Episode 3: Banana Caterpillars

Banana Caterpillars

Ingredients
1 Banana for each Caterpillar
Peanut Butter
Thin Pretzel Sticks
2 M&Ms

Directions
1. Peel and slice the banana in half inch pieces.
2. Spread slices with peanut butter and press pieces together.
3. Place 2 M&Ms on one end by using peanut butter to make eyes.
4. Break pretzel sticks in half and place between banana slices for legs and antennae.

Kid Tip: Place scratches onto the banana where you want your little kid to cut. A guide can help your child keep the slices more even.

Episode 2: Special Striped Smores

Jaden's Special Striped Smores

Ingredients
Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies
Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows (Jaden used the Easter Bunny Marshmallows)

Directions
1. Place cookies on a microwave safe plate with stripe side down.
2. Place Marshmallow on top of each fudge stripe cookie
3. Cook in microwave for 10 - 15 seconds. Microwaves may vary.
4. Remove from microwave and place a second cookie on top of the marshmallow.

Kid Tip:
Kids love to watch the marshmallows expand in the microwave. Don't let the marshmallows get to big or burn. They could be hot for a little bit after you remove them from the microwave. Have wet napkins available for sticky fingers.

Episode 1: Pudding Sunflower

Jaden's Pudding Sunflower Recipe

Ingredients
1 Pkg. of Jell-O instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1 3/4 Cups Milk
12 semisweet chocolate chips
Gingersnap cookies
1 Ready-made Oreo Cookie Crust

Directions
1. Prepare pudding mix as directed on the box for pudding pie.
2. Pour pudding mix into Oreo Cookie Crust.
3. Arrange chocolate chips on top of pudding to look like sunflower seeds.
4. Place gingersnap cookies around the outer edge of the pudding in the pie crust to look like sunflower pedals.
5. Place in frig to cook and thicken before eating.

Kid Tip:
Kids love to flatten the top of the pudding, even if its not necessary. If it's fun who cares! Keep cooking fun.