Cooking with kids
12 December 2016
Looking for things to do these school holidays? Look no further than your kitchen! Cooking with your kids inspires good eating habits and allows you to have fun and while making it a bit of a mess. Here are our top recipes for having family fun in the kitchen.
1. Pizza
A great way to get the kids cooking with DIY healthy toppings.
Shopping list:
600g plain flour
2 tsp dried yeast
Pinch of caster sugar
1 teaspoon salt
375ml warm water
60ml olive oil
Full recipe here
2. Pear bread
A different take on homemade bread.
Shopping list:
2 cups plain flour
1 cup wholemeal plain flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 cups grated pears
¾ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup honey
1 cup palm sugar
1 cup pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Full recipe here
3. 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 recipe here
4. Cupcakes
Scrumptious cupcakes your kids will love cooking!
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 recipe here .
5. 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 recipe here
6. 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 recipe here