Cooking is an essential life skill that everyone should know. It's best to inculcate this skill in kids at an early age as kids tend to learn things faster when they are young. Additionally, it is a fun way of teaching them to learn how to cook. However, it can be risky for them to use gas stoves, this is why we should start with fireless cooking. For those who don't know much about fireless cooking, it is a cooking style that does not involve heating and cooking food on a gas stove. If you are looking for a fun activity to do with your kids, then making these easy recipes would be perfect for you.
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Here Are 5 Fun Ways To Cook Without Fire With Your Kids:
1. Fruit Salad
This nutrition-packed tasty fruit salad will be loved by your kids. The colourful fruit salad is the perfect way to add some fun to cooking. It's simple to make and only requires four to five seasonal fruits. Chop medium-sized pieces of bananas, mangoes, kiwis, apples, and papaya. Add some salt and pepper and your fruit salad is ready.
Fruits are packed with nutrients that are healthy for the body. picture credits:iStock.
2. Watermelon Popsicle
Kids love juicy popsicles and what's better than teaching them how to make it? Watermelon popsicle is super easy to make. Just take some chopped pieces of watermelon to the bowl and mash them with a fork. Now strain the juice, and add one spoon of lemon juice and one spoon of sugar to it. Mix well and pour them into the popsicle maker. Keep them in the freezer to set properly and enjoy the sweet-succulent popsicles with the kids.
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3. Mango Chia Pudding
Summer is the perfect time to make mango recipes. Mango chia pudding is full of nutrition and is also tasty. Make this pudding by soaking one spoon of chia seeds in milk for 15 minutes. Now chop mangoes into cubes. In a glass, add the soaked chia seeds, layer it with mangoes and drizzle honey on it.
Chia seeds are rich in omega 3.
4. Vegetable Sandwich
We all should know how to make a basic vegetable sandwich. This can be a perfect breakfast or snack option as it is nutritious and filling. To make this, slice tomatoes, cucumber, and onions or sliced boiled potatoes. Now take a slice of bread and layer it with a slice of cheese. Add the vegetables to it and sprinkle some salt and pepper. Further, top it with another bread and your veggie sandwich is ready.
Cold sandwiches can be eaten with fresh juice.
5. Chocolate Milkshake
Nothing beats a glass full of chocolate milkshake. Help your kids make this delicious milkshake with only 3 ingredients. In a blender, add one glass of milk, chocolate syrup, and half a teaspoon of sugar. Blend it until it has a thick and creamy consistency. That's it, your delicious chocolate milkshake is ready.
Tip: Make sure to assist your child while chopping vegetables and fruits.