Whether you’re planning a big picnic with friends and family or just want to take your kids on a simple picnic at the park, having kid friendly picnic recipes is a must. You want recipes that the kids in your life will enjoy – because picnics should be enjoyed by everyone!
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In our we love to go on picnics whenever we get the chance. When the weather is nice, you’ll often find us at the park or the lake – and that almost always involves food. We have a large extended family. Lots of little kids!
As a mom and grandma, it’s important to me that everyone enjoys the food. Including the kids – who, let’s face it, can be picky sometimes. I’ve put together a fun collection of kid friendly picnic recipes I think the kids in your life will love.
Kid Friendly Picnic Recipes
How to Make Homemade Uncrustables Lunch Box
This recipe for uncrustables sandwiches uses Nutella and raspberry jam for a delicious sandwich your kids will love.
Easy Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe ( Creamy & OF )
An easy veggie cold pasta salad recipe that is perfect for summer. This oil-free pasta salad is customizable, super delicious & perfect for meal prep!
Easy Halloumi Wraps [Vegetarian]
Make the halloumi wraps that everyone loves - kids and foodies included! With halloumi cheese, red pesto (store-bought is fine), avocado and walnuts these wraps are packed with flavor, done in 20 minutes and super easy to make.
Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Oatmeal Bars
Italian Tuna Pasta Salad (No Mayo!)
Satisfy your whole crew -- kids included! -- with a recipe that's easy to make but big on flavor with this Italian Tuna Pasta Salad. Don't be intimidated by the homemade dressing-- it really isn't that hard! Just measure out and whisk up your dressing ingredients and you're good to go.
Classic American Potato Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
An essential to any summer bbq or cookout! The Classic American Potato Salad, now as a gluten-free, vegan, and top 8 allergy-free recipe! Super easy to whip up and serve to your guests. You’ll be turning everyone into a potato salad fan!
Melissa's Best Deviled Eggs
These eggs are often requested by my grandkids. Everyone loves them and they make a great side dish for any picnic!
Gluten-Free Southern Tomato Sandwich (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
The classic summer sandwich! This is how to build a perfect Gluten-Free Southern Tomato Sandwich that’s also vegan, allergy-free, and so simple, quick, and easy to make! Soft gluten-free white bread, creamy egg-free mayo, and thick, ripe, juicy, tomato slices with a sprinkle of salt and pepper!
Classic American Macaroni Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Chia Jam – 2 Ingredients, No Cook
PB and Chia Jam sandwiches are a yummy and healthy picnic idea for kids.
Mini Caprese Skewers (Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Appetizers) HOLD the Vinegar!
Everyone loves these little tomato, basil and mozzarella skewers! They're perfect for picnics, too!
Rainbow Wrap
Simple, fresh, and healthy. These Rainbow Wraps are perfect for a light lunch or picnic!
Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich Rolls (with Lavash Bread)
Such an easy make ahead picnic sandwich that is a crowd pleaser! Everyone loves them!
Strawberry Salad With Cherries and Blueberries — Vegan
This Cherry Salad with Strawberries and Blueberries is a perfect side dish, or even dessert at a picnic! Kids will love how colorful the salad is, and how delicious it tastes.
Hummus Veggie Wrap
Healthy hummus veggie wraps that you can put together in just 5 minutes! Made with fresh veggies, they're so healthy and taste amazing.
Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad
Kid-friendly pasta salad that's packed with vitamins, fiber, and color! Perfect to be served for lunch, dinner, picnics, and for lunchboxes.
Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe
These chicken Caesar wraps are healthy, family-friendly, and really easy to make. Perfect for lunch boxes, and picnics!
Easy Bean Dip
This easy bean dip is sooo yummy. It's one of our favorite recipes. Wrap the casserole dish to keep it warm while you travel to your picnic and it makes a great side dish.
Easy Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas and Vegetables
Orzo Pasta Salad
This orzo pasta salad is all those things: tasty, with just the right amount of healthy veggies for color and crunch! Take along to a picnic, a potluck, or even just the backyard and impress everyone, even the kids!
Bow Tie Pesto Pasta Salad
This Bow Tie Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas is light and refreshing. It’s perfect for a BBQ or a summer evening dinner! And what kid doesn’t love bow tie pasta salad with pesto?
Easy Homemade Uncrustables
Homemade uncrustables are a quick and easy picnic meal that kids will love! They’re compact and are practically mess free!
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Marshmallow Treats
These Cinnamon Toast Crunch Marshmallow Treats are a fun and yummy twist on the usual marshmallow treats. Your kids will love them!
"To Die For" Blueberry Muffins
These are my family's favorite blueberry muffins! So simple to make and delicious. Muffins are always a good choice for picnics.
The Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies. Ever.
With just 3 ingredients, these peanut butter cookies are incredibly easy and the perfect kid friendly picnic recipe!
Vegan Vanilla Icebox Cake with Pudding, Blueberries & Peaches
This Vegan Icebox Cake is made with vanilla pudding, blueberries and peaches. The perfect, super easy, no-bake Summer dessert you can make ahead and take with you to the beach or picnics.
Cherry Fudge Cake
This is a simple {decadent} cake that I’ve been making for years. Since it’s so easy to pull together, it’s perfect for potluck, picnics, or a busy weeknight.
Lemon drizzle cupcakes that really ZING
Deliciously zingy lemon drizzle cupcakes, packed with lemon flavour from top to bottom. They're quick to make and will satisfy even the pickiest lemon dessert lover!
Gluten-Free Blueberry Crisp
This insanely tasty gluten-free blueberry crisp is topped with a delicious oat pecan crisp topping and filled with sweet, juicy blueberries. It’s incredibly quick and easy to make that can also be prepped in advance.
Cookie Butter Rice Crispy Treats Recipe {easy + no bake!}
Cookie butter rice crispy treats are so easy to make. They also travel great so would be awesome for a picnic.
More Kid Friendly Picnic Ideas
Some great options for kid friendly picnic foods don’t even require a recipe. Here are some of my favorite easy, kid friendly foods you can grab and go.
- hot dogs
- hamburgers
- corn on the cob
- fruit
- chips and dip
- cheese sticks
- grape tomatoes
- black olives
- sweet pickles
- crackers
- veggie tray with dip
- watermelon
This collection of kid friendly recipes is making me hungry! Let me know in the comments below what your favorite kid friendly recipe you like to take on picnics. What do your kids or grand kids love?
In our household, we’re vegetarian. In fact the large majority of our extended family is vegetarian as well. Sometimes I make vegetarian dinners that are just you know, naturally vegetarian. However, sometimes I take recipes that call for meat and replace the meat with a vegetarian option.
Being a vegetarian has many health benefits.
Vegetarian substitutions for meat:
You’ll find these products in the freezer aisle or health food section of your local grocery store. You can also find these products at most health food stores like Whole Foods.
- ground beef or turkey > vegetarian burger crumbles
- chicken > Quorn Meatless Pieces
- chicken breast > Quorn Meatless Filets
- shredded chicken or pork > canned jackfruit
- beef, chicken, or pork > black beans, pinto beans, or chickpeas
- deli meats > Lightlife Deli Slices
- sausage > Gimme Lean Breakfast Sausage, Field Roast Apple Sage Sausage
- tuna > chickpeas
- bacon > Morning Star Farms Veggie Bacon
- pepperoni > Veggie Pepperoni
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