Tips
A child is often more likely to eat what they help prepare, so get them involved in simple tasks like making sandwiches or a batch of muffins. Some great recipes (and delicious snacks) which allow kids to use their hands and get creative include:
- Mini pizzas: pre make some pizza dough and then the kids can roll it out and add their favourite toppings like lean ham, mushrooms, red capsicum and cheddar cheese.
- Baby sushi rolls: cream cheese is a great addition to these. Dairy Australia has an easy recipe for these on their website.
- Muffins: the choice of varieties and toppings are endless.
- Smoothies: adding fresh or frozen fruit, yogurt and milk to a blender and whizzing until smooth is delicious and easy for kids.
Tips for shaking and smoothie making:
- Using icy cold milk is the secret to making the frothiest milkshakes and smoothies
- Add a couple of ice blocks and some ice cream to the blender when making milkshakes and smoothies for an extra thick, cold shake.
- If you have any leftover milkshake pour it into ice trays and freeze to use when making your next milkshake.
- Freeze any leftover fruit from an afternoon snack or fruit platter, and pop it in the blender with your next smoothie.
- Get adventurous for the best smoothies and thick shakes – let your imagination run wild!
Great smoothie recipes:
For something different, try a Snappy Mac and Cheese