Ep 3. Homemade Junk Food Dupes
- February 21, 2018
- 4 min
Food Hacks For Kids Season 2 Episode 3: Homemade Junk Food Dupes
In this episode of Food Hacks For Kids, host Sunny Anderson shares her secrets for making homemade versions of popular junk foods that kids love. Instead of buying pre-packaged snacks full of preservatives, Sunny shows how easy and fun it can be to make your own at home!
Sunny starts off by teaching kids how to make their own potato chips using a mandoline slicer and a deep fryer. Kids will learn how to season their chips with different spices and herbs for a unique crunch that beats any store-bought brand.
Next up, Sunny shows how to make homemade Oreos! Kids will learn how to make the chocolate cookie and cream filling from scratch, and how to perfectly sandwich them together. This recipe is a great way to get kids involved in baking and experimenting with different flavors.
The episode also features a recipe for homemade fruit roll-ups, which are easy to make and much healthier than the store-bought version. Sunny demonstrates how to puree fruit and spread it onto a baking sheet to create a delicious, chewy snack that kids will love.
Sunny also shares her recipe for homemade cheese crackers, which can be personalized with different types of cheese and seasonings. Kids will learn how to roll out the dough and cut it into fun shapes like stars and hearts before baking them in the oven.
Finally, the episode wraps up with a healthy twist on a classic junk food snack: homemade popcorn! Sunny shows kids how to make their own microwave popcorn using kernels and a brown paper bag. Kids will learn different ways to season their popcorn, from savory toppings like garlic and parmesan to sweet options like caramel and chocolate.
Throughout the episode, Sunny emphasizes the importance of knowing what goes into the food we eat and how making homemade versions of junk food can be both healthier and more fun for kids. With her easy-to-follow hacks and recipes, kids will be inspired to get creative in the kitchen and start making their own homemade junk food dupes.