These straightforward, kid-friendly recipes are the ideal way to begin your child's cooking career. Whether you need an extra pair of hands to help you with meal prep or want some quality time with your kid - cooking is the way to go!

Tortilla Pizza

Kids adore how quickly this well-known dish can be prepared. Get a piece of tortilla, add marinara sauce, cheese, and whatever toppings your child likes. Once prepared, pop it in the oven for 10-minutes. This meal can also be cooked in an air fryer.

They'll be devouring some thin-crust pizza in less than 15 minutes! Yum!

Taco in a Bag

Children will like making and eating this recipe because it is simple to prepare. While older children may probably handle cooking the ground beef, some parent assistance may be required to drain it. For the perfect taco on the move, simply smash the tortilla chips and stack lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Even young children may easily complete this step.

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Kids can easily prepare smoothies as a meal or snack, and who doesn't adore the flavor combination of peanut butter and banana? This recipe, which requires only scooping peanut butter and breaking bananas into chunks, is suitable for children aged 5 and up. Blend in the ice, milk, and honey. Just make sure to emphasize to your child that before hitting the button, the blender's top must be on.