Happy Meal

This vibrant meal combines a creamy zucchini smoothie with crispy popcorn cauliflower, offering a healthy and playful way to introduce vegetables to kids. The smoothie is sweetened naturally with strawberries and dates, while the cauliflower bites are golden, crispy, and full of flavour.

 

Happy Meal

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
A nutritious and delicious meal combining a creamy zucchini smoothie with crispy popcorn cauliflower, perfect for introducing vegetables to children’s lunchboxes.
Print Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini peeled and chopped
  • A handful of strawberries
  • 3 –4 dates chopped
  • Water as needed
  • Cauliflower florets
  • Flour
  • Sparkling soda water
  • Egg
  • Extra virgin olive oil for frying

Instructions

  • Begin by preparing the zucchini smoothie. Peel and chop the zucchini, then place it into a blender along with the strawberries and chopped dates. Add a small amount of water to help achieve a smooth, creamy texture similar to a milkshake. Blend until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
  • For the popcorn cauliflower, coat the cauliflower florets in a batter made from flour, baking soda, and egg.
  • Shallow fry the coated florets in extra virgin olive oil until golden and crispy. Shallow frying is recommended as it is easier to manage and reduces leftover oil waste.
  • Serve the smoothie alongside the popcorn cauliflower for a balanced, healthy meal that is both appealing and nourishing, especially for children.

Slaw

SlawA vibrant, crunchy salad bursting with sweet nectarines, bitter radicchio, salty celery, and toasted pecans, all balanced with a drizzle of honey and tangy red wine vinegar. Fresh, colourful, and impossible to resist.  Slaw A vibrant and balanced salad...

French Peas

French PeasSweet, tender peas meet crispy bacon, fragrant mint, and creamy crumbled goat cheese in this vibrant, quick-to-cook dish. Perfect as a light midweek main or a refined entrée, it’s a brilliant balance of freshness, richness, and irresistible comfort. Serve...

Root Vegetable Chips with Parmesan

Root Vegetable Chips with ParmesanCrispy, golden, and irresistibly savoury—these rustic root vegetable chips are a wholesome take on your classic fry. Made with parsnip, turnip, and swede, each batch is pan-fried to crunchy perfection and finished with a generous...

Steamed and Roasted Eggplant with Savoury Marinade

Steamed and Roasted Eggplant with Savoury MarinadeA midweek vegetarian favourite, featuring tender eggplant steamed and roasted to caramelised perfection, coated in a rich, spiced miso-soy marinade.  Steamed and Roasted Eggplant with Savoury Marinade A flavourful...

Potato Salad & Tomato Sauce Toasted Sandwich

Potato Salad & Tomato Sauce Toasted SandwichA comforting, nostalgic sandwich with creamy potato salad and a rich homemade tomato sauce, served on golden, toasted sourdough.  Potato Salad and Tomato Sauce Toasted Sandwich A hearty and nostalgic sandwich...

Addictive Cabbage Salad

Addictive Cabbage SaladThis Asian-inspired cabbage salad is packed with fresh crunch from cabbage, cucumber, and spring onions, all tossed in a savory sesame oil and soy sauce dressing. With toasted sesame seeds adding a nutty finish, this salad is simple, refreshing,...

Baked Carrots

Baked CarrotsThese baked carrots are a plant-based twist on traditional ribs, glazed with a smoky, sweet barbecue sauce that caramelises to perfection. Tender and full of flavour, they’re a satisfying and delicious alternative to meat-based dishes.  Baked Carrots...

Green Sausage Rolls

Green Sausage RollsA nutritious take on a party favourite. These golden sausage rolls are filled with lean chicken mince, vibrant baby spinach, caramelised onion, and crumbly halloumi—wrapped in flaky puff pastry for a wholesome, flavour-packed snack or light meal....

Tomato Salad with Pesto Dressing

Tomato Salad with Pesto DressingThis refreshing tomato salad combines juicy truss, cherry, and Tiny Tom tomatoes, topped with a fragrant, homemade pesto dressing. The creamy, garlicky pesto perfectly complements the sweetness of the tomatoes, creating a light and...

Avocado Bread Rolls

Avocado Bread RollsThese easy-to-make avocado bread rolls offer a nutritious twist on your classic bread recipe, using ripe avocados to create soft, savory rolls that are perfect for any meal. With a slight tang from natural yogurt and a deliciously tender crumb,...