12 easy recipes to make with grandkids

A classic mixing-and-scooping recipe with easy jobs for younger helpers.

Great for sleepovers and weekend mornings. Kids can whisk, measure toppings and decorate their plates.

No oven required. Kids can measure, mix, scoop and roll the bites.

Split English muffins, spread with pizza sauce, add shredded cheese and let each child choose a few toppings. Bake until the cheese is melted and the edges are crisp.

Layer yogurt, berries or sliced fruit and a small amount of granola in clear cups. This is a simple option when you want a kitchen activity without cooking.

Spread peanut butter or sunflower-seed butter on a tortilla, place a banana on top, roll it tightly and slice into bite-size rounds. Adjust for allergies and age.

Set out a few age-appropriate ingredients such as cereal, pretzels, dried fruit and chocolate chips. Let each grandchild build a cup. Avoid choking hazards for younger children.

Brush bread lightly with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, toast until crisp and cut into strips. Serve with fruit for an easy snack.

Older children can thread soft fruit onto blunt reusable skewers while younger children can make fruit patterns on a plate instead.

Use prepared cereal treats, cut them into simple shapes and let the grandkids add a drizzle of melted chocolate and a few sprinkles.

Place cheese between tortillas, bake until melted, then cut into wedges. Older kids can help add mild fillings such as beans or cooked chicken.

Core an apple and slice it crosswise into rings. Spread with yogurt, cream cheese or nut/seed butter and decorate with small toppings. Prepare the slicing yourself for younger helpers.