1. Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or flavored)
- 1/2 cup granola
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions:
- In a serving glass or bowl, layer half of the Greek yogurt at the bottom.
- Add a layer of granola on top of the yogurt.
- Add a layer of mixed berries.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining yogurt, granola and berries.
- Top with an extra sprinkle of granola for added crunch.
- Enjoy this delightful and nutritious parfait!
2. Veggie Sticks with Hummus
Ingredients:
- Assorted vegetable sticks (carrots, cucumber, bell peppers)
- 1/2 cup hummus
Instructions:
- Wash and cut the vegetables into sticks.
- Arrange the veggie sticks on a plate.
- Serve with a side of hummus for dipping.
- Encourage your child to mix and match the veggies with the hummus for a tasty and crunchy snack.
3. DIY Trail Mix
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup whole-grain cereal
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed nuts, sunflower seeds, whole-grain cereal, and dried fruit.
- Toss the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Portion the trail mix into small snack-sized bags for easy grab-and-go portions.
- Enjoy this nutrient-packed trail mix as a satisfying snack during the day.
4. Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or your preferred method.
- Drizzle the popped popcorn with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle nutritional yeast over the popcorn and toss again to distribute.
- Add salt to taste and toss once more.
- Transfer to a bowl and enjoy this flavorful and guilt-free popcorn snack.
These recipes are not only delicious but also provide a good balance of nutrients for your child’s healthy development. Feel free to customise the ingredients based on your child’s preferences and any dietary needs.
