The Good Foundation
The kids have gone back to school the hustle and bustle of everyday life has returned. All across Australia the sounds of “Mum, Dad, I’m hungry!” can be heard, almost like clockwork at 3pm every afternoon. It’s after school snack time!
Australian Health and Wellbeing statistics say that 1 in 4 Aussie children/adolescents aged 2-17 are considered obese, which means that now more than ever, ensuring that Aussie kids are eating the recommended daily serves of fruit and veg is vital.
One way you can ensure that your child is getting adequate nutrients in their daily diet is by making simple swaps to their afternoon snacks. While store brought snacks often have hidden nasties making them at home means you know exactly what they’re eating…and more importantly, what they’re not! You can even get the kids involved with making these ones – from planning the snacks, shopping for ingredients, preparing and cooking. To help spark some inspiration we have found some of Jamie’s favourite afternoon snack recipes below, try them for yourself!
Simple hommus + veg
So easy to make, this classic houmous recipe is a simple blend of chickpeas and tahini. High in protein, fibre and more than ten micronutrients – this is a great, nutritious snack.
https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/homemade-vegetable-crisps/
Granola bars
The best thing about making your own granola bars is you can decide exactly what you include Once you master the basic principle, get creative with your favourite flavours, and get the kids involved, too.
https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/uncategorised-recipes/granola-bars/
Sweet potato muffins
Packed full of goodness and really filling, these delicious muffins are made with cottage cheese, mixed seeds, spring onions and either butternut squash or sweet potato – you can even enjoy them for breakfast on the go, too.
https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/sweet-potato-muffins/
To find more delicious after-school snack recipes, follow @thegoodfoundation on Instagram.
If you want your kids to learn some of Jamie’s best cooking tips and tricks you can book them into Jamie’s ministry of Food face-to-face or online cooking classes here: https://www.thegoodfoundation.com.au/courses/
