Breakfast food ideas!

[Shiv52]

I think they are all 'normal' in their own way .  Funny how they are all so different!!  I think so long as they are happy and active there's not too much to worry about!!  Hopefully Leobin will get his appetite back now that he's feeling a bit better.  Is the HV checking in with you or did she just tell you to come back if you are concerned? 

How does everyone make sure they get all the proper food groups into one day for your toddlers?
What are the amounts they should be having???

You know I think about this all the time and still haven't come across a good way to ensure I'm getting all into Maeve that she should have.  Saying that I content myself that she has a good diet and doesn't eat alot of junk at all and I think well if she didn't get all her veg today she'll make up for it tomorrow IYKWIM.  I imagine over the course of a week she gets a good, varied and fairly balanced diet.  I try to stick fruit in cereal or with yogurt or cheese on her toast to get another 'portion' in!

I found this on a website:

Energy
Toddlers need about 1000 calories a day (the daily intake for adult women is 2000 and 2500 for men) from across all the major food groups:
meat, fish, poultry and eggs – 2 portions daily
bread, cereals, rice, potatoes and pasta – 5 portions daily
fruit and vegetables – 5 portions daily
dairy produce and other calcium-rich foods – 4 portions daily
Portion sizes: toddlers vary in the amount they eat – anything from a quarter to half an adult portion size. They may prefer to eat little and often rather than have three larger meals a day.



http://www.kidsandnutrition.co.uk/YourToddlersNutritionalNeeds.html

[Rebecca247]

Thanks I'll check that out, I just worry aswell that i'm not getting it all in. max has a great variety and he hardly eats junk either. I let the older kids have their "snacky" things when he's asleep or not watching so he doesnt want it! Dont know how much longer i will get away with that!

I agree that as long as they are developing and happy and active they are all "normal".
I did worry at first though "mothers instinct" but I realise he isnt going to be a giant. But takes alot to put your mind to rest!

[mini me]

I remember reading somewhere that it is easier to check that they are getting a good range of food groups spread over a week rather than beating yourself up daily that they missed the fruit part of the dairy bit iykwim? I thinnk this takes the pressure off and I certainly don't worry now when we have a bad day (either her choice of because we are out of the house). She's happy and developing well, and that's what shows to me.

Artemis is also very low on junk food (the occasional fish finger) but she doesn't have any sugar products - I get Organix biscuits sent over here as ALL baby foods here are laden with sugar!! It's so annoying and unhealthy But I can see that it must be so much harder when you have older ones eating snacks, well done on keeping the older ones junk til Max is in bed - must make it easier ... Artemis is now starting to take an interest in what me or DH are eating, so we will have to start watching what we eat infront of her soon!!

[shark]

Sorry it took a while but I've been really busy
 Here's the banana bread recipe I use

The 'I can't believe it's so easy' banana bread recipe

Ingredients
2 tbsp butter or margarine (soft)
3 ripe bananas well mushed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda

Mix the bananas, eggs and butter in bowl.  In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.  Combine the wet and dry mixtures together and then pour into a greased pan.  Bake at 350 for 50-60 min or until top turns golden brown.

Hints:
This is a very forgiving recipe, it doesn't really matter how big your bananas are, but the softer and riper they are, the easier they are to mush.  To save some washing up, I usually start by beating the eggs in the larger bowl.  Then I add the banana (whole) and the butter/margarine and mush it all up in the large bowl until it's a lumpy mess.  Then I add the dry ingredients right on top, stir the top together lightly and then mix together the whole thing together.  I usually make it in a bunt pan (the round one with the hole in the middle) and I cook it for 50 min.  You can make it in a loaf pan or as muffins but your cook times may vary. 
If your LO is into it, you can add nuts or for a special treat chocolate chips.
Makes a great breakfast or lunch. 

Enjoy!