• 22.05.2025

Involving your child in cooking is a great idea: it develops independence, motor skills, and a taste for healthy food. The main thing is to choose recipes that are age-appropriate and don't require complicated kitchen skills. We have collected 5 tried and tested recipes that even toddlers can handle (under adult supervision).

1. Banana smoothie 🍌

Suitable for children aged 4 and older

What you need:

  • 1 ripe banana

  • 1 cup of milk or plant-based milk substitute

  • 1 tsp honey (optional)

How to prepare: Let your child peel the banana, put it in a blender, add milk and honey. Close the lid and press the button — that's it! The drink is ready in a minute.

📌 Tip: let your child choose a nice straw or cup — this will increase their motivation to drink healthy smoothies.

2. Fun sandwiches with faces 🥪

From 5 years old

Ingredients:

  • Bread

  • Cheese or butter

  • Vegetables: cucumber, tomato, carrot, olives

  • Ham or boiled egg

How to prepare:
The child spreads cheese on bread and then uses vegetables and other foods to make “smileys”: eyes, nose, mouth. You can make animals, people, or even whole scenes.

🎨 This is not just food, it's creativity on a plate!

3. Yogurt dessert in a glass 🍓

From 6 years old

Ingredients:

  • Unsweetened yogurt

  • Cereal flakes or granola

  • Berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries)

How to prepare:
In a transparent glass, place layers of yogurt, cereal, and berries. Let your child alternate the layers and decorate the top with fruit.

🍓 You can throw a “pizza party” and make different flavors with the whole family!

5. No-bake oatmeal cookies 🍪

From 6 years old

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup oatmeal

  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter

  • 1 tablespoon honey or syrup

  • Cocoa, nuts, raisins — to taste

How to prepare:
Mix all ingredients, shape into small balls or cookies. Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.

✅ No oven, no risk — and very tasty!

Useful and fun: why you should let your child into the kitchen

  • Your child learns responsibility

  • A taste for healthy food is formed

  • Time spent with parents becomes special

  • It's just fun!

Conclusion:
Cooking is a great way for children to develop and express themselves. Choose simple recipes, ensure safety, and give your little chef freedom to act. Who knows, maybe this is the beginning of a great culinary journey?