Cooking with kids is more than just a way to prepare a meal; it's a golden opportunity for education, bonding, and fun.

This sentiment is beautifully captured in Butter N Thyme's "Cooking with Kids" series, where Chef Pennington and his niece Chloe and nephew Carter take us through the delightful process of making Chloe's world-famous waffles.

This article dives into the essence of family cooking, presenting a heartwarming session that not only yields delicious waffles but also strengthens family ties.

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The Essence of Family Cooking

Involving children in the kitchen encourages them to explore their creativity, develop essential life skills, and understand the value of healthy eating habits.

Chloe's World Famous Waffle Recipe: A Family Affair

The recipe calls for all-purpose flour, whole milk, eggs, white sugar, baking soda, melted butter or oil, and a pinch of salt. To add a nutritious boost, chia seeds and flaxseed are included, along with fun toppings like marshmallows, chocolate chips, and homemade caramel sauce.

Engaging Kids in the Kitchen

Engagement is key to keeping the cooking session enjoyable for kids. Chef Pennington makes the experience interactive, allowing Chloe and Carter to measure, mix, and customize their waffles.

Customizing the Waffles

What sets Chloe's waffles apart are the personalized touches. The addition of marshmallows, chocolate chips, and caramel sauce turns each waffle into a delightful treat, while chia seeds and flaxseed infuse the dish.

📖 Recipe

Chloe's World Famous Waffles

Steven Pennington

Chef Pennington's Niece Chloes Waffle Recipe. You could also make pancakes with the recipe.

5 from 6 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 6 Waffles

Ingredients

2 Cups All Purpose Flour
2 Cups Whole Milk
2 Eggs
4 tablespoon White Sugar
4 teaspoon Baking Soda
4 tablespoon Melted Butter or Oil (Vegetable)
1 teaspoon Salt

Healthy Superfood Options

2 teaspoon Chia Seeds
2 teaspoon Ground Flax Seed

Sweet Options

HandFull Marshmallows
HandFull Chocolate Chips
Drizzle Caramel Sauce

Instructions

Start by measure out all your ingredients
Mix together all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. You may want to sift the flour making sure to remove any lumps. Mix / Stir the dry ingredients together well.
Add the milk to the dry ingredients
Then, crack the eggs into a small bowl making sure to not get any shells. Then mix the eggs together and add to the dry ingredients.
Add the Chia Seeds and Flax Seed now. I like adding after mixing everything together.
LIghter Fuffy Waffles-
(Option:) You could separate the yolks and the whites. Mix the yolks into the batter. Then whip the egg whites and then fold them into the batter. Make sure you've added all the ingredients first and mixed them together well.
Eggs whites go in last