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We have four reader questions today, including high fiber breakfasts the kids *might* actually eat, tips for improving the taste and texture of foods out of the freezer, postpartum meals, and how to reduce mom guilt when you have a picky kiddo attempting to eat (or not eat) in front of relatives at the holidays.
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What are some high fiber breakfast options my kids might actually eat? I know they need more fiber…but they seem to hate everything high fiber. — Samantha
This will clearly depend on the kid in question, but here are some of my favorite ideas:
- My Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie with 2 tablespoons hemp seeds. The hemp seeds add fiber, but blend in smoothly and don’t change the texture of the drink.
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal because the key with helping kids like oatmeal is to make sure it’s really flavorful, sweet, and yummy. (We topped with sprinkles for years when my kids were littler.)
- Baked Oatmeal Cups, which are like oatmeal but in muffin form. You can add whichever fruit they like or even chocolate chips.
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins, which have rolled oats as the base but you can’t tell since they are blended into a flour. These are tender, easy to make, and really good.
- Pear Pops, which are blended and frozen canned pears and are my go-to for helping with both constipation and soothing sore throats. Serve alongside whichever other foods they like for breakfast.
There are more of my top high fiber foods for kids, too, or you can always simply serve their favorite fruit.
We are going to my in-laws for Thanksgiving and I’m already worried that I’ll be judged for how picky my one year old is. I feel so guilty too… can you help me?? —Maddie
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