Fresh fruity snacks
Strawberry & Chia Roll-up
Recipe / Lee Holmes
These are a great way to get kids eating more natural fruit. Don’t be scared to play around with different flavour and fruit combinations. You can even use frozen fruit.
Once you’ve chosen your ingredient, combine it with omega-3-rich chia seeds.
Makes: 12
500g strawberries, hulled & halved
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp rice-malt syrup or stevia powder, to taste
Other Great Combinations
Raspberry & mango
Apple & sweet potato
Peach & banana
Strawberry & basil
Raspberry & vanilla
Apricot, cinnamon & turmeric
Preheat oven to 65°C or its lowest temperature and line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
Combine all ingredients in food processor and pulse for about 30 secs, until puréed. Pour onto baking trays and spread out evenly with spatula.
Dry in oven for at least 3 hrs, until mixture is no longer sticky and consistency is leathery but not crisp (see tip below).
Cool to room temperature, then either slowly peel fruit off baking paper or use sharp knife or pair of scissors to cut into portions, with paper still on to stop them sticking. Store in airtight container in fridge for 3–4 days. When ready to use, roll up portions and
