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Cheesy bean croquettes

I can’t believe it!  I’ve finally found something that Megan will not only eat but ask for seconds of!  These cheesy bean croquettes are great for using leftovers and are perfect for babies who are doing baby led weaning.  Mashed potato and beans are really difficult for babies to pick up and feed themselves but these are really easy for babies feeding themselves.

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Salmon nuggets and chips

My kids love fish fingers and chips so I decided to make a healthier version myself.  We walked to the shop but they didn’t have any white fish so I got salmon instead.  I ended up making these salmon nuggets and served them with home made chips.   They were a big hit with the kids and so much healthier than pre made options.  They can be frozen which makes them perfect to make in advance and save for those ‘just can’t be bothered cooking’ days!

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Breakfast Doughnuts

It’s the first day of the Summer holidays and we’ve had a busy morning.  We baked these ‘breakfast doughnuts’ which were a big hit with the kids.  They were really easy to make so even Megan could help.  They make a great snack or breakfast treat and are perfect for making with kids as they’re so easy to do!

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Blueberry quinoa bars

For the first time in a while, I had the urge to get creative in the kitchen.  I raided the cupboards to see what we had in and decided to make these blueberry quinoa bars.  I’ve tried a few recipes for similar quinoa bars in the past so decided to see if I could make something tasty with the mismatch of ingredients I had in the house.  They were really quick and easy to make and turned out really tasty.  The kids really enjoyed them which, as always, is the most important thing!

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Banana and peanut butter energy balls

These banana and peanut butter energy balls are really quick and easy to make and perfect for cooking with your little ones.  I made these with Harry who loved being my helper.  They would be perfect for packed lunches (They will be going in Harry’s to school next week) or for a tasty, healthy treat.  Harry loves getting involved in the kitchen at the moment and I’m constantly looking for healthy treats we can make together.  These were perfect for getting my little foodie involved!

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Spiced raisin porridge bread

This spiced raisin porridge bread recipe came from another one of Harry and my baking mornings.  We found a recipe for porridge bread in the My Fussy Eater cookbook and decided to give it a go.  We’ve made a few recipes from this book now and they are all really easy and tasty.  I’ll insert a video of Harry making another recipe from it at the bottom of this page.  Literally recipes so easy to follow that a toddler can do it!

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Cheesy Bean Wraps

Baked beans are a great food for filling up little tummies with healthy goodness.  They’re packed full of protein and are considered one of your 5 a day.  When you’re baby led weaning though they can be tricky for little one to pick up and get into their mouth.   They slide off toast and through fingers far too easily.  The cheesy bean wrap is a great alternative to beans on toast and is so much easier for baby to pick up and feed themselves!

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Cowboy Hotpot

This hearty cowboy hotpot is great for those cold days when you want something warm and filling to eat.  It’s perfect for the whole family and really easy to make. It’s packed full of healthy goodness with lots of veggies, I like to cut them big so that my 7 month old can pick them up easily and my fussy husband can pick the onions out of his.  You can cut them smaller if you prefer though.

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Top Tips for eating out and about with a weaning baby and a toddler

Megan has been weaning for a week  now and she’s taken to it like a duck to water.  She loves her food and gets really grouchy if we eat and don’t give her anything.  We went out a lot this weekend and I wanted to share some top tips for eating out as a family that we either use or have learned this weekend!

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Carrot cake bites

I’m really enjoying making these ‘ball’ snacks at the moment.  They’re a great way to get your little one to eat lots of healthy goodness while disguising it as a naughty treat!  It’s the week before pay day and after splurging on decorating and baby things we’re on basic rations for the next few days.  After the success of the other ball snacks I’ve made for Harry I decided to rummage through the cupboards and see what ingredients we had in to make some more.  I decided to mix it up a bit and make some carrot cake bites and am so happy with how they’ve turned out.  Harry loved them and so do I!

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