My favorite recipes to make with kids

Knowing what some food contains, how to prepare it, and what ingredients combine best stimulates creativity and helps them make healthy decisions at mealtime. Knowing that they can make something delicious and healthy themselves is a good way to encourage a balanced diet. It also allows them to try new foods and get excited about the idea of ​​creating something different. When children successfully complete a recipe or prepare something simple for the whole family, they feel pride and confidence. As they cook more and discover new skills, their level of independence and self-esteem increases.

Today I share some simple recipes that you can prepare with children, and everyone at home will love them. They are super practical and a balanced snack option. Remember that it is important that they have the support and supervision of an adult, especially when using a knife or lighting the kitchen.

Here are my favorite recipes to make with my children!

Watermelon Pops

1/4 Watermelon sliced into triangles

Vanilla or Greek Yogurt

Chopped Fruit - Mango, Peaches, Blueberries, Kiwi or Strawberries.

Pop Sticks

Prep:

Line a tray with baking paper. 

Cut the watermelon into triangular wedges. 

Insert Pop Sticks and place on the lined tray. 

Put a spoonful of yogurt over the watermelon. 

Sprinkle with chopped fruit. 

Freeze for 1 hour or until firm.

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Banana and Mango Smoothie

1 medium mango

1 banana

500ml orange juice

4 ice cubes

Prep:

Cut the mango down either side of the flat stone, then peel and cut the flesh into chunks.

Peel and chop the banana.

Put all the ingredients into a food processor or blender, then process until smooth and thick.

Serve cold!

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Brownies (12 und)

1 cup butter (1 stick)

1 cup of sugar

1 tsp of vanilla extract

2 eggs

1/2 cup Powder Cocoa

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp of baking powder

A pinch of salt

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Prep:

Heat oven to 350°F.

Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

Place butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave at medium for a minute or until melted.

Stir in sugar and vanilla.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well with spoon after each addition. Add cocoa; beat until well blended.

Add flour, baking powder, and salt; beat well.

Stir in nuts, if you wish to add them.

Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of the pan. 

Cool completely in pan on wire rack.  

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