Simple Solutions to Beat Picky Eating - Healthy Snacks NZ — No Sugar Added RSS

Kids love these crispy on the outside whilst being soft and chewy on the inside oatilicious energy cookies. The recipe is so simple that it can be made together with kids. These no added sugar cookies are egg-free and dairy-free which is important if you have a family member with food allergies or intolerances. 

Tvorog (more known as cottage cheese or quark) is a very soft cheese. It's very easy to make at home by warming soured milk until it curds and separates from whey, and then straining it. Add it into smoothies, incorporate it in desserts or substitute feta or ricotta with it. 

Sour cream is so hearty and versatile. It goes with pretty much everything: soups, sauces, pancakes, crêpes, salads, bread, potatoes, dumplings, beef stroganoff, marinades, cakes, pastries (honestly, you name it!). A homemade sour cream is a great alternative to the store bought one as it contains probiotic for the digestive health.

The rolled oats are packed with fibre, peanut butter provides protein and healthy fats, while carrots natural taste adds sweetness. Even the fussiest toddler will not spot carrots because once you mix everything it camouflages exceptionally well.

Kefir is well known for its healing properties. It contains probiotics, beneficial bacterias that promote digestive and gut health. Plus, kefir is rich in vitamin K, folic acid, and easy digestive proteins.

These broccoli and cheese fritters are my go-recipe to sneakily hide scary-looking cooked broccoli florets from my toddler. The vibrant green colour of these fritters and cheese taste make it appealing to even the fussiest eater and is definitely a win-win.

This is a really simple and real quick snack, that can also be served for breakfast. This recipe takes a twist on a classic peanut butter on toast with the sliced apple used as the base.