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Home » Recipe Collections » 15 Of The Best 15 Minute (or less!) Kids Dinners

15 Of The Best 15 Minute (or less!) Kids Dinners

June 28, 2017 by Ciara Attwell, Updated September 8, 2025

15 of The Best 15 Minute (or less) Meals for Kids – quick and easy dinner time solutions for busy days! Nutritious and full of flavour too!

Life can be pretty hectic for parents these days, between work, nursery and school runs, after school clubs… some days you just need to be able get the kids’ dinner on the table as quickly as possible with as minimum of fuss as possible!

However, this doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on taste or nutritional value.

There are lots of ways to create quick and easy meals for the kids that are packed full of flavour and nutrition.

If you try any of these recipes, recipe please do leave me a comment! You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram.  I always love to see your creations!

The Best 15 Minute (or less!) Kids Dinners

15 OF THE BEST 15 MINUTE (OR LESS!) KIDS DINNERS

15 Minute Meals for Kids – quick and easy dinner time solutions for busy days!

Smash Burgers - 15 Minute Dinner

The easiest homemade burger recipe, putting dinner on the table in less than 15 minutes.

Pitta Pizza Bread with Hidden Veggies

A quick and easy Pitta Pizza packed with THREE hidden vegetables and ready in less than 15 minutes

One Pot Broccoli Mac & Cheese

An easy and tasty Broccoli Mac & Cheese recipe for kids. All made in one pot in less than 15 minutes

Rainbow Veggie Pizza for Kids

This quick and easy Rainbow Veggie Pizza is ready in just 10 minutes. They’re a great healthy alternative to regular pizza that kids will love!

Leftover Chilli & Green Olive Taco Bowls

Use up leftover chilli and rice to make these quick and easy Taco Cups filled with green and black olives, cheese and red peppers.

Mini Burgers

Turn meatballs into mini burgers. A really fun and easy lunch or dinner for kids!

Creamy Avocado & Spinach Pasta

A quick and easy recipe perfect for picky eaters; Creamy Avocado & Spinach Pasta with a no-cook sauce!

One Pot Mac & Cheese with Hidden Veg

A delicious and easy One Pot Mac & Cheese recipe with hidden veg. Perfect for picky eaters who don’t like eating their veggies!

Ham & Egg Noodle Soup

Use up leftover ham from your Sunday roast to make this delicious and healthy Ham and Egg Noodle Soup. A quick and easy meal idea for a Monday! 

Sesame Honey Chicken Noodles

A delicious but super simple family meal of Sesame Honey Chicken & Vegetable Noodles. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Broccoli Pesto Pasta

An easy, nutritious and kid-friendly pasta pesto recipe made with super healthy broccoli! Nut free too! Sure to go down a treat.

Pizza Bagels 

If you are tired of making the same old lunches for the kids then try these super fun and easy Pizza Bagels!  All the delicious taste of pizza in less than 15 minutes and with just 5 simple ingredients

Vegetable Rice & Egg Bowl | 5 Minute Meal

Whip up a quick and tasty 5 minute meal for the kids! And use just 3 simple ingredients for this Vegetable Rice & Egg Bowl.

Pea & Sweetcorn Fritters

With just a few store cupboard essentials you can make these really tasty Pea & Sweetcorn Fritters. Great for kids, toddlers and weaning babies too!

Quick Sausage Spaghetti For Kids

A quick and easy gluten free sausage spaghetti recipe for kids using new Debbie & Andrews Perfect Little Kids Chipolatas.

Dippy Eggs with Avocado Grilled Cheese Toasties

Eggs aren’t just for breakfast. These Dippy Eggs with Avocado Grilled Cheese Toasties make a tasty and quick lunch or dinner for hungry kids!

Creamy Ham & Pea Pasta

A delicious one pot Creamy Ham & Pea Pasta recipe, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for quick and easy mid-week meals!

One Pot Cheesy Cauliflower Pasta

When you’re in a hurry and need to feed the kids fast, try this One Pot Cheesy Cauliflower Pasta recipe, only 5 ingredients and ready in less than 15 minutes!

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Comments

  1. Teresa says

    March 21, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    What a godsend! Thanks for sharing all these in one place. I literally feel like I’ve hit the jackpot with this post!! x

    Reply
  2. Angel says

    August 8, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    Can these all be frozen

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18, 2018 at 7:24 pm

      Take a walk through the frozen food section of your supermarket; that should answer your question

      Reply
  3. Teresa says

    June 29, 2017 at 9:50 am

    What a fabulous collection for those hectic days when you need something quick!

    Reply

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