We continue to provide TIPS to share with your family and foster good habits
Before you start remember:
- Choose the recipe and read it carefully
- Gather all the ingredients and utensils indicated in the recipe.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and start preparing!
TIP: Take a moment to dress the table. Your preparation will look great and be more enjoyable in a pleasant family atmosphere.
CARROT CHOCOLATES
First, peel and grate 1 kg of carrot in a pot. Then add the juice of 3 oranges, and add the zest to intensify the flavour. Finally, add ½ kg of sugar. Mix all the ingredients and cook over a low heat until it caramelises. Remove from the heat and let it cool. Once it is warm, form balls with your hands and coat them in powdered sugar or coconut.
TIPS: Combining natural elements such as carrots and oranges with sweet preparations is always an excellent option for those with a sweet tooth.
You can freeze them and have them ready to use as snacks, once we meet again in the school playground.
OATMEAL CAKES
Mix 1 cup of oats, ½ cup of powdered milk, 1 tbsp of baking powder, 1 tbsp of shredded coconut. In another bowl, beat 4 eggs and 1 cup of sugar.
Mix the two preparations in a circular motion with a wooden spoon and pour into a previously greased baking dish. Bake in a moderate oven until it begins to brown, for approximately 30 minutes. Allow to cool and remove from the mould.
TIPS: Oats are a very complete cereal that provides us with proteins, minerals and vitamins, but above all it is an excellent source of fibre. The consumption of fibre is very important and often – but not always – manages to compensate for the necessary amounts of fruit and vegetables consumed, so it is important to include this cereal in some weekly snack.
CARAMELIZED BANANAS
Peel and halve 2 bananas; place on a greased baking tray and sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon and 4 tbsp. sugar. Bake in a moderate oven for 20 minutes.
TIP: Another sweet, simple snack with a great nutritional value, and above all a source of potassium. Ideal snack for days when the kids go to Loyola or spend long days at Gonzaga.
CARROT MAYONNAISE
Boil and chop ½ kg of carrot, place in a blender, add the juice of ½ lemon, 1 clove of garlic, 2 tbsp. of olive or corn oil and salt to taste.
You can flavor it with other ingredients, such as basil, parsley or pepper.
Blend by adding a little water from cooking the carrots until you achieve the desired consistency.
TIPS: Classic mayonnaise is a condiment that is very common in children's meals, although it is not the most advisable. This preparation is an excellent substitute for conventional mayonnaise. It has a shelf life of 48 hours in the refrigerator.
WARM BEAN SALAD
WHITES
Leave the beans to soak for 24 hours. The next day, boil them and season with olive oil and parsley. If you want it to be more complete, you can add hard-boiled egg and grated carrot.
TIP: Legumes are an important source of carbohydrates, proteins, fiber, iron, and above all, B vitamins. A healthy side dish with great nutritional value to incorporate into children's meals.
Gianella Pedemonte
Bachelor of Nutrition
