Cook With Your Kids. 5 Easy Recipes That Won’t Require Switching On The Stove
Knowing how to cook teaches some essential life skills to kids, and also is important for them to become self-sufficient adults. Yes, they may leave the kitchen unrecognisable, but making a mess is all a part of learning…. and so is cleaning it up!
Cooking is a wonderful learning activity for kids – touching and feeling and smelling different ingredients engages them in sensory play and exploration. Apart from that, it combines learning about colours, science, and language, and a fine motor skills activity, to make learning fun for kids. Kids will have to do some basic counting and judging quantities, which also packs in a math activity!
Preparing meals boosts children’s confidence, and encourages them to be less fussy about food. With adult supervision, let them make mistakes and learn from them, and have a blast while doing it, AND get a meal at the end of it! Check out these 5 recipes that don’t require kids to step near a stove:
Ants on a Log
Ants on a log is a ridiculously simple recipe. Kids can have fun and be creative with this one. This post from Healthy Little Foodies suggests different combinations for the recipe, so it can be customised and changed around, depending on your kid’s taste. This is perfect even for the fussiest of eaters. We love it because it’s a visual treat for kids, and combines veggies and proteins so that’s a definite win!
Sandwiches: 12 Ways
Sandwiches are a no-brainer, both as a choice of food, and as something easy for kids to prepare!. What we love about sandwiches are the infinite possibilities and combinations that go in between two slices of bread. Taste.com’s post gives you 12 great ideas on how to get really creative with sandwiches – from sushi sandwich bites or a traffic light sandwich! This presents the perfect opportunity to pack in some fun learning, especially for younger kids.
Microwave Mug Mac and Cheese
This simple, quick, and delicious recipe from Bigger Bolder Baking will have young fans and definitely encourage kids to spend more time in the kitchen. Especially convenient if you’re tight on time, this recipe works as a meal, or even better – an after-school snack. It is surprising to know that pasta cooks so quickly in the microwave! To optimise even more, you can prepare this beforehand and just pop it in the microwave when you’re ready to eat!
Nutty Cinnamon Yoghurt Dipper
The next time you’re entertaining or have people over for dinner, put the kids in charge of appetisers. BBC Good Food’s recipe for a nutty yoghurt dipper will not disappoint! The kids are going to love taking the responsibility on because the recipe is not at all complex and doesn’t need them to step near a stove! We recommend trying this dip with carrots and beetroots, and get the kids to experiment with putting pieces of fruits and vegetables on skewers. You can get creative with the selection of veggies and fruits, or pick something that is in season (kids may require assistance with cutting and chopping). For the nut butter, check out Living Food Company’s Almond Butter, or Sundrop’s Peanut Butter.
No Bake Chocolate Cake
If you thought we had missed out dessert from this list, you’re mistaken! We know there’s always space for something sweet, and we were blown away by Helen’s recipe for a no-bake chocolate truffle cake from Scrummy Lane. Just the name sounds sinful, and the recipe will not disappoint! You can melt the cooking chocolate in the microwave, and set the cake in the fridge instead of baking it in the oven. For the rose petals that the recipe calls for, we recommend Nature Vit’s edible rose petals available on Amazon!
Get the little aprons on and prep the kitchen for the junior masterchefs!
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