Kids in the Kitchen June 2016 | Page 4

The B R E A K FA S T BASICS Make sharing the kitchen with the kids even easier by going over some of the basics. KITCHEN UTENSILS Chocolate Banana Frappe Satisfy your sweet tooth with this protein-filled, energyboosting chocolate treat that kids of all ages will love. READY IN: 30 MINUTES YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS ELECTRIC BLENDER Use to lift and flip food items during cooking. 1 cup chocolate milk 1 cup white milk 2 (6-ounce) containers vanilla Greek yogurt 1 large ripe banana, peeled WIRE WHISK 1. Slice banana and freeze for 30 minutes. Use to mix, puree, or emulsify food. RUBBER SPATULA Use to blend ingredients smooth or incorporate air into a mixure. 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup ice cubes Chocolate sprinkles (optional) 2. Combine milk, yogurt, banana, cocoa powder and ice cubes in blender. 3. Blend until smooth and frothy. Top with chocolate sprinkles if desired. HOW TO MEASURE LIQUID MEASURING CUPS Use clear glass or plastic liquid measuring cups for milk and all liquids. Measure liquids by reading the measure on the cup at eye level. DRY MEASURING CUPS Use dry or stacking measuring cups for all dry ingredients. Measure by spooning ingredient into the cup until it's completely full, then level off with the straight edge of a rubber spatula. MEASURING SPOONS For spoons, first read the measurement on the spoon to select the correct one. Fill the measuring spoon as close to the top as possible with liquids. With dry ingredients, level off with the straight edge of a rubber spatula. 4