Cooking with kids

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