5 Simple Recipes to Cook With Your Kids This Spring

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Cooking with kids can be so much fun, especially when you get a chance to enjoy a delicious meal at the end!

This Spring, take some time to cook with your little ones. It’s a great way to teach your kids valuable lessons, helping them gain a bit of independence.

If you’re looking for some cooking inspiration this Spring, I can help. In this blog post, I’ve put together 5 super simple, budget-friendly recipes to cook with your kids in the new season.

1. Kids’ pasta salad

Pasta is one of the most simple meals you can make – and it’s great to get the kids involved, too! Children of all ages can help you out with a delicious pasta salad recipe, and there are loads of different options when it comes to pasta dishes.

You could make a Greek-inspired pasta salad, or pack your pasta with tuna and sweetcorn for a healthy kids’ meal.

Check out BBC Good Food for plenty of simple kids’ pasta salad recipes.

2. Lemon and yoghurt chicken flatbreads

If you’re looking for a delicious but simple chicken recipe to make with your kids this Spring, check out this lemon and yoghurt chicken flatbread recipe!

Chicken flatbreads are the perfect choice for your Spring/Summer barbecue or picnic, and you can serve them with plenty of tasty salad and dressing.

Kids will love helping you make the fragrant marinade for the chicken and they can get a bit creative when arranging their flatbread with lots of delicious bits and pieces.

3. Picnic sandwiches

Picnic sandwiches are the perfect choice for Spring! If the sun comes out, you can enjoy these adorable treats in the garden or at a picnic in your local park.

You don’t need many ingredients to make cute picnic sandwiches with little ones – and kids can choose all of their favourite fillings. You can also team these sandwiches with lots of tasty nibbles, such as crisps, chips, cucumber chunks, salad and more.

4. Kids’ omelette

An omelette is a tasty and easy recipe to make with your kids. You can pack your omelette full of ingredients, including:

• Ham or bacon
• Spinach
• Tomatoes
• Mushroom
• Roast vegetables
• Onions
• Cheese
• Herbs and spices

This is a fantastic way to encourage your kids to eat a little healthier, and eggs are a great source of protein for little ones. Although your kids might need help flipping their omelette in the pan, children can easily beat the eggs and mix in the ingredients with minimal supervision.

Check out BBC Good Food for a full kids’ omelette recipe.

5. Chickpea fritters

Chickpea fritters are a simple and yummy recipe for little ones to enjoy! Chickpeas are super high in protein, fibre and iron, helping kids get plenty of nutrients – and you can freeze these fritters for a quick meal option throughout the week.

This recipe is best suited for slightly older children, as it involves frying the fritters in a pan or on a griddle.

However, this doesn’t mean younger children can’t get involved too! They could mix the batter or help you make a cool tzatziki dip to go with your fritters.

Read a full chickpea fritter recipe on the BBC Good Food website.

Are there any simple recipes you want to cook with your kids this Spring? Let me know all your suggestions in the comments!

Take care everyone x