Cooking With Kids: Easy Fun Recipes To Get The Kids Involved

Cooking with your kids may sound like a stressful chore. Still, preparing the cooking space and using the right recipes can be an extremely beneficial learning lesson and a fun bonding opportunity. Here are some ways to prep your kitchen for your little chefs and what could be on the menu!  

Tips When Cooking With Kids:  

Safety 

When introducing your kids to the kitchen, you need to exercise caution, as plenty of sharp tools and equipment can cause serious injury. The good thing is that if you take time to prep, remove dangerous tools from their reach, and opt for some toddler-friendly kitchen equipment, you can avoid unwanted accidents.  

Preparation 

Alongside safety preparation, it’s also a good idea to prep the recipe. Cut any items ahead of time, use any unsafe tools, and prep ingredients into bowls so they are easy to grab and dumb. This will decrease stress levels and allow for an enjoyable cooking experience for all!  

Patience  

Kids will be kids. There will be a mess, and things will not go as planned, but that’s okay! Enjoy the moment and allow your kids to learn in a pleasant and safe environment.  

Menu Item 1: Mini Pizzas 

Ingredients Needed: 

• Prepared Pizza Dough  
• Pizza Sauce 
• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 
• Pepperoni 
• Bell Peppers 

Instructions: 

Start by prepping all the ingredients before offering the kids to help. Shape the pizza dough into mini circles on a sheet tray, pour the pizza sauce into a bowl with spoons, open the cheese and pepperoni for easy access, and slice bell pepper—or any other topping you and your kids enjoy! Let them assemble their pies, and you can toss them into the oven.  

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake until nice and melty!  

Menu Item 2: Fruit Kabobs  

Ingredients: 

Pineapple 

Grapes 

Strawberries 

Kiwi 

Wooden Skewers  

Instructions: 

Begin by prepping and placing each fruit into their bowls or dishes. Lay out the skewers and allow your kids to skewer the fruit however they would like. This simple recipe offers a healthy snack and a fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen.   

Menu Item 3: No Bake Healthy Oatmeal Cookie Bites  

Ingredients:  

Rolled Oats 

Peanut Butter 

Honey 

Chocolate Chips 

Instructions: 

Begin by proportioning the ingredients into separate bowls: 2 cups of rolled oats, ½ cups of peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of honey, and ½ cups of chocolate chips. Bring in a large mixing bowl where all the ingredients can be dumped and mixed. Roll into balls and place them onto a cookie sheet to cool in the fridge. Your kids will love dumping the ingredients, mixing, and rolling!  

Wrapping Up Fun in the Kitchen With The Kids: Recipes and Tips  

Bringing your kids into the kitchen can be a great learning experience and an excellent bonding moment. Remember to have fun, let the mess happen, and keep things safe. This may just become a weekly activity!