Frankie Bridge joins line up of fundraising cookalongs for families

Lockdown may be easing slightly, but after 12 weeks even the most inventive parents are running out of inspiration to keep the kids entertained.
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Frankie Bridge

By this point the focus is mainly on keeping everyone happy and what better way to do that than whipping up a storm in the kitchen. Cookalong 4 Families is just the thing to get the family cooking together and then eating together.

What’s more, Danone will give £1* to charity partner Family Action, which supports vulnerable families, for every video view.

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In a series of live videos featuring friends of Danone such as bestselling author and one-fifth of UK girl band The Saturday’s Frankie Bridge, kids will have fun learning to cook simple recipes using everyday ingredients including Danone’s new range of no added sugar** yogurts developed with families for families. Perhaps more importantly though parents will get a helping hand in answering the eternal “what’s for dinner?” question at least one night a week.

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Yoghurt bark

Frankie said: “We’ve been up to all sorts of fun with the boys over the last few months. From blue hair to homemade sand and water slides – but I really can’t wait to have some fun in the kitchen and share some easy, healthy, home cooking with other families in need of a bit of lockdown inspo!”

Keeping family firmly at the heart of the idea, Danone has partnered with charity Family Action who transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are either experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the UK.

David Holmes CBE, chief executive from Family Action added; “We are delighted to be working with Danone on such a fun idea.

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"For every view of the livestreams during the campaign, they will donate £1 to Family Action. This will go toward supporting vulnerable and low-income families during lock-down, the school holidays and beyond by providing free nutritious meals along with opportunities for family bonding. We can’t wait to see what is created!”

The first YouTube livestream was hosted by Madeleine Shaw on Wednesday, June 10 at 4pm. Another four live episodes will follow every Wednesday at 4pm featuring Frankie Bridge (June 24), Fiona Connor (July 8), Hannah Michalak (July 1) and Laura Jackson (June 17).

Danone invites families to watch live to raise money for Family Action and get involved in the fun by creating the delicious recipes at home and sharing their creations on social media using the hashtags #cookalong4families #simplywhatmatters #stayathome.

Cookalong 4 Families Schedule – information on the series can be found on Instagram @danone.yogurt and all live cookalongs will be hosted on the Danone UK & Ireland YouTube Channel

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For all recipes from the Cookalong 4 Families initiative, visit www.danoneyogurt.co.uk

Recipe from Madeleine Shaw cookalong:

Yogurt Bark

Ingredients

110g of Danone natural yogurt

2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

A handful of dried fruit, seeds, nuts, chocolate chips, granola, berries etc.

Method

1. Mix yogurt and sweetener

2. Spread onto a lined baking sheet

3. Sprinkle over toppings

4. Freeze for a couple of hours

5. Take out and break into pieces and store in the freezer in an airtight container

Banana Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

Ingredients

110g Danone blueberry & blackcurrant yogurt

2 eggs

2 ripe bananas mashed

1 tsp baking powder

100g oat flour

50g oats

½ tsp cinnamon

Pinch of salt

100g frozen blueberries

To serve: a spoonful of Danone yogurt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200C

2. Place all the ingredients except for the blueberries in a blender

3. Blend until combined (some lumps are okay)

4. Fold through the blueberries

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5. Pour into muffin moulds and bake for 15 minutes and leave to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving

Strawberry Yogurt Ice Lollies

Ingredients

110g Danone strawberry yogurt

3 tbsp honey

A handful strawberries

Method

1. Mash strawberries and honey

2. Mix honey and yogurt together

3. Pour yogurt into mould followed by coulis

4. Freeze until set

*Danone will donate £1 per view to Family Action (charity no. 264713) up to £60,000

** Contains naturally occurring sugars

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