One of the trickiest aspects of parenthood is ensuring your little ones get all the nutrients they need \u2013 and that their meals are delicious enough that they\u2019ll want to finish each bite!<\/p>\n
As we head back into the school year, it\u2019s easy to get stuck in a rut with the same-old meals and snacks \u2013 but B-well together with Munchie Monster and his colourful friends, are making life so much easier for busy moms and dads through their fantastical Taste Explorers cookbook.<\/p>\n
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With more than 25 recipes created with the help of dietitian Dr Monique Piderit, as well as nutrition tips and a time-saving two-week meal plan that shows you the ideal breakdown of meals and snacks, the free, downloadable cookbook is an easy-to-use tool that will take the stress out of the school.<\/p>\n
With delicious recipes like Veggie-Packed Meatballs, Mac \u2018n Cheese Slices, a Sneaky Cauli Chicken Curry Mayo Wrap, Egg-Free French Toast Fingers and Sweet Potato Fish Cakes, each accompanied by nutritional insights, there\u2019s plenty of inspiration to find within the cookbook\u2019s pages. And with cute, eye-catching space critters used throughout the cookbook design, even your kids will want to get involved in meal preparation!<\/p>\n
Here is a taste of some of the nutritious, quick-and-easy, kid-friendly recipes from the Taste Explorers Cookbook.<\/p>\n
What you\u2019ll need: 500 grams lean minced meat; 1 cup finely chopped mixed veggies (carrots, bell peppers, spinach); 2 tablespoons B-well Canola Oil; 2 tablespoons B-well Sandwich Spread; 1 teaspoon mixed herbs; Salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n To make: Preheat oven to 180\u00b0C. In a bowl, mix the minced meat, finely chopped veggies, canola oil, sandwich spread, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined. Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What you\u2019ll need: 2 cups cake flour; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; \u00bd teaspoon ground cinnamon; \u00bc teaspoon ground ginger; pinch of ground nutmeg; 3 tablespoons B-well Thick & Creamy Mayonnaise;<\/p>\n 1\u00bc cups milk; 1 tablespoon B-well Sandwich Spread; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes<\/p>\n To make: Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. Mix the mayonnaise, milk, sandwich spread, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Add the wet ingredients and mashed sweet potatoes to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined. Follow your waffle maker\u2019s instructions to cook the waffles.<\/p>\n To download your copy of the B-well Taste Explorers cookbook and meet the intergalactic Munchie Monster and his friends, just buy any B-well canola oil, mayo or sandwich spread from your local grocery shop and scan the QR code on the funky tag attached to the lid. Not only will you get the free cookbook, meal plan and an adorable Munchie Monster-themed alphabet download, but you\u2019ll also stand a chance to win weekly prizes! You can also visit www.bwellfoods.co.za and download direct.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One of the trickiest aspects of parenthood is ensuring your little ones get all the nutrients they need \u2013 and that their meals are delicious enough that they\u2019ll want to finish each bite! As we head back into the school year, it\u2019s easy to get stuck in a rut with the same-old meals and snacks […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":36749,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2060,21],"tags":[4176,10280,10279,10281],"class_list":{"0":"post-36737","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-food-wine","8":"category-kids","9":"tag-b-well","10":"tag-dr-monique-piderit","11":"tag-stress-free-school-meal-prep","12":"tag-taste-explorers-cookbook"},"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/01\/B-well_Veggie-Packed-Meatballs-400x267.jpg\")
Veggie-Packed Meatballs<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/01\/B-well_Sweet-Potato-Waffles-400x267.jpg\")
Sweet Potato Waffles<\/strong><\/p>\n