Simple Recipes for Busy School Weeks

1️⃣ Pancake Cubes (Freeze & Cook Anytime)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 tbsp melted butter or oil
• Pinch of salt

Steps:

1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Add egg, milk and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
3. Pour batter into silicone cube trays.
4. Freeze until solid.

To Cook:

Place frozen cubes directly onto a lightly greased pan over low-medium heat.
Cover with a lid and cook until bubbles form. Flip and cook until golden.

2️⃣ Batch-Cooked Veggie & Mince Cubes

Ingredients:

• 200g minced beef (can use minced chicken or pork)
• ½ onion, diced
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• ½ cup pumpkin, diced small
• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1–2 tsp light soy sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp 100% oyster sauce
• ½–1 cup water or broth
• ½ cup broccoli, finely chopped (added last)

Steps:

1. Heat a little oil in a pan. Sauté minced garlic and onion until fragrant.
2. Add minced meat and cook until browned.
3. Stir in carrot and pumpkin. Cook for a few minutes.
4. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir to combine.
5. Pour in water or broth and simmer until vegetables are tender.
6. Add chopped broccoli last and cook for 1–2 minutes, just until bright green and tender.
7. Let cool.
8. Spoon into silicone cube trays and freeze.
9. Freeze rice in silicone containers.

To Use:

Pop frozen cubes and rice into steamer bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes.

3️⃣ 5-Minute Cheesy Sweet Potato Bowl

Ingredients:

• Stringer cheese sticks
• Splash of milk
• Honey (optional)
• Crackers

Steps:

1. Break the stringer cheese sticks into smaller pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl with milk.
2. Microwave for 20–40 seconds, until melted (watch closely so it doesn’t overheat).
3. Drizzle honey.
4. Serve warm with crackers for dipping.