Today was a beautiful sunshiny day! Autumn was gone for a sleepover with the grandparents, so it was just Kesa, Serafina, and I at home.

Serafina had two appointments this morning, one with an occupational therapist and one with her new child development worker, who she seems to really like. She got a lot of one-on-one today and really enjoyed the attention.

 
Serafina had fun playing in the flour and tasting the play dough and Kesa was my great little kitchen helper and recipe inventor. We originally set out to make a chocolate flavored one and then ended up making a strawberry flavor one too because Serafina really loves her strawberries!

 
Homemade Healthy Chocolate Cashew Butter Play Dough
 
Makes 2 1/2 cups of play dough

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup cashew butter*
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons water

*You could also use natural peanut butter or almond butter in place of the cashew butter if you wish.

Directions

1. Combine the flour and cocoa powder in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add the cashew butter, maple syrup, and water and mix until combined. (You may have to get your hands in there to form and knead the dough).
3. Store in an airtight container.

 
Makes 2 cups of play dough

Ingredients

• 2 cups organic frozen strawberries, thawed out or warmed up
• 9 drops alcohol-free liquid stevia
• 2 cups whole wheat flour

Directions

1. Mash or puree the strawberries until smooth.
2. Stir in the stevia drops.
3. Add the flour, a little bit at a time and stir until combined. (You may have to get your hands in their to form and knead the dough and combine all of the ingredients.)
4. Store in an airtight container.

So there you have it! Two healthy edible play dough recipes for kids!