My kids like to help in the kitchen from time to time. Unbaked recipes can be a great way to do it, especially when my two-year-old wants to join in and help!
They can get used to measuring and mixing without having to deal with hot pans
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Here are 24 easy and super fun no-bake recipes to try with kids. The best part is that they don’t require too much equipment and tools or special foods, you could have all the ingredients sitting at home waiting to be used.
1.
If
you’re looking for a decadent gift without the heat of an over, then these unbaked chocolate cookie butter bars will be perfect. These delicious bars feature a graham cookie crust, two types of chocolate, as well as two different types of butter.
All you’ll need is a food processor, microwave or stove, a small pot, and a square pan to put everything in
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Simply combine your crackers, butter and cookie butter in the food processor for your crust. Pack in the greased pan, then add the chocolate and butter mixture. Let it sit for at least two hours in the fridge to firm.
Read more about how to make unbaked chocolate cookie butter bars from A Simple Pantry
2.
These
healthier, cheaper alternatives to the snack bars you see at the grocery store will be a winner at home and on the go. They feature Honey Nut Cheerios, raisins, honey and sunflower seeds covered in chocolate to give you a sweet full of energy.
All you have to do is combine the brown sugar, butter and honey through the microwave, then add the vanilla when the mixture is hot. Then add the cereal, raisins and seeds, place a layer in a greased pan, cover and refrigerate. It’s that easy and lasts up to two weeks.
Read more about how to make unbaked honey nut Cheerios snack bars from Averie Cooks
3.
S’Mores Bars
S’Mores are an incredibly popular gift among people of all ages, and these bars are ridiculously easy to make. There are only six different ingredients, with Karo syrup being the only one you may need to buy.
Start by melting your chocolate, butter, marshmallows, and syrup in a small pot until it’s all combined. Then add it to a bowl with the cereal, add extra marshmallows, and then mix it all. Let the temperature drop for an hour or so, then store it in a container for up to a week.
Read more about how to make Mom Always Finds Out 4 S’Mores Bars
. Unbaked sweet and salted peanut butter bars Peanut butter
, pretzels and chocolate. This may be the holy trinity for many snack lovers. These sweet and salty peanut butter bars are quick and easy to make, and are going to please many taste buds.
Line a pan with aluminum foil, passing through the edges, and make sure it is greased. Then you should beat the butter and peanut butter until mixed, and carefully add your broken pretzel. While that is fixed in the pan, melt the rest of the peanut butter with chocolate, spread on top, add more pretzels and refrigerate.
Read more about how to make No Bake Sweet & Salty peanut butter bars from Sassy Southern Yankee
5. Unbaked Cheesecake S’Mores
This combination of two all-time favorites will be a hit with kids of all ages and parents too. You get the velvety creaminess of cheesecake and the familiar comfort of s’mores, all in a tasty treat.
All you have to do is add the cream cheese, condensed milk, lemon and vanilla together and make sure it mixes properly. You want this to be thick enough to resist and harden, so play with proportions. Then simply sandwich this mixture between two graham crackers and load them in the fridge.
Read more about how to make No Bake Cheesecake S’Mores from Momdot
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Monster cookie bites will give you and the family a ton of energy to keep you active throughout the day when you need it most. Loaded pecans, honey, peanut butter and chocolate, these will be an easy way to get that much-needed boost while tasting amazing.
This couldn’t be easier, cut your nuts, then add everything else to a large bowl. You just need to mix it well and form a ball, then it goes in the fridge for half an hour. Once you’ve sat down, simply pull out individual balls and store the extras in the fridge.
Read more about how to make No Bake Monster Cookie Bites from The Chirping Moms
7. Happy Hedgehog No-Bake Cookies
Happy Hedgehog cookies are a treat full of goodness and a bit of grandeur in the snack department. Use sun butter (or peanut butter), honey, coconut, almonds, and chocolate to make an unbaked cookie that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Start by simply adding the butter, cocoa, coconut and wheat germ and mixing well, then refrigerate for a few minutes. Create small logs and pinch them at one end. Then you can roll into sparks and use the chocolate chips and almond slices to finish your hedgehog.
Read more about how to make Happy Hedgehog No Bake cookies from Kitchen Floor Crafts
8. Easy chocolate
pudding
Chocolate pudding has been around for a long time, but I bet you didn’t know how easy it was to make at home. Using just a handful of simple ingredients, you can make a pudding that will embarrass those at the grocery store.
Combine your dry ingredients together in a saucepan, over about medium heat, then add the milk in a controlled manner. Bring to a boil, then stir for 1 minute and remove heat. Add the butter and vanilla, combine and refrigerate for a few hours if desired cold.
Read more about how to make Budget Girl 9 easy chocolate pudding
. Cookie
dough is truly a gift of love or hate, and if you love them, these unbaked bites will blow your mind. These cookie dough bites feature cinnamon and a layer of caramel that will add amazing flavor and texture.
Just take two bowls. The first combines cinnamon, flour and salt, the second sugars, butter and vanilla. Once mixed, combine both bowls with the chocolate chips and roll it into balls. Freeze for half an hour on wax paper, melt your sweets, then dip each side and refrigerate.
Read more about how to make bites of unbaked cookie dough from Coupons & Freebies Mom
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These coconut snowballs, or bombs, will give you a decadent texture and flavor with a healthy keto environment. You only have to use four ingredients and you can have an unbaked cookie without the guilt. You just need some unsweetened dried coconut, almond flour, the desired sweetener and coconut oil.
Use your food processor to combine all ingredients for about two minutes at a medium setting. Make sure you have a plate or container lined with parchment paper and simply roll them into balls and decorate as you see fit. They last up to two weeks in your refrigerator.
Read more about how to make unbaked coconut snowballs from Sweet As Honey
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Unbaked chocolate egg nest
If you’re looking for an unbaked dessert that has a bit of style, these egg-nest cookies will fit perfectly. Children will love the process of doing these as well as the end results. The recipe is very basic and even uses chow mien noodles for the baskets, and there are many variations you can make based on your personal preferences.
Melt your chocolate, peanut butter or other potato chips and then combine it with noodles. Use a greased muffin tray to create nests, then all it does is refrigerate. Garnish with peeps, eggs or anything else you want once laid.
Read more about how to make No Bake Chocolate Egg Nest from Chef in Training
12. Unbaked Twinkies Cake Twinkies
are
a complete favorite and are the perfect base for an easy cake without baking. All you need is a box of twinkies, vanilla pudding, strawberries, sparkles and whipped topping for a decadent treat that people will be begging for.
Place your twinkies on a square casserole plate and evenly spread your pudding on top. Add your sliced strawberries below and then top with the whipped topping. Add a handful of sparks to finish it and place it in your refrigerator.
Read more about how to make Twinkies cake without baking from Mess for Less
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Carrot cake is a fun and delicious way to get people to eat your carrots. These unbaked balls are far from complicated and can be put together in just a handful of steps and with a handful of ingredients. It includes carrots, coconut, dried fruits, honey and nuts for a small bite full of flavor.
Simply add everything to your food processor, plus some coconut, and process for about two minutes. Then roll this mixture into balls, drown in the coconut and place it on a tray lined with wax paper. Refrigerate these for about six hours before serving.
Read more about how to make unbaked carrot balls from Kids Activities Blog
14. Unbaked peanut butter balls are
a quick way to start making friends at any gathering. These unbaked balls are so simple and only consist of five different ingredients that you probably already have on hand. You’re going to need butter, chocolate, crispy rice cereal, peanut butter and powdered sugar.
Be sure to crush the cereal, then add everything to a large bowl, in addition to the chocolate, and mix well. Collect them in balls and place them on a tray lined with parchment paper and cool for half an hour. Then you melt your buttered chocolate, dip it in and send it back to the fridge.
Read more about how to make easy unbaked peanut butter balls from Raising Lifelong Learners
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Unbaked Oreo truffles are
a staple snack in many homes across the country, and these unbaked truffles are going to change the way you look at them. With just three ingredients, you’ll take your Oreos to a whole new level of delights in no time.
Crush your Oreos in a food processor and add the soft cream cheese when there is a fine powder. Roll your tasty mixture into evenly sized balls, place them on wax paper and freeze for about half an hour. Then simply melt your chocolate, dip your balls, add decorations, and place it in your refrigerator.
Read more about how to make No Bake Oreo truffles from A Virtuous Woman
16. Unbaked cornflake crackers
are extremely versatile, and when added with just 3 other ingredients, they can make a wonderful cookie without baking. There will hardly be any clutter, with a pot and a frying pan necessary, and they soon finish.
Bring the sugar and syrup to a boil, stirring constantly, then immediately remove from heat. Add the peanut butter until mixed, then place the cornflakes and repeat. Once mixed, place large tablespoons on a paper baking sheet, then let them sit for half an hour.
Read more about how to make No Bake cornflake cookies from Creative Kids
17. Unbaked Rocky Road Cookie Bars
You really can’t go wrong with chocolate and marshmallow, so these rocky road cookie bars are sure to be a hit. There are very simple ingredients including chocolate, cookies and marshmallows, which come together for a bite of goodness.
Use rectangular cookies and place them on a lined baking sheet and make sure your ingredients are the same size. Melt the chocolate and add it to a piping bag, then put a layer on each cookie. Add your ingredients and repeat with the chocolate. Put them in the fridge for a few hours and you’re ready to go.
Read more about making No Bake Rocky Road cookie bars from Picklebums
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When
you combine two amazing things, like Snickers and cheesecake, there’s really no way to go wrong. These bite-sized culinary creations will be able to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Take two bowls and a mini-muffin pan lined with parchment paper. Mix the butter, cookies and sugar, then introduce equal amounts in each cup of muffins. While in the fridge for a while, then whisk your cream cheese with the other wet ingredients, then add to the hardened crusts. Top with crumbled Snickers and freeze overnight.
Read more about how to make pint-sized Snickers cheesecake bites from pint-sized Snickers cheesecake
19. Dark
chocolate and banana combine gloriously with these tempting snacks on an edible stick. They contain everything you could ask for with quality banana bread and some extra bonuses.
Grind the dry ingredients to be uniform, then add everything except chocolate and chopsticks together in a bowl. Once mixed, you put this in the fridge, then form small balls and place it in the freezer. Melt your chocolate, put a caramel stick in the balls set, dip in the chocolate, and then put them back in the fridge.
Read more about how to make banana nut and dark chocolate “cake” without baking from Mom Endeavors
20. Unbaked chocolate lasagna
Chocolate lasagna can leave your head spinning, but this is a real thing. It’s a four-layered masterpiece that includes Oreos, cream cheese, and other chocolate goodness to enjoy. This is going to be a home run for chocolate lovers.
Crush your Oreos and mix with melted butter, place it in a greased baking dish and refrigerate for a few minutes. While curdling, beat the cold whip with milk and sugar, and do the same with the pudding and the rest of the milk. Add the pudding to the crust, cover with the cold whip and let it cool for a few hours.
Read more about how to make unbaked chocolate lasagna from I Heart Naptime
21. Unbaked Krispies Rice Snacks
These simple and tasty bites will take to make those prepackaged squares look like dog food and be much healthier. With five ingredients, you can have a bite that will taste good and have a lasting impact.
It’s as basic as adding everything in a large bowl and mixing it nicely. Then you cool it for an hour and roll them into balls; It’s that easy. Walnut butter and coconut will elevate them to the next level of snacking.
Read more about how to make an unbaked Krispies rice sandwich from Crystal & Co.
22. Strawberry cheesecake
lasagna Strawberry
cheesecake
is great, but why not improve it with an unbaked cheesecake lasagna? This is a layered delicacy that will be a hit at your next reunion or family affair.
First cut the strawberries and then cover your plate with the graham cookies. Take the mixer and add the condensed milk and cream cheese. Add the milk and pudding, stirring slowly for a few minutes, then incorporate the cold whip. Place your lasagna with crackers, mix, strawberries, repeat and cool overnight.
Read more about making strawberry cheesecake lasagna from South Your Mouth
23. Super easy, non-baking granola bars Granola
bars have been a household staple for decades, and you can easily make your own. This recipe is versatile and nutritious, and anyone can jump into action when preparing them.
Simply add some coconut, oatmeal and rice cereal and mix. Bring the butter, honey and sugar to a boil, then stir over low heat for a few minutes before adding the vanilla. Combine with your dry ingredients and additions, then mold on a baking sheet. They should be good to cut after half an hour in the fridge.
Read more about how to make Super Easy No Bake granola bars from A Grown Nest
24. Unbaked banana split pudding cake
The name of this treat sounds too good to be true, and it’s as good as it sounds. Use pudding, bananas, and chocolate to quickly become a favorite dessert for everyone in the family.
Add your set pudding to the rind and make sure it is an even layer, then cut your bananas and add the lemon juice. Refrigerate everything for a few hours, add a layer of bananas, a layer of cold whip, more bananas, then add cherries, marshmallows and nuts. Drizzle melted chocolate on top and freeze overnight.
Read more about how to make unbaked banana split pudding cake from Flour on My Face
