CookiesYum!
CookiesYum!
When it comes to children, snacks are a must. And when it comes to connecting with nature, it means healthy food made from nutritious ingredients. Here’s an ultra-simple recipe to make with children: just mix the ingredients and enjoy the cookies raw!
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Nutritionalinformation
These cookies are a nutritional powerhouse: dates provide carbohydrates, and almond powder contributes protein and healthy fats. One or two cookies, paired with fruit or applesauce, make for an excellent snack—rich and balanced. Since dates are very sweet, avoid adding fruit juice, which provides extra sugar without the fiber, unlike a whole fruit.
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If you don’t have access to electricity while with the children, you’ll need to prepare the dates in advance. Remove the pits, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes, and then blend them.
With the children: crush the chocolate pieces using the pestle. Be sure to show the children how to proceed with small, controlled movements while pressing firmly.
Before starting the recipe, you can invite the children to smell, touch, and taste the ingredients. Then mix everything together, except for some of the crushed chocolate and coconut, which can be used as decoration at the end. Distribute equal portions of dough to the children so they can shape their own cookies.
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Then add the chocolate pieces and a pinch of coconut powder on top.
Gratitude for the meal
From a very young age, children should grow up with respect and gratitude for what Nature provides us. Therefore, before each meal, we look at what we have on our plate and thank the plants as well as the animals, not forgetting the person who prepared the meal. On the one hand, this allows children to identify what they are eating, for example, pasta made from wheat or hummus made from chickpeas. On the other hand, it helps the child feel connected to the heart of life. We take care of plants and animals, and in return, we nourish our bodies and enjoy eating. I have also made a habit of lighting a candle for the meal. When I light it, I say this phrase: “Little flame that nourishes our soul ” As long as it burns, it signifies that we must remain seated, focused on the meal, and speak softly, or at least not loudly. Bringing sacredness, in all simplicity…