Summer Snack Ideas for Kids

With summer on the horizon we will soon see the return of regular dining al fresco, BBQs and picnics at the park but deciding what is best for little ones to eat can be tricky at times. 

Getting the balance right when the kids may be fussy to feed can be difficult but hopefully these healthy snack suggestions will help...

Get Creative

Letting the kids join in when it's time to prepare and cook meals can often encourage them to try new foods. Pizza is a great way to be creative in the kitchen and if you let them help make the dough and add the toppings they may select some vegetables without persuasion as the bright colours can be so appealing. Pizza is delicious served hot or cold, it's very versatile, so you can eat it immediately or pop it into your wicker baskets to take out with you on your travels. If you're in a hurry you can save time by using muffins, baguettes or tortillas as bases and if you want to sneak some extra goodness in make your own tomato sauce.

WIN a Month's Supply of Piccolo Pouches

If your little ones are starting school or nursery for the first time this September, or returning for another year, you may be looking for delicious and healthy meal ideas and Piccolo is perfect! 

They provide tasty and convenient pouches which are ideal for school lunch boxes, an afternoon snack or as a dinner, saving us busy mums and dads valuable time in the kitchen.

Picnic Ideas - Mini Frittatas

With 100 days of sunshine expected you might be planning a few picnics in the park or tea times on the terrace and therefore seeking some tasty recipe ideas. Quiche Lorraine is a classic French dish, traditionally made from a savoury custard, which can be served hot or and cold and is perfect for parties or as a light lunch. This crustless version, or frittata in bite size pieces, is equally as delicious but minus the pastry and lower in calories. The mini portions are great for popping into your picnic basket to serve on paper plates in the sunshine and leftovers, if there are any, can go into lunch boxes the following day or into the fridge to be eaten as breakfast on the go.

Ingredients

(Makes 24)

8 medium eggs

200ml milk

60g strong grated cheddar

6 rashers of bacon

6 cherry tomatoes