Here are some egg-cellent recipes to give a go with the kids this Easter.
Whole Wheat Bunny Bread
Who said bread has to be boring? Whole wheat bread is filled with loads of fibre and minerals to keep kids feeling fuller and more energized for longer. Let the little ones be creative in the kitchen by giving our Bunny Bread a go!
Ingredients:
- 910 g whole wheat flour
- 500 ml water
- 150 g yeast
- 12 g salt
- 80 ml olive oil
- 110 g honey
- 1 egg
- 2 raisins
- 2 sliced almonds
Method:
Step 1: Pour the water into a bowl and add the yeast.
Step 2: Add flour to the yeast mixture.
Step 3: Add honey, oil, salt, and water.
Step 4: Mix until you form a dough.
Step 5: Brush another bowl with olive oil, place the dough in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Leave the dough to rise in a warm place for 60 minutes.
Step 6: Time to get the kids involved!
Use ¼ of the dough to make the body. Form the dough into an oval and place about 3-4cm from the bottom of baking sheet (to leave room for legs).
Take 1/8 of the dough and form into an oval for the bunny’s head and place just above and touching the body.
Take 1/8 of the dough and split in half. Form each of these into long ropes. Double each over to form ears. Put them in place and tuck the loose ends under head on each side.
Use ¼ of the dough and form into four rectangles, shape into two legs and two arms and place against the body of the bunny. Cut two slits at the end of each to make fingers and toes.
Use remaining ¼ of the dough to form a nose and cheeks and any remaining dough to be creative! Add two raisins for eyes and two almond slices for teeth.
Step 7. Cover the rabbit and leave to rise for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200 oC.
Step 8. Whisk an egg and brush on the dough.
Step 9. Bake for 25 minutes.
Zucchini Chocolate Bread
It’s no secret most kids love chocolate – and encouraging healthy eating doesn’t mean your family has to go without this Easter. This unconventional chocolate bread recipe is jam-packed full of goodness as zucchini is low in sodium and high in potassium to maintain healthy blood pressure with an added chocolate kick.
Ingredients:
- 200 g finely grated zucchini
- 200 g whole wheat flour
- 50 g oat flour
- 50 ml coconut oil
- 5 g baking powder
- 5 g baking soda
- 5 g salt
- 8 g dark cocoa powder
- 3 g nutmeg
- A pinch of coconut sugar
- 3 g of ground garlic
- 20 g ground flax seeds
- 60 ml grape juice
- 50 ml milk
- 5 g vanilla extract
- 15 g molasses
- A pinch of tapioca
- Olive oil
Method:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 190 oC.
Step 2: Add all the ingredients, except olive oil, into a bowl.
Step 3. Combine thoroughly.
Step 4. Grease a mini bread loaf tray with olive oil.
Step 5. Bake in the oven for about 1 hour.
Baked Salmon, Potato and Zucchini in Parchment Paper
Fish is a popular dinner option for many families around Easter! Fish options like salmon have a rich source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids, helping kids grow strong and healthy.
Ingredients:
- 1 potato sliced
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 fillet of salmon
- ½ lemon sliced
- Salt
- Pepper
- 15 ml oil
- Thyme
Method:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 180oC.
Step 2: Fold a large piece of parchment paper on a baking tray. Lay zucchini and potatoes on the parchment paper, place the salmon on top.
Step 3: Season with salt, pepper, oil and thyme. Finish with lemon slices on top.
Step 4: Fold parchment securely over salmon.
Step 5: Bake for 15 to 17 minutes until salmon is cooked to your liking.
Lemon Coconut Cookies
Lemon, coconut and chocolate, what’s not to love? Small, healthy treats are a great way to introduce kids into balanced eating, giving kids the chocolate, they crave at Easter without overindulging.
Ingredients:
- 200 g rice flour
- 5 g baking soda
- 5 g vanilla powder
- 130 g honey
- 55 g coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
- 20 ml lemon juice
- 30 g desecrated coconut
- Dark chocolate, melted
Method:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 180oC.
Step 2: Mix all the ingredients except for the dark chocolate in a bowl.
Step 3: Shape the cookies as desired and place onto a line baking tray.
Step 4: Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Step 5: Drizzle cookies with melted dark chocolate.
Recipes provided by Beko Eat Like a Pro for more delicious recipes check out their website here.
