Fun food ideas for fussy eaters. Simple, creative and practical ways to get new foods eaten by picky eaters.
Chocolate pancakes I’m not a hider when it comes to fussy eaters. But I do love it when I can either add fruit or veggies to a recipe or nutrient boost in other ways without affecting the taste and texture. These choc pancakes use cannellini beans as part of the base. Beans are one of […]
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World’s smallest burger Small is often easier for fussy eaters. It can also take the emphasis from the eating – especially if you’re making it together – and inject some fun. Here I have the world’s smallest burger – you can see the cocktail stick for reference. I have added sauce and cheese – which
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Veggie monsters The point of food art is NOT to be able to recreate a whole Frozen scene, it’s to get a fussy eater involved and interested. My advice is always to focus on the interaction rather than the eating. A child being able to get up close and personal with a food is always
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Pumpkin citrus Creating fun designs for Halloween can be a great way to generate interest for a fussy eater. The focus is on the interaction rather than the eating. Carving a pumpkin is hard work so an orange may be an easier option! Option – fill the orange with candy/chocolate! There are many ideas on
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Strawberry ghosts Strawberries are in – yeah – just in time for Halloween. Here in NZ fruit and vegetables are very seasonal so can only be bought at certain times of the year. These strawberries are a fun idea and easy to do with the children. Creating fun things helps to generate interest for fussy
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Frankenstein grapes I love creating fun food for fussy eaters. Not because it necessarily leads to eating, but because it generates curiosity and interest. Being interested in food is a good first step towards eventually being comfortable enough to eat it. I’ve chosen this concept as nothing has ‘been done’ to the food itself, and
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Mini meatballs I’ve had quite a few requests for ideas to help fussy eaters accept meat. Meat can be a challenge for littlies or picky eaters who are not used to chewing. Firstly, go SMALL. These are ‘the world’s tiniest meatballs’. Check out the toothpicks next to them for reference! Something that is tiny: –
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Avocado sushi Sushi, maybe surprisingly, is accepted by quite a few fussy eaters. If the whole thing together is too much of a challenge, we can start with only the components that work for our child, eg. just the rice. Adding a sliver of a new food or a food that is not always accepted
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Choc avocado sauce Chocolate sauce can be a fabulous way to support a fussy eater to eat something different or eat a food a little more comfortably. I have used avocado as the base in this recipe, but you can make a simpler one without. It also has a sweetener in it, but I have
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Guacamole – fussy eater style Avocados can be okay for quite a few fussy eaters. Yes, they are green, but they are also creamy, don’t have a strong smell and texturally are often not as challenging as other vegetables. However, my boys did not like avocados when they were little. I tried them multiple ways,
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Avocado smoothie I love experimenting with food and recipes, especially looking for things that I feel will tick boxes for fussy eaters. Yesterday I wanted to add avocado to a smoothie but not have the taste overpower the other ingredients. I made it, tasted it, and was amazed at how creamy it was. Often I
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Chicken wrap Finding a new food that a fussy eater will accept can be a challenge. Sometimes, marrying a favourite food with a new food, supports acceptance. Usually, small portions are better than larger ones. In the photo I have a home-made wrap (a store bought one that is smooth and white could be a
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