Healthy Eating at Grasshoppers

Healthy eating for young children is top of our priority list.

The children have snack at 10am where they are presented with a fruit platter to choose from. The children are encouraged to try different fruits, vegetables and salads. This platter is followed by a low sugar carbohydrate to help clean the teeth of sugars from the fruit. If you want to learn more about what helps to keep our teeth healthy click here

 

The children enjoy a nutritious lunch which has plenty of hidden vegetables to boost the flavour.

This is our turkey and 3 bean chilli which is packed with a variety of vegetables and herbs for a great flavour. 

Turkey and 3 bean chilli recipe

turkey mince

mushrooms

peppers

onions

baby corn

courgette

tin of mixed beans

chopped tomatoes

vegetable stock

garlic powder

mild chilli powder

mixed herbs

ground pepper

serve with brown rice and your choice of vegetables and sides

Handy tip:- chop your vegetables as small as you can

The children enjoy a variety of afternoon snacks items including our popular home made sausage rolls which combine the following for a delicious snack. 

Sausage meat

stuffing mix

lentils

mix of vegetables - blended

puff pastry

egg wash

We endeavour to make as much of the menu as possible from fresh ingredients including Jayne's famous tomato pasta sauce which includes

leeks

tomatoes

peppers

butternut squash

carrots

onions

garlic

mixed herbs

vegetable stock (low salt)

ground pepper

She roasts the vegetables until soft then blends them to form a smooth sauce that is packed full of nutrients and deliciousness. 

If you would like any of our recipes please feel free to ask one of the staff.

For more facts on how to maintain a healthy diet for young children click here