The Kid Friendly Full Of Nutrition Avocado Pesto Sauce recipe that your family is absolutely going to love! This simple yet delicious sauce is not only quick to prepare but is also packed with health benefits that your kids will enjoy. By incorporating fresh and nutritious ingredients, you’re setting them up for a healthier lifestyle.
Nutritious Kid Friendly Avocado Pesto Sauce in 5 Minutes
This raw pesto recipe is ready in less than 5 minutes! Yes, all it takes is a blender and your favorite choice of pasta. Make it with quinoa, whole wheat, or even zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. At home, this is one of our favorite meals. You can also use it as a dip for fresh vegetables or a spread on whole-grain bread, making it a versatile addition to your kitchen.
If you are concerned about your kids not eating enough vegetables, this recipe will make you feel better. The main ingredients are nutritious veggies, including spinach, basil, and garlic…. LOTS of them. The best part? Your kids will love it! You can even sneak in some extra greens without them noticing. Just blend them well!
Health Benefits Of Eating This Delicious Pesto Sauce
Did you know that eating raw vegetables is the best way to get all the nutrients? When you steam, boil, or bake vegetables, some of the nutrients are lost. Cooking destroys not only nutrients but also enzymes in the food that are needed to digest those nutrients fully. This is the reason why uncooked foods play such an important role in your family’s good health. These enzymes can help your kids absorb vitamins and minerals more effectively, contributing to their growth and development.
Eating raw vegetables will give you an amazing boost of energy, help you sleep better, and increase mental clarity too! This is why I like this Kid Friendly Full Of Nutrition Raw Pesto Sauce recipe so much: It’s raw, it’s super nutritious and it’s delicious! You can enjoy it guilt-free, knowing it’s filled with pure ingredients that benefit your family.
Adding an avocado reduces the need for olive oil and the sauce comes out creamier and a little sweeter. My kids love this pesto recipe. It makes me feel good to know they are getting lots of nutrition and at the same time, they are enjoying a wonderful homemade meal.
You can make this delicious avocado pesto sauce and try different flavor combinations
Another great feature of this avocado pesto is its adaptability. You can adjust the ingredient ratios based on your taste preferences. If you like it spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. For those who love a nuttier flavor, consider adding a handful of walnuts or pine nuts. I personally love my pesto with some walnuts and a little basil. I think it really brings up the flavor of my pesto dishes plus the ingredients are so good for our health.
This flexibility allows you to customize the sauce for your family’s palate. It is always fun to add different ingredients and experiment with flavors. Your kids will expand their palates and become creative eaters too. Win! Win!
Kid Friendly Full Of Nutrition Avocado Pesto Sauce
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Kid Friendly Full Of Nutrition Avocado Pesto Sauce
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3 -4 1x
Description
Great recipe for the entire family. Full of health benefits!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe hass avocado
- 1 bag fresh baby spinach (about 4–6 cups)
- 10–12 fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup of milk *about
- Olive oil
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Put ½ bag spinach, basil, avocado and walnuts in the blender first.
- Start adding the milk little by little until everything is well blended to a creamy sauce texture. Add a little olive oil too. You need to add the milk little by little to achieve the right consistency. All you really need is a few tablespoons of olive oil and a little bit of milk. As you make the sauce, add the rest of the spinach.
- Season with sea salt according to taste.
- Category: Family Dinner
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I also believe kids deserve to eat real food. If you are interested, please check out my recipes for easy to make, healthy, and homemade family meals. I am not a chef, nor do I have many years of experience cooking. So most of my recipes, including this avocado pesto, are very easy to prepare and perfect for busy families.
Chris says
This recipe sounds great!
I want to try this recipe, wondering how many servings (children and adult) would this likely make?
Also wondering if you heat it or eat it cold?
Creative Healthy Family says
Hi, thank you for your comment. It makes about 4-5 servings. Yes, what I do is cook the pasta and then once I drain it, I right away mix it with the pesto sauce. The sauce will be a little warm then and perfect to serve. Hope this helps!