The thing is….there is a BIG difference between getting a child to eat their veggies (but they spit them out if you are not there or overeat ‘treats’ when you turn your back) and helping children learn to like veggies so that learn to choose them and enjoy them for life.
vegetarian
rainbow sandwich on a stick
I’m not sure why but children seem to just love food on a stick, so try sandwich on a stick to create some fun with the classic sandwich.
it’s time to teach (not preach) food to our kids…
Forget nutrition education for kids, or even adults for that matter, we need to go back to basics and teach food education first.
chocolate chickpea cookies
Legumes in snacks, what a great idea! These chocolate and chickpea cookies have a great texture and are tasty too.
pizza toastie
Pizza toasties perfect breakfast, lunch or quick dinner. Choose your own flavour combinations. Try to include a traffic light of colour.
popcorn and apricot bites
Bliss balls meet popcorn in these awesome popcorn and apricot bites. Easy to make with a food processor and delicious to eat.
corny clowns
Get the kids in the kitchen and they can learn to eat and enjoy a wide variety of foods!
carrot cake bliss balls
A mix between carrot cake and cookie dough, these carrot cake bliss balls are quick to make and will be a hit with the whole family.
shepherd’s pie
This Shepherd’s pie is a warming family style meal for this winter period. Full of veg and creamy smooth potato topping.
simple Brazilian potato salad
Potato salad Brazilian style. So simple, quick and tasty.
is it time to change your food beliefs?
The key to a positive relationship with food is for children to have internal control of eating.
roasted sweet potatoes
Sweet potato is one of my favourite veggies and roasted is a delicious way to eat them! Crispy skin and sweet caramelized insides, Yum!