What are some easy recipe ideas for 3 years old?

[Irene]

My 3 years old daughter loves cooking and helping me in the kitchen. Yesterday she made her first Apple Cake and she was very happy . Can you please give me some easy and fun recipes for baking and cooking for her age.

Thank you in advance and Happy Holidays!

 

[Becky]

Welcome to the forum! How about Gingerbread? It's a good one for children because it doesn't matter so much if it gets overworked.

 

[Sharzi]

A 3 year old would probably love making some no-bake oatmeal balls?

https://www.blessthismessplease.com/8-no-bake-oatmeal-energy-balls/

 

[Sharzi]

How about these.... https://www.theseasonedmom.com/3-ingredient-no-bake-toddler-cookies-healthy-airplane-snacks-kids/

 

[Kooking4Kids]

Something a child may enjoy making is a "banana swirl", which we (my children and I) got from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.

All you need is some heavy whipping cream, a frozen banana, vanilla, and a blender.

First, blend the banana (or as my kids used to call it, "beeyana").
Then add half a cup of whipping cream. Blend.
Next, add two teaspoons of vanilla the mix. Blend until creamy.

My kids loved this treat, and I'm glad that someone can use it again. Very easy to make, even if the process is noisy!

Taste is similar to banana ice cream. Hope you enjoy!

 

[chassis]

I think 3 years old is not about baking but rather about eating what the adult is preparing.

Age 8-10 is more appropriate for basic food preparation skills in my view.

 

[Nemewen]

My son is 4 years-old. He loves to add the ingredients, in order, into the respective bowls. I have an "ice-cream" scoop that's meant for cookies. He loves to scoop cookies on to the tray. I'm sure the no-bake 3 ingredient cookies would scoop up nicely.

 

[retired baker]

coconut ice. no cook, no bake.