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Kids Zone: Make Your Own Festive Treats!

Thursday, 28 November 2024 08:00

By Sara Whatley

Join Sara Whatley in making some yummy festive recipes that the kids (and adults!) will some yummy festive recipes that the kids (and adults!) will love getting stuck into

Christmas is just around the corner and with it comes a whole host of goodies to enjoy. I love the run up to the festive season and try to craft and bake lots of lovely things with the children to decorate the house and fill their tummies

We have chosen both of these recipes because they are very easy to make and endlessly adaptable to your family’s tastes, and to what you have in your cupboards at the time! Children can get involved at all stages and will love nibbling on the finished results too!

CHOCOLATE COVERED NIBBLES

Ingredients


150g (5oz) chopped chocolate (we use a mix of milk and dark)

75g (21⁄2oz) dried cranberries

75g (21⁄2oz) salted pretzels

Or fruits and nuts of your choice

 

Method

1. Melt the chocolate in the microwave, or in a big bowl over some boiling water.

2. Mix in the cranberries and pretzels until all coated in the chocolate.

3. Tip out onto a greaseproof paper lined tray and separate out as much as possible. Put the tray in the fridge for 15 mins, then enjoy!

4. If there are any left store in the fridge in a sealed plastic container.

 

FESTIVE YOGHURT BARK

Ingredients

500g/1lb yoghurt (Greek or coconut)
2 tbsp honey to sweeten
Small handful of figs or dates (chopped)
Large handful of frozen berries (chopped if really big)
Small handful of chopped pistachios
Or any fruits, nuts and seeds of your choice (omit nuts for
very small children or if anyone has an allergy to them)

 

Method

1. Start by mixing the honey into the yogurt. I also like to mix one of my toppings into the yogurt, so stir in the chopped figs or dates (if using).

2. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and tip on the yoghurt. Smooth to desired thickness, about 1⁄2 inch is good.

3. Sprinkle over the rest of your toppings, push them in a little, then freeze for 2-4 hours. Once fully frozen cut the bark into rough chunks and store in freezer bags in the freezer.

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