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4 Bites: Kids' snacks

Warren Elwin
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Warren Elwin

Food writer

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Rather than store-bought, these child-friendly nibbles are better, and just a little healthier, when made at home.

Nut bar clusters

  1. Melt 250g block of chocolate (dark or otherwise) with a small knob of butter.
  2. Into a mixing bowl combine 150g chopped dried apricots, 100g banana or apple chips, 150g lightly crushed mixed nuts, 3 or more handfuls of popcorn and the zest of an orange.
  3. Add the chocolate and mix well, spread onto a sheet of baking paper, sprinkle with desiccated coconut or sesame seeds and chill. Break into small clusters to eat.
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Chicken salad sushi rolls

  1. Mix 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken with a generous spoonful each of mayo and sour cream, a good squirt of mustard, a handful of chives (chopped), and season with salt, ground black pepper and lemon zest and juice to taste.
  2. Working on a sushi mat, spread cooked sushi rice across a sheet of nori, cover generously with chicken salad, add thin strips of raw or pickled veges for a healthy crunch (carrot, cucumber, avocado, radish), roll up tightly and slice to serve.
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Poached fruit

  1. Simmer 1 large cup water, ¼ cup honey and the peeled zest and juice of 1 orange for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Working in batches, add thick slices of your chosen fruit (peaches and pears, peeled or not, are good), approximately 3-4 cups and poach until tender.
  3. Remove fruit and reduce liquid until syrupy (if it isn't already), pour over fruit, cool and store in fridge or freezer, ready to serve with the morning cereal or with icecream for dessert.
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