Healthy party food

Having a slew of kids over these holidays? Dish up a sideboard of healthy party food.

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There’s no need to serve up only empty calories. Add a few healthy alternatives as well. Kids typically love fresh berries, so when in season make the most of them. Or try a fruit salad with your kids’ favourite fruits. Go one step further and serve the fruit in a carved out watermelon shell.

Or make fruit kebabs – or a fruit snake – for fun.

Also serve open bread sandwiches made from healthier brown or whole seed and grain bread. Cut the bread into fancy shapes with a cookie cutter before adding your toppings.

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Popcorn with limited butter is a healthier alternative to chips. Serve these in small containers for your guests. If you want to cut down on salt as well, use a herbal ‘salt’ instead.

You may still wish to provide some ‘traditional’ party foods, but you might be surprised to see your kids tucking into the healthy stuff as well.

Click here to make your own herbal salt

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