Main meals15 min hands-on · 45 min total · 7 ingredients
Roast potatoes, broccoli & dip
Why it works for childrenDip it, try it separately, start small.
The ingredients bringProtein · Calcium · Fibre
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Family kitchen · Breakfast
Apple & carrot bircher
A familiar breakfast with finely grated apple and a little carrot. Soft, mild and easy to prepare the night before, without nuts or raisins.
- Hands-on time
- 10 Min.
- Total time
- 30 Min.
- Base recipe
- 4 servings
Fibre · Calcium · Beta-carotene
Why it works for children & what’s in itTimes are estimates for the base recipe. Larger quantities may take longer.
Step by step
0 / 4Here’s how.
An easier way today.
Mix directly in a bowl with a lid. Fine porridge oats only need a short soaking time.
What you can prepare ahead
Make the whole mixture the night before, cover and refrigerate immediately. Stir in the morning, adding a little milk if needed.
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When there is room for it today
Helping is welcome. Watching is too.
Your child can measure oats and stir the mixture. An adult uses the sharp grater.
For your family table
Adapt for younger eaters.
Grate apple and carrot very finely; do not leave hard raw pieces. Intended for family meals with children aged 3 and over. Adapt texture and amount and supervise eating.
The nutrients in these ingredients.
- Fibre
- Here from: oats and apple
Parts of plant foods that help keep digestion working normally.
Learn about Fibre → - Calcium
- Here from: yoghurt and milk
Important for building bones and teeth, especially during growth.
Learn about Calcium → - Beta-carotene
- Here from: carrots
The body can turn it into vitamin A, which is important for vision, among other things.
Learn about Beta-carotene & vitamin A →
These notes refer to the ingredients in the base recipe. The amount on the plate depends on preparation, portion size and swaps. Variety across the week makes the difference.
Make it work for you.
Finely grate the same weight of ripe pear instead of apple. Stir in a little extra milk at serving time if you prefer a looser texture.
Taking it slowly today?
Keep a little oat-yoghurt mixture aside before adding the grated ingredients. Offer apple and carrot separately alongside without pressure to taste.
Keeping it safely
Cover and refrigerate immediately at 5°C or below; eat within 24 hours. Take out only what you need and do not return leftovers from used bowls.
For younger eaters
Grate apple and carrot very finely; do not leave hard raw pieces. Intended for family meals with children aged 3 and over. Adapt texture and amount and supervise eating.
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Our approach & sources
These recipes are ideas for family life with children aged 3 and up. Quantities are a guide, not a target to finish. Age, appetite and individual needs vary. Variety across the week matters; no single recipe covers every nutritional need.
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