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5 Top Tips For Creating A RAW-Some Gruffalo Picnic

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August 5, 2024

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Activities & Days Out / 5 August, 2024 / My Baba

If you’re taking a stroll amongst the luscious green forest this summer, it may not be a mouse, a fox, or even an owl you encounter…but you may bump into the Gruffalo, ready to liven up picnics across the nation!

The story of The Gruffalo sees a little brown mouse embark on a woodland adventure, meandering through the forest as other animals approach him for a tasty treat. But, thanks to Organix, picnic patrons and woodland wanderers won’t have to search far for the perfect snacks this summer: the Organix Gruffalo Biscuits and Organix Gruffalo Claws are ready to revive lunchboxes and picnic baskets alike! Combining organic ingredients like wholegrain wheat flour, cocoa powder and vanilla extract, the moreish biscuits have received the stamp of approval from a certain orange-eyed creature. For something on the more savory side, the Organix Gruffalo Claws come in two mouth-watering flavors – Barbeque and Cheese & Onion – and ditch any added salt, making for ideal, finger-friendly snacks to calm growling bellies (and Gruffalos!).

Don’t just take our word for it – the Gruffalo himself will be stomping by the Organix Big Picnic at this year’s Gloworm Festival, held from 16th-18th August at Holme Pierrepont Country Park in Nottingham. Join him as he shares his Gruffalo goodies and makes new friends!

Top Picnic Tips

Why not host your own Gruffalo-themed picnic this summer?

Organix has everything you need with these five delightful Gruffalo-inspired recipes and activities to make your picnic unforgettable:

Savory Start: vegetable muffins for babies & toddlers

Begin your picnic with these delicious vegetable muffins, perfect for babies (from 10 months) and toddlers. Combining delicious carrots, spring onions, pepper, and sweetcorn – along with flour, cheddar, milk, egg, and oil – the ingredients list for these nutritious muffins packs a punch and would perfectly kick off a Gruffalo-themed picnic. These colorful muffins bring together the vibrant hues of a summer woodland, and offer the energy needed for afternoons spent in the sunshine – served up scrumptiously with salad and dips.

For the full recipe, visit: Organix Rainbow Muffins.

Woodland scavenger hunt

Energized by the savory vegetable muffins, task toddlers with finding different shaped or colored leaves, woodland dwellers, or encourage them to keep an ear out for different bird songs. It’s a wonderful way to spark their imagination and curiosity. You never know what you might find in the forest!

The main event: Baked scotch eggs

After the scavenger hunt, satisfy those rumbling bellies with a picnic classic: baked scotch eggs. A tried-and-trusted picnic choice, the Organix recipe for baked scotch eggs for toddlers pays homage to this summertime favorite in a way the whole family can enjoy. This recipe requires eggs, sausage meat, turkey mince, English mustard, flour and breadcrumbs, along with herbs and spices – all of which come together in just over an hour to create this savory star-of-the-show.

What’s more, these scotch eggs are baked, not fried, giving your little ones a healthier alternative to these picnic staples. To view the full recipe, visit: Organix No Junk Scotch Eggs.

To add some fresh veg to the meal, why not pair it with Organix recipe for toddler-friendly Veggie Crudites? Colorful, nutritious, and bursting with flavor, this super simple platter of veggie goodness makes for the perfect side to a delicious lunch. The full recipe is here: Organix Veggie Crudites

Guess the Animal’ game

Then, bring the magic of the forest to life with a game of ‘Guess the Animal’. Kids can act out the noises and movements of their favorite woodland creatures, just like the animals that Mouse meets in The Gruffalo. It’s a fun and engaging way to enhance their animal identification skills and enjoy some lively picnic entertainment. Animal noise buzzer sounds are also encouraged!

Sweet finish: No-bake vegan Gruffalo crumble cupcakes

End your picnic on a sweet note with these no-bake vegan Gruffalo crumble cupcakes. Easy, delicious and the perfect finishing touch to any picnic, these yummy cupcakes allow everyone’s favorite furry friend to take center stage, with the Organix Gruffalo Biscuits crowning a chocolatey topping.

Utilizing avocados, dairy-free butter and dairy-free milk, the ingredients list is also completely vegan, meaning everyone in the family can finish their picnic with this irresistible sweet snack.

For the full recipe, please visit: Organix No Bake Vegan Gruffalo Crumble Cupcakes.

For more information on Organix and its range of food for babies and toddlers, please visit Organix.

We’ve teamed up with 100% organic kids’ food brand, Organix, to offer one lucky family the chance to attend this year’s Gloworm Festival. A weekend filled with all kinds of family fun, music and entertainment – not to mention the chance to take part in the Organix Big Picnic, complete with a cinema, face-painting, art activities, and the chance to meet the Gruffalo himself!

The festival is taking place at Holme Pierrepont Country Park in Nottingham from 16th – 18th August. The camping ticket up for grabs means you and your little ones can enjoy everything the festival has to offer, powered by a delectable hamper of Organix goodies like the crunchy Gruffalo Claws, and scrummy Gruffalo Biscuits.

To be in with a chance of winning head over to our Instagram page.