Rachael is an international best selling author and a leading expert in healthy eating for babies and children and a registered public health nutritionist. For more information visit www.rachaelannehill.com Rachael is the author of Real Food For Kids and Baby and Toddler Cookbook
These flapjacks are much lower in fat than most shop bought alternatives and the inclusion of dried apricots along with the oats makes them high in fibre and very filling. The walnuts add a lovely extra crunch along with protein and omega 3 fatty acids. SERVES 10 Preparation time 12 minutes Cooking time 20-25 minutes
9 – 12 months If you want a dish that’s packed full of vegetables that your baby will love this is it. It contains onion, celery, carrot, aubergine and tomatoes - all full of vitamins, minerals and fibre and the mince is a great source of iron too. All this spooned on top of some energy packed spaghetti and this supper really does have it all. Makes 6 - 8 portions
Serves 2 Preparation time 5-7 minutes Bananas and peanut butter both release their sugars very slowly into the blood stream helping to ensure energy levels stay conctant right throughout the morning. Peanut butter is also an excellencent source of protein and folic acid both of which are needed for healthy tissue growth and repair.
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium, betcarotene and a good source of iron and vitamin C which is great as the body needs vitamin C in order to efficiently absorb the iron. Makes 250ml Preparation time 8-10 minutes
Here is a great, really healthy alternative to the all time favourite – fish fingers, chips and peas. The fish fingers are made from 100% fresh white fish coated in wholemeal breadcrumbs instead of the usual commercially prepared low grade mulch, the chips are replaced with vitamin and fibre packed sweet potatoes that are lightly baked in sunflower oil instead of deep fried and the real tomato ketchup adds a healthy dose of disease fighting vitamins without all that unnecessary sugar. Serves 4-6 Preparation time 15 minutes plus 30 minutes chilling time Cooking time 35-40 minutes
There is nothing wrong with a little chocolate now and again, especially when it's high in iron rich cocoa solids and melted over highly nutritious, nuts, seeds and oats. These chocolate crunchies are great in packed lunches, picnics or served at parties. Makes 12 Preparation time 10 –12 minutes
