The Idler

ADAM AND JOE’S GUIDE TO COOKING WITH TOOTHPASTE

Few people realise that toothpaste is the perfect cooking ingredient. It’s ultra-low calorie and, unlike other foods, it’s actually good for your teeth. So why not try some of these exciting recipe ideas. The ever expanding range of fun-flavoured kids’ toothpastes available opens up all kinds of opportunities for sweet, healthy snacks.

If your watching your weight, try strawberry toothpaste on a Ryvita instead of Jam on toast.

Try a generous dollop of banana toothpaste in a sandwich.

Try freezing small balls of fruity toothpaste for a refreshing summer snack.

Instead of writing on birthday cakes with icing, try using fruity toothpaste instead.

If you prefer savoury snacks, use plain fluoride toothpaste as a base and try these exciting combinations.

1) Mix in half a stock cube or a touch of marmite for a savoury tang.
2) Blend with Primula cheese spread for that continental feel.
3) For a taste of Italy, try blending in a squeeze of Dolmio sauce.
4) Melt a delicious dollop of spearmint flavour on a baked potato.
5) Smear toothpaste on an apple and keep the doctor and dentist away in one go!

Few people realise that toothpaste is the perfect cooking ingredient. It’s ultra-low calorie and, unlike other foods, it’s actually good for your teeth. So why not try some of these exciting recipe ideas. The ever expanding range of fun-flavoured kids’ toothpastes available opens up all kinds of opportunities for sweet, healthy snacks.

If your watching your weight, try strawberry toothpaste on a Ryvita instead of Jam on toast.

Try a generous dollop of banana toothpaste in a sandwich.

Try freezing small balls of fruity toothpaste for a refreshing summer snack.

Instead of writing on birthday cakes with icing, try using fruity toothpaste instead.

If you prefer savoury snacks, use plain fluoride toothpaste as a base and try these exciting combinations.

1) Mix in half a stock cube or a touch of marmite for a savoury tang.
2) Blend with Primula cheese spread for that continental feel.
3) For a taste of Italy, try blending in a squeeze of Dolmio sauce.
4) Melt a delicious dollop of spearmint flavour on a baked potato.
5) Smear toothpaste on an apple and keep the doctor and dentist away in one go!