Heading off on a summer picnic is a great chance for your child to enjoy the freedom of the great outdoors \u2013 and is a relaxed way to catch up with family and friends, without trying to keep restless children on their best behaviour. Add these toddler-friendly snacks to your picnic basket \u2013 they\u2019re packed full of natural goodness, and taste delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BEAN DIP AND MINI PITAS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What is a picnic without a dip? This nutrition-packed beany dip is so easy to make \u2013 just take along some mini pitas and veggie sticks for dipping. You can use any Squish 100% Fruit or Veg Puree<\/strong> in the mix, they\u2019ll all taste delicious. Remember, Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Purees<\/strong> are completely free of added nasties like flavourants, colourants and preservatives \u2013 and there is no added cane sugar or starch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 x 410g can of Rhodes Quality Butter Beans<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00bd clove of garlic<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 x 110ml Squish 100% Fruit or Veg Puree<\/strong> (our favourite flavour for this dip is Pear + Sweet Potato<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 tbsp fresh herbs of your choice & a pinch of salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n TIP:<\/strong> Freeze a few boxes of Squish 100% Pressed Juice the night before your picnic. Add them to your picnic basket to keep things cool, and let the kids drink them once they have melted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Drain butter beans and place into a food processor \u2013 or you can use a stick blender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add \u00bd clove of garlic and Puree. Add fresh herbs and a little salt. Puree until well blended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CHEESY VEG BALLS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These tasty snacks are filled with veggies. They go really well with the Bean Dip \u2013 or rolled up in a mini wrap for a hearty meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 cup cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 Squish 100% Veg Puree of choice<\/strong>, the Mixed Veg<\/strong> one works really well<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00bc small onion, finely grated<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 cups breadcrumbs (simply put several slices of bread into your processor and blitz)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00bd cup wholewheat flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2-3 large courgettes, finely grated<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 large carrots, finely grated<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00bd clove garlic grated, finely grated<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 teaspoon dried herbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Combine all the ingredients and leave to rest for 20 minutes. Roll into small balls. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake in a preheated at 180 \u00b0C for 20-25 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TIP:<\/strong> These cheesy balls cook well in an air-fryer \u2013 they\u2019ll only need 8 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 MINI BANANA MUFFINS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t just pack these for the little ones \u2013 the adults will love them too. You can switch up the flavour by using different purees \u2013 or divide the batter and add the leftovers from the Squish 100% Fruit Purees<\/strong> you have in fridge for a variety of flavours (even the Veggie Purees<\/strong> work well). Squish pouches come with resealable lids, so you can just use what you need then keep the rest for later. No more wasting food!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 375 ml (1\u00bd cups) cake flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7.5 ml (1\u00bd tsp) baking powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon<\/p>\n\n\n\n 125 ml (\u00bd cup) brown sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 egg<\/p>\n\n\n\n 65 ml (\u00bc cup) sunflower oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 x 110 ml Squish 100% Banana + Apple Puree<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 x 110 ml Squish 100% Apple Puree<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sift flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stir in the brown sugar. Mix the egg and the oil together and stir in the purees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add the puree mixture to the dry ingredients and fold gently until just mixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spoon the muffin batter into a muffin tray lined with paper muffin cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bake the muffins in an oven that has been preheated to 180\u02daC for 15 minutes or until the muffins are golden and firm to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TIP: <\/strong>For added fruitiness, peel an apple and cut it into small cubes. 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