Fun food ideas for fussy eaters

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Mini chicken tenders – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Mini chicken tenders Chicken is frequently accepted by fussy eaters although often in the form of chicken nuggets. Moving to another form of chicken or starting with chicken is often best done in ‘miniature’. Small is almost ALWAYS best for picky eaters. Accepting something tiny is less overwhelming and challenging than bigger pieces. Here I’ve […]

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Pulled pork – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Pork

Pulled pork fussy eater style!! I’ve had quite a few requests for meat ideas for fussy eaters. Meat is often difficult because there is a lot of chewing. If we’re not used to chewing, it’s easy to give up and is why soft ‘prechewed’ meats like nuggets and luncheon are often favourites. But we can

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Shredded chicken – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Chicken

Shredded chicken Regular chicken can be a challenge to eat as it is more chewy than, for example, nuggets (where the meat is soft). A good start may be with shredded chicken as it’s easier to eat than ‘chunks’. As always, thinking small is the best option. Pairing with a food that our child is

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Chicken pieces (tiny ones) – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Chicken

Chicken pieces (tiny ones) Meat is often a challenge for both littlies and fussy eaters. Part of that is because it’s a LOT of chewing for very little reward. Which is why ‘pre-chewed’ nuggets, for example, are really popular. Chewing uses muscles and like any other muscle jaws need to be exercised to be strong.

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Onion weed – an adventure for fussy eaters – fun recipe for fussy eaters NZ, Judith Yeabsley|Fussy Eating NZ, #onionweed, #pickingfoodforfussyeaters, #pickingfoodforpickyeaters, #trynewfoods, #funfoodsforpickyeaters, #funfoodsdforfussyeaters, #Recipesforpickyeaters, #helpforpickyeaters, #helpforpickyeating, #Foodforpickyeaters, #theconfidenteater, #wellington, #NZ, #judithyeabsley, #helpforfussyeating, #helpforfussyeaters, #fussyeater, #fussyeating, #pickyeater, #pickyeating, #supportforpickyeaters, #winnerwinnerIeatdinner, #creatingconfidenteaters, #newfoods, #bookforpickyeaters, #thecompleteconfidenceprogram, #thepickypack

Onion weeds – edible plants

Random foods

Onion weed Okay, this is a bit left-of-centre but bear with me! Onion weed grows all over Aotearoa NZ at this time of the year. It looks a lot like snow drops but is easy to tell apart as it has a 3 sided-stem and if you snap it, it smells of onion. I know

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Pork spring rolls – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Spring rolls - rice paper rolls

Pork spring rolls In this form they may be a little complex for many fussy eaters, but we can simplify to make more accessible for our child. These are a favourite in my family and guests tuck in with gusto as well. In the photo, the two on the outside are stuffed with the pork

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Spring roll wrapper pizza – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Blogs, Spring rolls - rice paper rolls

Spring roll pizza I’m on a spring roll wrappers for fussy eaters experimental roll! Pizza seemed like good idea – and it was! Even if our child eats pizza, a change is always a positive. New bases will alter the look, the taste, and the texture. If we have a super selective eater, then any

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Spring roll fillings for fussy eaters – fun recipes for fussy and picky eaters

Spring rolls - rice paper rolls

Spring roll fillings for fussy eaters! I love taking foods and experimenting with fussy eaters in mind. My boys love home-made spring rolls so I wondered what I could do that would tick boxes for the picky. I started with one filled with melted cheese. OMG. I had a little taste and found myself scoffing

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Lamb mince – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Lamb

Lamb mince Beef mince is commonly eaten by fussy eaters and can be a good way to move or bridge to something a little new. Introducing lamb mince may be a workable next step. One way may be to mix some in with beef mince so there is a slight flavour change (I always start

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Pita bread – fun recipe for fussy eaters NZ, Judith Yeabsley|Fussy Eating NZ, #pitabread, #pitabreadforfussyeaters, #pitabreadforpickyeaters, #trynewfoods, #funfoodsforpickyeaters, #funfoodsdforfussyeaters, #Recipesforpickyeaters, #helpforpickyeaters, #helpforpickyeating, #Foodforpickyeaters, #theconfidenteater, #wellington, #NZ, #judithyeabsley, #helpforfussyeating, #helpforfussyeaters, #fussyeater, #fussyeating, #pickyeater, #pickyeating, #supportforpickyeaters, #winnerwinnerIeatdinner, #creatingconfidenteaters, #newfoods, #bookforpickyeaters, #thecompleteconfidenceprogram, #thepickypack

Pita breads – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Blogs, Bread

Pita bread I used to cook this in schools with the first-year students, so I know it’s a great recipe to get the children involved in. Although bread is usually accepted by fussy eaters, changing up the type is a great way to introduce something a little new. My boys thought these were amazing –

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San Choy Bau – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Chicken

San choy bau (lockdown style) Last week we were in Level 4 lockdown so only able to shop locally and there were gaps on some of the supermarket shelves (or basics that were the price of a small car). My younger teen wanted to make San Choy Bau. I thought it was a great idea

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Weetbix cake (with icing) – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Cereal

Weetbix cake I was looking for a Weetbix slice, so where else to go but the Sanitarium Weetbix page. I dutifully made the recipe and it was dry, crumbly and not very nice. Hmmm, what to do. I needed to make the base more moist so decided to add an egg. That really improved the

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Mini chicken tenders – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Pulled pork – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Shredded chicken – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Chicken pieces (tiny ones) – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Onion weeds – edible plants

Pork spring rolls – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Spring roll wrapper pizza – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Spring roll fillings for fussy eaters – fun recipes for fussy and picky eaters

Lamb mince – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Pita breads – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

San Choy Bau – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

Weetbix cake (with icing) – fun recipes for fussy eaters and picky eaters

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Fun food ideas for fussy eaters

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