I can cook: recipe ideas for young chefs

According to the motto: “I can cook!”, children often not only want to help out in the kitchen, but also do everything on their own. That’s actually not a bad idea, because the desire to try the food often arises when you make it yourself.

Even at the age of three, the young chefs can take on smaller tasks in preparing meals and are very proud when they are allowed to stir the yoghurt, for example. At around five years of age, the little helpers are completely in their element when it comes to cracking eggs and, under supervision, they can start frying slowly. From around the age of ten, freshly baked bread or a delicious pizza can be prepared almost single-handedly.

Let the little ones help prepare breakfast

Fruity yogurt parfaits

These yogurt parfaits are not only healthy and full of flavor, but they are also the perfect way to start the day. Kids can add all sorts of fruits to make this yogurt breakfast different and unique. For this, the little ones simply need yogurt with or without flavor, berries or other seasonal fruits and granola. Simply layer the ingredients into glasses with a spoon and enjoy.

Blueberry pancake smoothe

For this recipe, the little ones should simply add the following ingredients to a stand mixer and puree them until smooth:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 banana
• ½ cup blueberries
• ¼ cup oatmeal
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp cinnamon powder

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Breakfast skewers with sweet cream cheese dip

Another simple idea for a quick breakfast or small snack that your children can prepare themselves are these fruity skewers with mini crepes and a sweet dip. The dip is of course optional and can be prepared and refrigerated in advance. For the dip you should simply mix 200g cream cheese with 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 50g coconut blossom sugar well in a bowl. Otherwise, the required ingredients for these breakfast skewers are mini waffles or pancakes and various fruits.

With a fun, homemade sandwich there are definitely no long faces at the dinner table

Funny filled rolls

If you want to delight your children with sandwiches, you should get creative. Because if a slice of bread or a roll has a funny topping, the bread snack tastes much better and is also really fun for the little ones to prepare themselves. Here’s a cool idea for cream cheese rolls with tomato and cucumber.

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Let your toddlers prepare delicious and healthy sandwiches themselves under the motto “I can cook”.

Idea for delicious wrap sandwiches

• cream cheese
• 2 wraps
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 spring onion
• 4 slices of ham
• Yogurt salad dressing
• 1 tbsp mayo
• Mixed leaf salad

Spread the wraps with cream cheese and set aside. Mix the remaining ingredients well in a large bowl and distribute among the wraps. Roll up and enjoy. The little ones will definitely enjoy making their own wraps.

Bread pizzas can be easily prepared by the little chef

I can cook bread pizza

When it comes to pizza and kids, you can never go wrong! Because all children love eating pizza but also helping to prepare it and choosing their own toppings. Here you will find a great suggestion:

• Halved rolls
• Pizza sauce or ketchup
• grated mozzarella and parmesan
• Salami or ham
• black olives, halved
• Cherry tomatoes, halved

Cut the roll open and spread with pizza sauce. Spread the salami, olives and tomatoes on top, sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C (fan oven: 175 °C) for approx. 10-15 minutes.

Salad in a jar: an excellent solution for getting young children excited about vegetables and new foods

Salad in a glass

The more colorful the more beautiful, as far as the children are concerned. Salad in a jar is not only a practical idea for the office or on the go, but also a wonderful way to get your children excited about eating salad or trying new foods! Let your child choose the ingredients themselves and fill them in layers in a preserving jar.

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Cooking alone promotes children’s independence and of course makes them incredibly proud

Quesadillas with chicken and vegetables

When you’re in a hurry, quesadillas are an excellent lunch solution. Whether vegetarian or with meat, they taste delicious and are also very popular with children.

• Tortilla wraps
• grated cheese
• Tomato slices
• Onion slices
• optional chicken breast, chopped, seasoned and fried

Cover half of a tortilla with grated cheese of your choice, add the other ingredients and fold the second half of the tortilla over it. Grill in a grill for a few minutes.