5 Cooking Projects For Kids

5 Cooking Projects For Kids

If youre looking for creative ways to keep your kids (and yourself) entertained, youve come to the right place! Cooking with children is a great way to occupy time and teach them helpful skills they will carry with them for life. Whether you have dietary restrictions or are craving good old fashioned sweets with a twist, weve got you covered! Keep reading to check out some of our all time favorite recipes guaranteed to delight the little ones in your life.

Gluten & Dairy Free Animal Crackers

5 Cooking Projects For Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog It's hard to go wrong with a classic! This animal cracker recipe is quick to whip up and leaves room for your own creativity. What child doesnt love playing with dough? Rolling it out and shaping it into animal shaped figures is sure to be a fun experience for all parties. That said, we do recommend keeping your eye on them so they dont eat the dough. It does contain raw egg so this is the perfect opportunity to teach them about patience, as the final product will be worth the wait. This entire recipe only takes about 30-40 minutes to complete and makes 100 cookies. Oh and did we mention theyre also gluten free? Enjoy another handful! Tip: Dont forget to serve these bad boys with milk. Its a winning combo if we do say so ourselves!

Penguin Cupcakes

5 Cooking Projects For Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog Have you seen anything cuter? These penguin cupcakes are child approved and sure to satisfy the deepest of chocolate cravings. This recipe takes about an hour to prepare and is broken out into four parts: preparing the cupcakes, making the frosting, adding decorations and finally, designing the flowers. While each step of the process is enjoyable, the decorations are the time to let your inner artist shine! Who knows? You just might have the next Picasso on your hands! Another fun idea is naming the penguins as you decorate and seeing what your child comes up with. Tip: Dont forget to let the cupcakes cool before adding the decoration so it doesnt run.

Gluten Free Almond Blossoms

5 Cooking Projects For Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog Almond Blossoms are the perfect treat to bring a smile to any face! Whether youre baking a batch for your family to enjoy or even dropping some off on a neighbors doorstep, they are an excellent crowd-pleaser. This popular cookie is easy to make but certainly doesnt lack in flavor. This recipe is a perfect starter to get your child used to measuring ingredients, mixing dough, and putting the final touch (or kiss in this instance) on their masterpiece. These sweet treats also are gluten free, all the more reason to celebrate!

Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Bread

5 Cooking Projects For Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog Some people see bananas going bad, others see an opportunity. At Bobs Red Mill, we are the others and banana bread is one of our favorite go-tos! We love it so much we even spiced it up with our favorite flavors: chocolate and hazelnut. This recipe takes about an hour to complete and is one youll fall back on time and time again. The dough doesnt require any egg, so you can let your kid try a little taste before popping it in the oven. While the bread is cooking, its time to start on the spread. If youre thinking it sounds similar to Nutella, you are absolutely right (only its homemade and that much better!) Dont forget to use the toothpick check before pulling your bread out of the oven to cool. Once the bread has cooled and your spread is complete, its time to add a layer of chocolate goodness on top. This secret ingredient is sure to have the whole family begging for more! Tip: Prepare extra chocolate hazelnut spread and use it atop toast or as a dip with pretzels or strawberries as a tasty snack. It stores in the pantry for one week or in the fridge for about a month! We hope this roundup was helpful as you decide on a cooking project for kids! Whatever you choose, we are here to help and love nothing more than creating memories in the kitchen together as a family. Be sure to write your stories below, wed love to hear from you. From all of us at Bobs Red Mill, happy cooking!
Bob's Red Mill
May 22 2020

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