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3 easy bite-sized snacks your little human will love!

3 easy bite-sized snacks your little human will love!

Looking for quick, nutritious meals that your little one will LOVE? These three simple bub-friendly recipes are the perfect bite-sized snacks your little human with love - they're GREAT for messy little hands!

1. Oatmeal Cups 

These banana-oatmeal cups are a winner for breakfast, lunchboxes or snack time. They’re soft, naturally sweet, and just the right size for tiny hands.

You’ll need:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup plant based milk
  • 1 banana
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/4 coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

To make:

  1.   Preheat oven to 180c. Prepare a mini cupcake or regular cupcake tray.
  2.   Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blitz until a thick batter forms.
  3.   Pour batter into prepared cupcake tray. Option to top with either blueberries or sliced strawberries (or both).
  4.   Bake for 20-25 mins or until top is golden brown.

Use cooling rack before serving.

2. Chickpea Bites

These protein-packed bites are perfect for BLW and little grazers. They’re soft, and easy to hold.

You’ll need:

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp ground paprika

To make:

  1.  Drain and thoroughly rinse chickpeas. Place in a large bowl and mash taking care to ensure no whole chickpeas remain.
  2. Add all other ingredients and mix well to combine.
  3. Mixture should be able to be pressed into balls but should not be sticky.
  4. Scoop desired portion and form into small "bites".
  5. Preheat pan over medium heat. Grease with oil of choice. Carefully place bites onto pan and fry until golden and crispy. Flip and repeat on the other side.
  6. The longer they cook for, the less delicate they will be to handle once cooked.
  7. Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.

TIPS: Alternatively to steps 1 & 2, you can add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until the mixture forms. Take care not to over blend. You can also refrigerate the formed balls for 30+ mins to make them easier to cook, although ours were fine without doing this step.

3. Veggie-Packed Sausage Rolls 

A twist on the classic, these rolls are loaded with hidden veggies and perfect for lunch, dinner, or party platters.

You’ll need:

  • 500g minced beef
  • 2 carrots (finely diced or grated)
  • 1 zucchini (finely diced or grated)
  • 1/2 onion (finely diced)
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 sheets Woolworths brand puff pastry (this one is soy free)
  • 1 extra egg for egg wash

To make:

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, finely diced or grated carrots, zucchini, onion, breadcrumbs, 2 eggs, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
  3. Lay out the puff pastry sheets on a clean surface and cut each sheet in half lengthwise.
  4. Place the meat mixture into a long sausage shape along the length of each pastry strip.
  5. Roll the pastry over the meat mixture, sealing the edges with a bit of water.
  6. Cut each long roll into smaller sausage rolls, about 5-6 cm in length, and place them seam side down on the prepared baking tray.
  7. Beat the extra egg in a small bowl and brush the tops of the sausage rolls with the egg wash.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the meat is cooked through.
  9. Allow the sausage rolls to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Recipes c/o: @tumsandcrumbs

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