Not long ago we told you how to organize yourself with travel snacks for children, giving you some advice on which ones to choose and how to transport them to always have with you, especially during a bike trip or when moving with means, something healthy and energetic that also meets the tastes of the little ones.
Today we decided to take action and give you 5 recipes designed specifically for children to make them eat healthy outside the home. Before leaving for a bike vacation with the family or even just a simple trip, it can be nice and useful to prepare our snacks at home instead of buying them at the supermarket. So here is a collection of simple and quick recipes for family-sized travel snacks.
1. Homemade energy biscuits
If you have never prepared homemade energy biscuits, now is the time to start! Perfect for trips as they are small, light, they do not get damaged easily and are very nutritious. The advantages of making them at home are that you can decide exactly what to put in them, avoiding unnecessary additives and sugars. Let's find out how to make them.
INGREDIENTS:
- 150 g oat flakes
- 100 g of honey
- 100 g of dark chocolate chips
- 50 g of dried fruit (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, raisins, etc.)
- 30 g of coconut oil
- A pinch of cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
PREPARATION:
Chop the dried fruit and mix the oat flakes with the honey, chocolate chips and the dried fruit, then add the cinnamon, salt and previously melted coconut oil. Form small biscuits, place them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake at 180 ° for about 15 minutes until they are golden.
2. Homemade smoothie bar in a jar
The smoothie is undoubtedly one of the most popular healthy snacks for trips, both for adults and children, as it is fresh, nutritious and can be easily consumed on the go. Let's see how to prepare smoothies in individual glass jars that can be consumed within a couple of hours.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 banana
- 150 ml of milk (cow, almond or soy)
- 100 g of blueberries
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Ice cubes to taste
PREPARATION:
Prepare the smoothie by blending the banana with milk, blueberries and honey in a blender, then add ice cubes and divide it into small jars that you can bring with you on your trip. The smoothie will keep in the cool bag for at least 2 hours.
3. Granola and dried fruit mix
Granola is certainly a perfect snack for those on the go, as it is light, nutritious and energetic. It can be easily prepared at home and stored in jars or small bags to be brought during a trip. Let's see the ingredients and preparation.
INGREDIENTS:
- 200 g of oat flakes
- 100 g of cashew nuts
- 100 g of dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, dates, etc.)
- 50 g of honey
- 50 g of coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
PREPARATION:
Finely chop the cashew nuts and mix them with the oat flakes, then add the honey, the melted coconut oil, the vanilla extract and the salt. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake at 180 ° for about 15 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning. Once cooked, add the dried fruit and let it cool before storing it in airtight jars.
4. Homemade muesli bars
Muesli bars are the classic snack to bring when traveling, and if you prepare them at home, you will be able to control exactly what you put in them. Let's see how to make them with a simple and quick recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
- 200 g of oat flakes
- 100 g of honey
- 100 g of dark chocolate chips
- 100 g of dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, etc.)
- 50 g of coconut oil
- A pinch of salt
PREPARATION:
Mix the oat flakes with the honey, the melted coconut oil and the chocolate chips and dried fruit. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake at 180 ° for about 15 minutes. Once cooked and cooled, cut into bars and store in an airtight box.
5. Homemade granita popsicles
Finally, the last recipe we propose is granita popsicles, a fresh and delicious snack, perfect for a sunny day during a summer trip. Let's see how to prepare them in a simple way.
INGREDIENTS:
- 400 ml of natural fruit juice (orange, lemon, strawberry, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- Ice cubes
PREPARATION:
To prepare the granita popsicles you will need plastic molds or small paper cups. Pour the fruit juice into the molds, add the honey, insert the popsicle sticks and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight. You will have fresh, healthy and delicious popsicles ready to enjoy during your bike trip.
