Recipe: Coconut Energy Balls

Hey readers,

Did you know that this week is Coconut Week? To celebrate this tasty treat, we’re sharing a recipe for some energy balls that are sure to be a home-run! You can also find the full recipe here.

Remember, always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 + 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• bowl
• fork or potato masher

How to make:

1. Mash the banana and peanut butter together.
2. Add 1 cup of coconut and mix well.
3. Take a spoonful of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until entire mixture is used.
4. Roll the ball in the leftover coconut until covered.

And then – take a bite and enjoy!

See you guys later,

-Beckie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Happy Watermelon Month!

Hey readers,

Do you know the perfect snack to beat the summer heat? If you said watermelon, you’re right! And it’s a good thing August is Watermelon Month! If you’re looking for a fun and yummy way to celebrate, grab a slice of this watermelon pizza from our Summer 2020 issue:

*Remember to ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

Yummmmmmmy! Make sure to let us know your favourite way to eat watermelon in the comments below.

Talk soon,

-Beckie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Suncatchers

Hey readers,

Summertime means lots of sunshine, which also means its the perfect time to make these sun-shaped suncatchers from our June 2023 issue! Wow – that’s a lot of suns! Check out the instructions below for everything you need to make this sunny craft:

If you end up trying out this craft, make sure to send your creations to us at chickadeeblog@owlkids.com!

Have fun,

-Beckie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Frozen Taco!

Hey readers,

It’s Ice Cream Month! In the summer issue of Chickadee we’re trying out this fun frozen taco recipe. Check it out!

*Remember to ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• Wrap of choice (waffle or pancake)
• Baking chocolate or chocolate chips
• Sprinkles (optional)
• Ice cream or frozen yogurt
• Your favourite toppings

What to do:

1. Ask a grown-up to help you melt chocolate on the stove or microwave.
2. Dip one edge of your wrap in melted chocolate. Add sprinkles if using. Place the wrap on a plate until chocolate hardens.
3. Fold your wrap in half and fill it with ice cream.
4. Add your favourite ice cream toppings and dig in!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Oreo Ice Cream Truffles!

Hey readers,

To celebrate Oreo Cookie day, here’s a delicious recipe! Check it out!

You can also find the recipe here. Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• Your choice of ice cream
• finely ground Oreo cookies
• ice cream scoop
• baking sheet
• popsicle sticks (optional)

How to make:

1. Place a large baking sheet in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
2. Using a large ice cream scoop, add scoops of ice cream to the baking sheet and return to the freezer.
3. Let the ice cream scoops set for 20 minutes.
4. Place ground Oreos in a bowl.
5. Coat an ice cream scoop with the ground Oreos and return them to the baking sheet.
6. Place a popsicle stick in the middle of the truffle.
7. Repeat until all the ice cream scoops are coated.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com