If you’re lacking in ideas for school holidays activities, then head straight to kitchen!
Although lots of recipes are full of fiddly ingredients and appliances that are not safe for children to use (hello, mandolin!), baking has heaps of ideas that can be done easily, efficiently and without too much mess.
We’ve included recipes to make with your kids that have less ingredients and easy steps to follow. Some include vegies like zucchini and beetroot to add in a layer of nutrition, and to introduce your little ones to the delicious diversity that vegetables can have (it’s not all boring steamed broccoli!).
So pop on your aprons, turn up your favourite sing-along music and get ready to have piles of cookies around your kitchen all holiday long!
Easy children’s baking ideas for the school holidays
Smartie cookies
Smartie cookies are the ultimate must-have for a kid of any age. Instead of heading to the local café, whip up a batch at home with this easy recipe!
Emoji pancakes
Start off at day at home on the right side of the bed with these fun emoji pancakes. You’ll be just as joyous as the smiley faces you’re eating.
Banana, oat and honey muffins
Making muffins are a classic school holiday activity, and these ones have a scrumptious honey icing that will make you want to lick the spoon!
Popcorn biscuits
Who knew popcorn could go with biscuits? These sweet treats are an easy bake that only involve a handful of ingredients.
Chocolate, zucchini and spinach cake with avocado chocolate frosting
Looking to get some extra vegies into your children’s diet? This fancy cake will give them their daily intake and still taste as sweet as can be!
Rainbow stripe biscuits
What could be more perfect for baking during the school holidays than these rainbow biccies? Be warned though, food dye does stain!
Easy rocky road
Rocky road is the decadent treat to make with the kids when they need a bit of cheering up. Who doesn’t love chocolate and marshmallows together?
Strawberry and almond muffins with crumble topping
These muffins will fly straight off the plate! We think the yummy crumble topping is the reason.
Beetroot, raspberry, chocolate and almond cake
Another hidden vegie recipe to make with the kids. Get them used to beetroot as a tasty flavour rather than a funny-looking vegetable.
Simple DIY Bluey cake
No school holiday would be complete without something Bluey in there. This Bluey cake is made from the iconic Woolies mud cake as well!
Mars bar slice
Mars bar slice is an Aussie classic, and every child should have the recipe passed down onto them!
Easy brownies
Chocolate brownies are everyone’s favourite. Give this recipe a spin to garner the whole family’s praise.
Giant chocolate chip cookie
Nothing says kids more than a giant cookie, with ‘eat me’ spelled out in big letters. You’ll feel like you’re in Wonderland with this one.
Jelly slice
Jelly slice may be an unusual idea, but it’s definitely a delicious combo. Plus, it only takes 20 minutes (plus jelly-making time) to put together!
Fruit pancakes
For school-holiday lazy day mornings, these fruit pancakes will spark joy in everyone’s heart!
Chocolate cake tray bake
Finally, a chocolate cake tray bake to make school holiday birthdays and special events that little bit easier. Get the kids to help you smother it with sprinkles!
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