Chocolate Monkey

 

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 heart beat. It also maintains water balance in tissues and cells.  

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

Vitamin D and calcium (ice cream) help build strong bones and teeth. 

 

SUPPLIES!

Banana

Ice Cream

Milk

Chocolate syrup

 

MATERIALS!

1   cup liquid measure

1   tablespoon measure

1   teaspoon measure

1   plastic knife

1   8-ounce serving cup 

1   Electric blender

 

RECIPE – 1 SERVING!

1/2  cup milk

1        tablespoon ice cream

1        teaspoon chocolate syrup

1/4  banana   

DIRECTIONS!

1.  Peel banana and cut into slices.  Place in blender jar.

2.  Measure milk, ice cream, and chocolate syrup.  Place in blender jar.

3.  Adult blends ingredients.

4.  Pour into serving cup.

5.  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 Chocolate Monkey.

Name other fruits you could blend into the Chocolate Monkey.     

 

EXTENSIONS!

Provide strawberries, peaches instead of bananas. 

Provide butterscotch, malt or other flavored syrups.

 

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

Child Develop and Parenting Teacher – 34 years

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