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. Pizza

A great way to get the whole family 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 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 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

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