8 Easy No Bake Dessert Recipes For Kids

Lockdown is allowing us to spend more time with our children than ever before and it’s a great opportunity to get involved in new activities together. Getting your children in the kitchen is a great way to bond whilst teaching them a whole host of skills along the way. We’ve done all of the hard work for you and collated 8 of the best no-bake dessert recipes to please the whole family without having to turn on the oven! So grab your kids, don your aprons and let’s get busy!1. Frozen Banana LolliesKeep the kids cool with these frozen banana lollies. A really fun recipe to get the kids in the kitchen that the whole family can enjoy!Makes 4 LolliesYou’ll need:2 Bananas4 Large Strawberries100g Natural Yoghurt200g Dark Chocolate1tbsp Hundreds & Thousands4 Wooden Lolly SticksMethod:Line a baking tray with greaseproof paperCut your bananas into 4 equal-sized chunksFirstly, thread a strawberry onto each lolly stick, then add the bananaTransfer your lollies onto your baking tray and place in the freezer uncovered for 1 hourPut the yoghurt into a tall glassTake out your lollies and dip them into the yoghurt so the banana is coated, avoiding the strawberriesPlace back on the tray and pop back in the freezer until the yoghurt has setMelt the chocolate in the microwave then pour into a large glassDip the top of each of your lollies into the melted chocolate and then sprinkle with hundreds & thousandsYour Frozen Banana Lollies are ready! They will keep in the freezer for up to 1 week Thanks BBC for a great recipe!2. Cookies & Cream No-Bake CheesecakeIt doesn’t get much better than this cookies and cream no-bake cheesecake recipe. Mouth-wateringly good, this is a great recipe to get older children in the kitchen. The whole family will enjoy devouring this.You’ll need:For the cheesecake base:24 Chocolate Sandwich Biscuits4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, meltedFor the cheesecake filling:15 Chocolate Sandwich Biscuits16oz Cream Cheese120g Icing Sugar1 tsp Vanilla Extract480ml Heavy Whipping CreamMethod:Line a 9inch pan with greaseproof paperAdd 24 Chocolate Sandwich Biscuits to your food processor and blend for about 45 seconds until you have fine crumbsAdd the melted butter and blend again for 10 seconds until its all combinedTransfer your base mixture into your prepared pan and use a spoon to flatten it outTransfer your pan base into the fridge to chill, now to start on the fillingBlend the remaining 15 chocolate sandwich biscuits for 45 seconds until they are fine crumbs, set asideUsing an electric whisk if you have one, if not you can use a handheld whisk, beat the cream cheese until its smoothAdd the icing sugar and vanilla extract and mix again until its all combinedSlowly pour in the whipping cream and whisk until its thickened and holds soft peaks- this can take 3-5 minutesUsing a spatula gently fold in the blitzed biscuits until its all combinedRemove your cheesecake base from the fridge and spread the filling evenlyCover your cheesecake with cling film and transfer back to the fridge to chill for 4 hours or ideally overnight See the original recipe here.3. Marshmallow PopsEasy, quick and fun to make these Marshmallow Pops will be a big hit with the kids! Younger children will love getting hands-on dunking their marshmallow pops in the chocolate then covering them in sprinkles.You’ll need:100g Milk Chocolate1 Bag of MarshmallowsLollypop SticksOptional Toppings:Selection of sprinkles, Crushed Nuts, mini chocolate chipsMethod:Pour your chosen toppings into small bowlsLine a tray with greaseproof paperMelt the chocolate: either in the microwave on a low setting or in a bowl over a pan of simmering waterFor the fun bit: Push the lolly sticks about halfway through the marshmallow then dunk into the chocolateThen dunk into your chosen topping bowlPlace your finished marshmallow pops onto your trayPop them into the fridge to set4. Rainbow Fruit Ice LolliesRainbows are popping up everywhere at the moment so let’s carry the theme into our kitchens and make some rainbow ice lollies. A healthy dessert option that will put a smile on everyone’s faces.You’ll need:Ice Lolly MouldsA handful of the following fruits:BlueberriesRed GrapesStrawberries or RaspberriesTinned Peach SlicesGreen GrapesSugar-Free LemonadeMethod:Wash the fruitSlice the strawberries, grapes and peach slicesNext, fill your ice lolly moulds with the fruit in this order; blueberries, sliced red grapes, strawberries or raspberries, tinned peach pieces and green grapes.Make sure the fruits are tightly packed into your ice lolly moulds then top up the moulds with the lemonadeAdd the lids to your moulds and pop them in the freezer, it may take a few hours until they are ready Thanks to Eats Amazing for this recipe!5. Cinnamon RollsA very easy version of an all-time favourite, Cinnamon Rolls. Super quick and super yummy, little hands will love helping to make these!You’ll need:2 Slices of White Bread, crusts removed2 tbsp Butter2 tbsp Cinnamon Sugar (you can make your own by mixing 100g of granulated sugar to 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon)1/2 tsp of water, or as neededMethod:Roll out your slices of bread until they are thinButter the bread and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugarRoll both of the bread slices until they are tight rollsCut your rolls into 1inch slicesTo make the frosting topping: mix the icing sugar with the water to make a thin frosting then drizzle over your bread slicesYour cinnamon rolls are ready! Credit: All Recipes6. Gluten-Free Vegan Peanut Butter CookiesThese no-bake Peanut Butter cookies are a healthy alternative to your normal shop-bought cookies, dairy and gluten-free these will make for a great dessert to keep those little tummies full.You’ll need:240g Peanut Butter170g Maple Syrup180g Rolled OatsMethod:Line a baking tray with greaseproof paperAdd the peanut butter and maple syrup to a large microwaveable bowl and mix until combinedHeat the mixture in the microwave for 20-second increments, whisking in between, for 4-7 times until the mixture begins to dry outAdds the oats to your mixture and mix it thoroughly until it is all combinedUsing a spoon, scoop out your mixture into equal parts onto your baking tray. Flatten slightly with a fork and make sure they are spaced evenly apartTransfer your cookies to the freezer and allow to chill for 15-25 minutes7. Frozen Yoghurt BarkKids and adults alike will enjoy tucking into this low in sugar, frozen yoghurt dessert. You’ll need:For the yoghurt bark:500g Greek Yoghurt2 tbsp Honey1 tbsp Cranberries1 tbsp RaisinsOptional Toppings:5 Fresh Strawberries, chopped1 tbsp Chocolate Chips1 tsp Desiccated CoconutMethod:Line a baking tray with some foilIn a large bowl mix the yoghurt and honey until its combinedAdd the cranberries and raisins and mix againPour your yoghurt mixture onto your prepared baking tray, spread the mixture to your desired thicknessSprinkle on top your choice of topping and place in the freezer for 2-4 hours until its completely frozenRemove from the freezer and use a sharp knife to cut off bark into piecesYour frozen yoghurt bark will keep nicely in the freezer in freezer bags if it doesn’t all get eaten! Thanks to My Fussy Easter for this recipe!8. Chocolate Banana Ice CreamIf you’re looking for a super simple ice cream dessert then look no further, made with only three ingredients this is a delicious ice cream recipe that the whole family will enjoy.You’ll need:4 Bananas, peeled and sliced1 tbsp Peanut Butter1 tbsp Cocoa PowderMethod:Line a baking tray with greaseproof paperPlace the sliced banana onto your baking tray and transfer to the freezer for 30 mins or overnightRemove your banana slices from the freezer and pop them into a blender for until you have a creamy consistency.Add the peanut butter and cocoa powder and blitz again until its all combinedYour Ice Cream is ready See the original recipe here.