Letter A of A-Z of Food Ideas for Toddlers
This is our A-Z of food ideas for toddlers! Where better to start than the letter A, and we'll be embarking on a journey through the entire alphabet. We'll be shopping together, cooking together, and, of course, eating together.
This is a fantastic way to introduce your little ones to new foods and exciting flavours, all while learning along the way. Inspired by the Amazing Kelly from @noshandnourish / @eattherainbow_kids’ #NourishABC series.
For the letter A, we shopped for Asparagus, Apples, Almond Butter, Dried Apricots, Apricot and Coconut Bites and Almond Flakes.
We came home and made Asparagus Pastries, Apple Donuts with Almond Butter a sprinkle of Almond Flakes (+sprinkles and MnMs for fun!) and tied it all together with some Apple Raspberry Softcorn Puffs from Tiny Bellies, Dried Apricots and Apricot Bites. Such a fun activity, and the boys loved the whole process.
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| Using our Baby by Beach deep bowl to prepare the Asparagus for the Airfryer |
To make the Asparagus Pastries
The Asparagus Pastries are super simple to make, all you need is;
- A bunch of raw Asparagus
- Drizzle of Oil
- Fresh Parmesan
- Salt and Pepper
- One sheet of Puff Pastry
- Egg wash
Instructions
- Prepare the Asparagus Start by cleaning the asparagus and trimming the ends.
- Drizzle some oil and season We made it real simple with a little salt and pepper and sprinkled some Parmesan
- Slice the Puff Pastry into thin strips We used a pizza slicer to simplify the process
- Wrap the Pastry Wrap the Puff Pastry strips around the Asparagus
- Brush on the egg wash Brush the egg wash on the pastry wrapped Asparagus
- Add Parmesan Sprinkle Parmesan over the Pastries
- Pop in the Airfryer or Oven Cook in the Airfryer or Oven for 7-10 mins at 180 °C, turning over halfway to achieve a crispy edge all the way around
- Enjoy! Allow to cool, and enjoy! We served ours with some Tomato Sauce and the boys loved it!
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Creating a letter-themed meal for kids is not just fun but also a wonderful educational opportunity. It's a creative way to engage children with their food, turning mealtime into a playful learning experience.
By focusing on a particular letter of the alphabet, you can introduce your child to new foods and expand their vocabulary.
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Pro Tip: We use our Baby by Beach Plate as a lid on the bowl from our Multi-use Silicone Divider Tableware Set to shake up the Asparagus with the oil and seasoning to evenly season the Asparagus
Your kids will have so much fun shopping, cooking and eating with a Letter themed meal. So much fun, and such a great way to learn at the same time!
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