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Pop Tarts!

I don’t know about you but I love pop tarts!  They’re a real guilty pleasure of mine as an occasional treat but lets face it, they aren’t the healthiest of snacks.  I decided to have a go at making something a little bit healthier that I could enjoy with the kids and it was surprisingly easy.

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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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Small changes we’ve made to reduce our kitchen waste

I’ve shared a lot recently about how we’re trying to reduce our use of single use plastics and general kitchen waste on my social media.  We have a long way to go but I’m feeling positive about the changes we’re making so thought I’d share them on here.  They may not be perfect and I know we could do more but it’s a step in the right direction and that’s what matters.

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