Kids Meals

Cooking for children can be challenging. You need to make sure your kids maintain a healthy diet, which contains all the vitamins and minerals their growing bodies need. Fortunately, avocados are wonderful for children's health because they contain a mass of vital nutrients, including Vitamin C to help boost their immune systems. The delicious taste, creamy texture and versatility of avo means that your kids can at last eat green food without complaint.

Start your children on some easy kids meals below – we even have some easy kids recipes they can make themselves! You can also make sure your kids eat their greens by simply spreading avo over their chicken or steak. The smooth and creamy texture will win them over in no time.

If you want to enjoy the luscious taste and health benefits of avo yourself, you can also try one of our smart recipe ideas for Weekend Breakfasts.

Avocado Halves with Bolognaise Topping

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Serves: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

4 avocados, cut in half and pip removed
1 jar bolognaise sauce
1/2 cup low fat mozzarella cheese

  • Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of warmed, bolognaise sauce in the cavity of each avocado
  • Sprinkle grated low fat mozzarella cheese on top
  • Cook under a hot grill until the cheese is a golden brown colour
Note: Pre homemade bolognaise sauce can be used

This recipe was a part of the 2010 competition with the National Rugby League and Junior Rugby League clubs: www.avocado.org.au/IHeartFooty


Chicken, Avocado and Cherry Tomato Skewers

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Serves: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

200g of chicken breast, cut into cubes
12 cherry tomatoes
2 avocados, pip and skin removed, cut in cubes
4tbsp of olive oil
1tsp of sea salt
1tsp of pepper
1tsp of chilli flakes (optional)
12 skewers
 

  • Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix lightly.
  • Thread each skewer with chicken cube, avo and tomato. Repeat process until the skewer is full.
  • Place on a hot grill / BBQ and cook for 15 mins or until cooked through.
  • Serve with a salad on the side.
Note: This recipe was a part of the 2010 competition with the National Rugby League and Junior Rugby League clubs: www.avocado.org.au/IHeartFooty


Tuna Tubes

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Serves: 4 - 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

I cup tinned tuna, drained
2 avocados, seed removed and mashed
1 packet instant cannelloni logs
1 cup tomato pasta sauce
1/2 cup low fat cheddar cheese

  • Combine tuna and avocado and with a teaspoon spoon the mixture into instant cannelloni logs (can use a piping bag)
  • Arrange the logs in a baking dish and pour over pasta sauce
  • Sprinkle grated low fat cheddar cheese on top
  • Bake in 220C oven for 30 minutes, until heated through and golden on top


Quick Ideas

Kids in the Kitchen

A hulk smoothie or some lucky toast?

Let your kids have fun in the
kitchen too.

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