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Getting Kids in the Kitchen with Dole

April 13, 2020 / 290 Comments

My kids love getting in the kitchen and making recipes with me. During this tough time where our ability to be in physical stores in limited, I am looking for more fun and easy ways to interact with my kids at home – especially in the kitchen. I want to be sure my kids understand how much a healthy diet can impact their life in a positive way yet still be fun! Right now Dole is helping families with their diet and nutrition by offering free at-home resources parents can access online and print right at home. One of my favorite resources is the Kids in the Kitchen Recipes, which are fun and easy for kids to follow.

Disclosure: Thank you Dole​ and MomSelect for sponsoring this post. All opinions are mine alone. #Dole #DoleInsiders #DoleRecipes #DoleKids #BrandsSupportingMoms

Dole also has some Easy as 1-2-3 Recipes that are so simple and fun that even my 3 year old can make them himself! As a matter of fact, we decided to create this recipe at home as a fun activity and both Ashlyn and Arlo had so much fun they asked if we could try a new recipe each week. Here’s a look at Ashlyn (age 7) and Arlo’s (age 3) adventure creating Banana Breakfast Sandwiches from Dole:

Banana Breakfast Sandwiches Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 medium DOLE® Bananas, peeled
  • 4 slices whole wheat or multi grain bread, toasted
  • 1/4 cup light strawberry fruit spread
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. CUT bananas in half crosswise, then lengthwise into 4 pieces (or slice as desired).
  2. SPREAD each slice of bread with fruit spread. Top with 2 banana pieces for an open-faced sandwich. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, if desired.

Both kids had so much fun smearing their peanut butter and jelly on their toast. Arlo followed his big sisters lead and had so much fun topping his toast with peanut butter and jelly all by himself.

Cutting the bananas with a butter knife was even easy enough for Arlo to do all by himself. I was surprised to see how well he was able to do this, and it made him so happy that he was able to do it with absolutely no help from mom!

And finally, topping their breakfast sandwiches with their banana slices is the last step in this super simple recipe – again so simple both kids did this without any help from mom.

The finished product is so delicious, the kids gobbled them right up and asked if we could make them again soon. And of course, we will!

Be sure to check out the Easy as 1-2-3 Recipes and the Kids in the Kitchen Recipes from Dole to get your kids in the kitchen learning about their nutrition while having fun! Dole offers additional resources on health and food safety, as well as cookbooks and more:

  • DOLE HEALTHY EATING TOOLKIT
  • FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PREP HACKS
  • DIGITAL COOKBOOK LIBRARY
  • HEALTH RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

Some of my favorite resources that Dole is providing on their website are fun activity printables like crossword puzzles and coloring sheets. You will also find helpful measuring equivalent activities and a snack your colors chart. Be sure to head to Dole’s At-Home Resources website to find all of these great activities and recipes for your kids so you and your family can get in the kitchen and have fun while learning how to be healthy!

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