by Kelly Pfeiffer at preschoolrock.com
Preschoolers can complete every step of the cooking process in this nutritious strawberry recipe that can be served as a healthy breakfast or dessert. Ready to use crepes, strawberries and yogurt make this an easy recipe for preschoolers to prepare for themselves or for their whole family. (see basic crepe recipe at the end)
1. Fresh Strawberries ¾ cup per crepe
2. Vanilla Yogurt (or yogurt flavor of your choice blueberry, banana, etc.) ½ to ¾ cup per crepe
3. Crepes You can find pre-packaged ready to use crepes in the produce section of most grocery stores or make your own.
4. A plastic knife or butter knife
Optional blueberries, bananas or other fruit
Optional Whipped topping of your choice
Preparation for Strawberry Yogurt Crepes
Preschoolers can do all of the preparation.
Rinse strawberries
Remove strawberry caps
Slice strawberries with a plastic knife or butter knife.
Slice any other fruit (optional) that you want to add.
How to Make Strawberry Yogurt Crepes
For each crepe
Step 1:
Lay crepe flat on plate.
Step 2:
Starting at one corner and ending at the opposite corner, spoon ½ to ¾ cup of yogurt onto crepe in a line approximately 1 ½ wide.
Step 3:
Sprinkle ¾ cup sliced strawberries over yogurt. Add other fruit if desired.
Step 4:
Wrap crepe closed by folding outside corners (the corners without any yogurt or fruit) across the line of yogurt and fruit.
Step 5:
Add whipped topping (optional) and garnish with more few strawberries.
Tips for Making Strawberry Yogurt Crepes with Preschoolers
Plan Enough Time - Allow plenty of time for preschoolers to prepare this recipe.
Have Everything Ready - One idea to save time is to get all of the ingredients and supplies out before involving your preschooler. Preschoolers have short attention spans.
Take Time to Teach - First show your preschooler how to slice fruit, then let your preschooler try slicing for themselves.
Basic Crepe Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
1.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
2.Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
3.Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot.
