AGAWAM, Massachusetts (Press Release) – PJ Library, a trusted resource for Jewish families, is making Passover cooking easier—and more fun—than ever! Just in time for this year’s celebration (April 12-20), PJ Library is offering a collection of kid-friendly Passover recipes that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
While many families have their go-to Passover favorites (tradition, tradition!), keeping meals fresh and exciting—especially for young children—can be a challenge. That’s where PJ Library comes in! With these easy, delicious, and kid-approved recipes, families can create lasting holiday memories while cooking together. Download the free recipes today and bring some extra joy to your Passover table.
Banana Bread Granola
Recipe by Lori Hoch Stiefel with inspiration from The Minimalist Baker’s “Simple Grain Free Granola”
Ingredients
- 3 cups matzah farfel, or broken up pieces of matzah
- 1 cup walnuts (or any nuts that you like)
- 1/2 cup pecans (or any nuts that you like)
- 3 tbsp sugar (any type, white works well)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon (you can add in other warming spices like ginger and nutmeg)
- 1 tbsp flax seed
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp agave syrup (maple or honey work well too)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed (~1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the matzah, cinnamon, sugar, salt, flaxseed, and nuts. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Make the Wet Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the coconut oil, maple syrup (or agave/honey), and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally until fully melted and combined.
- Incorporate the Banana Puree: Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the banana puree until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the warm liquid mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Spread and Bake: Evenly spread the mixture onto one or two baking sheets, making sure it’s not overcrowded to allow for even crisping.
- Bake to Perfection: Place in the oven and bake for 23-28 minutes, or until golden brown. Keep an eye on it, as the coconut oil helps it crisp up but can cause it to brown quickly.
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Passover can make mealtime tricky, especially with picky eaters who love pasta and pitas. But if noodles are a staple in your house, you don’t have to skip them for the holiday. Make protein-packed, egg-based “noodles” with this recipe that work in soup, with tomato sauce, or topped with cheese and butter. They’re a great way to keep a favorite on the menu while adding extra protein during the holidays (or year-round).
One of the items on a Passover seder plate, charoset (pronounced chah-ROE-set) symbolizes the mortar Jewish slaves used for making bricks in Egypt. It may look a bit like mortar, but it sure doesn’t taste like it. Every family has a special take on charoset — some add a little spice, some include nuts, and others mix in pears or crabapples. At the link above, you’ll find two delicious recipes from different Jewish cultural traditions.
For more Passover kid-friendly food & recipe inspiration, visit PJ Library’s Passover Hub where you’ll find 11 Delicious Books About Passover Foods, 25 Easy Passover Recipes Your Family Will Love, and 9 Passover Lunch Ideas for Kids. Families will also find everything needed to plan a festive Passover meal (seder), set the table, and answer kids’ curious questions. Also, on the Hub are PJ Library’s free downloadable Passover Guide, a family-oriented primer that lays out how to prepare for the seders and the foods you need for your table, as well as offering up meaningful activities to make the most out of all eight days –and more!
Speaking of Passover food, this year, PJ Library is again proud to partner with Streit’s during their landmark 100th anniversary, bringing together two beloved names in Jewish family traditions. PJ Library will be featured on Streit’s iconic matzo boxes, giving even more families the chance to discover the joy of free books and activities delivered right to their door each month. There’s also a special surprise for families in the 5lb box of Streit’s Matzo! As you search for the afikomen this Passover, also keep an eye out for the PJ Library logo on Streit’s Matzos boxes in supermarkets across North America or visit streitsmatzos.com to learn more.
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