#minichefs Num Noms challenge – Review and Rocky Road recipe!
When we were asked to take part in the Num Noms #MiniChefs challenge I didn’t hesitate to say yes. All four of my children love to bake, cook and most of all, eat!! Cooking is a big thing in our house and with all six of us leading hectic lives, meal times are an important part of our day. Of course, with four children, meal times can be hugely stressful too but I find that if we let the children get involved in preparing and making the food, it makes a huge difference.
I have to confess, I had never heard of Num Noms before we were approached to join in the Mini Chefs challenge, and yet as soon as I saw them I knew that they were exactly the kind of thing that my children would adore. As with all collectable toys, my children were instantly drawn to them, and with each one having a different scent it wasn’t long before they were tearing them open and smelling them in amazement!
To those reading who haven’t heard of Num Noms ,they are basically a collectable toy that you can mix and match to create sweet and savoury scented recipes. With over 100 to collect, each Deluxe Pack includes 6 scented Nums, 2 scented motorised Noms and a Mystery Character. They also includes a collector’s menu and 2 accessories for you to make over 5,000 wacky combinations.
When we opened our Series 2 Diner pack I was instantly impressed by how good they smell. I know some scented toys aren’t overly pleasant but these were lovely and Megan was very impressed with the “Num” which was motorised to “go-go” all over the place. The idea is to choose a Num and then layer on the Nom to create a scentsational (couldn’t resist!) recipe!
We were also sent a Series 2 Brunch set which had some really sweet little Noms such as Willy Waffles, Strawberry Froyo and Berry cakes. The girls loved these the most, probably because they are pink!
The girls favourite part was opening the Num Nom blind packs, because all children love the thrill of a surprise. Each pack contains either a lip balm or an ink stamper, and with the girls both getting lip balms (Or lip stick as they insisted on telling me!) they were over the moon. They smelled amazing and felt really lovely and moisturising, I’ll definitely be swiping one from them!
Part of the #Minichefs challenge was to use the Num Noms for inspiration to start cooking, and although we cheated a little as we decided to bake, Megan and Harry were super excited to get started!
We chose to make Rocky Road, partly because it requires minimum baking and partly because with a two and three year old, there was little chance of it going wrong!!
Ingredients
- 200g Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa solids works best)
- 2-3 tbsp Golden Syrup
- 135g Butter or Margarine
- 100g Mini Marshmallows
- 200g Digestive biscuits
- Icing sugar to dust
- Optional Ingredients
- Trail Mix – A Blend of Dried Fruits & Nuts
- Nuts
- Anything else you think would be tasty
Method
- Line a small to medium sized square baking tray with baking paper.
- Place biscuits into a freezer bag and bash with a rolling pin or just the side of your fist until they’re broken into a mixture of everything between dust and 50p size lumps. Put this to one side.
- In a large sauce pan melt the butter, chocolate and golden syrup over a gentle heat stiring it constantly until there are no or almost no more lumps of chocolate visible, then remove from the heat.
- Take Biscuits, marshmallows and any additional delicious ingredients and pour into the pan of the chocolate mixture. Stir all this into the mixture until everything is completely covered.
- Tip the mixture into the lined baking tray, making sure you get it all, and spread the mixture out to the corners.
- Refrigerate this for at least 2 hours then dust with icing sugar and cut into squares.
Harry was very excited to be in charge of crushing up the biscuits, although at one point I did fear for the survival of my glass dining table, and Megan took her job as Master Chef very seriously!
By some miracle some of the ingredients actually made their way into the bowl and, by the time the children had finished playing with the Num Noms and the cakes were ready, they were a huge success all round!
Although as a parent I am always reluctant to buy into collectable toys, I can see exactly why these would appeal to young children and I’m sure I will be persuaded to add to their collection come Christmas!
I hadn’t heard of Num Noms either before doing a similar post and to be honest, I wasn’t 100% sure what we were supposed to do with them however Mia knew what they were! Rocky road is a firm favourite in our house too and yours look fab! Great photos too! 🙂
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Haha yes me too! I was a bit like, how do we play with these? But my kids, and kids in general I think, love little bits of toys. Eva just wanted to spend her time lining them up and counting them! Educational as well as fun!! xx
These look fun to play with and I definitely love rocky road, it is such a versatile recipe to use with kids and you can always throw in some healthy products too x
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Yep that’s why I threw in the raisins, I felt like they needed to have at least one healthy ingredient!! xx
Looks great! Num noms remind me a little bit Shopkins, they do look similar don’t they? Loving the photos. Looks like everyone had a fun experience making delicious looking rocky road! 🙂
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The kids actually thought they were shopkins at first! They’ve been pestering me for shopkins and I’ve kept saying no, as one leads to many! They loved these though, kids love little bits of toys don’t they?! xx
Ah great little toys and a YUMMY recipe!
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I couldn’t have them as they weren’t gluten free but they were a huge hit with the kids! xx
It looks like the kids really had fun, when I was young getting involved in my mum cooking was always fun. I think my goddaughter would love the collectibles
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They LOVE cooking, and eating whatever it is that we are making, I’m still amazed that any of it made it into the bake tray! xx
Oh the joys of collectables! My 6 year old drives me sodding mad with another brand of collectables, they are slowly taking over the house!
These look fab little toys though and the kiddies looked like they enjoyed making and trying out the Rocky Road 🙂 x
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Haha yep, I have refused to buy into them this far but seeing how excited they were about them has changed my mind somewhat. I always think what would they even DO with them, as it’s not something I would think they could play with, but they honestly thought they were the best thing ever, spent hours lining them up and counting them and stacking them, I was fascinated!! xx
That rocky road looks yummy. I have heard of num noms as Little Button talks about them non-stop. This is the first time I am seeing them though, and now I completely realise her fascination with them. Mine would be calling it lip stick too lol. #BrillBlogPosts xx
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It’s funny how they love these little bitty toys that to us don’t look that appealing! Eva has taken some in her book bag to school and was ridiculously excited about how she would put them in her tray, it’s hilarious! I’ve spent the morning picking them up off the floor and down the back of the couch, that’s why I prefer big toys!!! xx
This looks like so much fun! Would be happy to take part in this myself 🙂
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Who doesn’t enjoy baking?! Although the mess afterwards wasn’t quite so much fun! xx
I hadn’t heard of Nums Nums either but I have now! They look fab and you also have great chefs there!
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They love baking, I’m just always gutted that I cant eat any of it with being GF. Or maybe I’m a little relieved….!! xx
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I haven’t come across these, but no doubt it won’t be long before Alice discovers them! Rocky Road is one of my favourites, I always pick it at cafes. But I never thought to actually make any myself. It looks like a really good one for little ones. We will be giving it a try over half term X #picknmix
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Yes! That’s the problem with little toys like this, kids can take then into school and introduce your child to them! Rocky road was so easy to make, even I managed it! xx
All I have to say is NUM ; ). These look delicious and fun! Lovely review, really makes me want to get some of these despite Bear is too young, my boyfriend and I will do it for ourselves lol. Also love the photos, I’m hungry now haha. Thanks for sharing with #StayClassyMama!
Haha rocky road is amazing isn’t it! I couldn’t even eat it with being GF so I just had to watch and salivate while the kids destroyed it!! Grr! xx
Ive neber heard of these before but they do look great! Rocky Road is my favourite i must make this thanks for sharing 🙂
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They look like fun and I know a little boy who would love them. Love rocky road we are away this half term or may have given it a go. Boys love baking especially with chocolate and bashing #picknmix
Haha bashing was the best bit as far as Harry was concerned. He was more than happy to sit and munch on a biscuit while Megan did the hard work! xx
I didn’t even know these were a thing but having read your post, I know that my wee ones would love this!
Haha me either! When I saw them I wondered what to DO with them, but the girls especially just wanted to line them up and stack them and carry them around. Kids are weird!! xx
My kids would love this especially my daughter. Looks like fun.
Kids love anything like this don’t they? I never understand the appeal but I bet at that age I would have loved them too! xx
Looks like you had fun! Great post – I’m craving rocky road now 🙂 x
Thank you! xx
This sounds great and looks like you had a fab time will be checking them out Thanks for linking to the #THAT FRIDAY LINKY come back next week please
Thanks Nige! xx
Those just look so yummy! I wish I was a kid again to take part in the challenge lol! I like those Num Noms too, they are so cute, no wonder why kids love them and the new ones smell lovely. We went to a Num Noms party with Baba and he had great fun! #justanotherlinky & #KCACOLS
Ooh a Num Noms party sounds fab!! They do smell good, the kids haven’t put them down! xx
Aww, these look great. The toys look fun and the cakes look yummy 🙂 Looks like lots of fun was had baking them..
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Those look delicious! Thanks for joining in with #ThatFridayLinky
Thank you! xx
That all looks very clean and tidy for children and baking! Please tell me there was a mess behind the camera!! I’m always such a Chicken when it comes to baking. It normally ends in a slight tantrum! We do love it until it gets to that point though. I must do some more soon. Love Rocky Road. #justanotherlinky
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Rocky road is actually really quite mess-free!! Baking cakes on the other hand ALWAYS ends up in the kitchen looking like a bomb site!! xx
Now that looks like my kind of challenge!
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Aww those turned out lovely. Your little ones looks so happy with their bakes, and the Num Noms too of course 🙂
Thank you. They were so happy with their cakes, when it’s rocky road who wouldn’t be!
Thank you, they were so pleased with them! xx
I’ve never heard of these, but they sound like they smell delicious. I love your creation inspired by them too. So yummy. I have a feeling my daughter will be into all these little things when she is older. x
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I had never heard of them either but now my kids just want more and more of them!! Xx
They did smell fab! Kids love anything like this don’t they! xx
I’ve been seeing these a lot recently and I have to say I find them a bit odd. The rocky road looks delish though and they look like they had so much fun making it! Thanks for sharing on #fortheloveofBLOG
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I felt a bit the same, what do you actually DO with them? But the kids loved them!! xx
Ooo these look super yummy! Might try these with my nieces and nephews at Christmas!
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They were fab! xx
We’ve not heard of Num Noms before. I love their chef hats, so cute. I’m rather hungry after reading this post, think I need to make my own rocky road!! Thanks for linking up with us #FabFridayPost
Haha rocky road is amazing! xx
They all look like they’re having fun and the best bit about baking is the eating! love that diddy pink frying pan too – thanks for sharing with #PoCoLo
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It’s so cute isn’t it! xx
Ooh these look yummy! I love the look of the toys, I love scented toys as they remind me of the Strawberry Shortcake dolls that you used to be able to get that smelt like strawberries when I was a child 🙂 Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix
Stevie x
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Oh I LOVED strawberry shortcake!!! I had forgotten all about her! xx
Yum Yum!! Looks like a great challenge! I love Rocky Road, looks delicious!
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Me too! What’s not to love!