Family Friendly Recipes

Looking for ways to fill in those rainy days during the summer holidays?

Try out some fun, budget friendly recipes that the full family can get involved in! DIY snacks are not only healthier, but often cheaper than packaged ones. Making them with the kids can be lots of fun and a great activity to do together.

Mini Muffins

Ingredients:

1 medium egg

60ml vegetable oil

125ml semi-skimmed milk

125g golden caster sugar

200g self raising flour (or 200g plain flour and 3 teaspoons baking powder)

50g of filling choice - e.g. chocolate chips, raisins, blueberries. 

Method:

1. Wash your hands

2. Preheat oven to 200C / 180C fan / gas 6

3. Line muffin tray with 10 to 12 muffin cases

4. In a bowl, beat your egg with the vegetable oil and milk.

5. Add sugar until you have a smooth batter

6. Sift flour into bowl and mix again until smooth

7. Stir in your filling of choice

8. Fill your muffin cases evenly

9. Bake for 20 minutes, or until muffins have risen and are firm to touch

10. Allow to cool, then enjoy!

Frozen Mixed Berry Bark

Ingredients:

500g / 2 cups of yoghurt (low or 0% fat)

2 tablespoon of honey

A handful of your favourite fruit mix - e.g. strawberries, blueberries, raspberries

1 tablespoon of dark chocolate chips (optional)

Method:

1. Wash your hands 

2. Mix the yoghurt and honey together in a bowl

3. Line your baking tray with foil and pour the mixture on top

4. Using a spoon, spread the mixture across the foil

5. Sprinkle your choice of fruits across the mixture - ask the kids to create a pattern if they're feeling creative!

6. Place in the freezer for about 3 hours, or until the yoghurt is firm

7. Once set, break snack size pieces off and enjoy!

For more DIY snack ideas that kids can get involved in, check out Healthier Families.