HOW TO THROW A HEALTHY KIDS' BIRTHDAY PARTY!

by Jennifer Hopper | Oct 12, 2018

The classic kids’ party can be a bit of a minefield if you’re a parent hoping to have some kind of control over your child’s intake of nutrient-free food! And while no parent wants to serve brown bread and water on their child’s special day, it is possible to strike a balance between wholesome nutritious food and fun-filled party treats. But look, we’re not gonna lie - making healthy food look good is the key to success here - so factor in some precious prep-time to make sure those nutrient-rich foods look their delicious best!

And remember - the key to keeping kids' sugar intake to a minimum is by filling them up with good food before unleashing them on the desserts table!

STARTERS

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Fill bowls with freshly popped, lightly salted popcorn
Chop up some veggies - fresh carrots and cucumbers, capsicums and cherry tomatoes. Add some pretzel sticks and a few simple dips like hummus or cream cheese
Throw on some mini pickles, nuts (if you are sure there are no allergies) and sliced hard-boiled eggs

THE MAINS

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Sandwich roll-ups - create pinwheel sandwiches using wholemeal pita filled with cheese and vegemite, avocado spread or tomato and cheese
Corn-on-the-cob (cut into thirds)
Homemade mini pizzas topped with tomato sauce and cheese
Zucchini fritters (see resources below for details)

DRINKS

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Make a signature ‘birthday smoothie’ with your child’s favourite fruits
Make your own juice if you have a juicer
Add some sparkle with soda water if ‘fizzy’ drinks are a must have
Make ice-cubes filled with fruit or edible flowers to pop in drinks

DESSERT

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Fruit kebabs - use a mellon-baller or cookie cutters to make great shapes and stack them on skewers
Choc dipped bananas and strawberries
DIY ice cream cake - check out our resources below for a healthy take on making your own delicious cake!