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Delicious new ideas for healthy toddler breakfasts
Establishing a healthy breakfast routine for your little one lays the foundation for a lifetime of good eating habits. A well balanced breakfast helps fuel their growing bodies, ensuring they have the energy to enjoy their busy day. These three recipes aren’t just delicious, they’re packed with goodness too, ensuring your toddler’s day gets off to the best start.
• OVERNIGHT BERRY OATS
Oats is an excellent way to start the day – it is nutrient rich and high in fibre and helps keep little tummies fuller for longer. These delicious bowls of goodness combine oats and Squish 100% Summer Berries Puree and are easy to make. Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Purees are packed full of natural goodness and are made using only the very best fruit – nothing else! They contain no colourants, preservatives or flavourants, so parents can rest easy, knowing they are making a smart choice for their little ones.
Ingredients
1 x 110ml Squish 100% Summer Berries Puree
½ cup oats
1 cup plain yoghurt
2 tsp chia seeds
¼ tsp vanilla essence
pinch cinnamon
Method
Combine all ingredients and stir gently. Spoon into small pots or jars then leave in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
TIP: You can top with fresh fruit, or simply serve as is.
• SNEAKY FRUIT AND VEG WAFFLES
These aren’t any ordinary waffles – they’re packed full of fruit and veg goodness, thanks to Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Purees! Make a batch of this batter, divide it into serving size portions, then freeze. That way you’ll be able to whip up this breakfast treat whenever your toddler says, “Waffles, please!”.
Ingredients
1 x 110ml Squish 100% Apple, Beetroot + Guava Puree
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
Method
Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and allow to stand for half an hour. Pour batter into waffle machine and cook until golden.
TIP: This recipe is also a great way to use up any of the opened Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Purees you have in your fridge. Each Squish pouch comes with a resealable lid, so you can just use what you need then pop the rest back in the fridge to use later, cutting back on food waste.
• CHEESY EGG SCRAMBLE
This protein-packed brekkie also contains hidden veg! Add a playful element to breakfast by using a cookie cutter to create fun-shaped toast.
Ingredients
2 eggs
50 ml Squish 100% Mixed Vegetable Puree
3 Tbsp cheddar cheese, grated
Method
Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk. Add Squish 100% Mixed Vegetable Puree and mix well. Melt a blob of butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the egg and puree mix and cook, stirring, until just cooked. Stir in the cheese. Serve warm with buttered toast.
TIP: This egg recipe is also delicious made using Squish 100% Butternut + Carrot Puree.