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
- 3 Ingredient Breakfast Cookies from A Fit Philosophy
- Crock Pot French Toast Casserole from Freebie Finding Mom
- Nutella Stuffed Pancakes from RecipeTin Eats
- Frozen Banana Yogurt Bites from Eats Amazing
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie from Eating on a Dime
- 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter & Honey Cereal Bars from Healthy Food for Living
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Waffle Sandwiches from Pillsbury
- Make Ahead Sausage Egg & Cheese Muffins from Everyday Savvy
- French Toast Sausage Roll-ups from Cinnamon-Spice & Everything Nice
- Baked Apples with Oatmeal Filling from Allrecipes
- Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal from Delish
- Yogurt and Fruit Parfaits from Simply Sissom
- 3 Ingredient Cinnamon Sugar Donuts from Like Mother Like Daughter
- Sausage Breakfast Bombs from Thrity Handmade Days
Frugal Kid-Friendly Lunch Recipes
- Peanut Butter and Banana Sushi from Home Keteers
- Nutella and Banana Sushi from Kidspot
- Cinnamon Toast PB&J from Two Peas & Their Pod
- PB & J Crescents from Pillsbury
- Peanut Butter and Banana Quesadilla from Budget Bytes
- Apple Sandwiches from 100 Days of Real Food
- Nutella and Banana Stuffed Crescent Rolls from The Food Charlatan
- Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups from CincyShopper
- Cheesy Taco Sticks from I Wash… You Dry
- Peanut Butter Banana + Honey Roll Ups from America’s Nutrition Expert
- Crock Pot Beef Tacos from Frugal Foodie Mom
- Pizza Rolls from Simply Stacie
- Mini Biscuit Pizzas from Normal Cooking
- Pizza Roll-Up from Eating Well
- Granola Crunch Apple-Peanut Butter Wraps from Two Healthy Kitchens
- Mini Pizzas (Freezer-Ready) from Budget Bytes
- Chocolate & Banana Quesadilla from The Creative Bite
- Fruit Pinwheels from Drink Milk
- Mashed Potato Quesadilla from COOKTORIA
- Apple and Peanut Butter Wraps from Ready Set Eat
- Baked Ham and Cheese Roll Ups from The Comfort of Cooking
- Peanut Butter, Pear, and Cream Cheese Sandwich from Delish
- Easy Ham and Cheese Quesadilla from I’m Luving This Life
- Homemade Ham & Cheese Pockets from Sallys Baking Addiction
- Homemade Mac and Cheese Bites from Chef in Training
- Corn Dog Nuggets from Lil Luna
- PB&J with Bananas from Delish
- Simple Homemade Pretzel Dogs from The Slow Roasted Italian
Frugal Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes
- English Muffin Pizzas from Allrecipes
- Pizzadilla from Serious Eats
- Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza from Yellow Bliss Road
- Texas Toast Pizza from Craft Morning
- Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas from Allrecipes
- 5-Ingredient Mini Deep Dish Pizzas from Damn Delicious
- One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta from Cincy Shopper
- Chili Cheese Hot Dog Bake from Pillsbury
- Baked Sloppy Joe Cups by Ready Set Eat
- Chili Dog Tater Tot Casserole from Food.com
- Threaded Spaghetti Hot Dog Bites by Belly Full
- Cheesy Chili Spagetti from The Hungry Hedgehog
- Ritz Baked Chicken Tenders from The Seasoned Mom
- Homemade Chicken Nuggets from Food Network
- Ultimate Chicken Fingers from Betty Crocker
- Pizza Chicken Roll-Ups from Taste of Home
- Upside-Down Pizza Casserole from Better Homes and Gardens
- Ranch Chicken from Life In The Lofthouse
- 3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes from Eating on a Dime
- Sloppy Joe Casserole from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Quick & Easy BBQ Cups from Yummy Healthy and Easy
- Oven Baked Meatball Sandwiches from Home Cooking Memories
- 5 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole from Eating on a Dime
- Cheesy Meatball Bites from Butter with a Side of Bread
- Crunchy Taco Cups from Kevin and Amanda
- Taco Pie from Allrecipes
- Stuffed Taco Potatoes from Spicy Southern Kitchen
- Fiesta Chicken Taco Salad from Happiness is Homemade
- Taco Bake from Allrecipes
- Rice and Bean Burritos from Taste of Home
- 4 Ingredient Tuna Cakes from Recipes for Perfection
- Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese from Living Well Mom
- Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole from Buzzfeed
- Corn Dog Muffins from The Pioneer Woman
- Chicken Quesadillas from Lil’ Luna
Frugal Kid-Friendly Side Dish Recipes
- Fried Rice Restaurant Style from Allrecipes
- Spanish Rice from Allrecipes
- Oven Fries from Taste of Home
- Sautéed Apples from Allrecipes
- Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes from Spend with Pennies
- Simple Au Gratin Potatoes from Taste of Home
- Fried Mashed Potato Balls from Gather for Bread
- Crinkly Carrot Fries from Parents
- Green Bean Fries from The Lean Green Bean
- Salt and Pepper Zucchini Chips from The Typical Mom
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries from Food Network
- Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes from Food Network
- Baked Zucchini Fries from Budget Bytes
- Easy Broccoli Cheddar Gratin from Real Simple
- Butternut Squash Fries from My Fussy Eater
- Zucchini Tots from Old House to New Home
- Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots from Lemon Tree Dwelling
Frugal Kid-Friendly Snacks Recipes
- 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oat Squares from Listotic
- Baked Cinnamon Banana Chips from Popsugar
- Apple Cookies from Stockpiling Moms
- Skinny Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip from Skinny Ms.
- Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter and Chocolate from Trial and Eater
- Homemade Fruit Snacks from Creative Savings
- 2-Ingredient Banana and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Bites from The Baker Mama
- Homemade 2-Ingredient Fruit Rollups from Raining Hot Coupons
- Fruit Leather from Simply Recipes
- Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips from Sally’s Baking Addiction
- Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather from Real Mom Nutrition
- Frozen Greek Yogurt Drops from A Healthy Slice of Life
- Healthy Three-Ingredient Rice Krispie Treats from The Big Man’s World
- Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites from Budget Savvy Diva
Frugal Kid-Friendly Desserts Recipes
- 2 Ingredient Nutella Cool Whip Popsicles from Big Bear’s Wife
- 3 Ingredient Strawberry Banana Popsicles from Sally’s Baking Addiction
- Strawberry Frozen Yogurt from Feel Great in 8 Blog
- 3 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream from Listotic
- Apple Pie Bites from The Blond Cook
- Apple Crisp from Allrecipes
- 3 Ingredient Butter Cookies from Cup of Jo
- Healthy 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies from The Big Man’s World
- 2 ingredient Nutella Crescent Rolls from Hip2Save
- 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies from Yummy Supper
- Easy Sugar Cookies from Allrecipes
- 3 ingredient Nutella Truffles from Crazy for Crust
- 3 Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Mug Cake from Listotic
Katie says
Awesome recipe collection! Thanks for the kid friendly recipe ideas.