Today we are making a delicious and nutritious snack made with simple ingredients. These healthy oat cupcakes are sugar free and provide some necessary vitamins, minerals and fibre to your family’s diet. This activity can be a great way to raising awareness on the importance of nutrition and food security. 
 

What You will Need 

 

Process 

Engaging with Your Child 

Involving your child in preparing nutritious foods will support them to form healthy eating habits but also can strengthen the bond between you and your child when you create something together, having meaningful conversations. While you are baking, highlight the importance of being aware of the choices we make with food and how the choices we make effects our energy and body. Try to avoid labeling food as “bad”, “good”, “junk” or “healthy”. This can form an unhealthy relationship with food.  Instead, use informative or descriptive words such as "vitamins”, “benefits”, “energy”, “soft”, “hard”, etc. We want to use these opportunities to educate children about the food groups, portions and benefits of nutrition the same way we would educate them about the ABC’s and colours. Try to use neutral-tone language and ask your child-open ended questions such as “What's your favourite ingredient we’re using? Why?” and “What do you think this will taste like?”. Cooking and baking can give a child a sense of accomplishment, remember to praise their efforts. Bon Appétit! 

Tip: You can access Canada’s Food Guide to healthy eating here.