Alula Advance+ Toddler has partnered with Masterchef alumni and now-dad-of-three, Tommy Pham, to launch the new Alula Toddler Tummies Cookbook, raising awareness of the importance of prebiotics in digestive health and overall toddler wellbeing, whilst sparking inspiration in the kitchen.
The launch of the new cookbook comes as a national survey reveals that the majority of Aussie toddler parents (74%) admit they could do more to support their toddler’s nutritional intake. In fact, only 19% of Aussie parents feel very confident that they know the role of prebiotics in their toddler’s diet.
When asked what prevented them from serving a nutritious meal to their toddler, 1 in 5 (21%) toddler parents claimed not to have enough information and almost half (44%) attributed lack of creativity or inspiration in the kitchen as a factor.
Leaning on Tommy’s experience in cooking for young children, each recipe in the new Alula Toddler Tummies Cookbook aims to inspire Aussie parents in the kitchen to create fun, flavoursome meals and snacks. Seeking to encourage a diet featuring prebiotics to boost the growth of the good bacteria in a toddler’s digestive system, recipes include a combination of prebiotic-rich foods and Alula Advance+ Toddler.
Breakfast recipe: Creamy Porridge
Ingredients
• 4 scoops Alula Advance+ Toddler
• 150ml water
• 2 tbsp porridge oats
Suggested Toppings
• 1 small banana, mashed
• Peaches (fresh or tinned in natural juice with no added sugar)
• Mixed berries with 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
Method
1. Mix Alula Advance+ Toddler and water.
2. Put the milk and oats in a small saucepan.
3. Bring to the boil and then simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. remove from the heat.
4. Sir through desired toppings and serve.
Lunch recipe: Mini Asparagus & Sweetcorn Frittatas
Ingredients
• 4 eggs
• 1 serve of prepared Alula Advance+ Toddler
• 1 cup tasty cheese, shredded
• ½ cup corn kernels (salt-reduced)
• ½ cup chopped asparagus
• ½ cup finely sliced spring onion or leek
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180’c.
2. Add eggs and milk into a large bowl and whisk until combined.
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix until even.
4. Pour frittata mixture into a greased muffin tray and bake for 25 minutes
5. Cool before serving
Dinner recipe: Creamy Gnoochi
Ingredients
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 3 serves of prepared Alula Advance+ Toddler
• 2 cups grated cheese
• 500g gnocchi (cooked)
• 420g can corn keernels
• 1 can chickpeas
• 2 cups baby spinach
• ¼ of sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
Method
1. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
2. Gradually add milk, stirring continuously.
3. Add corn spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and 1½ cups of the grated cheese, and cook for a few minutes.
4. Pour cooked gnocchi into the saucepan, stirring until combined.
5. Pour into baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
6. Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown
Dessert recipe: Peachy Popsicles
Ingredients
• 3 white peaches, peeled and stones removed
• 6 scoops Alula Advance+ Toddler
• ½ cup water
• 1 cup Greek yoghurt
• 2 tsp honey
Method
1. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Scoop/pour the mixture into popsicle moulds or paper cups, add popsicle sticks, cover, and place into freezer overnight.
