Are you looking for snack recipes for the kids that are healthier, and lower in sugar? These lower sugar baking recipes are foolproof for even the fussiest eaters, and are fun to make, so the whole family can get creative in the kitchen. 

If your little ones are just starting to get cooking-curious, baking is a simple place to begin, with plenty of opportunities for measuring, pouring and mixing – activities that kids love doing!

If your child is new to cooking, here’s a few tips to get started:

1. Start simple – Choose a recipe that you think they’ll enjoy, but be mindful of anything too complex so you don’t lose their attention. 
2. Get prepping – Keeping kids focused can be a challenge, so having the ingredients prepped and ready to go can keep your cooking on track.
3. Keep chatting – Make sure that you’re talking through each step of the recipe to keep the kids engaged and so they learn along the way.
4. Embrace the chaos – There’s a good chance it will be a bit messy, so make clean up part of the process and another skill to do together.
5. Have fun – Learning new skills should be fun, enjoy these special moments cooking together!

Baking can often be a haven for added sugar, so sugar substitutes can help you create low sugar desserts with ease.

These kid-friendly recipes are super cute and super tasty, and use Splenda as a sugar alternative, so they can enjoy the sweet treats they love, without compromising on taste.

Dino Fossil Cookies

Here’s a great cookie recipe for kids that is bound to be a ROARing success. These cookies are a playful way to mix baking with imagination as the kids get to add their creative, dinosaur touch to these low sugar cookies.

Birthday Confetti Mug Cake

Mug cakes are an easy way to keep portion sizes in check so they (and you!) aren’t tempted by an entire cake. Ready in under 10 minutes, this cute recipe includes a pop of rainbow sprinkles to keep the fun levels high.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

For the chocolate lovers, these classic red velvet cupcakes are a super easy low sugar recipe. They are also perfect for a school bake sale and absolutely delicious.  

Flower Cookie Pops

Cookies that double as a cheerful gift? Count us in! These colourful, low sugar cookies are a nice way to get your child into baking with plenty of opportunities for colourful decorating.

Frosted Football Cookies

Kick it with these cool footy cookies! These low sugar treats are well suited for little hands to help bake, decorate and devour. This recipe is bound to score big with your kids.