Sweet Potato Waffles
You’ll need: 2 cups cake flour, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground ginger, a pinch of ground nutmeg, 3 Tbsp B-well Thick & Creamy Mayonnaise, 1¼ cups milk, 1 Tbsp B-well Sandwich Spread, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
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, stirring until well combined. Follow your waffle maker’s instructions to cook. Serve with fresh fruit.
Veggie-Packed Meatballs
You’ll need: 500g lean minced meat, 1 cup finely chopped mixed veggies (carrots, bell peppers, spinach), 2 Tbsp B-well Canola Oil, 2 Tbsp B-well Sandwich Spread, 1 tsp mixed herbs, salt and pepper to taste
To make: Preheat oven to 180°C. In a bowl, mix the minced meat, 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 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
For ideas and inspiration on meals that are not only full of all the nutrients your children need but are delicious enough for them to finish every bite, download the B-well Monster Magic back-to-school cookbook, strawberry-jam-packed with recipes created in partnership with a dietitian. Details: bwellfoods.co.za
Complied by: KYM ARGO