School’s out: fun recipes to make with the kids

The school holidays are just getting started across the UK, giving parents and children more opportunities to spend quality time together. 

If you’re looking for some activities for the kids, what better way to bond and pass down some valuable life skills than by cooking and baking together? 

With this in mind, we’ve gathered five of our favourite child-friendly recipes that can be prepared and enjoyed in the company of the kids! 

Each recipe features Canadian maple syrup, adding a splash of natural sweetness to your summer holiday eating!

Bang bang cauliflower with maple sauce 

Introduce the kids to a healthier, vegan-friendly alternative to fried chicken with this simple and delicious bang bang cauliflower recipe! 

A popular snack in Asian cuisines, bang bang cauliflower is made by coating cauliflower in breadcrumbs and then baking the florets in an oven. 

In this recipe, the cauliflower florets are first dipped in a subtly spiced batter and then coated in the breadcrumbs. 

The dish is further enhanced by the tangy maple sauce, which is brushed onto the cauliflower florets after they’ve been removed from the oven.

Moreish maple breakfast cookies

Cookies are a great starting point for children interested in baking, and they don’t get much easier than these maple syrup cookies! 

Perfect for starting the day, these breakfast cookies are packed with wholesome ingredients and are a healthier alternative to the average chocolate chip cookie.

The kids can help to measure and mix the ingredients for the dough, which gets its sweetness from the maple syrup and maple sugar. 

Once baked, the cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to a week, providing you and the children with a great grab-and-go breakfast for the school holidays.

Maple and cinnamon rolls

If your child has already mastered cookies and wants to try something different, these filled cinnamon rolls are sure to be a new favourite. 

Get the kids to help by mixing together the ingredients for the dough and the cinnamon butter filling, along with brushing the buns with the maple syrup glaze. 

The combination of the cinnamon and maple sugar creates a deliciously sweet flavour that pairs perfectly with the soft, gooey texture of the dough. 

Not only do they taste amazing, but the aroma of the freshly baked cinnamon rolls is simply irresistible and sure to keep the kids coming back for more!

Bubble and squeak maple patties

These bubble and squeak patties are a great example for kids of how leftovers can be reused to make a delicious new meal. 

Comprised mainly of cooked potatoes and cabbage, bubble and squeak is made by mixing together and then frying leftover vegetables. 

Children can help by combining the ingredients and shaping them into small balls that can be patted down ready for frying. 

The patties can be enjoyed at breakfast or made into a main meal by serving with bacon and topping with a fried egg.

King prawn and spicy maple coconut curry

Looking for more of a challenging dish? This prawn coconut curry is a great option for children with previous cooking experience. 

Start by showing the kids how to deshell the prawns and then flash fry them for a few minutes before setting aside for later. 

The next step is to prepare the sauce, which is made by mixing maple syrup, coconut milk, red chilli and curry paste with garlic, ginger and spring onions. 

The resulting flavour is both sweet and spicy, though you can tone down the spice levels to suit your family’s taste by using less chilli.

Happy holidays!

Cooking and baking are two great ways to spend quality time with the kids during the summer holidays, all while enjoying some delicious dishes enriched with pure maple syrup! 

Want more quick and easy recipes that can be prepared with the kids? Check out the rest of recipes with maple syrup!