6 easy on the go eats

Last modified on Monday 8 August 2022

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If you've lots of exciting days out, picnics, and road trips planned over the summer, you'll be wanting some easy-peasy ideas for foods and snacks to enjoy on the go, to keep little tummies happy and full throughout all your adventures!

Going out with a weaning baby or a fussy toddler can seem overwhelming, but with the right prep you can have a trip to remember. And that includes successful, tear-free mealtimes!

You may want to eat out with your little one, but finding suitable food on restaurant or café menus can be tricky. Packing easy-to-eat meals and snacks – along with bibs and wipes to keep your little one clean – makes life a lot easier, and means you can cope with every eventuality.

Here are our top six go-to foods and mealtime must-haves for all your family outings.

1. Food pouches

If you’re weaning your baby, you might be wondering how you’ll feed them on the go. Fear not! Aldi Mamia have got you covered with their yummy range of organic food pouches.

Suitable for babies aged 10 months and older, you can choose from Mamia’s Tomato Pasta , Spaghetti Bolognese with Cheese or Beef Stew with Potatoes.

And it couldn't be easier to dish up on the go either – simply tear open the pouch, pop into a bowl, and voila, lunch is served!

2. Oaty bars

Kids LOVE snacks, which means packing plenty of tasty treats for your family day trip is a must. Mamia’s Organic Oaty Bars are perfect for satisfying rumbling tummies, and are full of healthy ingredients.

Suitable for babies and toddlers over 12 months, they’re 100 percent organic with no added salt or preservatives. Available in three delicious flavours – Strawberry & Apple , Carrot Cake or Banana – they’re sure to be a hit with even the fussiest of eaters.

3. Breakfasts

If you’re on a family staycation, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got breakfast sorted for your little one, so why not pack some Mamia Organic breakfast pouches, a smooth blend of yoghurt, baby rice and fruit, that make for the perfect start to the day?

Suitable for babies aged six months and over, with two delicious flavour combinations to choose from: Blueberry & Pear and Banana . Yum.

4. Yoghurts

From snack times, to breakfast, or as a yummy pudding, yoghurts are so versatile, and definitely worth adding to your list of on-the-go eats.

Mamia’s Organic Greek Style Strawberry yoghurt is suitable for babies aged six months and over.

The yoghurt comes in pouches and is super easy to pack in your bag or cool bag (and won’t leak everywhere!).

5. Fruit purees

You want your little one to get their 5-a-day, even when you’re out and about, so you’ll love Mamia Organic fruit puree pouches, which are a delicious smooth blend of fruits, including Mangos, Apples, Bananas & Peaches , Strawberries & Apples , and Banana & Apple .

Suitable for babies aged four months and older,  it couldn’t be easier to eat when you’re out and about: simply squeeze the fruit puree onto a spoon, and watch baby yum it up!

6. Rice cakes

Want to distract your toddler from all the sugary treats surrounding you on your day trip (including that very tempting ice cream van)? Then pack some Mamia Organic Mini Rice Cakes.

With no added sugar or salt, they're suitable for babies aged 7 months plus. Choose from Apple or Raspberry & Blueberry flavours for a crowd-pleasing snack solution.

Discover Aldi Mamia's full weaning range here .

PS… Don’t forget your clean up kit!

When it comes to baby and toddler mealtimes, messy faces and hands can rarely be avoided, so don’t forget to pack some essentials to clean your little one (and you!) up ready for the next part of your family adventure!

Mamia Extra Sensitive Baby Wipes are perfect for little faces. And keep your baby or toddler's clothes clean by packing a bib in your changing bag. Enjoy!