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Easy Pancakes

🔥 Adult help: hot frying pan / stove.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Wash your hands and collect your equipment.
  2. Put the flour and sugar into a bowl.
  3. Add the egg, milk and melted butter, then whisk until just combined.
  4. Ask an adult to heat a lightly greased frying pan.
  5. Spoon in small circles of batter. When bubbles appear, ask an adult to help flip and cook the other side.

YEAR 4 · MY RECIPE BOOK

20 recipes to make, learn and share

Every recipe uses NZ-style metric measurements: 1 cup = 250 mL, 1 tablespoon = 15 mL, 1 teaspoon = 5 mL.

🌱 VeganGF Gluten free⭐ Free-from options🔥 Adult help
Allergy check: There is no single recipe that is safe for every allergy. Always check every packet and ingredient label with an adult, including “may contain” statements. If you have a diagnosed food allergy or coeliac disease, follow the food-safety plan your whānau or health professional uses. Recipes marked gluten free use no oats; packaged ingredients must still be labelled gluten free.
01 Everyday favourite

Chocolate Mug Cake

Makes: 1 mug cake

🔥 Adult help: Microwave and hot mug

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Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp plain flour
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 3 Tbsp milk
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp chocolate chips

Method

  1. Wash your hands and use a large microwave-safe mug.
  2. Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking powder in the mug.
  3. Stir in the milk and oil until smooth.
  4. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
  5. Ask an adult to microwave it for 60–80 seconds. Let the mug cool before touching or eating from it.
02 Everyday favourite

Banana-Berry Smoothie

Makes: 1 large or 2 small drinks

🔥 Adult help: Blender

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Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • ½ cup frozen berries
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup vanilla yoghurt
  • 1 tsp honey

Method

  1. Break the banana into pieces and put it in the blender.
  2. Add the berries, milk, yoghurt and honey.
  3. Put the lid on tightly.
  4. Ask an adult to help if needed, then blend until smooth.
  5. Pour into a glass and drink straight away.
03 Everyday favourite

Easy Chicken Ramen

Makes: 1 bowl

🔥 Adult help: Boiling water

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Ingredients

  • 1 packet instant noodles
  • 1½ cups boiling water
  • ½ cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • ½ tsp soy sauce
  • ½ cup cooked shredded chicken
  • Optional: sliced spring onion

Method

  1. Put the noodles and frozen vegetables in a large heatproof bowl.
  2. Ask an adult to pour over the boiling water.
  3. Cover and leave for about 4 minutes.
  4. Stir carefully, then add the soy sauce and cooked chicken.
  5. Make sure the chicken is heated until steaming hot. Add spring onion if you like.
04 Everyday favourite

Ham & Cheese Toastie

Makes: 1 toastie

🔥 Adult help: Hot sandwich press

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread
  • Butter or margarine
  • 1–2 slices ham
  • ½ cup grated tasty or Edam cheese
  • Optional: thinly sliced tomato

Method

  1. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Put one slice butter-side down.
  3. Add the ham, cheese and tomato.
  4. Put the second slice on top, butter-side facing out.
  5. Ask an adult to cook it in a sandwich press until golden. Let the hot filling cool before eating.
05 Everyday favourite

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes: About 16 cookies

🔥 Adult help: Oven and hot tray

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Ingredients

  • 100 g softened butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1½ cups plain flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips

Method

  1. Ask an adult to heat the oven to 180°C regular bake or 160°C fan bake.
  2. Mix the butter and both sugars together.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Stir in the flour and baking soda.
  4. Fold through the chocolate chips. Roll tablespoon-sized pieces into balls and place on a lined tray.
  5. Flatten slightly, then ask an adult to bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool before moving them.
06 Everyday favourite

Build-Your-Own Ice-Cream Sundae

Makes: 1 sundae

🔥 Adult help: No heat needed

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Ingredients

  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • ½ banana or chopped strawberries
  • Chocolate or caramel sauce
  • Sprinkles
  • 1 crushed biscuit
  • Optional: whipped cream

Method

  1. Put the ice cream into a bowl or tall glass.
  2. Add the fruit.
  3. Drizzle over a little sauce.
  4. Add the crushed biscuit and sprinkles.
  5. Finish with whipped cream if you want, then eat before it melts.
07 Everyday favourite

Kiwi-Style S'mores

Makes: 2 s’mores

🔥 Adult help: Microwave or toasted marshmallow

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Ingredients

  • 4 plain biscuits such as SuperWines or Malt biscuits
  • 2 marshmallows
  • 4 squares milk chocolate

Method

  1. Put chocolate on two biscuits.
  2. Put the marshmallows on a microwave-safe plate.
  3. Ask an adult to microwave them for about 10–15 seconds, until puffy, or toast them safely.
  4. Put one warm marshmallow on each chocolate biscuit.
  5. Top with the other biscuits and gently squash together. Let the filling cool before biting.
08 Everyday favourite

Pizza Toast

Makes: 2 pieces

🔥 Adult help: Oven or grill

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread
  • 2 Tbsp pizza sauce or tomato paste
  • ½ cup grated cheese
  • Choose toppings: chopped ham, pineapple, capsicum or mushrooms

Method

  1. Ask an adult to heat the oven to 200°C.
  2. Spread the pizza sauce over the bread.
  3. Sprinkle over half the cheese.
  4. Add your chosen toppings and finish with the rest of the cheese.
  5. Ask an adult to bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden.
09 Everyday favourite

Easy Pancakes

Makes: About 8 small pancakes

🔥 Adult help: Hot frying pan / stove

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup self-raising flour
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp melted butter

Method

  1. Put the flour and sugar into a bowl.
  2. Add the egg, milk and melted butter.
  3. Whisk until just combined. A few little lumps are okay.
  4. Ask an adult to heat a lightly greased frying pan.
  5. Spoon in small circles of batter. When bubbles appear, ask an adult to help flip them and cook the other side.
10 Everyday favourite

Nacho Cups

Makes: 2 small serves

🔥 Adult help: Oven and hot dish

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups corn chips
  • ½ cup canned chilli beans or baked beans
  • ½ cup grated cheese
  • ½ tomato, diced
  • ½ avocado, diced
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream

Method

  1. Ask an adult to heat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Put corn chips into two ovenproof bowls or onto a baking tray.
  3. Spoon over the beans and sprinkle with cheese.
  4. Ask an adult to heat for 5–8 minutes, until the cheese melts.
  5. Add tomato, avocado and sour cream after cooking.
11 Inclusive recipe

Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

Makes: 1 mug cake

🌱 Vegan No eggNo dairyNo nuts

🔥 Adult help: Microwave and hot mug

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Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp plain flour
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 3 Tbsp rice or oat-free plant milk
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips — check the label

Method

  1. Wash your hands and choose a large microwave-safe mug.
  2. Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking powder.
  3. Stir in the plant milk and oil until smooth.
  4. Sprinkle dairy-free chocolate chips on top.
  5. Ask an adult to microwave for 60–80 seconds. Let the mug cool before eating.
12 Inclusive recipe

Gluten-Free Berry Smoothie Bowl

Makes: 1 bowl

🌱 Vegan GF Gluten free Gluten freeNo eggNo dairyNo nuts

🔥 Adult help: Blender

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Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • ½ cup frozen berries
  • ½ cup coconut yoghurt
  • ¼ cup rice milk
  • 2 Tbsp gluten-free puffed rice cereal — check the label
  • Fresh fruit for the top

Method

  1. Put the banana, berries, coconut yoghurt and rice milk in a blender.
  2. Ask an adult to help if needed, then blend until thick and smooth.
  3. Spoon into a bowl.
  4. Add the puffed rice cereal.
  5. Decorate with fresh fruit and eat straight away.
13 Inclusive recipe

Vegan Gluten-Free Nachos

Makes: 2 small serves

🌱 Vegan GF Gluten free Gluten freeNo eggNo dairyNo nuts

🔥 Adult help: Oven and hot dish

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups corn chips labelled gluten free
  • ½ cup chilli beans labelled gluten free
  • ½ cup corn kernels
  • ¼ cup dairy-free grated cheese — check the label
  • ½ tomato, diced
  • ½ avocado, diced

Method

  1. Ask an adult to heat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Put the corn chips into an ovenproof dish.
  3. Spoon over the beans and corn, then add the dairy-free cheese.
  4. Ask an adult to heat for 5–8 minutes.
  5. Top with tomato and avocado after cooking.
14 Inclusive recipe

Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake

Makes: 1 mug cake

🌱 Vegan GF Gluten free Gluten freeNo eggNo dairyNo nuts

🔥 Adult help: Microwave and hot mug

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Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp gluten-free plain flour blend
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp gluten-free baking powder
  • 3 Tbsp rice milk
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp dairy-free, gluten-free chocolate chips — check the label

Method

  1. Mix the gluten-free flour, sugar, cocoa and baking powder in a large microwave-safe mug.
  2. Add the rice milk and oil.
  3. Stir until smooth, then add the chocolate chips.
  4. Ask an adult to microwave for 60–80 seconds.
  5. Let it stand for at least 1 minute so the mug and cake can cool.
15 Inclusive recipe

Mini Kumara Boats

Makes: 2 small boats

🌱 Vegan GF Gluten free Gluten freeNo eggNo dairyNo nuts

🔥 Adult help: Microwave or oven and hot kumara

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Ingredients

  • 1 small kūmara
  • ¼ cup corn kernels
  • ¼ cup canned black beans or kidney beans, drained
  • ¼ avocado, diced
  • 2 Tbsp diced tomato
  • 1 tsp lemon or lime juice

Method

  1. Wash the kūmara and prick the skin a few times with a fork.
  2. Ask an adult to cook it until soft, using the microwave or oven.
  3. Let it cool enough to touch, then cut it in half with adult help.
  4. Top each half with corn, beans, avocado and tomato.
  5. Drizzle over the lemon or lime juice and eat with a spoon.
16 Inclusive recipe

Rainbow Rice-Paper Rolls

Makes: 4 small rolls

🌱 Vegan GF Gluten free Gluten freeNo eggNo dairyNo nuts

🔥 Adult help: Knife help for firm vegetables

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Ingredients

  • 4 rice-paper wrappers labelled gluten free
  • ¼ carrot, grated
  • ¼ cucumber, cut into thin sticks
  • ¼ capsicum, cut into thin sticks
  • ½ cup shredded lettuce
  • ¼ avocado, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp gluten-free tamari for dipping

Method

  1. Put the vegetables in little piles so they are ready to use.
  2. Dip one rice-paper wrapper in warm water until it starts to soften.
  3. Lay it flat and place a small line of vegetables near the bottom.
  4. Fold in the sides and roll it up firmly. Repeat with the other wrappers.
  5. Dip into gluten-free tamari.
17 Inclusive recipe

Egg-Free Banana Pikelets

Makes: About 8 small pikelets

No eggNut free by ingredients

🔥 Adult help: Hot frying pan / stove

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Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup self-raising flour
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • ¾ cup milk or plant milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • A little oil for the pan

Method

  1. Mash the banana in a bowl.
  2. Add the flour, sugar, milk and vanilla.
  3. Stir gently until combined.
  4. Ask an adult to heat a lightly oiled frying pan.
  5. Spoon in small amounts of batter. When bubbles appear, ask an adult to help flip and cook the other side.
18 Inclusive recipe

Dairy-Free Fruit Sundae

Makes: 1 sundae

🌱 Vegan No dairyNo eggNut free by ingredients

🔥 Adult help: No heat needed

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Ingredients

  • 2 scoops dairy-free vanilla frozen dessert — check the label
  • ½ banana, sliced
  • ¼ cup berries
  • 1 Tbsp dairy-free chocolate sauce — check the label
  • 1 tsp allergy-appropriate sprinkles — check the label

Method

  1. Scoop the dairy-free frozen dessert into a bowl.
  2. Add the banana and berries.
  3. Drizzle over the chocolate sauce.
  4. Add the sprinkles.
  5. Check every packaged topping label with an adult before eating.
19 Inclusive recipe

No-Nut Chocolate Date Balls

Makes: About 10 small balls

🌱 Vegan GF Gluten free Gluten freeNo eggNo dairyNo nuts

🔥 Adult help: Food processor or blender

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • ½ cup desiccated coconut
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1–2 Tbsp warm water if needed
  • Extra desiccated coconut for rolling

Method

  1. Put the dates, coconut, cocoa and maple syrup into a food processor.
  2. Ask an adult to operate the food processor.
  3. If the mixture is too dry to stick together, add warm water 1 teaspoon at a time.
  4. Roll small spoonfuls into balls with clean hands.
  5. Roll in extra coconut and chill before eating.
20 Inclusive recipe

Apple-Cinnamon Crumble Cups

Makes: 4 small cups

🌱 Vegan GF Gluten free Gluten freeNo eggNo dairyNo nuts

🔥 Adult help: Oven, knife and hot tray

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Ingredients

  • 2 apples, peeled and diced with adult help
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup gluten-free plain flour blend
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp dairy-free spread
  • 1 Tbsp desiccated coconut

Method

  1. Ask an adult to heat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Mix the diced apple and cinnamon, then divide between 4 small ovenproof cups.
  3. Rub the gluten-free flour, brown sugar and dairy-free spread together with clean fingertips. Stir in the coconut.
  4. Sprinkle the crumble over the apples.
  5. Ask an adult to bake for 18–22 minutes, until the apple is soft. Cool before eating.

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