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Five Kid-Friendly Recipes to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

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As we prepare for the High Holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, it's a time for reflection, celebration, and creating meaningful moments with family. One of the best ways to involve your little ones in these traditions is through food — bringing joy, sweetness, and warmth into your home while teaching them about the holidays.

To help you celebrate, we've put together a collection of delicious and kid-friendly recipes perfect for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These dishes honor the essence of these holidays, while giving your kiddos a chance to lend a hand in the kitchen!

Read on for five fun, easy, and tasty recipes that your family will love.

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1. Sweet Apple and Honey Muffins

Symbolizing sweetness and new beginnings

Apples dipped in honey are the quintessential treat of Rosh Hashanah, symbolizing the hope for a sweet year ahead. These apple and honey muffins are a fun twist on the classic and easy for kids to make.

Ingredients:

  • 2 apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a muffin tray with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.

3. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, honey, and oil.

4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, then add diced apples.

5. Spoon the batter into the muffin tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.

LS Tip: Let your little ones help with whisking the ingredients or filling the muffin trays — fun and messy, in the best way! 

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2. Mini Round Challah

For a full, well-rounded year

Challah, a special braided bread, is traditionally round for Rosh Hashanah to symbolize the cyclical nature of the year. These mini challahs are perfect for little hands to help knead and braid!

Ingredients:

  • 1 packet of active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Optional toppings: sesame seeds or raisins

Instructions:

1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water; let sit for 10 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, eggs, and oil.

3. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.

4. Divide into small balls and let your kiddos roll and braid their own mini challahs!

5. Let the challah rise for 1-2 hours. Brush with egg wash and bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes.

LS Tip: Braiding challah is a fun way for kids to be hands-on! It doesn't need to be perfect, just give them the freedom to create their own unique designs.

 

3. Honey-Glazed Carrots

A symbolic dish for abundance and prosperity

Carrots, often sliced into rounds, resemble gold coins and represent prosperity. This sweet and savory recipe is a great side dish for your Yom Kippur break-fast and a fun way to get your kids involved in preparing a healthy dish.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb baby carrots
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Steam the baby carrots until tender.

2. In a small saucepan, melt butter, then stir in honey, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Toss the carrots in the honey glaze and serve warm.

LS Tip: Your little ones can help by tossing the carrots in the glaze or arranging them on the plate for a fun, hands-on activity

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4. Pomegranate Yogurt Cups

Symbolizing fertility and good deeds

Pomegranates are a big part of Rosh Hashanah, symbolizing abundance and the hope for many good deeds in the year ahead. These pomegranate yogurt cups are a delicious and healthy treat that requires no cooking — perfect for busy parents!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Granola for topping

Instructions:

1. Spoon the yogurt into small bowls or cups.

2. Drizzle with honey and top with pomegranate seeds and granola.

LS Tip: This is a no-fail recipe for toddlers to help with! They can sprinkle the toppings and feel like they've made their own special dessert.

 

5. Cinnamon-Spiced Applesauce

A simple yet symbolic treat for Yom Kippur's break-fast

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is typically followed by a break-fast meal that's light and easy on the stomach. This homemade applesauce is quick to make and a great way to involve kids in a meaningful, post-fast dish.

Ingredients:

  • 4 apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.

2. Mash the apples until smooth or chunky, depending on your preference.

3. Let cool before serving.

LS Tip: Let your little one mash the cooked apples with a potato masher — a fun activity and they'll love the results!

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Making Sweet Traditions, Together

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are not only times for reflection and renewal but also for building joyful memories with your family. Including your kids in the kitchen, even with small tasks, allows them to feel connected to these important traditions while having fun. Whether it's braiding challah or sprinkling pomegranate seeds, these recipes offer easy ways to bring the spirit of the holidays into your home.

Here's to a sweet and prosperous year ahead, filled with love, laughter, and delicious meals!

 

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41 Comments

  • Rebecca

    Oct/09/2024

    These recipes look so good!

  • Kenna

    Oct/07/2024

    We are excited to try a couple of these recipes this week! I love all the colors and the kids will, too. Thanks for these great ideas :)

  • Jessica Dorian

    Oct/04/2024

    These sweet treats are perfect for the new year! Looking forward to trying them out with my little one! :)

  • Caitlin

    Oct/04/2024

    The muffins look yummy, can’t wait to try them!

  • Brittany Twombly

    Oct/04/2024

    Those pomegranate yogurt cups look phenomenal!

  • Jolene Hadaway

    Oct/04/2024

    Wow these sound amazing! Cant wait to bake a few with my toddler!

  • Alexis G

    Oct/03/2024

    These all sound so delicious!

  • Shandi Butts

    Oct/03/2024

    These all look so good!!

  • Jess

    Oct/03/2024

    We tried the muffins and they were a huge success!

  • Jenna

    Oct/01/2024

    Can’t wait to try the cinnamon spiced apple sauce

  • Madison Benton

    Oct/01/2024

    We tried the muffins and loved them!

  • Jessica

    Oct/01/2024

    These all sound so yummy, especially the applesauce! We always make a family tradition of making applesauce together for Rosh Hashanah ever since our oldest was a tiny toddler! Thank you for the representation with this post!

  • Rebecca L

    Oct/01/2024

    💙 these recipes, thanks so much for sharing as always looking for new ideas – definitely seem doable 🙌 and oh so yummy 😋 my kids always love to help cook (making & eating kugel is a fav – up for all things sweet 🤪) so this is right up our ailey! Cooking together is such a fun way to bring in the New Year, while wearing our Little Sleepies 🥰 L’Shanah Tovah 🍎🍯❤️

  • Lily

    Oct/01/2024

    My kids already love challah. They will go crazy for these muffins. Chag Sameach!

  • Jess

    Oct/01/2024

    Love these! My family has always been a big fan of apple cakes over honey cakes – a great time of year to bring the whole family apple picking and then use them to bake up a holiday treat!
    Can’t wait to wear our apple pajamas while we pick!

  • Jennie Macphail

    Oct/01/2024

    Just made the honey glazed carrots! My toddler absolutely loved them! It was such a homey, rich flavor!

  • Elana

    Sep/30/2024

    These all look delicious. My daughter helped with our challah baking yesterday and I love using honey instead of sugar in my challah recipe – especially as we prepare for RH!

  • Dena B

    Sep/30/2024

    These all look so yummy! Can’t wait to make these with my little guy!

  • Jill

    Sep/30/2024

    Can’t wait to try these! They look like fun recipes to try together. Thanks for sharing.

  • Ariel

    Sep/30/2024

    So grateful to have an amazing company like Little Sleepies that celebrates these special holidays with us….and with such great recipes! We will be trying these for sure. Making muffins is already a staple in our house so we can’t wait to try these – in our LS pjs of course!

  • Jess

    Sep/30/2024

    Great simple recipes. These will be fun to make with the kids. 🙂

  • Melanie Gazes

    Sep/30/2024

    I love all of these recipes and can’t wait to make them with my kids to bring in the Jewish New Year!!!! 💙 Thank you Little Sleepies!

  • Heather Abrams

    Sep/30/2024

    I love this! I love making my Suvta’s (grandma in hebrew) maztaball soup on Rosh Hashanah and every holiday! Little Sleepies dresses make adorable and comfy holiday outfits for my toddler too! Thanks Little Sleepies for being so inclusive to all holidays and religions!

  • Maddy

    Sep/30/2024

    I love that you are going beyond the pajamas, in offering these fun recipes. They sound delicious and I’m excited to make them w my grandchildren.

  • Jennifer

    Sep/30/2024

    I can’t wait to make the challah with my toddler – he will love it. Thank you for being inclusive!

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