Organix Halloween: No More Ghosting the Veggies!
Halloween is an excellent time to cook your little ones fun, inventive meals packed with seasonal fruits and vegetables - if you can keep them away from the candy for long enough, that is. These ideas from Organix are scarily simple and guaranteed to catch eyes at any Halloween party.
Here are some fun, explorative, and interactive Halloween-themed recipes packed with nutrients that will stop your little ones from haunting the sweet bowl and ghosting their vegetables:
Halloween Frankenstein Toast (12 months+)
A fun and quick meal idea for your toddler! Packed with fruit, veg and sesame seeds, these are a good way to incorporate some essential allergen exposure into your child’s diet.
Halloween Pumpkin Muffins (12 months+)
A sweet yet nutritious snack or pudding including seasonal veg such as pumpkin or butternut squash. Let your little ones decorate these muffins for an interactive, yummy activity.
Who doesn’t love pizza? Mix up the toppings with these mini pizzas packed full of flavour. Taking only twenty minutes to cook, these are a quick and interactive lunch idea.
It is scary how delicious these sausage-filled pastries are! The recipe makes seventeen so they are ideal for halloween parties, or to freeze and have handy as a snack or quick lunch idea for the future.
Spooky Pumpkin Risotto (7 months+)
This will warm you from the inside out… A scrummy treat that the whole family could enjoy. Allow to simmer away and then eat in front of the fire with your favourite Halloween film streaming.
Pumpkin Pie Biscuits (10 months+)
A delicious, healthy treat. These biscuits can be cooked in bulk and frozen for the future. They are topped with a delicious, autumnal spiced creamed coconut or cream cheese topping… just irresistible.
Pumpkin Stew In-a-pot (10 months+)
A hearty, autumnal stew perfect for a family dinner on a cold October evening. Packed with nutritional seasonal veggies, with an option of either minced meat or beans (or both!) this is a great meal to make alongside pumpkin carving!
Leek, Butternut Squash & Cheese Purée (6 months+) or Pumpkin Purée (6 months+)
Perfect for your very little ones to ensure they don’t miss out on all the seasonal fun! Quick and easy to make, and packed with goodness.
A sweet alternative and an excellent way to introduce your baby to cinnamon, a much-loved spice that is not only high in antioxidants but a staple in the winter months.
You can find further spooky yet delicious recipe ideas on the Organix website! Happy Halloween!