School Holidays are here again!
And to keep the kids entertained, having fun and inexpensive – here’s a bunch of creative ideas to not only keep your kids occupied, but also teaching them a thing or two in the kitchen such as life skills, healthy eating, hygiene, encouraging creativity, reading, fine motor and mathematical skills.
Beginners Sushi – Sushi is a super popular and simple meal for kids to make. It’s a great way for kids to get their daily veggies and a cheap option for a fun activity. Good news is there’s plenty of sushi kits available from your larger retail grocery stores, so keep an eye out and have on the ready for the holidays.
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Pizza Dough – Everyone kneads pizza in their life! And making pizza is a great way for kids to be involved in the kitchen. Grab a basic pizza dough recipe or grab a pre-made dough from the supermarket. Along with fresh tomato paste (salt reduced option) and your favourite toppings and you’re set.
Our favourite pizza toppings are:
⭐️ Lean ham with grape tomatoes
⭐️ Capsicum and pineapple
⭐️ Roasted vegetables
⭐️ Kalamata olives with mushrooms and crumbled feta
Simply sprinkle with reduced fat cheese and you’re away! And we definitely recommend making several mini pizzas rather than one big one – so the kids can enjoy lots of fresh topping combinations!
Smoothies are delicious, simple, quick & super nutritious. Plus, a good wholesome smoothie will keep the kids going for hours! Check out our delicious Choco Banana Smoothie recipe – enjoy!
Muffins are a great way to get the kids engaged in the kitchen. Plus, they freeze well so pop in a freezer bag for a school holiday play date or back-to school-recess break.
Pancakes – for breakfast or a snack! Our fav is the fluffy pancake mix from our friends at Australian Eggs, and for some extra fun, simply funnel the ingredients into a milk container or a large jar and shake away! Kids will love it!
And our last tip for fun in the kitchen is sandwich kebabs! A great idea for using your leftovers plus keeping lunchtime fun and healthy!
For more yummy recipes from Nutrition NSW click here.
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