B-well, in collaboration with Munchie Monster and friends, has released a free back-to-school cookbook, "Taste Explorers," designed to make nutritious meals exciting for kids. With over 25 recipes, the cookbook provides a variety of meal ideas to help parents create delicious and healthy dishes for their little ones.
The recipes are crafted in partnership with dietitian Dr. Monique Piderit, offering a range of options suitable for kids. The cookbook includes nutrition tips, a time-saving 2-week meal plan, and vibrant illustrations featuring space critters to engage children in the cooking process.
B-well, known for its oils, mayonnaises, and dips made from locally grown canola, emphasizes good-for-you fats. The brand's products, such as B-well Canola Oil, are rich in heart-smart monounsaturated fats and low in saturated or trans fats. The eggless and dairy-free mayos and sandwich spreads are also suitable for kids with food allergies.
Lunique Theunissen, Brand Manager for B-well, expresses enthusiasm about the cookbook, highlighting the benefits of B-well Canola Oil. The oil is endorsed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa and holds the CANSA Smart Choice seal. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, features an excellent omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, and can reduce inflammation.
The Taste Explorers Cookbook aims to simplify meal planning for busy parents, offering quick and easy recipes. The cookbook covers a range of dishes, from Egg-Free French Toast Fingers to Sweet Potato Fish Cakes, providing nutritional insights for each recipe.
To access the free cookbook, individuals can purchase any B-well canola oil, mayo, or sandwich spread from major retailers and scan the QR code on the product tag. In addition to the cookbook, participants have a chance to win weekly prizes.
For more information and to download the cookbook, visit the B-well website.
Selected Recipes from the Cookbook:
1. Sweet Potato Waffles:
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- A pinch of ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons B-well Thick & Creamy Mayonnaise
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 tablespoon B-well Sandwich Spread
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
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Instructions:
- Combine dry ingredients; set aside.
- Mix mayonnaise, milk, sandwich spread, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients and mashed sweet potatoes to dry ingredients; stir until well combined.
- Cook waffles following your waffle maker’s instructions.
2. Veggie-Packed Meatballs:
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Ingredients:
- 500 grams lean minced meat
- 1 cup finely chopped mixed veggies (carrots, bell peppers, spinach)
- 2 tablespoons B-well Canola Oil
- 2 tablespoons B-well Sandwich Spread
- 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Mix minced meat, chopped veggies, canola oil, sandwich spread, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Shape mixture into meatballs; place on a baking tray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
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