The sun is shining and our friends at Piccolo are here with some summer superfood recipes to cool down and power up playtime.
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Summer is a great time to try new, healthy recipes, filled with vitamins, minerals, and those essential antioxidants.
From vibrant salads to refreshing smoothies, we’ve made summertime easy with these delicious meals and snacks that taste great and provide your little one with lots of essential nutrients, no matter their age!
Refreshing Summer Superfood Recipes for Kids
Summer is the perfect time to introduce your little ones to a variety of colourful and nutritious superfoods. These easy superfood dishes are not only delicious but also packed with essential vitamins and minerals to support your child's growth and development.
Colourful Superfood Salads
Encourage your children to eat the rainbow with vibrant superfood salads. Mix and match their favourite fruits and vegetables for a dish that looks as good as it tastes!
- Spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and feta cheese
- Kale, mango, avocado, and quinoa
- Beetroot, orange segments and goat's cheese
Hydrating Superfood Lollies
| Popsicle Flavour | Ingredients |
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Watermelon Mint |
Watermelon, mint leaves, lime juice |
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Strawberry Beet |
Strawberries, beetroot, coconut water |
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Pineapple Spinach |
Pineapple, spinach, almond milk |
Superfood-Infused Ice Lollies
For a fun twist on traditional ice lollies, blend your child's favourite superfoods into the mix. They won’t have a clue that their summer treat is actually packed with nutrients!
- Mango, turmeric, and coconut milk
- Raspberry, chia seeds, and Greek yoghurt
- Kiwi, spirulina, and honey
- Beetroot and Watermelon Ice Lollies
Why not let your little one choose their favourite ingredients to create their own unique superfood combinations? You can also mix in our Piccolo Superboost pouches, packed with our special Piccolo Superfood™ blend containing 8-power packed super ingredients to deliver on health for your little one, all in one handy pouch!
Cooling Superfood Recipes for Kids
With higher temperatures, it’s important to keep your little one hydrated and fed with cool, nutritious meals.
Chilled Superfood Soups
Cold soups are a fun way to add veggies, fruits, and superfoods to your child's meals. They're full of vitamins and minerals and are perfect for hot days.
- Chilled Avocado and Cucumber Soup: Blend ripe avocados, cucumber, yoghurt, and a bit of lime juice for a creamy, cool soup.
- Watermelon Gazpacho: Mix watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh herbs for a refreshing, sweet and savoury soup.
- Chilled Berry Beetroot Soup: Blend cooked beetroot, mixed berries, and coconut milk for a brightly-coloured, antioxidant-rich soup.
Frozen Superfood Yoghurt Bites
Frozen yoghurt bites are a fun, healthy snack that your little one will love. Here's how to make them:
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Ingredients |
Instructions |
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays or small silicone moulds. Freeze for 2-3 hours or until solid. Pop the frozen bites out of the moulds and enjoy! |
Or, you can also make Yoghurt Bites without silicone moulds!
Summer Days Superfood Treats for Kids
There are plenty of kid-friendly superfoods that can be transformed into irresistible summer treats!
Superfood-packed energy balls are a great place to start. These bite-sized delights can be made with wholesome ingredients. Ingredients include…
- Dates
- Nuts and seeds (almonds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds)
- Coconut flakes
- Cacao powder
- Dried fruits (goji berries, raisins, cranberries)
Simply blend the ingredients together, roll them into balls, and refrigerate.
No-bake superfood bars are another fantastic option that your little one will love. These bars can be customised with various ingredients. Some popular combinations include:
| Base Ingredients | Superfood Add-ins | Flavour Enhancers |
| Rolleds oats | Chai seeds, glax seeds | Honey, cinnamon |
| Puffed quinoa | Gogi berries, cacao nibs | Almond butter, vanilla extract |
| Puffed amaranth | Hemp seeds, dried blueberries | coconut oil, maple syrup |
Mix the ingredients, press them into a baking dish, and refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars for a nutrient-dense treat without refined sugars.
Superfood-infused smoothie bowls are a refreshing snack for your little one during the warmer months. Blend frozen fruits like berries, mangoes, or bananas with your choice of milk and top with colourful superfoods, such as…
- Sliced kiwi
- Pomegranate seeds
- Chia seeds
- Bee pollen
- Cacao nibs
Fun Superfood Recipes for Kids
Adding superfoods to your little one’s diet provides them with more nutrients. These recipes mix healthy ingredients with fun designs…
Superfood Smiley Face Sandwiches
Make your little one laugh with these fun sandwiches. Use whole grain bread, nut butter, and fruits and veggies for faces. Or try one of the below…
- Banana slices for eyes
- Strawberry nose
- Kiwi mouth
- Shredded carrot hair
Superfood Rainbow Skewers
Make veggie snacks colourful and fun by using fruits and veggies on skewers to make a rainbow. Try these colours…
| Colour | Fruits & Veggies |
| Red | Strawberries, raspberries, red bell peppers |
| Orange | Cantaloupe, mango, carrots |
| Yellow | Pineapple, yellow bell peppers, yellow squash |
| Green | Kiwi, honeydew melon, cucumber |
| Blue/Purple | Blueberries, purple grapes, purple cauliflower |
Interactive Superfood Snack Plates
Let your child be creative with snack plates. Offer different ingredients for them to make their own snacks such as…
- Sliced apples, pears, and bananas
- Berries and grapes
- Carrot and celery sticks
- Cherry tomatoes and pepper slices
- Hummus or yoghurt dip
Rounding off…
There are so many ways to make superfoods fun for your little one. You can try colourful salads, refreshing popsicles, or even chilled soups; these all make healthy eating exciting and engaging.
Start experimenting in the kitchen and with a bit of creativity and patience, your child will no doubt soon be asking for more!
