Blogs for picky and fussy eaters
Rice bubble bar Many fussy eaters enjoy rice bubbles and changing up the way they are served is always a positive. Eating different versions of accepted foods helps to widen a child’s diet. Home-made snacks are almost always better than bought ones as they tend to be less processed, and we can control the ingredients. […]
Crispy cheese biscuits I saw a recipe for these and adapted it to suit fussy eaters. This would be perfect for the lunchbox but also for breakfast. Cookies for breakfast, that’s a win 😊 Positives: – It’s really dry and crunchy – usually great textures for picky eaters – It’s got a lot of flavour
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Why your fussy eater can’t try foods “I don’t like it!” “But Sam you haven’t tried it”“It’s horrible, I know I don’t like it”. “Emily you’re going to love these nuggets”Emily shrinks back like they are worms … If those scenarios sounded familiar, that’s because you are not alone. Children who are extremely fussy eaters
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Pita chips These are a great option for fussy eaters and delicious no matter who they are for! They are also super quick and simple to make. If you have a carb fiend then making changes within their normally accepted choices is good. I’m also always looking for ways to prevent food waste and these
Dumplings I’ve been meaning to make these for ages and finally found the wrappers in the supermarket. Super simple to make and I think a great option for many fussy eaters. The dumplings can be steamed and then fried or just steamed or just fried. This means we can control the texture and support our
Too many drinks can be problematic Generally, when you think of drinking milk, your first thought is babies. However, it’s common for older fussy eaters to also prefer to drink milk than eat food. In fact, it may not be milk. Some children fill up with water, Up & Go’s or formula instead. And some
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Why fussy eaters suddenly reject foods? “We ask James what he wants for breakfast, and he says Cocopops. We give him a bowl and he shakes his head and refuses to eat it.” “Olivia has always liked bananas, but now she’s refusing them and says she doesn’t like them.” “Ben ate carrots yesterday and said
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Dessert pizza – to suit all tastes It’s school holidays most places at the moment so a great time to get those fussy eaters helping out in the kitchen! This dessert pizza is an awesome recipe. Why? – Because it’s delicious! – Because it’s flexible. There are so many ways we can modify to make
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Cottage cheese buns I had some leftover cottage cheese so wanted to use it up. I found this recipe and was a bit skeptical if I’m honest. OMG FLUFFY, they are so puffy and soft and amazing. If you have a bread/carb loving fussy eater they are definitely worth a go. Any slight change to
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Why change could be your secret weapon Sam – “I don’t like that”.Mum – “But you haven’t tried it”.Sam – “Yes, but I know I don’t like it”. Eva – “I don’t eat that”.Dad – “But I’m sure you’d like it if you tried it”.Eva – “No thank you, it’s not food I eat”. How
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Feed like you read™ Feed like you read has become one of The Confident Eater™ catchphrases when speaking about resolving fussy eating. It started way back, when worked with a lovely family where some things were going well, and others were a bit of a disaster. Mum had done an excellent job of providing nutritious
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Protein-packed pancakes I love the idea of stuffing more nutrients into food. Particularly foods that many fussy eaters are comfortable with. These pancakes are delicious. Super creamy tasting (with no cream in sight) and with a great texture. My son and I both tasted, looked at each other and grabbed the plate! Using different ingredients
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