We have collected delicious suggestions to accompany the afternoon of the little ones. There are cupcakes, cookies, mousses, pancakes and more!
One afternoon snack with sandwiches, cookies and other delicious options can make every day better! Not to mention that this is a much loved time for children! That’s why we talked to nutritionists to sort out the best ones recipes for that moment – and most importantly, that do not contain milk or lactose.
1. Yellow fruit mousse
Age range: from 6 months
Ingredients:
- 1 passion fruit + some for garnish
- 2 cups diced mango
- 500 ml of coconut milk
- 1/2 sachet of colorless, unflavored gelatin
Method of preparation:
Blend the passion fruit with the mango and coconut milk in a blender. Dissolve the gelatin according to the manufacturer’s instructions (described on the package). Add the gelatin to the blender and blend a little more, along with the other ingredients.
Pour the cream into a container and put it in the fridge. When it is firm, decorate with the pulp of the passion fruit. To serve at children’s parties, you can put it in coffee cups or bowls, as they are great for setting up the table!
* Recipe provided by nutritionist, Family Health specialist and food technologist Veridiane Sirota (@veridianenutrinfantil)
2. Sweet potato pancake
Age range: from 6 months
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup steamed and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 tablespoon of oat bran
- 1 teaspoon of flaxseed flour
- A pinch of cinnamon or salt (optional)
Method of preparation:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Heat a lightly greased pan with coconut oil, olive oil, or sunflower oil. With the spoon, form mini piles of pasta. Each spoon is a pancake. Leave the heat on medium-low heat (this is important not to burn them). Cook for about 2 minutes on each side and then serve. If you want a sweeter version, add ground cinnamon.
* Recipe provided by nutritionist, Family Health specialist and food technologist Veridiane Sirota (@veridianenutrinfantil)
3. Savory biscuits with yam
Age range: from 1 year
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked and processed peeled potatoes
- 1 cup of almond flour
- 1 cup of cornstarch
- 1/3 cup unflavored coconut oil
- Salt and herbs to taste
Method of preparation:
In a container, put the yam, coconut oil and gradually add the flour. Add salt and seasonings. Mix well until a smooth and homogeneous mass is obtained. Leave to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Remove from the refrigerator, put some dough on a plastic wrap and cover with more plastic. With the help of a rolling pin roll out the dough. Cut into squares or use molds. Grease a mold with coconut oil and place the biscuits. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
* Recipe provided by the nutritionist specialized in Functional Nutrition and food selectivity Erika Almeida ( @ nutri.erika.almeida )
4. Vegan beetroot muffins
Age range: from 2 years old
Ingredients:
- 1 medium beetroot, grated
- 1/2 cup of cornstarch
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (can be whole wheat)
- 200 ml of coconut milk
- 1/2 cup of coconut oil or soybean oil
- 1/2 cup of coconut sugar
- half a lemon squeezed
Method of preparation:
Mix all the ingredients in a blender. Finally add a tablespoon of yeast and mix. Bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 ° C.
* Recipe provided by the children’s nutritionist and founder of the Nutridinhos school Débora Santana Alves (@nutridinhoss)
- 200 g of cabotian squash
- 1 cup of water
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 glass of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of instant dry yeast (for bread)
- 1 tablespoon of sugar (used for fermenting bread)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 cups of wholemeal flour
- 4 cups of refined wheat flour
Method of preparation:
Steam the pumpkin until soft. Pass it in the blender with the eggs, water, oil, sugar, salt and beat well. Transfer the mixture to a container and add the wheat flours and yeast. Knead the dough well for about 15 minutes, this is very important!
Put it in a container and cover with a clean tea towel. Leave to rest in a closed place, to double in volume, for about 1 hour. Then shape the rolls into the desired shape and lay them on a greased and floured baking sheet, keeping a finger distance between them. Let the sandwiches rest for another 20 minutes and bake in a preheated oven at 180 ° C for about 30 minutes.
* Recipe provided by nutritionist, Family Health specialist and food technologist Veridiane Sirota (@veridianenutrinfantil)
6. Sprinkle the biscuit
Age range: from 1 year
Ingredients:
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