Recipe: Waffle-Saurus!

Hey readers,

Our Waffle-Saurus has been a fan-favourite! Check out how to create your own from the Jan/Feb 2022 issue of Chirp.

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

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Chirp’s Cookie Recipe for Bake Cookies Day!

Hi readers,

To celebrate Bake Cookies Day, bake this fun cookie recipe! Check it out!

You’ll Need:

• 2 cups whole wheat, spelt, or white flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup raw almond butter or Wow Butter
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp molasses (optional)

What to Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
3. Add chocolate chips.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the rest of the ingredients together, then add the dry ingredients.
5. Spoon dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for about 11 minutes. Let the cookies cool for a minute and then transfer them to a baking rack to cool further.

Happy baking, everyone!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

International Cake Day Cake Pops!

Hey readers,

It’s International Cake Day on November 26! Here’s a yummy recipe you can make to celebrate this sweet day! Click on the link below to learn how to make it.

Optional: If you don’t want to make Shelldon cake pops, you can use different coloured candy melts and toppings to make it your own.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Banana Pudding Cups!

Hey readers,

To celebrate Banana Pudding Lovers Month, here’s a yummy recipe! Check it out!

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

You’ll need:

• 2 bananas
• 1 box of banana pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• Nilla wafers (or any choice of wafer cookie)
• Whipped cream
• OPTIONAL: Chocolate chips or any other candy topping.

How to make:

1. Make your banana pudding according to the package instructions.
2. Add milk to the pudding and whisk together until thick.
3. Place 1/2 cup of pudding in a dish.
4. Top with sliced bananas, Nilla wafers, and whipped cream (and your choice of candy toppings)!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Marshmallow Puffs

Hey readers,

For National Toasted Marshmallow Day, here’s a yummy recipe! Check it out!

*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

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

You’ll need:

• 36 large marshmallows
• 1 and 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp. butter
• OPTIONAL: You can add peanut butter or any other nut butter if you’d like. Melt this with the chocolate and butter.

How to make:

1. Line an 8 or 9 inch pan with foil. Butter the foil.
2. Arrange the marshmallows in the pan.
3. In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and butter. Stir until smooth.
4. Pour and spread all over the marshmallows.
5. Let it chill completely and then cut into 1 inch squares.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com