By Dr Hemapriya, mylittlemoppet.com
This Mother’s Day, create cherished moments with your little ones through the joy of cooking together! We’ve curated a selection of 5 special recipes, carefully crafted to bring you and your kids closer with fun, healthy, and delicious treats. From energy-boosting sweets to refreshing summer delights, these exclusive recipes are perfect for bonding and making memories.
Explore our collection featuring Almond Gum Ladoo, 3-Ingredient Mango Dates Smoothie, Kids Special Pineapple Fried Rice, Colorful Fruit Skewers, and No Bake Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bites – all designed to make your Mother’s Day celebrations truly special.
5 Delightful Mother’s Day Recipes
No-Bake Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Bites
This Mother’s Day, create lasting memories with your little ones by sharing a delightful culinary experience. Discover our specially curated no-cook recipe, designed to foster quality time and joy with your kids – no kitchen hazards, just love and delicious treats. Let’s make this Mother’s Day unforgettable.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp milk of choice, almond or coconut
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 cup ground almond
- 1/3 cup carob chips or mini chocolate chips
- ½ tsp cinnamon powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, melt the coconut oil. Whisk in the milk, coconut sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the flours and salt. Taste and adjust the sweetness if necessary, or add more flour or oil for soft and sticky (but not too sticky) dough.
- Be careful not to add too much flour; they dry out as they chill. Fold in the carob or chocolate chips and mix.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop onto a parchment sheet. Smooth the balls into rounds with oiled hands. Refrigerate until set.
- To make it more appealing to youngsters, dip the chilled bites in melted chocolate, on a wire rack with parchment paper underneath to catch the dripping excess. Chill again before serving to set the chocolate. Garnish with sprinkles.
Almond Gum Ladoo
Show your little ones just how much they mean to you with a heartfelt treat that’s as nourishing as it is delicious – our Almond Gum Ladoo Recipe! These tender bites are a loving blend of almonds, edible gum, and natural sweeteners, inspired by traditional Indian flavors. Packed with proteins, calcium, and good fats, they’re the perfect way to fuel your kids’ adventures and remind them of your love. Whether it’s a special breakfast, a snack, or a sweet treat, these Almond Gum Ladoos are a delicious way to say ”Mom loves you.”
Ingredients
- Edible almond gum (gond) – ½ cup
- Ghee – ½ cup (add a little more if needed for binding)
- Jaggery powder (or grated jaggery) -1 to 1¼ cups ( adjust sweetness)
- Almonds – ¼ cup (chopped)
- Cashews – ¼ cup (chopped)
- Walnuts – 2 tbsp (chopped)
- Pistachios – 2 tbsp (optional, chopped)
- Poppy seeds (khus khus) – 1 tbsp.
- Grated coconut (dry or fresh) – ¼ cup
- Cardamom powder – ½ tsp.
Method
- Heat 2 tbsp. of ghee in a thick-bottomed pan.
- Add edible gum and roast on a low flame until it puffs up and turns crisp.
- Remove from heat, let it cool, and crush coarsely.
- In the same pan, roast the chopped nuts until golden and aromatic.
- Remove the nuts and keep them aside.
- Roast poppy seeds and grated coconut for about a minute until fragrant.
- In another pan, melt jaggery with 2 tbsp. of water.
- When it starts bubbling, check for soft ball consistency.
- Turn off the flame and add the roasted nuts, puffed edible gum, coconut, poppy seeds, and cardamom powder.
- Mix quickly and evenly so all ingredients blend well.
- When the mixture is warm, grease your palms with ghee and roll into small ladoos.
Here is a Delightful Family Treat for Special Occasions like Mother’s Day!
Pineapple Fried Rice
Our Kids’ Special Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines sweet pineapple, colorful veggies, and savory flavors, making it perfect for family meals. It’s an excellent way to incorporate essential nutrients while enjoying quality time together. Ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this recipe is sure to bring joy to the entire family, making it a great choice to celebrate together.
Ingredients
- ¾ to 1 cup cooked rice (not sticky)
- 1 to 2 tbsp. butter or oil
- ¾ tbsp. chopped garlic
- 8 to 10 cashews, split
- A handful of raisins
- ½ cup chopped spring onions, and bell peppers
- 1/4 tsp. curry powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 tbsp. fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- A little extra oil for frying
Method
- Heat a pan with butter or oil. Add the cashews and fry until they turn light golden. Toss in the raisins and chopped garlic, and cook until it smells nice and fragrant.
- Add the chopped bell peppers and spring onions. Cook until the veggies are soft but still a little crunchy.
- Sprinkle in the curry powder (just a little for kids) and a pinch of salt. Mix everything well.
- Add the pineapple chunks and cook for 2 minutes. The pineapple will make the dish sweet and delicious!
- Add the cooked rice and chopped coriander leaves. Gently mix everything so the rice gets all the flavors.
- Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, stirring gently, until everything is hot and ready to eat.
- Serve the pineapple fried rice warm.
3-Ingredient Mango Dates Smoothie
This super-simple Mango Dates Smoothie is a perfect recipe for mom and kids to make together, strengthening bonds and creating memories. With just juicy mangoes, creamy milk, and Little Moppet Foods Dates Smoothie Mix, you’ll whip up a nutritious treat that’s both delicious and fun. Sneak in those wholesome ingredients and enjoy the irresistible taste together! A sweet way to show love and brighten up your day with your little ones. Ideal for Mother’s Day, make it a special moment with your kid.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons My Little Moppet Food’s dates smoothie powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 ripe mango, chopped
- For garnishing the smoothie
- Chopped mango
- Choco chips optional
- Walnut or any nut of your choice
Instructions
- To a blender jar, add all the ingredients and pulse 3-4 times to get a smooth, creamy smoothie.
- Pour the smoothie into serving glasses and garnish with chopped mango pieces, choco chips, and walnuts.
- Serve immediately.
Colorful Fruit Skewers
Colorful Fruit Skewers for a Day to Remember. We’re delighted to share a special recipe, crafted especially for moms and kids to enjoy together – vibrant, colorful fruit skewers that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate. Perfect for beating the heat and creating cherished memories, these delightful treats are sure to bring smiles all around!
Ingredients:
- Black grapes
- Green grapes
- Bananas – cut into small pieces and dipped in orange juice
- Pineapple – cut into small pieces
- Orange slices
- Kiwi – cut into small pieces
- Strawberries
- Wooden skewers
- Melted chocolate
- For the Honey vanilla yogurt dip
- Yogurt – 1 cup
- Honey – 2 tbsp.
- Vanilla extract – ¼ tsp.
Instructions:
- Wash the fruits nicely and pat them dry with kitchen tissue.
- Cut into pieces if required.
- Thread the fruits on the wooden skewers and chill in the refrigerator.
- Fill the melted chocolate into a piping bag and pipe over the cold fruits.
- For the honey vanilla yogurt dip
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Chill for a few hours.
We hope these 5 special recipes help create lasting memories and strengthen bonds with your little ones on Mother’s Day. By sharing the joy of cooking, you’re fostering love, laughter, and togetherness – the greatest gifts of all.
Happy Mother’s Day!