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 …
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 …
Mum actions blog advice It is my mission to share information that educates and empowers parents around fussy eating. My goal is to find budget-friendly ways to give you confidence to take control back of feeding and use this to comfortably support your child to taste and add new foods. I also do post recipe …
