Offering the family a healthy diet is not at odds with doing it in addition in a fun and delicious way. For this you only need to spend a little time in the kitchen. And if you also involve the children, you will have many opportunities for family entertainment.
To prepare special or unusual dishes, you don't need to have a lot of kitchen gadgets. You only need a little patience and some inspiration. You don't have to be a super cook either, if you follow the steps outlined in the recipes, you will get great results.
It is important to innovate in children's menus, systematically offer them the same dishes, it may be boring and end up hating food. If, on the other hand, you sometimes propose something different to them, they will accept it with curiosity.
Cooking at home in a simple way
One of the most grateful cuisines is pastries. Especially if we talk about typical desserts of the land. Those sweets that we have had all our lives are easy to prepare. They also result a great option for children's dessert. Like this super simple rice pudding recipe.
It will always be much healthier for them to have a homemade dessert, before any processed product. The same happens with sweets. It is not something that children should eat every day, but they do you can give it to him occasionally.
There are many desserts and sweets that can be prepared very simply, where in addition can collaborate very actively and safely the children. A short time ago I showed you some recipes to make different mug cake, some simple cakes made in the microwave.
Today I bring you this recipe to make very healthy cookies, as well as delicious. Children can help to cook them, since their preparation is very simple. You can have a fun time with your family during the weekend, and also enjoy a delicious and healthy snack.
Oat and chocolate cookies
- 100 gr of oat flakes
- 1 large egg
- 50 gr de harina
- 50 grams of butter
- 40 grams of brown sugar
- 1 pinch of yeast
- the tip of a salt knife
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- chocolate chips (dark or milk chocolate, whichever you like best)
Put the butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave, it will only take a few seconds so keep an eye on it. Then mix in a larger bowl with the oats. Make sure all the oats are soaked with the melted butter.
In a separate bowl, mix the egg with the brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir well with the rods so that it is a creamy mixture, without lumps. When you have it, add a teaspoon of vanilla essence.
With the help of a strainer, go adding the flour to the sugar and egg cream. Slowly, sieving with the strainer so that it does not make lumps. Also add the pinch of yeast. Mix well so that it is a homogeneous paste.
Now we add the oats mixed with the butter, add chocolate chips to taste and mix well. We will have the cookie dough ready. Let it cool in the refrigerator for a few minutes, so that the dough hardens and handles better.
We bake the oatmeal cookies
Preheat the oven to about 180 degrees. Prepare a cookie sheet with a sheet of waxed paper. You can use a spoon, take small portions of the dough. With the hands make a little ball and place on the tray.
With the help of a piece of parchment paper, crush the cookie balls with your hand, to give it the proper shape. Use your fingers to help shape the edges. Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes approximately. Or until you see that they are golden.
Lastly, place the cookies on a rack to cool. This way they will be crispy, since if you leave them on the hot paper, they will get moistened and will be softened.
And voila, you have some delicious oatmeal cookies ready for a snack or breakfast. This kind of candy keeps perfectly for several days. To give them another touch, you can add pieces of dried fruit.
Bon appetite