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Sweet Recipes for April Fools' Day!

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Get ready to turn your kitchen into a series of sweet surprises and delicious treats as your family celebrates April Fools' Day with a twist!

This week's newsletter is all about unleashing your inner prankster while satisfying your sweet tooth with four delightful dessert recipes that are as fun to make as they are to eat.

From spring rolls filled with bananas to funnel cakes made with pancake mix, the pink swirls in Jello cake and bursts of flavor in pineapple fluff will defy all expectations.

While these treats may look like tricks, they are guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults alike. So, without further ado, let's celebrate April Fools' Day in the best possible way - in the kitchen!

Banana Spring Rolls

Banana Spring Rolls are wrapped in rice paper, flavored with sugar and apple pie seasoning, fried, then drizzled with caramel sauce, and are best served with vanilla ice cream! A fruit dessert that everyone will love.

Strawberry Jello Cake

Strawberry Jello Cake is a delicious jello poke cake that starts with a classic yellow cake mix, which is baked to perfection and then infused with sweet and fruity strawberry Jello. The result is a moist and tasty cake that’s bursting with flavor in every bite.

Pineapple Fluff

Our Pineapple Fluff recipe is a quick and easy dessert that’s bursting with tropical flavors. Made with sweet and tangy crushed pineapple, fluffy mini marshmallows, and crunchy toasted pecans, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Funnel Cake with Pancake Mix

Treat your little ones to the ultimate gluten-free Funnel Cake made with pancake mix! This recipe is your ticket to a worry-free, delicious carnival treat. Grab your apron and turn your kitchen into a family fun zone with this easy, kid-friendly recipe. Watch as the batter turns golden as it fries, making your home smell like a fairground.


Are you ready to tackle this week of gluten-free dinners with ease? Feeding kids is hard enough, but add in gluten-free, and it’s even more challenging. Let us help with these simple gluten free recipes. Make homemade meals together as a family that are great tasting, simple and kid-friendly.

5-Day Dinner Meal Plan

Monday: No Boil Lasagna

Tuesday: Chicken Drumsticks in Oven

Wednesday: William's Chili

Thursday: Crockpot Chicken Quinoa

Friday: Par Baked Pizza

Weekend Meals

Round out the weekend by serving leftovers on Saturday and Sunday or enjoying your favorite local restaurants. The goal is for your family to spend less time in the kitchen and more time together on the weekend!

Have a great week!

Jodi and the CKC Team

Create Kids Club - Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Recipes

By Jodi Danen, Registered Dietitian

At createkidsclub.com we share easy gluten-free recipes that kids love. All recipes have simple ingredients and kid-friendly instructions to encourage kids to cook.

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