Killing an afternoon

If you have a toddler and its heading into winter - you'll know what I mean!  You need your wits about you to conjure up enough entertainment to keep them interested and occupied - and yourself sane.  In my case its to avoid Samuel looking for snails, worms or other creatures (and eat them - yes its happened!) or start unpacking the cupboards and feed groceries to Phoebe (our Labrador with an insatiable appetite)

So here's an idea - bake some (healthish) muffins - and take your time about it by including the toddler.  Be prepared for mess - it helps to have a Labrador on this front.  I used a bran muffin mix and added grated carrot and sunflower seeds.

I can't be bothered to measure flour etc.  Ready mixes are the way to go!

Samuel 'mixed' for about half an hour before finally spooning into the trays :-)

Small rewards and another half hour speeds by while you try and clean up! 

I did remove as much batter as possible - all that raw flour can't be that healthy.  Apparently its delicious to a 2 year old!

The finished product - not bad and taste really good!

Afterwards!