It can be a task to prepare something for toddlers that they will finish eating while they are in daycare. Here are a couple of lunch ideas that you can consider preparing for toddlers.
Spread hummus between slices of bread (use multigrain bread if you wish). It is a simplest form of lunch idea which has minimal ingredients and takes very less time to prepare. If your kid frowns at the taste of hummus, use peanut butter instead and jam on the either sides of each bread. You can also use whole grain crackers or soft veggies that your kids love. Use butternut squash hummus, beetroot hummus, black bean hummus to keep things interesting for the kids.
Mash hard boiled eggs together with Avocado and squeeze some lime and a dash of salt into the mixture. Spread onto pita bread or on to crackers. You can even cut them into cubes of hard boiled eggs and serve them alongside whole grain. You can even include a fruit or a vegetable or some treats that your kids like, along with this spread.
If your toddler likes tacos, you can prepare a healthy taco salad. Use black, pinto beans or brown rice to make containers. Dice some vegetables that toddler loves and put in some mozzarella cheese and some salsa. There you have it, a (healthy) taco salad specially for your tot.
If your kids love sushi and you don’t have the expertise and the time, you can make the dish with even simpler ingredients.
Using rolling pin, roll a whole grain sandwich bread. Spread some cream cheese, jelly and hummus, mashed beans and salsa or simply peanut butter or jam and slice and roll them up.
Kids love pancakes! And what a way to prepare something out of it in a more innovative way. All you need to do is, next time you make pancakes at home, create an extra batch and keep it in the refrigerator. When packing lunch for your kids the next day, prepare pancakes out of that extra batch that you kept freezing over the weekend. Spread some jam or honey or cream on either sides of pancakes. Spread some fine slices of fruits such as pineapple or berries that your kids love on those pancakes. Place one pancake atop other, there you have it, a simple but unexpected sandwich.
Cheese can save the day if your toddler is a picky eater. Cut some small pieces of meat that your kids love such as ham, bacon or pepperoni. Spread some shredded cheese or mayo into the mixture. Serve them plain or add whole grain crackers to the dish to make the dish more filling.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.