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Ten Mother's Day Recipes Kids Can Make All By Themselves

Easy Mother's Day Breakfast Recipes, Dinner Recipes and Desserts

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

Why should mom cook on Mother's Day?

These Mother's Day recipes are easy enough for kids to make all by themselves. From fruit smoothies to yogurt parfaits to lemon bars, there's something here for everyone.

1. Strawberry Smoothies

Strawberry Smoothie RecipeStephanie Gallagher
If the kids can operate a blender, they can make these easy fruit smoothies. They taste great, they're super healthy, and they go with everything. Even better: No mess for mom to clean up later!

2. Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Streusel Topping

Blueberry Muffins RecipeStephanie Gallagher
These blueberry muffins are tender and light, and bursting with blueberries.

The lemon sugar streusel topping really makes these blueberry muffins special. Although this is an easy recipe, be sure to help young kids with zesting the lemons (microplanes and zesters are sharp), and of course, when using the oven.

3. Mini Frittatas

Mini FrittatasStephanie Gallagher
These frittatas are perfect for little hands to make and eat. If you're in a hurry, use a regular-size muffin tin instead of a mini muffin tin, and bake 18-25 minutes until set.

4. Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits

Strawberry Yogurt ParfaitsStephanie Gallagher
Kids don't even have to go near a stove for this tasty, no-cook recipe. And who doesn't love a good yogurt parfait? When kids see how easy this one is to prepare, they'll want to make it all the time.

5. Crab Casserole Recipe

Crab Casserole RecipeStephanie Gallagher
This crab casserole is one of this mix and dump recipes that's perfect for kids. If you like spicier food, add more Old Bay seasoning.

6. Green Salad with Grapes and Bacon

Green Salad with Grapes and BaconStephanie Gallagher
Sweet, juicy grapes combine with salty bacon and crunchy croutons in this salad recipe that is guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

7. Peanut Butter French Toast

French Toast recipeStephanie Gallagher
The secret to making great French toast is using the right bread. Day-old challah or Italian bread works best for this recipe. Serve with strawberry syrup.

8. Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta SaladStephanie Gallagher
Zucchini, red pepper, marinated artichokes and black olives give this Italian pasta salad terrific flavor. Kids like tossing colorful salads, and this is definitely a recipe moms will enjoy.

9. Watergate Salad

Watergate SaladStephanie Gallagher
This cool and creamy pistachio pudding recipe works as either a side dish or a dessert. Either way, Watergate salad is delicious and definitely easy enough for the kids to make all by themselves.

10. Lemon Bars

Lemon BarsStephanie Gallagher
A little sweet, a little tart, these lemon bars are the perfect end to a Mother's Day meal. Everyone likes them, and they're portable, so if you're bringing dessert, this is an easy choice.

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