What sweet recipes kids can make alone?

Ingredients:

* 1 cup quick-cooking oats

* 1/2 cup peanut butter or sunflower seed butter

* 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

* 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips or nuts if using.

2. Mix until everything is well combined and the mixture is sticky enough to hold together when you roll it into balls.

3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.

4. Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

2. Mini Fruit Pizzas

Ingredients:

* 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough

* 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

* 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

* 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1/2 cup of your favorite fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or grapes)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Cut out circles from the sugar cookie dough using a 3-inch round cookie cutter.

4. Place the cookie dough circles on the baking sheet.

5. Bake the cookies according to the package directions.

6. Let the cookies cool completely.

7. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract.

8. Mix until smooth.

9. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the cooled cookies.

10. Top the cookies with your favorite fruit.

11. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.

3. Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes

Ingredients:

* 2 ripe bananas

* 1 egg

* 1 tablespoon milk

* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

* 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the skillet over medium heat.

2. Mash the bananas in a bowl.

3. Add the egg, milk, and vegetable oil to the bowl.

4. Whisk until combined.

5. Add the flour and baking powder to the bowl.

6. Mix until just combined.

7. Fold in the chocolate chips.

8. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake.

9. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.