Recipes for Kids

Muffin Tin Pizzas

Get the kids in the kitchen making these quick and easy muffin-tin pizzas using Wattie’s 50% Less Sugar* Tomato Sauce! Perfect for kids birthday parties or afternoon tea!

Cheese and Tomato Pinwheel Scones

This is the ultimate pinwheel recipe! The scone dough makes these pinwheels so soft and the Wattie’s 50% Less Sugar* Tomato Sauce makes them incredibly moreish! This is sure to be a hit with the kids.

Easy Peanut Satay Sauce

This is a great go-to recipe when you want to liven up your meat kebabs. It’s super easy to make with ingredients that will already be in your kitchen. Dip, dunk or spoon this sauce is guaranteed to make your kebabs a big hit at the dinner table.

Jam & Cinnamon Doughnut Muffins

Is it a doughnut or a muffin? We’ll let you decide but what we can tell you is that they taste amazing! With our interpretation you get the taste of a jam filled doughnut but without all the hassle. Best enjoyed warm but trust us they won’t last long!

Jam & Almond Thumbprint Cookies

These won’t last long as one is never enough! We’ve put a tasty twist on these traditional cookies, rolling them in finely chopped almonds. You get a lovely crunchy texture on the outside and a delicious nutty flavour that goes perfectly with the drop of Craig’s jam.

Easy Salted Caramel Peanut Sauce

This super easy one step sauce with the addition of Eta Crunchy Peanut Butter is a must for all salted caramel lovers. We prefer ours over ice cream but we’ll let you discover what else it goes perfectly with!

Peanut & Caramel Chocolate Slice

This really does taste as good as it looks! A caramel slice with the decadent addition of Eta Crunchy Peanut, it doesn’t get any better. If you are looking for a treat for the lunchbox or a special occasion this is the recipe for you. Enjoy!

Guava, Strawberry & Lime Fizz

A light summery mocktail made with Golden Circle Guava Nectar, strawberry puree and lime juice. We’ve topped it with tonic water but it's just as good with mineral water, soda water or lemonade.

Tangy Mango Milkshake

Milkshakes don’t need to be flavoured with syrups to get great flavour. This version using Golden Circle Mango Nector is great as an after school snack or quick breakfast drink. It’s quite thick in texture and delicately flavoured. They’ll love it!

Banana and Mango Ice Pops

These Ice Pops are a great fruity treat for children. Instead of banana try sliced strawberries, kiwifruit or raspberries. If you have more time try making them using two or three different juices. Be sure to freeze each flavour before topping it up with the next juice to get perfect layers.

Plum Ice Blocks

Black Doris Plums and ginger are a match made in heaven. These iceblocks have a spicy kick from the ginger, with the tart plums this is the perfect adult iceblock.

Easy Fruity Ice Blocks

Get the kids to help with these ones, blend the fruit and freeze. These will be a summer favourite.

Boysenberry Yoghurt Ice Blocks

These ice blocks look stunning and couldn't be easier to make. All it takes is Watties' Boysenberries and greek yoghurt and you've got the perfect match.

Smoked Chicken and Quince Paste Pizza

A new twist on traditional smoked chicken pizza! The addition of the sweet quince paste flavour is sure to make this a brand new family pizza favourite.

Chorizo, Corn and Feta Pizza

Making gourmet pizza at home is easy! Simply combine the spicy flavours of chorizo, the sweetness of corn, and creamy feta on this homemade pizza base for a winning combination.

Roasted Vegetable Pizza

This jam-packed roasted vegetable pizza is irresistible! Not only is it full of flavour, it's a great way to get the kids to eat veges. A great option for a flavoursome, meat-free meal.

Anzac Caramel Slice

Here’s a decadent twist on the classic Anzac biscuit. Made with all the ingredients you love including butter, rolled oats and coconut, but with the addition of gooey caramel and slivered almonds. Perfect for Anzac Day or any other special treat time!

Spaghetti Bread Baskets

This classic recipe is unbeatable when it comes to taste, re-living childhood memories and putting a smile on kids’ faces! One word of warning − these will disappear quickly, so you may have to whip up a couple of batches to keep the troops happy.

Cheesy Corn and Bacon Scones

It’s hard to resist a tasty savoury scone. These ones are light, fluffy and full of flavour. Perfect for a morning tea, served warm with a generous spread of butter. The combination of Wattie’s Cream Style Corn, cheese and bacon are a winning combination.

Peach and Walnut Cake with Orange Butter Cream Frosting

It’s no secret we love Wattie’s canned peaches, it’s the flavour of summer captured in a can. A great way to enjoy them is in this deliciously moist cake topped with a delicate orange butter cream icing. It’s perfect for a special afternoon tea or celebration.

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