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Welcome to the Circletime Kids selection of fun, easy and quick kid-friendly Mexican recipes that you can make with your children! Scroll down the page to browse our favorite traditional Mexican children's recipes, along with contemporary ideas for snacks that can be a fun way to introduce your child to Mexican culture.
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Bunuelos (our Easy Tortilla version)
Bunuelos are a deliciously sweet treat from Mexico! Our easy and quick kid-friendly version of bunuelos uses ready-made tortillas and are baked rather than fried in oil.
 prep time: 10 minutes
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Cat Tongues
Cat Tongue cookies are small, dry finger-shaped cookies which are popular in Mexico and easy to make with your kids!
prep time: 20-30 minutes |
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Corn and Beans (Maize y Frijoles)
Corn and Beans is about as easy to make as it gets - and is a traditional dish in Mexico! On those hectic days when you are about to reach for a box of Mac n Cheese for your kids, try making some corn and beans for an easy alternative!
prep time: 3 minutes
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Flan (Mexican custard)
Flan is a rich custard dessert which is a favorite in Mexico. Try our easy Mexican Flan recipe that you can easily make at home with your kids!
prep time: 10 minutes plus chilling time
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Homemade Tortillas
Tortillas are a staple foor in Mexico, and are used in a wide variety of Mexican dishes. Did you know that NASA astronauts often eat tortillas during their missions to space? Our easy tortilla recipe is lots of fun to make with your kids!
prep time: 30-45 minutes
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Mexican Hot Chocolate
Included on our Mexican Hot Chocolate page are both a traditional Atole de Chocolate recipe which uses traditional Mexican ingredients, and our Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe, which adds a fun Mexican flavor to your regular hot chocolate!
prep time: 4 minutes for the Easy version,
10 minutes for the traditional
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Mollete and Mollete Dulce
A Mollete is an open face sandwich commonly eaten in Mexico, made with bolillos - a traditional Mexican baguette-type crusty bread that is about 6 inches long.
Mollete Dulce is a deliciously sweet variation of the Mollete sandwich that uses cinnamon and sugar!
prep time: 8 minutes
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Pastel de Tres Leche (Tres Leche Cake or 3 Milk Cake)
Pastel de Tres Leches, also known as Tres Leche Cake or Three Milk Cake, is a delicious cake whose origin is attributed to Mexico dating back to the 19th century.
Our easy kid-friendly Tres Leche Cake (or cupcakes!) recipe uses instant cake mix!
prep time: 45 minutes
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Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo (Beak of the Rooster) is one of the most commonly served dishes in Mexico! Here is an easy recipe for Pico de Gallo to try at home.
prep time: 5-10 minutes
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Pinto Bean Fudge
Fudge is undeniably an American recipe, but adding pinto beans can be a fun way to start a conversation about Mexico with your kids while making this tasty treat!
prep time: 15 minutes plus chilling time
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Salsa Fresca (fresh salsa):
Kid-friendly Traditional Salsa,
Mango Salsa, and Pineapple Salsa!
There are endless variations of salsa recipes, feel free to experiment to find your own favorite. Here is a simple, easy kid-friendly salsa recipe that uses fresh ingredients, is easy to vary and is not too spicy for the children!
prep time: 10 minutes
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Sopa de Frijoles Negros (black bean soup)
Delicious and easy to make, Black Bean Soup is a traditional Mexican dish that your kids will love to help make! For some extra fun, let them mash up the beans with a fork before you throw them in the blender.
prep time: 10 minutes
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Spanish Rice
Rice is a staple ingredient in Mexican recipes, and is often served alongside many traditional Mexican dishes.
Our kid-friendly Spanish rice recipe is a quick and easy way to bring the flavor of Mexico to your table!
prep time: 25 minutes
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Tacos
The traditional Mexican taco is a soft maize (corn) tortilla filled with seasoned ground or shredded meat. The taco in the U.S. is typically made with a hard shell tortilla and has additional ingredients like cheese, lettuce and tomato, a tradition which originated with the Mexican population of old California. Our version also has a vegetarian option!
prep time: 15 minutes
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