When Covid had us locked down, some of us needed extra things to do with our kids to fill the time while we were stuck inside. And while baking with kids is certainly not easy, it did a great job of passing a little time away. Making the effort to bake with kids helps them learn some new skills, and you end up with a nice treat at the end. Win-win! If you’re looking for a new recipe to try out for your beginner bakers, here are 10 of our favourites.
Easy Recipes for Beginner Bakers
Whole Wheat Carrot Applesauce Muffins
These light and healthy muffins are a delicious snack our kids gobble up. They also make a great second breakfast or snack for elevensies. Perfection.
Easy Homemade Cheddar Biscuits
While muffins and cookies are easy to make, and definitely a default when it comes to cooking with little ones, these biscuits are even easier to assemble.
No-Knead Bread
There are few things we enjoy more than a slice of crusty bread, especially when topped with a hunk of aged cheddar and a dollop of jam. Even better when it’s this easy to make.
Healthy Mini Cocoa Banana Muffins
With less than a teaspoon of brown sugar per muffin, with plenty of banana, cocoa powder, and spelt flour, these healthy mini muffins still satisfy our and our kids’ cravings for something sweet and cake-like.
Zucchini Bread Waffles
This recipe boasts a combination of whole grain and all-purpose flours, a minimal amount of sugar, and two full cups of vegetables. And like a lot of traditional zucchini bread, we’ve added mini chocolate chips to the recipe, and the results are definitely crowd-pleasing.
Buttermilk Scones
These scones come out perfectly light and fluffy, perfect for something fun to lift your spirits, like a high tea or a fancy breakfast with the family.
Sweet Sugar Cookie Pizza with Fruit Topping
This ‘pizza’ is really a giant sugar cookie smeared with a cream cheese sauce and decorated with various fruits. Pizza in any form is always popular with kids, and this sweet treat is perfect for when you want to treat yourself.
Cheesy Zucchini Bites
These simple and delicious bites are a complete meal all in one little, tasty package. Plus, they can be made ahead and stored in your freezer.
Double Chocolate Muffins
Because nobody likes to face a hangry toddler, here are some of our favourite snack ideas for kids, plus this easy and delicious recipe for double chocolate muffins.
Make-Ahead Apple and Raisin Baked French Toast
This overnight baked french toast is the perfect dish to enjoy over a leisurely breakfast or brunch on any weekend morning. All the prep work can be done the night before.
