Cooking Allergen-Friendly Recipes with the Kiddos

 
 

Cooking with your kids can be a fun and educational activity, especially when creating delicious, allergen-friendly recipes that everyone can eat safely. I started cooking with my son when he was four years old—now eight years later, he can make his own after-school snacks! All you need is a little step stool, kid-friendly aprons, whisks, and a lettuce knife (AKA kid-friendly knife 😉), and you’re ready to go.

Here are a few tips to start cooking with your kiddos:

  • Create an experience. Let your kids help with measuring (which is also great for teaching math skills!), mixing, cutting, and decorating (did someone say, “art class?”). It's a great way for them to learn and have fun!

  • Keep safety first. Always supervise your kids, especially when using knives, the oven, or stove.

  • Remember the allergen-free substitutes. Use safe alternatives for your allergens, and read labels to ensure the ingredients work for your family’s dietary needs.

We hope these recipes bring extra joy and deliciousness to your kitchen. Cooking together is a wonderful way to bond with your kids, and with these allergen-free recipes, everyone can join the fun. Happy cooking from our kitchen to yours!

Do you have a favorite allergen-friendly dish you like to whip up with your kids? Share it in the comments, if so!

— Natasha and the Amulet Team

Rainbow Veggie Wraps — Allergy Amulet

Rainbow Veggie Wraps

Ingredients:

  • Rainbow-colored veggies (i.e. carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, spinach, etc.)

  • Tortillas (gluten-free, if needed)

  • Hummus or spread of choice, if you’re allergic to sesame

Instructions:

  1. Wash and slice the veggies into thin strips.

  2. Spread a layer of hummus/spread of choice onto each tortilla.

  3. Let your kids arrange the veggies on the tortillas creating a rainbow pattern.

  4. Roll up the tortillas and slice into bite-sized pieces.

Frozen Banana Pops — Allergy Amulet

Frozen Banana Pops

Ingredients:

  • Bananas

  • Allergy-safe chocolate chips

  • Toppings of choice (i.e. sprinkles, crushed gluten-free cereal, toasted coconut, hemp seeds, etc.)

Instructions:

  1. Peel and cut bananas in half, then insert a popsicle stick into each half.

  2. Melt the allergy-safe chocolate chips in the microwave, cooking in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.

  3. Dip the banana halves into the melted chocolate, then roll in toppings.

  4. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until the chocolate is set.

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars — Allergy Amulet

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups gluten-free oats

  • 1 cup sunflower seed butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)

  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup

  • 1 cup allergy-safe chocolate chips

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • Flaky sea salt, hemp seeds & shredded coconut, for topping (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.

  2. Press the mixture into a parchment-lined standard loaf pan.

  3. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour, then cut into bars.

English Muffin Pizzas — Allergy Amulet

Mini Veggie Pizzas

Ingredients:

  • Gluten-free mini pizza crusts or English muffins

  • Tomato sauce

  • Cheese of choice (dairy-free, if needed!)

  • Assorted veggies (i.e. mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, basil, etc.)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven according to the crust package instructions.

  2. Spread tomato sauce on each mini crust.

  3. Sprinkle with cheese of choice.

  4. Let your kids add their favorite veggies on top.

  5. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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