So it all started when I was born… I remember those days well. JK – did I get you?! I HATE recipe pages that start with stories from childhood!! Anyone else just scroll past? Yup me too. So I’m gonna get right to it and share this killer recipe that I made the other night which has NOTHING to do with my childhood because I don’t think I ate a curry dish until I was 23 years old lol.
Ingredients:
1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped and rinsed
1.5 cups shelled edamame beans (I used frozen)
1.5 cups cooked rice (I used the ancient grain mix from costco that cooks in 10 min)
1/4 cup avocado oil (or melted coconut oil)
1/2 cup sour cream + 2 Tbsp whole milk (I wanted to use tahini + water but didn’t have it on hand so I used sour cream + milk)
2 Tbsp curry spice (mine is mild)
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp tumeric
1/2 tsp cayanne
S&P
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Directions:
Preheat airfryer OR oven to 400 degrees. Mix half of all the spices in with avocado oil and pour over cut cauliflower, toss until mixed. Air fry for 7-8 min, toss then air fry again for 3-4 min (at 400 degrees, I did mine in 2 batches so it cooked evenly. You can also roast in the oven at 400 degrees for 15 min, stir and then again for 5-7 min until crisp).
Meanwhile while cauliflower is cooking steam or microwave edamame beans and once cooked add a pinch of salt and set aside. Finally mix the other half of the spices plus lemon juice with sour cream and milk (or tahini and water) and let sit. Once all components are cooked layer them into a bowl. I layered the rice first, then spread the edamame beans and cauliflower and topped with the sauce. This meal is excellent served deconstructed for little ones with the sauce as a dip.
I absolutely LOVED this dish and next time will go heavier on the spices and likely use potatoes as well cooked alongside the cauliflower to get crispy and spiced too. This dish took me about 15-20 minutes total and will likely become a staple in our home because it’s using ingredients we almost always have on hand.
In this episode, I sit down with Brad, a mindset expert whose passion is helping parents shift limiting beliefs and reclaim joy amidst the chaos of raising kids. We dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster that parenting can trigger—those feelings of exhaustion, perfectionism, and the pressure to get everything “just right.” Brad breaks down the transformative power of focusing on who we are being as parents, rather than simply managing our kids’ behavior, and how shifting our mindset can completely change the dynamic at home.
Brad also introduces his 5-Day Success Accelerator Challenge, designed to help parents clear mental roadblocks and step into the best version of themselves. This challenge isn’t about motivation that fades—it’s about creating real, lasting change from the inside out. If you’re ready to stop chasing perfection, find more joy in the moment, and build a family culture rooted in connection and growth, you don’t want to miss this. Join us for the challenge and discover how small shifts in mindset can lead to lifelong transformations—for both you and your little ones.
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, but your little one still won’t eat? In this episode, I’m here to remind you that you’re not alone—and that real progress takes time. We’ll talk about why it feels hard right now, how to stay motivated, and the small wins that lead to big changes.
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In this episode, I dive into three seemingly unrelated strategies that have made a huge impact in our home when it comes to preventing and reversing picky eating. From a surprising part of our routine to an unconventional mealtime approach, these tips might not be what you expect, but they’ve worked wonders for us!
Tune in to discover these game-changing habits and how you can easily implement them with your little ones. Plus, don’t miss the chance to join my free class on reversing picky eating, where I’ll share even more practical strategies to help you on this journey. Make sure to subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode filled with valuable tips and insights!
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Hey there! Welcome to “What Would a Picky Eating Specialist Do?” (WWAPESD), in this episode we dive into the real-life challenges of picky eating with a bit of humor and a lot of practical advice. Ever wondered what to do when your little one turns their nose up at dinner or demands the same breakfast every day? You’re in the right place!
In todays episode, we’re tackling some of the most common picky eating struggles, like:
What if they won’t sit long enough for a meal and then they’re hungry an hour later asking for snacks?
What if they wake up hungry in the middle of the night?
What happens if they refuse veggies and end up super constipated?
Join me as we chat about these everyday dilemmas and share tips that can make mealtime a little less stressful and a lot more fun.
As the back-to-school season kicks off parents of picky eaters might be feeling less than excited to send them to school. In today’s episode I share 6 expert tips to help the transition from home to school with your picky eater!
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Hey there! Welcome to “What Would a Picky Eating Specialist Do?” (WWAPESD), in this episode we dive into the real-life challenges of picky eating with a bit of humor and a lot of practical advice. Ever wondered what to do when your little one turns their nose up at dinner or demands the same breakfast every day? You’re in the right place!
In todays episode, we’re tackling some of the most common picky eating struggles, like:
What to do when snacks are more popular than meals
How to handle the drama when their favorite breakfast isn’t on the table
Navigating the meltdowns when they spot something they don’t like on their plate
Join me as we chat about these everyday dilemmas and share tips that can make mealtime a little less stressful and a lot more fun.
Join me again for Part 2 of our discussion on kids and their distinct eating habits! This episode dives deeper into effective and engaging strategies to encourage even the most reluctant eaters. Drawing from more personal experiences as a dietitian mom, I’ll share further insights into what’s worked and what hasn’t in my own home. We’ll explore how to make mealtime less about the struggle and more about building healthy, adventurous eating habits. Expect honest reflections and practical tips that could really make a difference in how your children relate to food. Let’s continue to learn and laugh together as we navigate the challenges of feeding our little ones!
Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping you change the mealtime environment in your home (make sure to watch my stories where I teach and explain in more detail!)
Also if you liked this episode share it with your friends and family because it really does take a village to raise kids and it helps when your village is all on the same page!
Join me as I dive into the whirlwind world of kids and their funny eating habits! We’re going beyond the battlefield of broccoli vs. toddler to uncover fun and effective strategies for turning pint-sized picky eaters into adventurous foodies. I’ll share some personal blunders and surprising successes from my own journey as a dietitian mom. So, grab your spatulas and your sense of humor as we learn to laugh, cook, and eat our way through the challenges of feeding little ones. Get ready for some honest tales and tips that might just change mealtime in your home forever!
Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping you change the mealtime environment in your home (make sure to watch my stories where I teach and explain in more detail!)
Also if you liked this episode share it with your friends and family because it really does take a village to raise kids and it helps when your village is all on the same page!
What if fun brunch food didn’t have to be full of chemicals or refined sugar? As a mom of 2 and a self-confessed mega food enthusiast, I hope this blog post can help you rediscover some healthy, classic breakfast foods with your kids this Mother’s Day.
From prepare-ahead oatmeal cookies to rainbow yogurt bowls and talking teddy bear toast, there should be a couple of options suitable for any household with kids aged 2+!
Fun, Kid-Friendly Mother’s Day Brunch Suggestions
1. Fruit and Friends Fiesta
I hope you slept well because you’re invited to a fiesta!
Simply fill bowls with slices of your favorite fruits, cheeses, lean lunch meats, boiled eggs, crackers, nut kinds of butter and more. Then in the morning, pop the food onto the table and Voila! You have a picky bits Mother’s Day brunch fit for a queen.
You can also prepare this set up the night before Mother’s Day, so you can your family can connect over the food on your day of celebrating parenthood.
This next idea is similar to the first. However, it focuses on starting with a bowl of Greek yogurt (swap to a soy-based yogurt for a dairy-free and vegan alternative!). Then set up bowls with topping options to allow for full customization, including hemp seeds, chia seeds, sliced strawberries, a drizzle of runny almond butter (or a creamy, chocolatey homemade nutella!) and granola.
Pro tip: Add some natural coloring to your yogurt to create fun rainbow colors! Use fresh fruit (dragon fruit, blueberries, acai berries), superfood powder (spirulina or beetroot), or even a tiny amount of turmeric powder to add some unicorn magic to your brunch.
3. Pancakes / Waffles
Pancakes and waffles are a great option for parents of kids aged 2 or even 6+. And there is no need to head to the Waffle House when you have waffles at the house!
Depending on your Mother’s Day schedule or kid’s cooking abilities, you could opt for a totally homemade batter recipe (such as these healthy banana oatmeal pancakes) or use a protein pancake mix that you can mix with milk to create your batter on a sleepy morning.
Similarly to the yogurt bowl idea above, the beauty of this meal is that is also highly customisable and involves fun food play for picky eaters to get your little ones excited about their food. You can also add a dash of cinnamon or blueberries into the pancake mix to, well, mix up your flavours!
Try new shapes: My son loves the idea of adding pointy or sharp things to his foods so cutting his strawberries into stars or making the banana chunks into triangles is something I love to do to keep him curious about the fruit topping options!
4. Breakfast Banana Cookies
The cookies contain oats for long-lasting energy, healthy fats including almond butter and seeds and no refined sugar, they should keep you and your littles full of energy all morning.
Breakfast banana cookies are a great grab-and-go option if you and your household are heading out to visit other family members or have a jam-packed day of activities as you can make them ahead of time! And speaking of Jam (aka British Jelly!), you can even top the cookies with some strawberry jelly to get your little ones accustomed to the idea of a refined breakfast.
To go: Pack as an emergency snack to satisfy hungry toddlers during the day!
5. Talking Teddy Bear Toast
If you follow my Instagram, you’ll know I am a huge advocate for making food enjoyable for children. So why not spend the extra 5 minutes transforming a ‘boring’ meal, such as peanut butter on toast, into a teddy bear to ignite your kid’s interest in what goes in their mouth?
Simply take your wholegrain toast and help your kids spread over their favourite nut butter. Then help them arrange banana slices, berries or seeds into the toast teddy’s ears, eyes and mouth.
Bonus: encourage your kids to get creative and prompt them to come up with a name and story for each toast teddy.
It’s a goddess when it comes to being free from dairy, eggs, gluten, nuts and refined sugar while delivering all the whole food goodness you and your family deserve. And like most of these ideas in this blog post, your kids can get involved, as all stages until the baking part are heat-free.
7. Simply Boost Your Regular Breakfast
Follow the PFCF rule (if you are new to this concept this Instagram slideshow from my page Nutrition for Littles can help) to add some additional ingredients to transform your regular breakfast into one that is dynamic, rich in micro and macronutrients and even more tasty!
For example, add some crushed nuts to your cereals, add creamy nut butter to your waffles, pair your eggs with a slice of wholegrain toast and a side of sliced apples.
Get your creative juices flowing: You can also make this DIY vanilla coffee syrup with your kids to use in your morning brew to go alongside your Mother’s Day breakfast.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Hopefully, these simple and delightful brunch ideas for kids of all ages, including those as little as 2 years old, can inspire you to get creative in the kitchen with your family this Mother’s Day.
These recipe recommendations are just a starting point to help you involve your littlies in the kitchen and foster their love for healthy eating so feel free to send me a message on social media with your ideas for what you are making for your Mother’s Day breakfast this year.
You may also like this previous blog post from my website on easy ways to boost breakfast. And don’t forget to hop over to my Nutrition for Littles Instagram for more content on how to raise confident eaters who love the food that fuels them. See you there!
In this episode, we talk about picky eating and why the usual ways parents try to help don’t always work. Have you ever told your kid they’ll get a cookie if they finish their plate? Or tried to explain why eating veggies is good for them, hoping they’d understand like an adult? Turns out, these methods might not solve the picky eating puzzle. We’ll share some simple, kind tips on how to make mealtime smoother and help your child enjoy a variety of foods. Tune in to learn how to turn food fuss into fun, without making promises of dessert for dinner.
Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping you change the mealtime environment in your home (make sure to watch my stories where I teach and explain in more detail!)
Also if you liked this episode share it with your friends and family because it really does take a village to raise kids and it helps when your village is all on the same page!
