Easy Spring Dishes Your Little Ones Will Love (Plus Bonus Recipe)
As spring blooms and Easter festivities approach, it’s the perfect time to introduce your babies and toddlers to the flavors of the season. We have selected 3 easy Easter meals for their tiny taste buds that will save you tons of time and please your little tikes. Try these Easter recipes for children and kickstart this holiday season!
Bunny Pancakes
Course: Breakfast, DessertCuisine: EasterDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes20
minutes25
minutesIngredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 t tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Fresh fruit slices (such as strawberries, bananas, and blueberries) for decorating
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and then mix in the buttermilk and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Arrange the pancakes on a plate to form a bunny shape, using one large pancake as the body and smaller pancakes as ears.
- Decorate the bunny pancakes with fresh fruit slices to create eyes, nose, and whiskers. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or yogurt for dipping.
Notes
- Tip: Get a bunny-shaped pancake mold for an extra touch of joy!
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Course: BreakfastCuisine: EasterDifficulty: Easy2
servings5
minutes10
minutes15
minutesIngredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk (or water)
1/4 cup grated carrots
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Optional toppings: shredded coconut, chopped fruits
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk (or water), grated carrots, maple syrup (or honey), cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Spoon the carrot cake oatmeal into bowls and top with your favorite toppings such as chopped nuts, raisins, or shredded coconut.
- Serve warm and watch as your little ones gobble up this delicious and nutritious Easter breakfast.
Spring Veggie Frittata Bites
Course: SnacksCuisine: EasterDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes20
minutes30
minutesIngredients
6 eggs
1/4 cup diced bell peppers (assorted colors)
1/4 cup diced zucchini
1/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped spinach
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the frittata bites are set and slightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the spring veggie frittata bites warm or at room temperature as a delightful Easter treat for your little ones.
Bonus recipe
Healthy Easter Bunny Cookies
Course: Snacks, DessertCuisine: EasterDifficulty: Medium6
servings1
hour10
minutes45
minutes1
hour55
minutesIngredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup Marple syrup, honey, or stevia sweetener
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Assorted colors of icing or frosting
Sprinkles or edible decorations
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each portion into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use Easter cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate them with assorted colors of icing or frosting and add sprinkles or edible decorations as desired.
- Let the icing or frosting set before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container.
This Easter, treat your little ones with delicious and wholesome recipes to welcome the onset of spring. Spring is the perfect time to introduce more fresh foods and seasonal fruits and veggies into your child’s diet. You can try adding strawberries, pineapple, crisp asparagus, or tender baby spinach. Happy Easter from Baby Recipe Book!
