School is around the corner, but your little ones will surely be sitting front and center at the dining table with these breakfast hacks!
We always want to serve yummy and nutritious meals to our little ones. But sometimes, it can be as difficult as answering an exam – unsure which choice to choose to get a 100% clean plate from our picky eaters. Ready to ace the next mealtime? Learn and save these incredible hacks for easy review!
Curious about the secret of restaurant chefs in transforming everyday ingredients into delectable dishes? It’s all about flavor first cooking! Become a scientist in the kitchen and experiment with different ways to cook so you can unleash a world of yummy hiding in your pantry.
Instead of steaming vegetables, why not try roasting them? This brings out their natural sweetness, creating a nutrient-packed treat for your taste buds! Similarly, instead of adding milk to your breakfast cereals, try replacing it with yogurt, then top with various fruits and nuts – for a more nutritious option with countless possibilities. Or perhaps you’re a ‘silog household… Well, try substituting sesame oil for your fried rice next time, then add tomato and cucumber slices, or a spoonful of pickled vegetables (like achara!) – for a toasted nutty taste with a refreshing kick on the side! Finally, fire up your grill the next weekend to infuse your favorite meats with a smoky magic that will have your family begging for more.
We all eat with our eyes first, so make sure to serve up a visual masterpiece that reflects the incredible flavors that await in every bite. Embrace your inner artist in the kitchen as you create fun shapes with cookie cutters, color rainbows with veggies and fruits, and design cute characters by stacking different food elements! Get creative with plating your yummy creations and watch those picky eaters become curious mini foodies!
Let’s be honest, some days we just really crave our favorite familiar tastes – hello, there chicken nuggets! – but where’s the fun in that? The secret weapon to transforming your picky eaters into adventurous snackers? Good old math: 1 familiar food + 1 new taste = too unstoppable at mealtime!
Imagine the satisfying crunch of broccoli joining the well-loved fried chicken-and-rice for a delightful meal combination. Or, how about elevating the soft, pillowy egg sandwich with the refreshing flavor of cucumber, for a cool and tasty adventure? You can also add in baby spinach inside their favorite cheesy corned beef omelette – and see them take baby steps towards a love for vegetables.
Our golden tip to multiply the joy during mealtime: tiny taste buds love familiar flavors! So, build on these well-loved tastes, mixing and matching them with new food experiences to gently expand their flavor palate. As they say, slowly but surely – and in this case, slowly and tastefully. See your little ones bravely explore a world of yummy discoveries without feeling overwhelmed. Definitely a win-win for everyone!
They say the mood of the chef affects the resulting flavors of the food. So, what better way to enliven the kitchen than by asking your little ones to join in the fun? Partner up with your picky eaters and let them help out – from meal planning to preparation and even cooking. Get them involved in selecting recipes, washing and measuring ingredients, and maybe even in sautéing the pan – all with your careful guidance, of course! This way, your little ones can have a sense of ownership over their food choices, making them more open to trying new things.
Ready to turn mealtimes into an outstanding experience? Remember to review and bookmark these tips to help foster a healthy food relationship in your little ones, one bite at a time. Check out GoodNes.com for delicious and creative breakfast recipe ideas that might just become your picky eater's new favorites!
