Cheese & ham muffin This is a super quick, simple and delicious recipe.It’s also flexible so you can cater it to your child’s taste. Recipe – Cheese & ham muffin ¾ cup of flour (either use self-raising or add 1 ½ tsp baking powder to regular)¼ tsp salt1 cup grated cheese (I used tasty)½ egg½ … Cheese & ham muffins Read More » The post Cheese & ham muffins first appeared on The Confident Eater ..read more

Yoghurt drink I believe this ticks a lot of boxes for fussy eaters, bear with me! 1. Drinking is often easier for children who struggle with eating than food. 2. Yoghurt is a good source of protein. 3. Yoghurt is beneficial for gut health (particularly the good quality ones). 4. It’s like having a pouch, … Yoghurt drink Read More » The post Yoghurt drink first appeared on The Confident Eater ..read more

Pizza zucchini strips Zucchini/courgette can be a bit of a tough sell for many children, particularly texturally. My boys can mostly take it or leave it, but this is one of the ways that they find it more pleasurable. By cooking for longer, you can also change the texture so it’s less ‘wet’ and more … Pizza zucchini strips Read More » The post Pizza zucchini strips first appeared on The Confident Eater ..read more

Zucchini fritters Zucchini/courgettes are in season so it seems a shame not to use them, however, I have made a more ‘fussy eater friendly’ version. More like a pancake than a fritter and check out the colour! Simple to make and a great way to add veggies into the diet. Recipe – Zucchini fritters 1 … Zucchini fritters Read More » The post Zucchini fritters first appeared on The Confident Eater ..read more

Chocolate mug cake (flourless) Ooh, this is a goody on quite a few levels: 1. Super quick 2. Children can easily make 3. Nutrient dense (yep, really is) 4. Flexible (can swap ingredients) 5. Allergy friendly Because it’s so simple and contains some good nutrient boosting ingredients it’s even good for breakfast (yes really ?) … Chocolate mug cake (flourless) Read More » The post Chocolate mug cake (flourless) first appeared on The Confident Eater ..read more

Buttery chocolate cookie This is sort of a take on an afghan biscuit. It’s simple to make and oh, so delicious. Buttery and crispy. You can make with various cereals so flexible. They also keep really well. Recipe – buttery chocolate cookie 100g butter softened (yes, it is a lot – high calorie for those … Buttery chocolate cookie Read More » The post Buttery chocolate cookie first appeared on The Confident Eater ..read more

Fermented blueberries Fermented foods are great for gut-health however, they are not something you would generally put in the same sentence as fussy eaters! This may be one of the exceptions ? Even better, it’s super simple to do. Recipe – Fermented blueberries BlueberriesRaw honey (check the label) Method Wash blueberries, place in a small … Fermented blueberries Read More » The post Fermented blueberries first appeared on The Confident Eater ..read more

Snow peas I love all the cool fruit and veg that are available over summer in NZ. Unfortunately, as the season is so short you do have to jump on things! Snow peas are a great way to generate interest in peas, even if eating is not quite within the grasp at the moment. I … Snow peas Read More » The post Snow peas first appeared on The Confident Eater ..read more

Science experiments with food – 2 Involving children in all aspects of food is important. It’s great life skills and learning. Getting the children helping can be even more important when they are hesitant or uncomfortable around food. For children who do struggle to eat, it can be difficult to interact comfortably with food, particularly … Science experiments with food – 2 Read More » The post Science experiments with food – 2 first appeared on The Confident Eater ..read more

Chocolate zucchini cake I make my own oat milk and often turn the soaked oats into porridge. As it’s so warm I was thinking of other ways to use them, and a cake was the obvious choice. As it’s summer in NZ, zucchini is in season so cheap and plentiful. Bonus is that you wouldn’t … Chocolate zucchini cake Read More » The post Chocolate zucchini cake first appeared on The Confident Eater ..read more