Chia pots topped with raspberry and date purée for morning tea today! Also a great breakfast option or dessert. Chia seeds will boost your child’s intake of omega 3’s, protein and fibre to name a few. Recipe thanks to Green Kitchen Stories. Ingredients 6 tbsp chia seeds 1/2-1 tsp vanilla powder 500ml almond milk Puree [...]
I am starting to introduce soup to my kids. It's such a simple and comforting meal and a great way of packing more vegetables into their diet. Most kids love tomato based pasta sauces so I started with a creamy tomato soup and homemade croutons, made by baking stale bread drizzled in garlic oil. Adding [...]
Savoury Breakfast Muffins! These are very popular in our household and are a great protein filled start to the day. I would probably suggest making these the day before if your children wake up starving but if they are happy to help and wait they are so good warm out of the oven. The below [...]
This bread isn't overly sweet, not like your typical banana bread but it really hit the spot for me. My son who is a little more fussy balked at it but when I spread some 'Yummee Gluten Free' cacao, date and cashew nut butter he was more interested! Amaranth is gluten free, high in fibre [...]
My little food critic and stylist in action. This easy chicken curry is our go to weeknight meal and a great way to introduce spices to your family. In this recipe they add a delicious depth of flavour and numerous health benefits without being overpowering. This is a winner even with fussy eaters. I stir [...]
When cooking with toddlers make something that is simple, has few ingredients and a short prep/cooking time! You want the experience to be fun, so you need to be prepared to cook without the expectation they will eat it, just as a means of exploring food. Although these apricot balls by Louise Keates are very hard [...]
Meatballs with hidden liver! Adding a few spoons of liver pate to your meatballs or burgers is another easy way of supercharging your families meals. Liver is one of the best sources of bio-available Vitamin A and contains all the B Vitamins. This recipe from Changing Habitats also has turmeric which is a powerhouse in the [...]
