How Instagram warps feeding experiences This is an interesting take on the downsides of social media for parents, not children! I recently came across this article from The Conversation, an Aotearoa NZ publication. The arguments made by the academics who conducted the Australian study discussed in the article really resonated with me, so I wanted […]
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Egg pizza Simple, quick, protein packed, more cheesy than ‘eggy’! Recipe – Egg pizza 1 egg½ cup mozzarella cheese (grated)1 1/2 tsps tomato paste (or pizza sauce/ketchup) – optionalSprinkle oregano (optional)Additional toppings as required (ham, salami, pineapple etc.)Oil/butter for cooking Method Heat small frying pan (medium/low)Add oil or butter to prevent stickingWhisk together egg and
Crispy carrots Carrots are widely accepted by fussy eaters However, generally, raw is the preference These crispy carrots may still be quite a transition But they are sweet, crispy and more-ish. Recipe – Crispy carrots 1 carrot sliced into thin sticks1/3 tsp olive oil¼ tsp cornflour Method Heat oven to 220°Place the carrot sticks in
Sweet potato pie This is delicious and contains not one but 2 veg! It’s also high protein Simple to make and with standard pantry items it’s a winner Feels like you are just having a piece of pie! Recipe – Sweet potato pie* 1/3 cup sweet potato/kumara mashed (I grated and microwaved)¼ cup nut butter
Easy oat bar This is a cross between a muesli bar, a cookie and a slice Many children enjoy muesli bars, but home-made always beats store bought (if you have time) It’s simple, flexible and keeps and travels well Recipe – Easy oat bar * (Test recipe size)½ cup flour½ cup oats (rolled rather than
Pizza tart Simple, delicious and a crowd pleaser Perfect for a snack or the lunchbox I made my own pastry, but you can easily use store-bought Fill with whatever rocks for your child Mine was delighted with these as a lunch option! Recipe – Pizza tart Pastry (or use store-bought)½ cup flour (I used wholemeal)31.25gm
Pineapple cookies Easy to make, and a lot unusual. But my teen LOVES tinned pineapple, so when I saw this recipe I had to try it. They are a bit awkward to eat, but a great novelty! If I made them again I’d do smaller cookies and use a quarter of a ring Recipe –
Chocolate custard This did not start out as chocolate custard! However, the final version is way better than where it was going. My teen, who apparently doesn’t like custard, waltzed away with the whole (big) bowl Custard is full of protein & especially this version! Recipe – Chocolate custard Cool ingredients½ egg1 egg yolk 67.5
Jazzed up apples Many children enjoy apples Some eat them, but reluctantly But you can simply, and cheaply ‘jazz’ them up Recipe – Jazzed up apples 1 apple1 tsp sugar (I used coconut sugar)1 tsp cinnamon Method Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowlSlice the apple thinlySprinkle mixture to taste over the slices
Quesadillas – Random fillings Using tortilla or wraps to make basic quesadillas is simple Although Mexican inspired you can use any filling that suits your child’s tastes I tested a range of them to see what works Some of them may surprise you! Quesadillas- random fillings Fillings I tried *CheesePeanut butterVegemiteTuna mayonnaise Method Heat a
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High protein fudge Super simple to make, delicious and a good source of protein (and other nutrients) Recipe – High protein fudge 1/4 cup melted chocolate ¼ cup cottage cheese1 tsp honey (melted)½ tsp vanilla Method Melt chocolate (I just gently microwaved and stirred)Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smoothTransfer
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Kitchen sink cookies So named as they do have quite a few ingredients! Fortunately, they are ones most people have in the pantry The cookies are chock full of nutrients Great protein boost along with delicious taste and simple to make. Recipe – Kitchen sink cookies ½ cup flour (I used wholemeal)1tsp baking powder1 tsp
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