Getting back into the swing of things after the school holidays can feel like an uphill battle.
With a few fail-safe recipes and a little bit of prep, you can come up with fresh new ideas and snacks to tempt even the fussiest of eaters.
If time is scarce in the mornings, consider creating a breakfast on the go – prepping a batch of fruit or savoury muffins is the perfect on-the-go breaky, or a croissant slathered with Barker’s of New Zealand strawberry jam will keep energy levels up till the first school meal break.
Batch cooking is an ideal way to ensure children have yummy lunch box treats throughout the week. Barker’s of New Zealand dishes up two slices sure to tempt all appetites – passionfruit crumble bars and sticky oat caramel slice.
Quick and easy to make, the crumble bar has a base of flour, rolled oats, butter and brown sugar, which is baked in the oven, topped with passionfruit curd and more of the crumbled base. Gluten-free with no preservatives, artificial sweeteners or colours, the curd can be used in many recipes for a unique taste of Summer.
Caramel lovers out there will salivate over the sticky oat slice, a delicious combination of butterscotch caramel, golden syrup, dessicated coconut and rolled oats. Perfect warmed and drizzled over a sweet treat, the sauce will transform any dessert or use it as a dip for churros and baked apples.
Don’t panic when this slice comes out of the oven…the top will appear very soft and liquidy, but it will solidify and become a sticky caramel, once cooled.
Barker’s of New Zealand originated on the family farm near Geraldine on the South Island in 1969.
Producing world-class jams, chutneys, sauces and fruit compotes from premium quality ingredients, Barker’s aims to provide Australian consumers with innovative and versatile pantry ingredients to inspire casual cooks and food lovers to create naturally simple, yet unique dishes.
