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Kids Can Make It! Recipes for the Dog Days of Summer!

WATERMELON SPLIT

watermelon split
Cool chunks of watermelon topped with ice cream make a perfect split for the dog days of summer. For little kids: Let them help mash the berries with sugar. For big kids: Let them measure the ingredients. Everyone can pitch in to build the sundaes in under 30 minutes! 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 cups 1-inch cubed watermelon, chilled (about 2 pounds)
  • 4 scoops strawberry ice cream or your favorite flavor
  • Whipped cream, for garnish
  • 4 to 8 maraschino cherries
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds or peanuts, chopped

Directions

  1. Add the blackberries to a medium bowl and sprinkle the sugar over in an even layer. Mix them together and mash with a fork. Let the mixture sit for 20 minutes. Add any extra juices from the watermelon, up to 2 tablespoons, to the berry mixture and stir to combine.
  2. To serve, arrange 1 cup of the watermelon cubes into an “X” shape in a banana split dish. Place one scoop of the ice cream in the middle. Scatter 2 tablespoons of the blackberry sauce over the ice cream. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, 1 or 2 cherries and a tablespoon of nuts. Repeat for the remaining servings.


KIDS WARNING: Note to parents: Never leave a child unattended in the kitchen. These recipes are appropriate for children of various ages, 4 to 10. When a recipe calls for cooking on the stove or using a paring knife, an adult should do those activities and let the child assist, if age appropriate.

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25 thoughts on “Kids Can Make It! Recipes for the Dog Days of Summer!

    1. I completely agree. My kiddo is only almost 4 and I want him to be at least somewhat self sufficient. my brother can’t even make Mac N Cheese without burning it.

  1. Those are great recipes to try with kids! I want my kids to be involved in the kitchen, so I’ll definitely have to try a few of these out.

  2. I love getting the kids involved in the kitchen and I am all for things they can make themselves. Love these ideas.

  3. great ideas Erica
    I will be using these as fun activities when they get back to school
    they will double as their after school snack 🙂

  4. I love getting my son involved in the kitchen. He’ll be 3 next week. Right now he’s limited to stirring certain things and watching me.

  5. Mine love to make their own home-made mac-n-cheese using real cheese. Makes it easy for us to just let them make their own lunch!

  6. I’m really loving these ideas with watermelon. I’m starting to get super fond of it. I LOVE making things with kids, and they love doing it too.

  7. All of these kid friendly summer recipes look SO good! And I love cooking with my 5 year old daughter, it is definitely a great and fun way for us to bond. Plus it gives her a sense of accomplishment when everyone eats something she helped to make! 😉

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