Do you want to increase your family's vegetable intake? It can be a challenge getting kids to eat vegetables, even as adults we often don’t eat as many vegetables in a day that we should. People often assume my children must eat everything but it’s not the case we have our challenges, vegetables are one [...]
Chunky Monkey Muffins. My dear friend Emma and whole food guru passed this recipe on to me, and it has become a family favourite. I first made these for my sons's 2nd birthday and have been making them ever since. They are a go to treat for my kids! Ingredients 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup [...]
Fried Rice is one of our go to weeknight meals. I found these mini pineapples at our local grocer so pineapple fried rice it is. Although you can combine rice with whatever you have in the fridge (chicken, bacon, prawns, corn, peas....) add tamari and you're pretty much good to go! I cook the rice [...]
The cooler weather is making me crave comfort foods, so for lunch it’s chicken and leek pies! I made them in ramekins as I knew this would appeal to my kids. The recipe called for 1/2 cup of white wine which I left out and added the juice of half a lemon instead. This classic [...]
Choc-Banana Nut Butter Smoothie! Loaded with good fats this smoothie will start your child's day on the right foot or serve after school for a sustaining snack until dinnertime. Smoothies are so adaptable, so if you don't have any of the below ingredients, substitute with what you have on hand. Recipe thanks to http://www.brendajanschek.com. Serves 2-3 Ingredient [...]
This 3 ingredient naan is absolutely delicious and oh so simple to make! It is gluten-free and paleo-friendly! It is perfect to scoop up our go to easy chicken curry. Recipe care of http://www.myheartbeets.com. Ingredients ½ cup almond flour ½ cup tapioca flour or arrowroot flour 1 cup coconut milk, canned and full fat Salt, [...]
Roasted sweet paprika chickpeas! A healthy snack and good source of protein and fibre. I added a dash of maple syrup for some sweetness. Recipe care of www.katliciousbites.com (I adapted a little, by putting seasoning on after chickpeas are roasted). Play around with different spice combinations, you can't go wrong! Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas 1 tbsp [...]
The sugar laden spreads at birthday parties are difficult to avoid and don’t get me wrong as a child I loved nothing more than eating cake (still do!) and rummaging through party bags. My motto is everything in moderation! Instead I focus on establishing a culture of wholesome food at home. By training your child’s taste buds, [...]
Is there anything better than sweet potato fries! Try serving healthy dips alongside your fries. Most kids love dipping so hopefully it will entice them to try! If you have a fussier eater try the recipe with potatoes first. Ingredients: 500g sweet potato 1 tbs olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp sweet paprika S&P [...]
My philosophy which extends beyond food, is to practice what you preach. The attitude I have towards food and what my children see me consume will inevitably influence their eating and how they relate to food. Tastes develop according to what is experienced, so exposure to food is important in a child’s early years. If you [...]
