California Avocados + Kids = Single Serving Size = Best ......Best Friends Forever Doctor-Approved:...
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Nutrient-rich: One-fifth of a medium California Avocado has 50 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals to a growing child’s diet. Convenient: From spoon-feeding directly from the shell to using them as a spread, California Avocados can be enjoyed with very little effort and help make meal and snack prep easy for busy parents. Versatile: California Avocados can be spread, scooped and mashed making them a great food for children at any age. Flavorful: California Avocados have a mild, nutty flavor that pleases small tastebuds and creates sensational pairings with other favorite foods. Texture: California Avocados have a smooth, creamy texture that is naturally appealing to children. Avocados are often celebrated by moms, dietitians and pediatricians as a perfect “first food” for babies. The good news is, children’s love affair with this versatile green fruit is often long-lasting, triumphing through the “picky eating” phase and continuing well into adulthood. What Makes California Avocados so Special? With their flavor, texture, nutritional value and culinary versatility, California Avocados are perfectly designed for kids of all ages. California Avocados + Kids = Best Friends Forever Doctor-Approved: Renowned pediatric experts Dr. William Sears and Dr. Jim Sears, said “California Avocados are, in our opinion, an ideal food for babies. We’ve even included them as both the number one fruit on our “Top 10 Fruits” list and as an entry on our “Top 12 Family Foods” list because avocados are nutrient-dense, meaning they provide substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients with relatively few calories. Avocados are one of the only fruits that contain monounsaturated fats, the “good fats.”
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©2011CaliforniaAvocadoCommission.AllRightsReserved.
Single Serving Size =
2 Tbsp mashed or diced
2 Tbsp guacamole
3 thin slices
Nutrient-rich: One-fifthofamedium
California Avocado has50caloriesandcontributesnearly20vitamins and minerals to agrowingchild’sdiet.
Convenient: From spoon-feedingdirectlyfrom the shell to using them as a spread, California Avocados can be enjoyed with very little effortandhelpmakemealandsnackprep easy for busy parents.
Versatile: California Avocados can be spread, scooped and mashed makingthemagreatfoodfor children at any age.
Flavorful: California Avocados have a mild, nuttyflavorthatpleasessmall tastebuds and creates sensational pairings with other favorite foods.
Texture: California Avocados have a smooth, creamy texture that is naturally appealing to children.
Avocados are often celebrated by moms, dietitians and pediatricians as a perfect “firstfood”forbabies.Thegoodnewsis,children’sloveaffairwiththisversatile
greenfruitisoftenlong-lasting,triumphingthroughthe“pickyeating”phaseand continuing well into adulthood.
What Makes California Avocados so Special?Withtheirflavor,texture,nutritionalvalueandculinaryversatility,California
Avocadosareperfectlydesignedforkidsofallages.
California Avocados + Kids = Best Friends Forever
Doctor-Approved: Renowned pediatric experts Dr. William Sears and Dr. Jim Sears, said “California Avocados are, in our opinion, an ideal food for babies. We’ve even included them as both the number one fruit on our “Top 10 Fruits” list and as an entry on our “Top 12 Family Foods” list because avocados are nutrient-dense, meaning they provide substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients with relatively few calories. Avocados are one of the only fruits that contain monounsaturated fats, the “good fats.”
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Favorite Tips: Try these easy, age-appropriate tips and recipes to help encourage your child’s love of nutrient-rich fresh California Avocados.
Babies (6-9 months) As early as six months,
California Avocados can be a great first baby food. Once the fruit is ripe, try
serving in the following ways:
• Blendfreshavocadowithformulaorcookingwatertomakeaneasy-to-swallow purée
• Incorporateavocadopuréeintoastageonefruitbabyfoodorfreshfruitpurée
• Mixmashedavocadowithricecereal
Toddlers Offer active toddlers foods they can eat on their own:
• Mixavocadowithoatmeal• Incorporatemashedavocadointoyogurt• Setoutadishofcolorful,bite-sizedfruits,suchasavocadocubes,
banana slices and berries • Createsimplesandwichesusingwheatbread,cheeseandmashed
avocado;usecookiecutterstocutthemintofunshapes
Baby’s First California Avocado | serves 4
INGREDIENTS1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded and peeled
INSTRUCTIONSMashtheavocadowithaforkuntilcreamyandsmooth.Ifdesired,useablenderorfoodprocessortomakehomemadebabyfoodandaddformula,juiceorcookingwatertothinouttoaneasy-to-swallowavocadopurée.
INGREDIENTS1 slice ripe, Fresh California Avocado, mashed
1grahamcracker,brokeninto4pieces
1 to 3 raisins (optional)
INSTRUCTIONSSpreadavocadoongrahamcrackerpieces.Topavocadowith 1 to 3 raisins.
One-Two-Three California Avocado Graham Cracker | serves 1
NUTRITION BITE:Aone-ounceservingofavocadocontains3.5gramsofunsaturatedfats,whichareknowntobeimportant for normal growth and development of the central nervous system and brain.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING: Calories60;TotalFat6g(Sat0.5g,Trans0g,Poly0.5g,Mono4g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium0mg;Potassium190mg;TotalCarbohydrates4g;DietaryFiber3g;Protein0g
NUTRITION BITE: Avocados contribute valuable nutrients to your health including folate, which children as well as adultsneedtomakehealthyredbloodcells.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING: Calories80;TotalFat5g(Sat0.5g,Trans0g,Poly1g,Mono3g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium45mg;Potassium160mg;TotalCarbohydrates8g;DietaryFiber2g;Protein1g
Young Children Inspirekidstomakehealthyeatingchoices
and offer a few lunchbox surprises:
• Spreadalayeroffreshguacamoleonyourchild’sfavoritesandwichorquesadilla
• Puréefreshavocadowithlemonjuiceandadropofoliveoiltouseasatasty salad dressing
• Incorporateavocadosintoscrambledeggsorveggieomelets
Children’s Lunches Inspireyourchildtomakehealthyeatingchoiceswiththesetastyideas:
• Addfreshavocadotoyourchild’slunchboxorasanafterschoolsnack• Puréeavocadowithlemonjuiceandapinchofsaltasatastysalad
dressing • Forolderkids:Offerguacamolewithbakedchipsorquesadillas• Olderkidswillenjoywraps,aportableanddeliciouswaytoenjoy
CaliforniaAvocadoaspartofanutrient-richandsatisfyingmealorsnackatschoolorsnackon-the-go
INGREDIENTS1(9-oz.)packageCaesarsaladkit
1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and sliced into 8 slices
6oz.cookedchickenstrips
INSTRUCTIONSTosslettuceanddressingfromthekittogether,reservingabout1teaspoonofthedressing.Setcroutons,cheeseandanyothersaladkitingredientsaside(ifincluded).Arrangedressed lettuce in a round face shape on 4 small salad plates. Use 3 croutons for each salad to create “eyes” and “noses.”Arrange2slicesofavocadoendtoendoneachsaladtocreateabig“smile.”Drizzleastripeofthereserveddressing on the avocado slices to accent the smile. Arrange chickenstripsandanyremainingingredientsfromthesaladkitalongthetopandsidesofthelettucetocreateahairstylefor the salad happy face.
Quick Wrap For Kids | serves 4
INGREDIENTS4fajitasizefat-freeflourtortillas
2slicesripe,FreshCaliforniaAvocados,seeded,peeledand mashed
4delislicesofsodium-freeturkeybreast
2tsp.preparedbarbecuesauce,divided
4thinslicesoflow-fatmozzarellaorAmericancheese,divided
1cupcarrots,peeledandcoarselyshredded(about2large carrots), divided
INSTRUCTIONSPlace2teaspoonsmashedavocadoontortilla,spreadingtowithin1-inchoftortillaedge.Place1sliceofturkeybreastovermashedavocado.Topwithcheeseandspreadon1/2teaspoonbarbecuesauce.Sprinkleone-quarterofthecarrotsoverthesauce.Rolluptightly.Placeseamsidedownonplate.Usingserratedknife,sliceinhalf.Repeatprocedurepreparingfourwraps.Serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Note: Can be prepared 1 hour ahead of serving, wrap in plastic wrap to insure freshness.
California Avocado Happy Face Caesar Salad | serves 4
NUTRITION BITE:EatingCaliforniaAvocadoseverydayaspartofmealsandsnackscanhelpchildrenmeettheirrecommended daily servings of fruits.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING: Calories320;TotalFat24g(Sat4.5g,Trans0g,Poly1g,Mono4g);Cholesterol25mg;Sodium540mg;Potassium220mg;TotalCarbohydrates16g;DietaryFiber4g;Protein12g
NUTRITION BITE:ComplementCaliforniaAvocados,anutrient-richfruit,withfoodgroupsencouragedbytheDietaryGuidelinesforAmericans,2010includingvegetables,leanprotein,low-fatdairyandwholegrainsaspartofanutrient-dense eating pattern.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING: Calories200;TotalFat3.5g(Sat1g,Trans0g,Poly0g,Mono1g);Cholesterol25mg;Sodium580mg;Potassium167mg;TotalCarbohydrates24g;DietaryFiber5g;Protein17g
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©2011CaliforniaAvocadoCommission.AllRightsReserved.
Single Serving Size =
2 Tbsp mashed or diced
2 Tbsp guacamole
3 thin slices
Nutrient-rich: One-fifthofamedium
California Avocado has50caloriesandcontributesnearly20vitamins and minerals to agrowingchild’sdiet.
Convenient: From spoon-feedingdirectlyfrom the shell to using them as a spread, California Avocados can be enjoyed with very little effortandhelpmakemealandsnackprep easy for busy parents.
Versatile: California Avocados can be spread, scooped and mashed makingthemagreatfoodfor children at any age.
Flavorful: California Avocados have a mild, nuttyflavorthatpleasessmall tastebuds and creates sensational pairings with other favorite foods.
Texture: California Avocados have a smooth, creamy texture that is naturally appealing to children.
Avocados are often celebrated by moms, dietitians and pediatricians as a perfect “firstfood”forbabies.Thegoodnewsis,children’sloveaffairwiththisversatile
greenfruitisoftenlong-lasting,triumphingthroughthe“pickyeating”phaseand continuing well into adulthood.
What Makes California Avocados so Special?Withtheirflavor,texture,nutritionalvalueandculinaryversatility,California
Avocadosareperfectlydesignedforkidsofallages.
California Avocados + Kids = Best Friends Forever
Doctor-Approved: Renowned pediatric experts Dr. William Sears and Dr. Jim Sears, said “California Avocados are, in our opinion, an ideal food for babies. We’ve even included them as both the number one fruit on our “Top 10 Fruits” list and as an entry on our “Top 12 Family Foods” list because avocados are nutrient-dense, meaning they provide substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients with relatively few calories. Avocados are one of the only fruits that contain monounsaturated fats, the “good fats.”
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