Cooking with kids

Looking for things to do these school holidays? Look no further than your kitchen! Have fun as a family by cooking together, inspiring good eating habits, having fun and making it a bit of a mess. Here’s our top recipes for having family fun in the kitchen.

1. Coconut snowballs

Bite size balls of yum little kids will love!

Shopping list:

• 1 ¾ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
• 100ml melted butter
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 ½ cups blitzed toasted pecan nuts
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Full kid-friendly recipe here

2. Kid friendly berry & yoghurt sorbet

Get your kids to make this healthy and tasty dessert!

Shopping list:

• 1 kilo frozen mixed berries/grapes
• 300 ml Indian style yoghurt
• Zest and juice of 2 lemons
• Dash of vanilla
• 60 ml honey
• ½ bunch finely chopped basil or mint

Full family-friendly recipe here

3. Dinosaur bites

Fun eating for kids with these delicious dino nuggets.

Shopping list:

• 1kg chicken breast mince
• 1 large sweet potato
• 1 carrot finely diced
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1 onion finely diced
• 1 capsicum finely diced
• Zest of 2 lemons & 2 limes
• 4 whole eggs
• 1 bunch chopped fresh thyme
• 300grams breadcrumbs
• 1 whole egg
• 200ml milk
• Salt & pepper

Full kid-friendly recipe here

4. Chocolate brownies

This decadent chocolate brownie will tempt all of the chocolate lovers in your house

Shopping list:

• 375grams unsalted butter
• 375 grams 70% cocoa dark chocolate
• 6 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 500grams caster sugar
• 225 grams plain flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 300grams chopped walnuts

Full family-friendly recipe here

5. Fruit jelly cups

Treat size healthy snacks for kids lunch boxes.

Shopping list:

• 1 litre of cranberry juice
• Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries
• Honeydew melon, watermelon, mango
• Diced peaches, apricots, nectarines
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon and 1 lime
• Dash of vanilla extract
• ¼ bunch chopped fresh mint & basil
• 6 leaves of gelatine
• 4 tablespoons honey (optional if need to be sweeter)

Full kid-friendly recipe here

6. Gingerbread men

Run, run as fast as you can and make this delicious treat!

Shopping list:

• 105grams Unsalted butter
• 125ml golden syrup
• 110grams packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon b i-carb soda
• 450grams plain flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg, whisked
• Decorating lollies

Full family-friendly recipe here

7. Gluten-free choc chip cookies

Kids and adults of all ages will love these delectable dark chocolate & coconut gluten free cookies.

Shopping list:

• 250grams sorghum flour
• 300grams unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 2 eggs
• 140grams palm sugar, grated
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 150grams dark chocolate pieces
• ½ cup dessicated coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
• ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Full kid-friendly recipe here

8. Cupcakes

Scrumptious cupcakes for kids to make.

Shopping list (makes 24):

• 2 cups self-raising. flour
• ¾ cup caster sugar
• ¾ cup milk
• 125 grams melted butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Full family-friendly recipe here.

9. ANZAC cookies

Easy and delicious Aussie classic.

Shopping list:

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup coconut
• 125 grams unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoon golden syrup
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon bi-carbonate soda

Full kid-friendly recipe here

10. Baked apple pie

This classic apple pie has always been a favorite, and now you can bake your very own.

Shopping list:

• 150 grams unsalted butter, softened
• 250 grams bakers flour
• 80 grams caster sugar
• 1 egg
• 2kg granny smith apples
• 1 cup caster sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons almond meal
• 80grams sultanas
• 2 eggs

Full family-friendly recipe here