Apple Mango Salsa
Ingredients: 2 cups of local apples, diced (firm & crisp apples work best) 1 cup mangos, diced ½ cup red bell peppers, diced 1 Cucumber, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (optional) ¼ cup lime juice ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup orange juice Pita bread cut into quarters to scoop with […]
Strawberry Carrot Smoothies
Ingredients: 2 cups plain Greek yogurt 1 cup carrot juice 1 cup orange juice 1 cup frozen pineapple 1 cup frozen strawberries Directions: *TEACHERS ONLY USE THE BLENDER* 1. Place a bowl on the table to collect the ingredients from the children. 2. Place all ingredients into the bowl and have a teacher transfer […]
Baked Pancakes
Ingredients: Cooking spray (the baking kind works best) 4 cups pancake mix (Bisquick) 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 cups of milk Various fruits for children to top their pancakes Syrup Directions: 1. *TEACHER ONLY* Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Spray a sheet pan evenly with cooking spray 3. In a large […]
Granola Bites
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup instant oats 1 ¼ cup Rice Krispy cereal 1/3 cup soynut butter 1/3 cup agave nectar ½ tsp vanilla 1 bag of yogurt chips 1 bag of freeze dried fruit Directions: 1. Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners 2. In a bowl, add in the oats and the Rice […]
No Bake Banana Bites
Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1 ripe banana 1 tablespoon soy or sun nut butter ½ tablespoon corn syrup 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal ½ cup crispy rice cereal Directions: 1. Peel and place banana(s) into a large bowl. Add soy or sun nut butter and corn syrup. 2. Mash together with a fork until […]
Crock Pot Apple Sauce
Ingredients: 4 lbs. tart apples, cored and sliced thin ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup of water 1 tablespoon lemon juice Blueberry Crock pot Measuring cups/spoons This recipe makes 6 cups of applesauce. Adjust to ensure you have enough for your group. Directions: 1. Wash, core, and slice apples. 2. Mix apples […]
Alphabet Soup
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables 2 quarts water 4 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base 1 ½ cups of Alphabet pasta Salt and Pepper (to taste) Crock pot Measuring cups/spoons Large mixing spoon Plastic to go containers (bowls) Directions: 1. Add vegetables and chicken to the pot. Let children count out the right […]
Fruit Pizza
Cooking with Buddy A no bake cooking activity, one fruit pizza per child. This cooking experience helps children learn… Following steps in orderWash, cut, mix, spread, top, then taste. Small hand musclesCutting soft fruit, stirring, and spreading. Words for what they noticeColors, smells, and soft, juicy, sweet, cold. Counting and patternsSorting fruit and designing their […]
Butter
Ingredients: Glass mason jars with lids Heavy Whipping Cream Directions: 1. Fill your glass jar about halfway with cream. Make sure you leave room for shaking! 2. Seal the jar with lid, tightly. 3. Shake the jar. 4. Check mixture approximately every 5 min. 5. Discuss the changes you see with the children. […]
Bread in a Bag
Ingredients: 3 cups plain flour, divided 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 .25 oz packet rapid rise yeast 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup of warm water 3 tablespoons olive oil Large Ziploc bags Large mixing bowls Parchment paper Towels (wash cloth/clean hand towel) Disposable bread tins Cooking Spray Directions: 1. Open Ziploc bags and […]