Banana on a Stick

 

Animal Crackers

 

Preschoolers develop cognitive, motor and social skills through creative cooking experiences!

 

NUTRITION!

Potassium (banana) regulates blood pressure, normal muscle contractions and promotes regular heartbeat. It also maintains water balance in tissues and cells.  

Carbohydrates (morsels & banana) give work energy for body activities and heat energy for maintenance of body temperature. 

 

SUPPLIES!

Banana

Milk chocolate morsels

 

MATERIALS!

1  craft stick

1  custard  cup

1  small paper plate

 

RECIPE – 1 SERVING!

1/2  banana, unpeeled

2     tablespoons melted chocolate morsels

 

DIRECTIONS!

1.  Peel banana.

2.  Push stick halfway into banana.

3.  Dip banana into cup of melted morsels.

4.  Eat and enjoy!

 

CAROLYN’S COOKING RULES!

Wash your hands with soap and water before cooking. 

Wear an apron or smock to protect your clothes.

Listen carefully to directions.

Use good table manners.

Assist with clean up. 

 

CHECK FOR KNOWLEDGE!

Tell me how you made the Monkey on a Stick. 

Name some other fruits that could be dipped in chocolate. 

 

EXTENSIONS!

Provide strawberries for dipping. 

Provide granola, crushed cereal or sprinkles for dipping chocolate coating.

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Family and Consumer Science

Child Development and Parenting teacher – 34 years

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