3 Game Day Recipes for Toddlers

3 Game Day Recipes for Toddlers

1. Cauliflower Bites

Cauliflower Bites

Ingredients:
  • 1 small head of cauliflower
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ c parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (optional for spice)
Directions: 
  1. Roughly chop or break apart cauliflower into small bite-sized pieces.
  2. Coat with olive oil and top in the parmesan, paprika and black pepper (optioinal).
  3. Place in the air fryer or on a cookie sheet in oven at 390 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until dark golden brown and crispy. Be sure to toss half way through to prevent burning. If cauliflower needs more time, continue at 10 minute intervals and check often.
Serving Size:
Depending on the size of your cauliflower, this recipe will give you 5-7 toddler servings (save the rest in the fridge!) or serve 3-4 adults as a delicious side dish. 

 

2. Carrot Fries

Carrot Fries

Ingredients:
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
  • Pinch of salt
  • .5 - 1 tsp paprika
  • .5 - 1 tsp garlic powder 
Directions:  
  1. Cut carrots into thin,1-inch-long pieces (so that they resemble french fries).
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and coat with your seasoning: salt, paprika, and garlic powder to taste.
  3. Place in the air fryer or on a cookie sheet in oven at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes, or until crisp.
  4. Optional: garnish with dill.
  5. Let cool and enjoy!
Serving Size:
Depending on the size of your carrots, this recipe will give you 4-5 toddler servings (save the rest in the fridge!) or serve 1-2 adults as a delicious side dish. 

 

3. Mini Caprese

Mini Caprese

Ingredients:
  • Fresh mozzarella log
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Handful fresh basil leaves
  • Optional: Small, heart-shaped cookie cutter
Directions: 
  1. Slice your mozzarella log into about 1/4" slices. 
  2. Using small cookie cutters, stamp your mozzarella slices and basil leaves into heart-shaped pieces. (If you don't have a cookie cutter you can use a knife to cut into similar sized pieces. Try triangles or squares!).
  3. Slice the cherry tomatoes in 1/2 or 1/4 depending on your child's age.
  4. Plate up and enjoy!
Optional: Drizzle balsamic oil or glaze over the top 
 

Don't forget your Game Day Jams! 

The little ones will be screaming "Please, don't stop the music!" with this kid-friendly Game Day mix curated by our in-house DJs: 

 

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