Paddle pops, boats and animals
“It's easy to switch the birthday menu over to wholesome snacks.”
Watermelon paddle pops
- watermelon
- paddle-pop sticks
Boats
- celery sticks
- low fat cottage cheese
- small candles or flags for decoration
Animals
- carrot
- watermelon
- cucumber
- biscuit cutters
It's often hard to avoid the junk-food trap when planning a child's birthday party. Try placing a few healthy alternatives on the table - especially some disguised as junk - and watch the kids zoom in like a swarm of bees.
Method
Watermelon paddle pops
Cut a ripe watermelon into 2cm slices then cut rectangles and place a paddle pop stick in one end. Freeze until ready to serve.
Boats
Cut celery sticks into 5cm lengths and taper each end with a sharp knife. Fill with low-fat cottage cheese and place a small candle or flag in the centre of each.
Animals and other shapes
Use biscuit cutters to cut out shapes from slices of peeled carrot, watermelon and cucumber.
