I will do my best to share a recipe with you but in all honesty i didn't measure ingredients…just mainly threw a few leftovers together…what i do make sure of when making these sort of patties is to keep the ratio of meat lower than the other ingredients for now.
I am slowly introducing different meats into these sort of finger foods for Ruby but as always it is a slow process and the meat is always minced first. However, it is working as she is trying new textures and tastes through the use of various patties, balls and sausage shapes. She is still yet to eat a ‘proper' chicken nugget or fish finger (homemade or store brought) but i am finding if i get the ratio of meat to other ‘safe' ingredients right she will try these at least ….too much meat and the food becomes too unpleasantly chewy i think….it's a fine line working with this sensory processing disorder and food aversion!
On the other hand Tara prefers chunky pieces of meat to pick up and chew and although she will eat the patties she prefers them cut into pieces…ahh the fun of having twins!
Here's a base recipe if you would like to give them a try…but please add whatever quantity of ingredients you think would suit your toddler's tastes….as long as you have some binding ingredients it shouldn't matter too much!
I hope you are having a lovely weekend…i am hoping to start writing my Toddler Food Friday posts regularly again so i'd love you to keep a look out for next weeks toddler recipe!
Warm Wishes…
I’m so excited to try these, my son almost exclusively eats foods that are cracker/dry cereal like, or are crunchy like chicken nuggets (with the odd exception of the yogurt that doesn’t have any chunks or texture to it). I really hope that if I can mask the veggies and rice with the chicken or fish that I can sneak a lot more into him! He is 3 1/2, he refused to breast feed, stopped eating jar food at 9 months and went exclusively to things like cheerios and crackers… It’s been a very slow uphill battle ever since! I am so excited that he is finally drinking from a straw and open cup now, and we can almost get through brushing his teeth without him gagging!!!
Oh Jessi…i so feel for you..we were there not to long ago! This is why i still coat everything in the Panko crumbs and shallow fry…they still need to be crispy…she isn’t too keen if they are just reheated either!These pattie type finger foods are proving really good for getting other things like meat and rice etc into her….i hope you have some luck with them…perhaps try a special fork if he won’t pick them up at first…i count even smelling or touching in this house a win!
I am glad to hear you are having some success with Ruby’s eating, your patties look yummy. We have recently turned a corner with our 2 year old, she is suddenly sleeping and eating much better, for us sleep and food are linked. If she sleeps badly then she refuses to eat…. which means she is tired and hungry all day. Thankfully things have really improved 🙂
Great to hear you are having small wins with Ruby and food, Jode 🙂 I love a recipe that covers all bases, especially since Chook has gone off his food.
These look delicious! I also think that there is some truth in children eating during sensory play. Interesting post. Thanks!
Thanks Kate….i do think the sensory play and exploration has really helped Ruby get a little braver with food!
So glad I popped over from AKBN and found this post Jodie. The more I read the more I am convinced that my son has SPD. He will not eat most foods and will gag if he tries to. Even with brushing his teeth he gags. I just thought he was a picky eater but I know now that it is so much more than that. Is there some way to diagnose SPD? Who do you see about it? I’ve clicked on your 15 strategies link above so am going to pop over there now and have a read.
Kate
Am so glad you found this post useful Kate…it does sound like more than a picky eater….if you want to drop me an email or FB me your address i will have a bit more of a chat with you xx
I like the sound of these Jode, thank you for sharing the recipe with us. They would go down a real treat with my two especially Miss 8 who is quite particular with what she eats. She prefers mince also and loves to touch her food, no matter what she is eating so any food using fingers is always a favourite for her. I hope you had a lovely weekend. xx
Those sound great! My kids love food they can eat with their hands and put in dip. I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see you at True Aim!