19 of the Best Earth Day Food and Recipe Ideas for Kids

Jill Mills

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Earth Day is April 22, 2024. To pay honor to Mother Nature by creating one of these tasty and fun earth-inspired snacks kids will love. Not only will little hands enjoy eating these eco-friendly treats, but this collection of (mostly) easy-to-make food ideas will keep them busy for hours. What could be better if you'll be hanging at home this Earth Day and need some activities that not only educate, but taste great?

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Best Earth Day Recipes for Kids

These 19 best Earth Day recipes for kids include everything from healthy snacks (think Earth Day Yogurt Parfaits) to lunches to dinners, such as Earth Day PB&Js. Let's not forget Earth Day dessert, either! Goodies like Earth Day Heart Cupcakes, Earth Day Pinata Cake and Earth Day Vegetable Garden Cookies are the sweetest way to end the greenest day of the year. And the best part about these recipes—they celebrate our wonderful Earth!

<p>Mark Boughton Photography</p><p>Earth Day is April 22 this year, and an easy way to make a difference is by cutting down on your food waste. Don’t throw out carrot peels, onion tops and celery leaves. Transform your “trash” into this yummy, crispy recipe.</p><p>Directions <a href="/842189/communitytable/crispy-peels/" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1022304/kmccleary/earth-day-activities/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:50 Earth-Saving Projects From Every State;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">50 Earth-Saving Projects From Every State</a></strong></p>
<p>Mamaguru</p><p>Celebrate Earth Day with a healthy snack! All you need is a round plate and a rough idea of a globe.</p><p>Directions <a href="http://mamaguru.com/earth-day-snack/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

Mamaguru

Celebrate Earth Day with a healthy snack! All you need is a round plate and a rough idea of a globe.

Directions HERE

<p>Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons</p><p>This fun Earth Day Fruit Snack is SO easy to make and a great way to get the kids to eat a healthy snack!</p><p>Directions <a href="http://www.kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/2013/04/earth-day-fruit-snack.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>
<p>Bird on a Cake</p><p>These fun Earth Day Cupcakes have a secret heart inside.</p><p>Directions <a href="http://birdonacake.blogspot.com/2012/04/earth-day-cupcakes.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

Bird on a Cake

These fun Earth Day Cupcakes have a secret heart inside.

Directions HERE

<p>Oh Nuts Blog</p><p>Such an easy-to-make dessert that the kids will love for Earth Day!</p><p>Directions <a href="http://www.ohnuts.com/blog/dirt-pudding-cups-with-gummy-worms-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

Oh Nuts Blog

Such an easy-to-make dessert that the kids will love for Earth Day!

Directions HERE

<p>Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons</p><p>This PB&J lunch is a fun and healthy way to celebrate Earth Day!</p><p>Directions<a href="http://www.kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/2013/04/earth-day-pb-lunch.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"> HERE</a></p>

Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons

This PB&J lunch is a fun and healthy way to celebrate Earth Day!

Directions HERE

<p>Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons</p><p>These fun Earth Day Cupcakes take minutes to make!</p><p>Directions <a href="http://www.kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/2014/04/easy-earth-day-cupcakes.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons

These fun Earth Day Cupcakes take minutes to make!

Directions HERE

<p>Munchkin Munchies</p><p>These Earth Day Cookies are fun for the kids to make themselves.</p><p>Directions <a href="http://www.munchkinmunchies.com/2014/04/earth-day-cookies.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

Munchkin Munchies

These Earth Day Cookies are fun for the kids to make themselves.

Directions HERE

<p>Hungry Happenings</p><p>This fun Earth Day Cake has a hidden surprise: It's filled with candy rocks.</p><p>Directions <a href="http://www.hungryhappenings.com/2014/04/earth-cake-filled-with-candy-rocks.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>
<p>The Decorated Cookie</p><p>These Earth Day Cookie Pops are very easy to make!</p><p>Directions <a href="http://thedecoratedcookie.com/2009/04/sweet-earth/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1164416/kavitharamaswamy/viral-plant-based-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:14 Viral Plant-Based Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">14 Viral Plant-Based Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons</p><p>Kids will love this colorful Quesadilla Dinner to celebrate Earth Day!</p><p>Directions <a href="http://www.kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/2012/04/earth-day-dinner.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons

Kids will love this colorful Quesadilla Dinner to celebrate Earth Day!

Directions HERE

<p>The Decorated Cookie</p><p>Love these cute Vegetable Garden Cookies!</p><p>Directions <a href="http://thedecoratedcookie.com/2012/03/vegetable-garden-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

The Decorated Cookie

Love these cute Vegetable Garden Cookies!

Directions HERE

<p>The Decorated Cookie</p><p>Turn marshmallows into these fun Earth Day Pops!</p><p>Directions <a href="http://thedecoratedcookie.com/2012/04/rainbow-earth-day-marshmallow-pops/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

The Decorated Cookie

Turn marshmallows into these fun Earth Day Pops!

Directions HERE

<p>Creative Food</p><p>Turn your yogurt into the Earth!</p><p>Directions <a href="http://www.creative-food.blogspot.com/2013/04/earth-day-yogurt-parfaits.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

Creative Food

Turn your yogurt into the Earth!

Directions HERE

<p>Meet the Dubiens</p><p>This fun Veggie Snack is a great way to celebrate Earth Day!</p><p>Directions <a href="http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2014/04/food-art-love-the-trees.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

Meet the Dubiens

This fun Veggie Snack is a great way to celebrate Earth Day!

Directions HERE

<p>Tidy Mom</p><p>These cute Earth Day Cookies will make anyone smile!</p><p>Directions <a href="http://tidymom.net/2012/earth-day-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

Tidy Mom

These cute Earth Day Cookies will make anyone smile!

Directions HERE

<p>JDaniles4 Mom</p><p>This Earth Fruit Snack is very simple to make!</p><p>Directions <a href="http://jdaniel4smom.com/2012/04/earth-day-meal-for-muffin-tin-monday.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

JDaniles4 Mom

This Earth Fruit Snack is very simple to make!

Directions HERE

<p>Tablespoon</p><p>Learn how to make Popcorn Trees to top this fun cake for Earth Day!</p><p>Directions <a href="http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/earth-day-cake/e6e524a9-094e-4088-b313-2e918496734a" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

Tablespoon

Learn how to make Popcorn Trees to top this fun cake for Earth Day!

Directions HERE

<p>Meet the Dubiens</p><p>This is a fun Earth Day snack to pack for the kids to take to school.</p><p>Directions <a href="http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2014/04/food-art-love-the-trees.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE</a></p>

Meet the Dubiens

This is a fun Earth Day snack to pack for the kids to take to school.

Directions HERE

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