Cooking for children can be difficult, especially when it comes to getting healthy foods into their meals on a daily basis and working around their developing taste buds. But with the right approach, mealtimes can be fun, nutritious, and even something kids look forward to helping with.
As we move into autumn and the school routine kicks in, wholesome meals become even more valuable.That’s why this simple mushroom pizza recipe is perfect: it’s speedy, nourishing, and a great way to get little hands involved in the kitchen. Plus, kids are far more likely to try something they’ve helped make themselves!
In this recipe, we skipped the tomato sauce, instead using a creamy pesto base with fresh garlic for extra flavour and nutrients. This recipe is a great way to get kids involved in cooking, which makes them more open to trying the finished meal! It only takes about ten minutes to prep and adults will enjoy it too.
Here are the ingredients:
1 shop bought pizza base
2 tbsp Pesto
2 tbsp Cream cheese
400g white mushrooms
1 garlic clove
Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Get you child to help you lay out all of the ingredients
- Begin chopping the mushrooms and give them an age appropriate knife and let them help
- Together, spread the cream cheese and pesto over the pizza base
- Fry you chopped mushroom and garlic for five minutes
- Scatter the cooked mushrooms evenly on the pizza
- Season, then bake in the oven for 10/15 minutes, until golden
- Add fresh basil (if wanted!) and you’re done!
This recipe is proof that healthy cooking with kids doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s quick, interactive, and a delicious way to make mushrooms a family favourite.
Health Benefits of Mushrooms for Kids
Mushrooms are a brilliant addition to children’s meals. They’re naturally low in fat and calories but packed with important nutrients like B vitamins, selenium, and antioxidants that help support energy, immunity, and healthy growth. They also contain fibre, which is great for digestion, and their mild flavour makes them an easy veggie for kids to enjoy when introduced in fun, family-friendly recipes.
