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Curried Cauliflower Bowl with Creamy Curry Sauce

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.

Simple advice gone wrong

Have you heard this? “Serve them what you want them to eat and they will never be picky” I break this down on today’s podcast.

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!)

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Thanks for tuning in, until next week mamas!

My Husband’s Recipe Nearly Tanked Dinner—Here’s How I Recovered

You know that moment when dinner hits the table and your kid looks at it like it might bite them first? In today’s episode, I’m spilling the real story behind a recent mealtime with my kids that could have gone sideways—but didn’t. Why? Because of one powerful strategy that turned skepticism into second servings.

I’m sharing exactly how I handled a totally unfamiliar meal (cooked by my husband, no less!) and guided my kids from “what is THAT?” to “can I have more?” You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes of how I made real-time food connections, added safe foods, and built trust—without giving in or turning it into a power struggle.

This is your peek inside my brain and how I handle meal rejection in the moment. If you’ve ever wished for a picky eating expert in your back pocket, this episode is the next best thing.

Oh—and spoiler alert—pickles saved the day. 🥒

Links I mentioned:
Click here to take my picky eating reversal training
Click here to learn more about Picky Plates Meal Planning service

The Truth About Binge Eating, Pressure at the Table & Healing Your Food Story with Kelly Lyons

This is the food freedom episode every mom needs. I’m joined by my real-life BFF and eating psychology coach Kelly Lyons, and we’re diving deep into binge eating, food guilt, and how childhood beliefs shape how we eat (and how we feed our kids).

We’re talking:

✨ The truth about the clean plate club

 ✨ Why pressure at the table backfires

 ✨ How to raise kids who trust their bodies

 ✨ And how healing your food story changes everything

If you’ve ever felt out of control around food or wondered if you’re messing up your kid’s eating habits—this one’s for you.

🌟 Come hear Kelly’s wild personal story and the simple mindset shifts that are changing women’s lives daily.

🔗 Links Mentioned:

💥 Join Kelly’s free class, Binge-Free By Summer

 📲 Follow Kelly on Instagram: @kellylwellness

 🎧 Listen to her podcast: The Food Freedom Society

Dietitian’s Kid Won’t Eat Veggies?! My story with picky eating

Ever felt like you’re doing EVERYTHING right and your kid STILL won’t eat anything but chicken nuggets? 🙋‍♀️

In this raw and real episode, I’m finally spilling all the details about my own picky eating nightmare (yep, even dietitians have picky eaters!). You’ll hear how my son went from eating EVERYTHING as a baby to suddenly refusing foods that weren’t beige… and how I went from feeling like a complete failure to finally cracking the code on reversing picky eating.

I share the moment I looked up and thought “How did we get here?” and the emotional rollercoaster of flipping between rage (“Just eat the dang broccoli!“) and worry (“Will he ever get proper nutrition?“) that so many of us experience.

You’ll discover:

  • Why what worked for me in dietitian school was USELESS in real life (spoiler: those textbooks weren’t written by moms!)
  • The counterintuitive approach that felt totally backward but actually worked
  • How I stopped the mealtime battles and transformed my son into an adventurous eater
  • Why “they’ll grow out of it” might be the worst advice ever for your child’s development

If you’re exhausted from mealtime battles, worried about your child’s nutrition, or just tired of making three different dinners every night – this episode is your permission slip to try something different. Because what got you here won’t get you there!

Ready to transform YOUR picky eater? Grab my FREE training on reversing picky eating here!

https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-og

Gut health & Picky Eating with Hannah Aylward (kids + parents gut health matters here’s where to start!)

Have you ever considered the gut’s role in picky eating?

Join me as I chat with Hannah Aylward, gut health specialist and founder of Han, who reveals why your child’s tummy troubles, mood swings, and food rejections might all stem from an unhappy gut microbiome. Hannah shares her personal journey from being “six months pregnant with bloating” despite eating “perfectly” to discovering the root causes behind her symptoms.

You’ll learn:

  • Why constipation and diarrhea are NOT normal for toddlers (despite what some doctors say!)
  • The surprising connection between gut health and your child’s behavior, energy, and food preferences
  • Simple strategies to increase food variety
  • Which foods actually rebuild your gut microbiome (hint: it’s not just yogurt!)
  • How to help your picky eater without mealtime battles

Hannah drops truth bombs about celery juice trends, parasite cleanses, and why eliminating foods isn’t always the answer.

This episode offers hope and practical solutions for both your child’s gut health and YOURS too!

Because let’s be real – reversing picky eating is hard enough without fighting your child’s gut too!

Ready to transform your health?
Connect with Hannah at 🌿 hannahaylward.com
🎙️ Podcast: The Nutrient Dense
📱 Instagram: @hannahaylwardhhc
📝 Gut Health Root Cause Quiz: Take the quiz to discover what’s really going on!

Picky Eating: A Team Approach

Struggling with picky eating AND a partner who isn’t on the same page? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, we’re tackling the tough conversation of getting your spouse, co-parent, or partner on board with a new approach to picky eating.

If you feel like mealtimes are stressful and your partner still believes in the “clean your plate” mentality, this episode will give you tangible strategies to align your parenting goals.

 ✨ What you’ll learn:

✔️ How to have this crucial conversation away from the dinner table

✔️ The importance of setting shared goals for mealtime success

✔️ Key phrases and strategies to encourage buy-in

✔️ Why research supports a different, pressure-free approach

💡 Ready to take it a step further? Join my upcoming FREE live training where I lay out my full framework for reversing picky eating! Register here: https://nutritionforlittles.com/free-class/

Struggling to Get Your Kids to the Table? Try These Simple Fixes!

Tired of calling your kids to the table over and over again? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why little ones resist mealtime and sharing my top tips to help them not only come to the table—but actually stay there!
You’ll learn:

✅ The top mistakes parents make when calling kids to eat

✅ How to time meals so kids are actually hungry

✅ Simple tricks to make your table more kid-friendly

✅ How to create a consistent, stress-free mealtime routine

✨ Plus, I’ve created a FREE step-by-step guide to help you tackle this issue with confidence! Download it here 

 👉 https://nutritionforlittles.com/come-to-table-guide/

 💬 Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram for daily tips and tricks @nutrition.for.littles

How Often Should You Introduce New Foods? Let’s Talk!

In today’s episode, I’m bringing you some of the BEST questions from a recent Instagram Live—because chances are, if one mama is asking, a hundred more are wondering the same thing!
We’re diving into:
:point_right: Why some kids refuse to use utensils (and why it’s totally normal!)

:point_right: How often to introduce new foods without overwhelming your toddler
:point_right: The signs that picky eating might be something more serious

I’ll break it all down, give you practical strategies, and help you stress less at mealtimes. Plus, don’t forget to join me LIVE on Instagram (@nutritionforlittles) to ask your own questions! :yellow_heart:

:link:Don’t skip my FREE picky eating reversal training sign up right here.

Strong-Willed Kids & Picky Eating: How to Work With Their Personality Instead of Against It

Ever feel like your toddler’s strong will turns mealtime into a battle zone? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, I’m diving into the temperaments of picky eaters, especially those stubborn, independent, and determined little ones. I’ll share my own experience raising a strong-willed child, the mindset shift that changed everything, and why traditional picky eating advice doesn’t always work for these kiddos.
If you’re tired of begging, bribing, or battling at the dinner table, this episode will help you work with your child’s personality instead of against it—so mealtimes can feel less stressful and more successful.


:point_right: Take my FREE BRAND NEW Picky Eating Personality Quiz to learn exactly what strategies work for your child’s unique temperament! Take the Quiz >


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