8 yummy (and healthy) treats this mum made for daughter’s 1st birthday
Planning on throwing a birthday party in the future, but don’t want to deal with a room full of ultra-energetic kiddies fuelled by sugary-snacks?
The good news is, children’s party food doesn’t have to be processed foods such as candy floss and traditional store-bought chocolate cake.
In order to dodge the sugar-induced mayhem – this mum made a variety of healthier and wholesome snacks for her daughter’s first birthday party by using treats and recipes from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge.
Healthy treats for the little ones
Instead of putting blocks of chocolate and packets of sweets out for the kids, Sascha Farley was able to make eight healthier birthday treat alternatives from the The Healthy Mummy – many of which are direct from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge.
“I made recipes from The Healthy Mummy 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge and EVERYONE loved it,” she says.
“The food tasted SO good, and everyone was so surprised it was all really healthy. Everyone was surrounding the food table for the whole party.
“I was so close to caving and putting out crisps and sweets, but I stopped myself and didn’t. Everyone appreciated the food and the kids didn’t have any sugar rushes!”
“I made one batch of everything and two batches of the Choc Chip Banana Bread” she adds.
What Sascha made for the birthday party:
1. Homemade 4 Ingredient Crispy Cheese Crackers
If you’ve ever looked at the ingredients on a packet of savoury biscuits, you might be surprised to find that it’s a rather long list. Think vegetable oil, sugar, milk solids, yeast extract, MSG, baking powder, colours and maltodextrin, just to name a few!
These biscuits are perfect for dunking into your homemade hummus or tzatziki. The kids will love them on a platter while you’re entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain flour (240g)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated (60g)
- Ice cold water as needed
- Olive oil spray
- Seasoning/spices to taste
Method
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Preheat the oven to 180C / gas mark 4, and line two baking trays with baking paper.
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Blitz the cheese in a food processor until its crumbly.
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Add the flour and blitz again until well mixed.
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Add the water very slowly, whilst continuing to blitz the mix until it starts to come together and form a dough.
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Remove dough from processor and bring it together by hand into a ball. Knead for two minutes. Divide into four pieces, so that it is easier to work with.
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Roll each quarter of the dough out on a floured surface as thin as you can get it, cut your desired shapes using cookie cutters (or a pizza slicer) and place them on the lined baking trays.
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Spray the biscuits with olive oil and add your dried seasoning of choice (for instance mixed herbs, onion powder, sea salt and garlic pepper)
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Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
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Allow to cool on the tray before storing in an airtight container in the pantry.
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Makes approximately 40 biscuits depending on the size and thickness you choose.
Approximately 29 calories per biscuit.
2. Healthy Gooey Chocolate Brownies
When you think of a chocolate brownie you instantly think that it is a no-go when you are following a healthy eating plan but this healthy version (containing sweet potato) is the perfect sweet treat that won’t ruin your weight loss efforts.
3. Hidden Veggie Sausage Rolls
Sausage rolls are a hit with both kids and adults and can be enjoyed all year round! Plus, they’re a great way of hiding veggies in your little one’s meals.
4. Peanut Butter Crispy Crunch
This super easy and yummy Peanut Butter Crispy Crunch is low in calories but high in protein and fibre to help keep you fuller for longer!
5. Healthy ‘Nutella’ Bliss Balls
These yummy, mouthwatering bliss balls are only 70 calories per ball and loaded with goodness. Perfect for the little ones and the adults at the party.
6. Healthy Chocolate and Salted Caramel Delights
If you love salted caramel, then ditch the commercial products (which are usually full of added sugar) and try your hand at this incredible recipe.
7. Gooey Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
If you have a lot of bananas going ripe then we have a great healthy recipe that will make use of all the bananas and will create something super yummy that you and all the family will love! This recipe is also ideal for a kids party!
8. Healthy Hedgehog Slice
This slice is moist, indulgent and stuffed full of healthy goodness. The only sweetener is natural honey (no nasty added sugar here).
Delicious party snacks
Well, no wonder everyone enjoyed the food at this little one’s party. It looks sensational. Thanks for sharing Sacha!
While our 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge is a program designed to help mums lose weight, it also helps educate women about food, healthy eating and lifestyle changes that the whole family can benefit from.
Sascha certainly agrees with this, admitting that the Challenge has helped her make good, healthy food choices for herself as well as for her family.
“The Healthy Mummy has educated me about making healthier food choices and how you don’t have to deprive yourself,” says Sascha. “Everyone had a great time and I got to serve healthy food that also tasted delicious.”
While mostly family was in attendance for the big birthday bash, Sascha confirmed with all parents of littles ones that they did not have a nut allergy – given that a few of these healthy treats contained them.
“All the kids attended are close friend of ours and I knew no one had any allergies,” she says.
Sascha’s AMAZING 5st. Weight Loss Story with The Healthy Mummy
As well as the delicious, family-friendly recipes the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenges has helped Sascha lose 5st. in 9 months!
After some dangerously low-calorie diet attempts to lose her baby weight, Sascha jumped on board with The Healthy Mummy. This mum has since DOUBLED her calorie intake, lost weight and is keeping it off.
“I overindulged in both my pregnancies by choice, but it made the aftermath harder. I had started following The Healthy Mummy Facebook support group and signed up to the 28 Weight Loss Day Challenges.
“Knowing I am making the right choices, especially when it comes to ‘treats’ has been the biggest learning for me.
“I’ve always got 2-3 healthy dessert treats ready for my sweet tooth hits. With education comes freedom and The Healthy Mummy program has given me that.”
Learn more about the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Our 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge is an affordable, customisable program designed to help mums reach their weight loss goals and tackle their health.
Our Challenge entails:
- 28 days of at home exercise routines (no gym needed) – with video instruction
- Customisable and breastfeeding friendly meal plans
- Time-efficient exercises for busy mums – under 30 mins
- Challenge combines Pilates exercises with interval and circuit training (HIIT)
- Suitable for basic to advanced fitness levels
- Home to thousands of EASY-TO-MAKE recipes!
To find out more on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge click here.
