Bean cookie We had some beans left over so I thought I’d experiment. Honestly, these are probably more a delivery system for choc chipsBut never-the-less they rock! Soft, chocolaty & not at all ‘beany’ Recipe – Bean cookie* ½ can white beans drained (I used cannellini)1/8 cup honey/maple syrup¼ cup nut butter (I used peanut)½ …
Yoghurt brownie * Super quick and simple one bowl recipe The result is a very moist brownie. It’s fudgy but lighter than many brownies which makes it a little different feeling in the mouth. Fairly low sugar and nutrient dense. Easy for children to make. Recipe Yoghurt brownie ¼ cup melted chocolate (I used dark …
Breakfast slice This is a super simple recipe you can use at breakfast, as a snack or even dessert. It has extra fibre and omega 3’s added too so is a great nutrient boost. Flexible, you can cater to your child’s tastes. Recipe – Breakfast slice ½ cup flour (I used wholemeal)1 tsp baking powder½ …
Egg-fee mayonnaise I’ve been making my own mayo for years a) because it’s so much cheaper and b) better ingredients and no A & P’s. We recently got back from holidays, and I was craving a nutritious meal after 2 days of plane food so although it was late at night, I nipped down to …
Carrot loaf This is an interesting bake. It’s a cross between cake and bread. Perfect for breakfast or a snack it’s also a great way to introduce something new for a fussy eater. It could be used like a bread and spread with a favourite topping, or just eaten as is.You could also adjust the …
Is your fussy eater iron deficient as they don’t eat meat? Parents of fussy eaters, often worry that their child is iron deficient, particularly when they don’t eat meat. Not eating meat is common for young children. It’s a lot of chewing for very little reward. It’s also part of the reason chicken nuggets and …
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20 ideas for food fun Having a fussy eater can suck the joy out of mealtimes for everyone. This works against you in many ways: – You are not enjoying your food and so your child is not seeing you eating with joy. Watching you eat pleasurably is important, it role models how food is …
Persimmons For children who are a little fruit shy but eat apples (or melon), I think persimmons are worth a whirl. The texture (if not overripe) is quite crunchy with a similar skin. If you haven’t eaten A persimmon before I think it tastes like a cross between an apple and a sweet cantaloupe melon! …
Carrot crackers I know that many parents of fussy eaters are wanting their child to eat more (or any) veggies. If a child is not able to eat them on their own, often we look for options that our child can comfortably eat that have veggies incorporated. I was researching recipes that have carrots in …
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Carrot cake The cake didn’t turn out the way I was expecting, I think in part because I couldn’t find my mini baking tin so baked it in a larger dish, so the mixture was quite shallow. In retrospect, the textural outcome may have been a positive. It’s a little crumbly and is a cross …
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Pancake wraps (wrap pancakes) These are a combination between a pancake and a wrap. Many picky eaters are okay with both, so a mixture could also be a win. As they are a beige, carb-based food, even if different they may be in the comfort-zone. The advantage to this wrap is in its simplicity and …
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5 reasons to seek help for fussy eating You have a fussy eater in the house and things aren’t great. But your child is still young so you’re hoping it will improve as they age. You/your partner/your friend’s brother was a fussy eater as a child, and they eat well now so they should grow …
