Getting kids involved in the kitchen is not only a fun bonding experience, but it’s also a chance to spark their creativity — especially when you bring flowers into the mix!
Flower power baking is the perfect way to get your little ones excited about helping out. With colorful, aromatic edible flowers and simple, kid-friendly baking mixes, you’ll be creating fun and delicious treats in no time. Plus, the messier, the better! 🌸👩🍳
Here are some easy and fun ways to incorporate floral ingredients into baking projects that are perfect for kids!
1. Floral Cookie Decorating 🍪🌸
One of the easiest and most fun ways to get kids involved in flower-themed baking is by decorating cookies!
Our Lavender Shortbread Cookie Mix makes baking the cookies easy, and then the fun really begins! Set up a decorating station with a variety of edible petals and fun toppings:
- Dried Lavender Buds
- Dried Rose Petals
- Dried Chamomile Flowers
- Sprinkles, colored sugars, or edible glitter
Let the kids use their creativity to sprinkle and place petals, creating their own edible art on each cookie. You can even turn it into a little competition: Who can make the most colorful or creative floral cookie?
Pro Tip: Use floral cookie cutters to shape the cookies into flowers, hearts, or stars, making them even more fun to decorate!
2. Floral Mini Cupcake Decorating 🧁🌸
Mini cupcakes are another great project for little hands. Bake a batch using our Rose Petal Tea Cake Mix or Lavender Shortbread Cookie Mix, then let the kids decorate with a variety of edible flowers. You can use our dried rose petals, lavender buds, or even dried violet flowers.
Set up a cupcake decorating station with icing, sprinkles, and flower toppings for kids to get creative. Encourage them to try mixing colors and textures to create their own beautiful floral cupcake masterpiece.
3. Flower Topped Scones 🍓🌸
Our Chamomile Scone Mix makes for a quick and easy treat that kids can help with. After baking the scones, the fun continues with decorating!
Let the kids top each scone with edible flowers — try lavender buds or rose petals to add color and flavor.
For an extra twist, you can let the kids drizzle the scones with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and water, then sprinkle the flowers on top.
4. Edible Flower Popcorn 🌸🍿
Here’s a super fun (and simple) way to use edible flowers in a snack!
Popcorn is always a hit with kids, and it’s easy to make floral popcorn by tossing freshly popped kernels in melted butter, a sprinkle of dried edible flowers (like lavender or rose petals), and a pinch of sea salt. You can even mix in some edible glitter for that extra sparkle.
Kids will love shaking up the popcorn with their favorite toppings and sharing it at snack time.
5. Flower-Powered Lemonade Stand 🍋🌼
While baking is a fun way to incorporate flowers into kid-friendly projects, why not take it a step further with a floral lemonade stand?
Kids can help mix up a batch of Lavender Lemonade (using our Lavender Lemonade Mix!) and add floral ice cubes made with edible flowers. It’s a fun way to make the lemonade extra special, and they’ll feel proud to serve it to family or friends.
Tips for Baking with Kids 🌼👩🍳
- Embrace the mess! Let kids get their hands into the dough, icing, and toppings. It’s part of the fun!
- Simple recipes: Stick to easy-to-follow recipes like our Floral Shortbread Mix and Floral Tea Cake Mix, so the kids can focus on decorating and assembling.
- Make it colorful: Encourage kids to mix and match edible flowers and sprinkles to create vibrant designs.
🌸 Ready to Get Baking with Your Kids?
Flower-powered baking is a perfect way to get kids excited about cooking and introduce them to the magic of edible flowers! Whether you’re decorating cookies, making cupcakes, or crafting flower-topped scones, it’s a fun and easy way to bring the beauty of flowers into the kitchen.
Get started with the Flower Food Company’s gourmet baking mixes and edible flowers, and watch your little ones’ imaginations bloom! 🌸🧁