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3 fruity kids party snacks
Planning your little one’s birthday party? Cut down on processed and sugar-laden treats by adding these yummy fruit-packed snacks to the party table – everyone will love them!
FRUITY PANCAKE ROLY-POLY
Finger foods are always a good idea at children’s parties – it means that little ones can simply help themselves, and bite-sized portions mean less food waste. These roly-polies are so easy to make and can be prepped ahead. You can offer hungry little party guests a variety of taste sensations by spreading each pancake with a different Squish 100% Fruit Puree flavour. These taste particularly delicious with Summer Berries, Mango + Banana and Pear. You can use any leftover Squish puree you have in the fridge to make dipping sauces for the roly-polies. All Squish pouches come with a screw-on lid – that means you can just use what you need then pop the rest in the fridge to use later.
Ingredients
3 eggs
1 Tbsp milk
1 x 110ml Squish 100 % Fruit Puree
3 Tbsp cream cheese
Method:
Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Pour a thin layer of mixture into a small (18cm pan) non-stick pan on medium heat and cook until batter is set. Repeat until batter is finished. Set pancakes aside and allow to cool slightly. Once you have finished cooking the batch, smear each pancake with cream cheese and a generous layer of puree. Roll up and slice.
TIP: This is also a great lunchbox snack. Make it savoury by choosing one of the Squish 100% Veg Purees.
BANANASICLES
Party snacks don’t come more packed with natural goodness than these fun treats. These frozen bananas are smothered in yoghurt and Squish 100% Fruit Puree and can be made the night before the big day and kept in the freezer. Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Puree are a smart and convenient choice for parents – they are made using quality fresh fruit and vegetables and have absolutely zero nasties. That means no colourants, flavourants or preservatives – and no added sugar or starch.
Ingredients
2 Bananas
125 ml plain yoghurt
1 x 110ml Squish 100% Fruit Puree pouch – pick your little one’s favourite fruit flavour
Method
Slice two bananas in half horizontally. Insert a wooden skewer carefully into the one end of each banana slice and place on a lined baking sheet.
Mix together 125 ml plain yoghurt and your favourite Squish 100% Fruit Puree pouch.
Spread the yoghurt and fruit mix over the bananas.
Freeze for 20-40 minutes.
TIP: Before putting the bananas in the freezer, add some sprinkles for a little party-time fun!
MINI BANANA MUFFINS
These fruit-filled muffins freeze well, so you can bake a batch and freeze ahead to cut down on party-day prep.
Ingredients
375 ml (1½ C) cake flour
7.5 ml (1½ tsp) baking powder
5 ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda
5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
125 ml (½ C) brown sugar
1 egg
65 ml (¼ C) sunflower oil
1 x 110 ml Squish 100% Banana + Apple Puree
1 x 110 ml Squish 100% Apple Puree
Method
Sift flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl.
Stir in the brown sugar. Mix the egg and the oil together and stir in the purees. Add the puree mixture to the dry ingredients and fold gently until just mixed.
Spoon the muffin batter into a muffin tray that has been lined with paper muffin cups.
Bake the muffins in an oven that has been preheated to 180˚C for 15 minutes or until the muffins are golden and firm to the touch.
TIP: To make these muffins even more fruity, add finely chopped dried fruit or raisins to the batter before baking.