Summer is the perfect time to enjoy snacks outside with the family, but when you have small children, it can be a challenge to find recipes that are both easy to prepare and that the kids love. In this article, we share our best summer snacks recipes that are especially suitable for families with young children. From delicious muffins and fruity smoothies to healthy cakes and cooling drinks, here you will find inspiration to create tasty and child-friendly coffee options for sunny days. Follow our recipes and tips to make your summer time together even more enjoyable and memorable! With the help of the fantastic www.kiddokitchen.se and their app with hundreds of recipes for your children and family, we have collected some favorites that are suitable for picnics this summer!
1. Tasty & healthy chia ice cream
Recipe: www.kiddokitchen.se
It's fine to replace the mango juice with berries of your choice 🫐 If there is batter left over - refrigerate and eat like chia pudding!
Ingredients (approx. 10 ice creams)
- 2 dl coconut cream
- 1 dl proviva mango juice without added sugar
- 0.5 dl chia seeds
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tbsp nut butter of your choice
Do this
- Mix all ingredients except chia seeds.
- Stir in the chia seeds and let stand for at least 15 min.
- Stir and pour into ice cream molds. Freeze for at least 3-4 hours.
Healthy meal set plate
2. Spicy beef patties
Recipe: www.kiddokitchen.se
Ingredients
- Peanut butter 1.25 dl
- Eggs 2 pcs
- Honey (Should be avoided for 12 months) 0.5 dl
- Gingerbread spice 1.5 tbsp
Do this
- Puff pastry 400 g
- Dates 6 pcs
- Almonds 0.5 dl
- Natural vanilla powder 0.5 tsp
- Water 0.5 tsp
- Butter 25 g
- Egg yolk 1 pc
- Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature.
- Mix pitted dates, butter and vanilla.
- Finely chop the almonds and mix everything again.
- Cut the puff pastry into squares (about 12 pieces)
- Place a tablespoon of the date mixture in each corner and pinch again to make small balls/pirogues.
- Brush the knots with beaten egg, preferably mixed with the rest of the date mixture if there is any left over.
- Bake in oven until slightly golden - about 15-20 min.
Sip & Snack - Bowl with lid and spill-proof straw cup
4. Smoothie popsicle stick
Recipe: www.kiddokitchen.se
Gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based and no added sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 dl frozen strawberries
- 1 dl coconut cream
- 0.5 banana
- 1/4 avocado
- juice from 0.5 lime
Do this
- Mix all ingredients.
- Pour into ice cream molds.
- Freeze for at least 3 h.
