Loaded savoury crispbreads
Crispbreads make a great base for whatever you’re craving, but these topping ideas are especially quick, easy to prepare and packed with vitamins and minerals. They’re great for an office snack too.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2
This dish is: low in sugar ◦ a source of fibre, vitamin D, B6, B12, phosphorus and manganese ◦ high in protein and chlorid
Allergens: gluten ◦ fish ◦ milk ◦ sesame
Ingredients
- Multi-grain crispbreads (e.g. Ryvita) with a choice of toppings to serve 2 people:
Smoked salmon & cream cheese topping
- 2 tsp low fat cream cheese
- ¼ cucumber, thinly sliced
- 50g smoked salmon
- 1tsp lemon juice
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp chives, chopped
Avocado & mozzarella topping
- 60g mozzarella
- Half a ripe avocado
- A pinch of black pepper
- ½ tsp olive oil
Method
- Arrange four crispbreads on a plate.
- Spread two with cream cheese, before topping with cucumber and smoked salmon, followed by a squeeze of lemon, black pepper and chopped chives to finish.
- Spread the remaining two with mozzarella, then top with avocado cut into thin slices, sprinkle with pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
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Nutritionist's tip
If your digestive system is sluggish as a result of pregnancy hormones, fibre can really help to keep things moving1.
Nutritional benefits
- Crispbreads provide fibre which can help prevent constipation caused by your hormonal changes3.
- Cream cheese provides calcium which is vital for making your baby’s bones and teeth4.
- Smoked salmon contains DHA which is important for fetal brain development5.
- Mozzarella provides calcium which is vital for making your baby’s bones and teeth4.
- Avocado contains vitamin E, an adequate intake of which during pregnancy is associated with a lower likelihood of your child developing asthma and respiratory issues later in life6,7.
| Nutrition value | Amount | % Reference nutrient intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 291kcal | 15% |
| Fat | 16g |
23% |
| Saturates | 5.2g |
26% |
| Sugars | 3.7g | 4% |
| Salt | 1.2g |
20% |
Nutritional claims are based on single-portion analysis.
Last reviewed: 28th July 2020
Reviewed by Nutricia’s Medical and Scientific Affairs Team
