Sprout & Spoon turns cooking into play. Kids ages 5-12 follow friendly, step-by-step recipes and earn badges while building real kitchen confidence - no reading marathons, no mess-stress.
Why kids love it
Every recipe is designed for small hands and big imaginations, with just the right amount of grown-up help built in.
Recipes break into bite-sized, illustrated steps with audio read-aloud so even pre-readers can follow along.
Kids collect chef badges, level up their skills, and keep cooking streaks going - learning feels like a game.
Dietitian-reviewed recipes sneak in veggies and balance, building lifelong taste for good food.
Clear "grown-up please" markers flag any hot or sharp steps, so families know exactly when to lend a hand.
Decorate, plate, and remix dishes, then snap a photo for the family cookbook to celebrate every creation.
Turn dinner prep into family time with shared recipes and roles for every age around the counter.
How it works
Three simple steps to get your little chef cooking with confidence today.
Browse by age, skill, time, or mood. Every recipe shows exactly what you'll need before you start.
Follow friendly, illustrated steps with audio guidance, timers, and gentle reminders along the way.
Snap your dish, collect badges, and add it to your family cookbook to show off your new skills.
Today's menu
Hundreds of kid-tested dishes, from no-cook snacks to first-time bakes.
For grown-ups
You want them learning real skills - not scrolling. Sprout & Spoon is built to be safe, screen-light, and genuinely educational.
Happy families
"My 7-year-old now asks to make dinner. The 'grown-up please' steps mean I can actually relax while she cooks."
"The badges are genius. My son tried broccoli for the first time because he wanted to 'beat the veggie level.'"
"We use it in our after-school program. The read-aloud steps make it work for every kid, regardless of reading level."
Simple pricing
Every plan starts with a free 14-day trial. Cancel anytime, no questions asked.
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Download Sprout & Spoon freeGood to know
It's designed for kids 5 to 12. Recipes are tagged by age and skill, with audio read-aloud so pre-readers can join in too. Younger kids will want a grown-up nearby for trickier steps.
There are no ads, no chat, and no in-app purchases reachable by kids. Every recipe clearly marks steps that need adult help, like using the stove or a knife, so you always know when to step in.
Yes. Set allergy filters and dietary preferences per child, and the app hides or swaps ingredients automatically. We cover the common allergens plus vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Absolutely. The 14-day trial is free and you can cancel before it ends with no charge. Paid plans are month-to-month with no contracts or cancellation fees.
On the Family and Classroom plans, you can download recipes for offline cooking - perfect for the kitchen counter where Wi-Fi can be spotty.