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Freezer hacks to make toddler snack and mealtimes easier

When you’re feeling pressed for time it can be challenging to come up with a quick and healthy snack or meal for your little one. By using your freezer creatively, you can ensure that you always have nutritious, tasty food and treats on hand. Here are some clever tips and tricks for you to try.

  1. Put your ice trays to good use

Ice trays can be a handy tool for freezing leftover gravy, pesto, pasta sauce or stock, helping you cut back on food waste. You can even freeze fresh herbs – just pop the leaves in an ice tray then cover with a layer of water or oil. These frozen leftovers can be used to add nutritious flavour to soups, stews, and sauces. Stir a cube of fresh herbs through your little one’s scrambled eggs or defrost a couple of cubes of pasta sauce or pesto and add to ready-cooked pasta for an instant meal.

  1. Smoothies to go

Smoothies are a great way to get fruits and vegetables into your child’s diet, plus they are excellent for busy mornings or as an on-the-move snack. To make smoothie prep easier, prepare smoothie packs by chopping up fruit and vegetables and freezing them in individual bags. When you’re ready to make a smoothie, simply grab a bag, add Squish 100% Fruit Yogi Purees and blend with yoghurt or milk. Squish 100% Fruit Yogi Purees are available in a variety of flavours, including Apple, Banana + Yoghurt; Pear, Mango + Yoghurt; and Fruit Medley + Yoghurt. They are made using double thick yoghurt and have a resealable screw-on lid, making them super convenient for snacks on the go.

  1. Bake now, enjoy later

Next time you’re baking, double the batch and freeze the extras so that you always have a snack or lunchbox filler on hand. These delicious Mini Banana Muffins freeze well and are packed with goodness, thanks to Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Purees. Squish purees contain quality fruit and veg and are free of nasties like colourants, flavourants and preservatives, making them the smart choice for busy parents.

  1. Instant gum soothers

Your freezer can also be a great help if you have a teething baby or toddler. Combine Squish 100% Fruit Juice and Squish 100% Fruit and Yogi Puree to make these soothing Popsicles, or get creative with bananas and pop a batch of these fun and tasty Bananasicles in the freezer.

  1. Juicy solutions

Here’s a quick and easy way to add a little flavour to your toddler’s water – and to make a soothing teething snack. Pop any juice leftover in your child’s juice box into an ice tray and freeze. When you’re heading out, pop a couple of frozen juice blocks into your toddlers’ water bottle or sippy cup – it’ll add flavour to the water, plus keep it cool. And teething little ones will love sucking on a juicy ice cube too – it’ll help soothe sore gums.