Kids love chocolate, and what better way to satisfy their sweet cravings than with homemade treats? Whether for a special occasion or just a fun baking session, these five chocolatey recipes are easy to make and guaranteed to bring smiles to little faces.
1. Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats
A crunchy, chewy, and chocolatey delight that’s perfect for kids of all ages.
Ingredients
- 200 g milk chocolate, melted
- 100 g marshmallows
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 150 g Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and marshmallows, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in the melted chocolate.
- Add Rice Krispies and stir until fully coated.
- Transfer to a lined baking tray and press down evenly. Let it set in the fridge for 1 hour before cutting into squares.
2. Chocolate Banana Muffins
A healthy twist on chocolate treats, these muffins are moist and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 200 g plain flour
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 100 g sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 100 ml milk
- 1 egg
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 100 g chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line a muffin tray.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, whisk bananas, milk, egg, and oil.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter into muffin cases and bake for 18–20 minutes.
3. Chocolate Dipped Fruit Pops
A fun and healthy treat with a chocolatey twist.
Ingredients
- 200 g dark or milk chocolate, melted
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 10 strawberries
- 1 apple, cut into chunks
- Sprinkles or crushed nuts (optional)
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Skewer the fruits onto sticks for easy dipping.
- Dip each fruit into the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Add sprinkles or crushed nuts before the chocolate hardens.
- Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes until set.
4. Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
These cookies require no oven and are ready in minutes!
Ingredients
- 100 g butter
- 200 g sugar
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 100 ml milk
- 250 g oats
- 100 g peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in oats, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a lined tray.
- Let them cool for 30 minutes before serving.
5. Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge
A rich and creamy chocolate treat that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 300 g dark or milk chocolate, chopped
- 200 g condensed milk
- 30 g butter
- 100 g mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate, butter, and condensed milk, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and fold in marshmallows.
- Pour the mixture into a lined baking dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Cut into small squares and serve.
These chocolatey homemade treats are perfect for kids and easy to make at home. Try them out for a delicious and fun-filled experience!