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    Home » Recipes » 120 Frugal Kid-Friendly Recipes

    120 Frugal Kid-Friendly Recipes

    Published: Feb 3, 2020 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Stephy 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Are your kids tired of PB&J sandwiches and mac and cheese? Then check out these creative and cheap recipes that are perfect for kids! These frugal kid-friendly recipes are great for your wallet and for picky-eaters. There are over 100 frugal breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and dessert ideas.

    Frugal Kid-Friendly Breakfast Recipes

    1. 3 Ingredient Breakfast Cookies from A Fit Philosophy
    2. Crock Pot French Toast Casserole from Freebie Finding Mom
    3. Nutella Stuffed Pancakes from RecipeTin Eats
    4. Frozen Banana Yogurt Bites from Eats Amazing
    5. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie from Eating on a Dime
    6. 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter & Honey Cereal Bars from Healthy Food for Living
    7. Peanut Butter and Jelly Waffle Sandwiches from Pillsbury
    8. Make Ahead Sausage Egg & Cheese Muffins from Everyday Savvy
    9. French Toast Sausage Roll-ups from Cinnamon-Spice & Everything Nice
    10. Baked Apples with Oatmeal Filling from Allrecipes
    11. Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal from Delish
    12. Yogurt and Fruit Parfaits from Simply Sissom
    13. 3 Ingredient Cinnamon Sugar Donuts from Like Mother Like Daughter
    14. Sausage Breakfast Bombs from Thrity Handmade Days

      Frugal Kid-Friendly Lunch Recipes

    15. Peanut Butter and Banana Sushi from Home Keteers
    16. Nutella and Banana Sushi from Kidspot
    17. Cinnamon Toast PB&J from Two Peas & Their Pod
    18. PB & J Crescents from Pillsbury
    19. Peanut Butter and Banana Quesadilla from Budget Bytes
    20. Apple Sandwiches from 100 Days of Real Food
    21. Nutella and Banana Stuffed Crescent Rolls from The Food Charlatan
    22. Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups from CincyShopper
    23. Cheesy Taco Sticks from I Wash… You Dry
    24. Peanut Butter Banana + Honey Roll Ups from America’s Nutrition Expert
    25. Crock Pot Beef Tacos from Frugal Foodie Mom
    26. Pizza Rolls from Simply Stacie
    27. Mini Biscuit Pizzas from Normal Cooking
    28. Pizza Roll-Up from Eating Well
    29. Granola Crunch Apple-Peanut Butter Wraps from Two Healthy Kitchens
    30. Mini Pizzas (Freezer-Ready) from Budget Bytes
    31. Chocolate & Banana Quesadilla from The Creative Bite
    32. Fruit Pinwheels from Drink Milk
    33. Mashed Potato Quesadilla from COOKTORIA
    34. Apple and Peanut Butter Wraps from Ready Set Eat
    35. Baked Ham and Cheese Roll Ups from The Comfort of Cooking
    36. Peanut Butter, Pear, and Cream Cheese Sandwich from Delish
    37. Easy Ham and Cheese Quesadilla from I’m Luving This Life
    38. Homemade Ham & Cheese Pockets from Sallys Baking Addiction
    39. Homemade Mac and Cheese Bites from Chef in Training
    40. Corn Dog Nuggets from Lil Luna
    41. PB&J with Bananas from Delish
    42. Simple Homemade Pretzel Dogs from The Slow Roasted Italian

      Frugal Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes

    43. English Muffin Pizzas from Allrecipes
    44. Pizzadilla from Serious Eats
    45. Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza from Yellow Bliss Road
    46. Texas Toast Pizza from Craft Morning
    47. Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas from Allrecipes
    48. 5-Ingredient Mini Deep Dish Pizzas from Damn Delicious
    49. One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta from Cincy Shopper
    50. Chili Cheese Hot Dog Bake from Pillsbury
    51. Baked Sloppy Joe Cups by Ready Set Eat
    52. Chili Dog Tater Tot Casserole from Food.com
    53. Threaded Spaghetti Hot Dog Bites by Belly Full
    54. Cheesy Chili Spagetti from The Hungry Hedgehog
    55. Ritz Baked Chicken Tenders from The Seasoned Mom
    56. Homemade Chicken Nuggets from Food Network
    57. Ultimate Chicken Fingers from Betty Crocker
    58. Pizza Chicken Roll-Ups from Taste of Home
    59. Upside-Down Pizza Casserole from Better Homes and Gardens
    60. Ranch Chicken from Life In The Lofthouse
    61. 3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes from Eating on a Dime
    62. Sloppy Joe Casserole from Cravings of a Lunatic
    63. Quick & Easy BBQ Cups from Yummy Healthy and Easy
    64. Oven Baked Meatball Sandwiches from Home Cooking Memories
    65. 5 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole from Eating on a Dime
    66. Cheesy Meatball Bites from Butter with a Side of Bread
    67. Crunchy Taco Cups from Kevin and Amanda
    68. Taco Pie from Allrecipes
    69. Stuffed Taco Potatoes from Spicy Southern Kitchen
    70. Fiesta Chicken Taco Salad from Happiness is Homemade
    71. Taco Bake from Allrecipes
    72. Rice and Bean Burritos from Taste of Home
    73. 4 Ingredient Tuna Cakes from Recipes for Perfection
    74. Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese from Living Well Mom
    75. Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole from Buzzfeed
    76. Corn Dog Muffins from The Pioneer Woman
    77. Chicken Quesadillas from Lil’ Luna

      Frugal Kid-Friendly Side Dish Recipes

    78. Fried Rice Restaurant Style from Allrecipes
    79. Spanish Rice from Allrecipes
    80. Oven Fries from Taste of Home
    81. Sautéed Apples from Allrecipes
    82. Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes from Spend with Pennies
    83. Simple Au Gratin Potatoes from Taste of Home
    84. Fried Mashed Potato Balls from Gather for Bread
    85. Crinkly Carrot Fries from Parents
    86. Green Bean Fries from The Lean Green Bean
    87. Salt and Pepper Zucchini Chips from The Typical Mom
    88. Baked Sweet Potato Fries from Food Network
    89. Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes from Food Network
    90. Baked Zucchini Fries from Budget Bytes
    91. Easy Broccoli Cheddar Gratin from Real Simple
    92. Butternut Squash Fries from My Fussy Eater
    93. Zucchini Tots from Old House to New Home
    94. Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots from Lemon Tree Dwelling

      Frugal Kid-Friendly Snacks Recipes

    95. 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oat Squares from Listotic
    96. Baked Cinnamon Banana Chips from Popsugar
    97. Apple Cookies from Stockpiling Moms
    98. Skinny Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip from Skinny Ms.
    99. Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter and Chocolate from Trial and Eater
    100. Homemade Fruit Snacks from Creative Savings
    101. 2-Ingredient Banana and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Bites from The Baker Mama
    102. Homemade 2-Ingredient Fruit Rollups from Raining Hot Coupons
    103. Fruit Leather from Simply Recipes
    104. Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips from Sally’s Baking Addiction
    105. Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather from Real Mom Nutrition
    106. Frozen Greek Yogurt Drops from A Healthy Slice of Life
    107. Healthy Three-Ingredient Rice Krispie Treats from The Big Man’s World
    108. Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites from Budget Savvy Diva

      Frugal Kid-Friendly Desserts Recipes

    109. 2 Ingredient Nutella Cool Whip Popsicles from Big Bear’s Wife
    110. 3 Ingredient Strawberry Banana Popsicles from Sally’s Baking Addiction
    111. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt from Feel Great in 8 Blog
    112. 3 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream from Listotic
    113. Apple Pie Bites from The Blond Cook
    114. Apple Crisp from Allrecipes
    115. 3 Ingredient Butter Cookies from Cup of Jo
    116. Healthy 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies from The Big Man’s World
    117. 2 ingredient Nutella Crescent Rolls from Hip2Save
    118. 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies from Yummy Supper
    119. Easy Sugar Cookies from Allrecipes
    120. 3 ingredient Nutella Truffles from Crazy for Crust
    121. 3 Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Mug Cake from Listotic

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    1. Katie says

      February 05, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      Awesome recipe collection! Thanks for the kid friendly recipe ideas.

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