-Baked Bananas

— July 22, 2015 — Life-Stages
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.
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Pure Strawberry Popsicles
Pure Strawberry Popsicles
These Simple Strawberry Ice Pops Only Require Two Ingredients
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Chocolate-Dipped Clementines
Chocolate-Dipped Clementines
This Healthy Dessert Features Fresh Fruit and Pistachio Ingredients
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Latin Donut Recipes
Latin Donut Recipes
This Quick Sopapillas Recipe Makes a Batch of Sweet Latin-Inspired Treat
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Chocolate-Covered Chips
Chocolate-Covered Chips
These DIY Chocolatey Potato Chips Merges Sweet and Salty Flavors
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Fruity Smoothie Boats
Fruity Smoothie Boats
This Hollowed Out Papaya Recipe is Good Enough to Drink Smoothies Out Of
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Cheesy Blueberry Sandwiches
Cheesy Blueberry Sandwiches
This Blueberry Balsamic Grilled Cheese is a Refreshing Summer Meal
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Homemade Potato Chips
Homemade Potato Chips
This Homemade Chip Recipe is a Healthy Alternative to Store Bought
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Banana Pie Pudding Pops
Banana Pie Pudding Pops
This DIY Recipe Combines Fresh Bananas and Vanilla Wafers
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Fruity Cookie Pizzas
Fruity Cookie Pizzas
Sugar and Cloth's Mini Fruit Pizza Recipe Uses Shortbread Cookies as Crust
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Nutty Chocolate Pudding Recipes
Nutty Chocolate Pudding Recipes
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Pudding Recipe is Easy and Light
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Floral-Fueled Breakfasts
Floral-Fueled Breakfasts
This Chia Seed Pudding Recipe Incorporates Lavender and Blueberries
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Patriotic Summer Popsicles
Patriotic Summer Popsicles
This DIY Frozen 4th of July Dessert Gets Its Colors from Fresh Berries
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DIY Watermelon Pudding
DIY Watermelon Pudding
This Easy Fruit Pudding is Cooked and Cooled Using Only Three Ingredients
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No-Corn Popcorn Recipes
No-Corn Popcorn Recipes
This Healthy Popcorn Alternative is Made By Seasoning Brown Rice Cakes
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DIY Fruity Freezies
DIY Fruity Freezies
These Otter Pops from SUGARPOP are an Easy and Delicious Summer Snack
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Bake-Free Coconut Cookies
Bake-Free Coconut Cookies
The Minimalist Baker's Easy Dessert Recipe is Naturally Sweetened
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DIY Fudgesicle Desserts
DIY Fudgesicle Desserts
Iamafoodblog's Tasty Recipe Gives Frozen Treats a Healthy Makeover
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Edible Sprinkle Bowls
Edible Sprinkle Bowls
This Easy DIY Recipe Makes Colorfully Edible Bowls for Ice Cream
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Strawberry Basil Popsicles
Strawberry Basil Popsicles
These DIY Strawberry Ice Pops Feature Fresh Basil Leaves
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Cup-Contained French Toast
Cup-Contained French Toast
This Easy Microwave Breakfast Recipe Makes a Quick Meal for One
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Low-Carb Cucumber Sushi
Low-Carb Cucumber Sushi
These DIY Sushi Rolls are a Healthy Yet Satisfying Snack
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Hand-Held Apple Pies
Hand-Held Apple Pies
These Apple Hand Pies are Sure to Become a 4th of July Classic
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Bite-Sized Veggie Tarts
Bite-Sized Veggie Tarts
Very Culinary's Individual Tomato and Basil Tarts Boast Fresh Ingredients
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Mexican Chocolate-Covered Bananas
Mexican Chocolate-Covered Bananas
This Two-Part Recipe Makes a Nutritious and Sweet Treat
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Simple Strawberry Fruit Rolls
Simple Strawberry Fruit Rolls
These Easy DIY Fruit Rolls Only Require Three Ingredients
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Summertime Breakfast Sandwiches
Summertime Breakfast Sandwiches
This Easy English Muffin Breakfast Uses Seasonal Summer Produce
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Campfire-Baked Bananas
Campfire-Baked Bananas
This DIY Recipe Helps You Make a Fun Campfire Treat in Your Own Home
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Herb-Infused Party Breads
Herb-Infused Party Breads
This Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe
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Crunchy Cereal Popsicles
Crunchy Cereal Popsicles
These DIY Rice Krispie Snacks are Shaped Like Familiar Summer Treats
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Nutty Powdered Popcorn
Nutty Powdered Popcorn
Melissa d'Arabian's Peanut Butter Popcorn Gets Flavor from Peanut Powder
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Chewy Kiwi Chips
Chewy Kiwi Chips
Thriving on Paleo's Dehydrated Fruit Chips Recipe Only Needs One Ingredient
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Leafy Green Chips
Leafy Green Chips
Eat Thrive Glow's Recipe for Homemade Chips is Made with Beet Leaves
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Opulent Popcorn Snacks
Opulent Popcorn Snacks
Ordinary Popcorn Gets an Overhaul with Edible Gold Leaf Sprinkles
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Glitter-Infused Popsicles
Glitter-Infused Popsicles
These Tasty Blackberry Ice Pops are Made with Edible Glitter
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Shark-Infested Snacks
Shark-Infested Snacks
These Kid-Friendly Snacks are Perfect for Celebrating Shark Week
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Microwave Potato Chips
Microwave Potato Chips
These Healthy Potato Chips Are a Quick and Easy Snack
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Cookie Campfire Confectioneries
Cookie Campfire Confectioneries
These S'moreos Cleverly Replace Graham Crackers with Oreos
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Cookie Nachos
Cookie Nachos
Michael Voltaggio Created a New Type of Oreo Snack
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Herb-Infused Breakfast Buns
Herb-Infused Breakfast Buns
Very Culinary's Toasted Brioche Egg Cups are Protein-Enriched
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Miniature Fruit Pizzas
Miniature Fruit Pizzas
These DIY Pizza Treats are a Fun and Easy Activity for Children
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Chocolate-Filled Pancakes
Chocolate-Filled Pancakes
These Sweet Pancake Sandwiches Feature a Rich Nutella Center
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Single-Serving Chocolate Chip Cakes
Single-Serving Chocolate Chip Cakes
Chocolate Covered Katie Creates an Easy Microwave Dessert
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Cotton Candy Cupcakes
Cotton Candy Cupcakes
This Delicious Cupcake Baking Recipe is Inspired by Carnival Treats
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DIY Origami Cookies
DIY Origami Cookies
The 'Fete Gazette' Blog Has Created Adorable Paper Cranes Out of Wafer Cookies
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1-Minute Microwave Donuts
1-Minute Microwave Donuts
Kirbie Cravings Creates an Easy Chocolate Dessert
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Healthy Homemade DIY Chips
Healthy Homemade DIY Chips
Make Sweet Potato Chips When You Have a Craving for Store-Bought Snacks
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DIY Spinach Chips
DIY Spinach Chips
These Tasty Homemade Tortilla Chips are a Grain-Free Snack Option
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Tangy Vegetable Chip Recipes
Tangy Vegetable Chip Recipes
This Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Recipe Makes a Healthy Snack
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Healthy Vegetable Chips
Healthy Vegetable Chips
Running to the Kitchen's Tomato Chips are Sliced, Salted and Microwaved
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Mini Pizza Waffles
Mini Pizza Waffles
This Savory Recipe Combines Pizza and Waffles and It Is Perfection
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DIY Watermelon Pizza
DIY Watermelon Pizza
This Fruit-Infused Watermelon Pizza is a Satisfyingly Healthy Treat
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