I've been trying to get Tyler Lee more involved in the kitchen, showing him how his meals are made and letting him help out with the food prep and baking in a bid to get him interested in eating more. Since he was sick in January he has been awful with eating meals, picking away at things throughout the day and always wanting things such as ice-cream and cheese. So far, letting him get involved and seeing how his meals are made has worked to make him more interested in eating his meals and that makes me one happy mummy.
Yesterday was a dull, dreary day and being in search of an indoor activity which we could both enjoy, I decided to make Rice Krispie buns with my boy, only these weren't any ole Rice Krispie buns, these were my Rice Krispie Bun Medleys - filled to the brim with melted chocolate, gooey marshmallows, crunchy sprinkles and heaps of gold and pink glitter, yum yum!
I firstly separated everything we needed into bowls - which of course my toddler just had to pick at, those plain Rice Krispies were too tempting for him to resist, the majority of which ended up all over the kitchen floor - the joys of baking with a toddler! I then melted the chocolate over a saucepan until it was smooth, I used one big bar of milk chocolate but you can use any type of chocolate you like.
I then poured the melted chocolate over the plain Rice Krispies, mixing to make sure they were all covered in chocolate. My toddler then added in the marshmallows, coloured sprinkles and lots of gold glitter to make up the medley - and one yummy looking medley it was, so yummy in fact that he couldn't resist licking the spoon right there and then.
We left them to set in the fridge for on hour and a half (during this time I distracted the little one with his dinner and a bath...), they were then perfect for us to enjoy just before bed time, well, the little ones anyway!
They were the perfect medley of soft (marshmallow), crunchy (sprinkles) and sweetness (chocolate and glitter) and were truly delicious. My little one highly approved of them if his "nummy, nummies" were to go by.
I really love getting him involved in cooking and baking and it was great to have a little helper and taste tester in the kitchen today. I hope his enthusiasm for helping out with meals and baking projects continues as he grows. It was great to see him loving what we were doing and trying to mix the medley too.
These Rice Krispie medleys will no doubt be the first of our many baking escapades together and I'm so happy that they were a tasty success! These Rice Krispie medleys are the perfect, easy, no-bake treat to make with your little ones and are sure to keep everyone happy.
Your little man's got the right idea! The best part of making nom noms like this is licking the spoon. AND the bowl!
ReplyDeleteTL always seems to have the right ideas! :)
DeleteYou are way more fun than I am LOL. I just make regular old Rice Krispie treats. I think I need to make them with some mix in's next time :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, that or I just have a sweet tooth! :)
DeleteCould this be any more perfect? I doubt it! This is like what I have been imagining in my head, but too lazy to actually make.
ReplyDeleteOh you need to go and make some Nina, they're super quick to make and so delicious too :)
DeleteThese look so delicious. I love to try adding different things when i make treats. I will have to try this recipe.
ReplyDeleteHaha I'm the same Ann, the most sweet stuff in the mix the better! :)
Deletethese looks delicious. I always like to try new things with rice krispies.
ReplyDeleteThey really are, I need to find more RK recipes :)
DeleteIt has been ages since I've had Rice Krispies, but maybe this shall change sometime soon. What a delicious recipe!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely give these a go HilLesha :)
DeleteThese look totally delicious indeed and I don't think I have ever had these before. I am for sure going to be making these this weekend with the kids. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh you have to try them Rebecca!
DeleteYum! These look so good. I bet my kids would LOVE them. They love anything involving Rice Krispies and chocolate! I will have to try to find time to make them next week and see how they enjoy them! - jeanine
ReplyDeleteThe most definitely would, I've never met anyone who didn't like Rice Krispie cakes. Have fun if you make them! :)
DeleteGreat recipe idea to do with the kids. They would love that. As a party planner, this looks a great baking activity for a baking party for the kids to do. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteKids really do love these.
DeleteThese medleys look so yummy and easy to make, I haven't got any children at the moment but I do enjoy baking.
ReplyDeleteOh no children needed at all Sophie, I made another batch today for my other half to enjoy :)
DeleteThat pic of your son eating from the spoon is a classic, lol! I make something similar for my kids and love them...so fun and easy to eat!
ReplyDeleteIt is isn't it? Glad to have caught that shot through the baking madness :)
DeleteChocolate and Rice Krispies? Yes! And the best part is licking the spoon! The glitter really makes them sparkle and shine. What a fun treat!
ReplyDeleteThank you Alli, I thought the glitter would be a fun touch :)
DeleteWhat a cutie little guy - and that's always been my fav part - the spoon licking - the dessert idea is really cute also - making me want some right now - thank you :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Donna! I think the spoon licking is Tyler Lee's favourite part too :)
DeleteI'm embarrased to say this but I've never even made plaIn rice krispie treats before. I really want to make some now this way though.
ReplyDeleteOh you must make some Bonnie, they are super easy and so tasty too!
DeleteYour rice krispy treat medleys look so tasty! I love the combination of the chocolate with the marshmallow, I've never thought to add chocolate before!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! I can't wait to make them with my kids! Delicious!
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of Rice Krispies, and that's certainly a fun recipe to entice a youngster to get more interested in cooking and baking. Your star-shaped bowls are too cute!
ReplyDeleteIt's so much fun to have the kids help out, and you're right. They really do seem more interested in the food that way.
ReplyDeleteYour kid is so fortunate to have you teach him on how to prepare the rice krispie. He can master the technique and be more creative in producing more flavorful versions next time. :)
ReplyDeleteTyler Lee looks right at home licking that spoon! My grandsons love to help out their mom in the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI have a sweet tooth and I love rice krispies, but we always had it store bought. I have never tried making my own. I think I will try your recipe one of these days. :)
ReplyDeleteMy kids absolutely love Rice Krispies and the treats that can be made from them. This looks like a great recipe to try.
ReplyDeleteOmg these looks delicious!!! Rice Krispy treats were my favorite as a kiddo!!! This is an awesome twist to a childhood favorite:)
ReplyDeleteI'm saving this for my boys! Your rice krispie sure looks more fun and tasty than my old-boring-plain recipe! lol
ReplyDeleteMarie
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I love to bake and cook with my kids! My son is obsessed with Gordon Ramsey's cooking shows and has even created dishes off the show. It's something I wish my mom had done with me more often growing up!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This looks like an incredible recipe and I can make with my daughter and serve it up in our next family gathering! Everyone loves rice krispy treats! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOooooo yummy! I have a little bit of a problem(/addiction) with sweets, so it would be super dangerous for me to make these... but I'm considering bringing them to a potluck! Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
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