What To Do With Your Child’s Leftovers
The ultimate guide to using up your child's leftover food, including recipes from the Love Food Hate Waste website and the Kidspot Kitchen.
The famous Hutt Hospital muesli recipe
Thanks to the power of social media, the secret is out - the much sought after recipe for Hutt Hospital's delicious muesli breakfast mix is here (and you don't have to be a patient to give it a try!)
Mother’s Day Breakfast In Bed Menu
Don't leave your breakfast in bed treat on Mother's Day to chance! Print off our Mother's Day menu and be sure to pin it up somewhere the whole family can see it.
Throw a Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Come together and host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast during May! The money you raise helps Breast Cancer Foundation NZ fund research and patient support.
Red Velvet smoothie
This velvety smoothie has all the nutritional benefits of beetroot, banana, and berries.
Spinach, Almond Milk & Banana Smoothie
Lookng for the perfect green smoothie recipe? This one is green, dairy free and delicious!
Banana damper
This recipe is so easy and gives a great moist result. Serve it with butter and golden syrup.
Bacon, cheese and avocado melts
This cheesey bacon and avocado melt is healthy tummy filler and tasty as well.
Bacon and egg muffins
You can have the family tucking in to these in less time than it takes to drive to McDonalds - and much more budget friendly!
Babys first smoothie
This is a delicious baby smoothie that is a variation of the grown-up one. Baby tummies may not be up for cow's milk when they first start solids but yoghurt is so much more baby friendly. Wizz it up with some berries and watch them ask for more please!
Baby banana pancakes
These tiny bite-size pancakes are more banana than pancake which babies don't really mind and mums love getting another serve of fruit in for the day.
Apricot jam
No need to make a huge batch - just 500gm of apricots cooked in the microwave will give you a lovely jar or 2 of jam.
Apple pancakes
Serve these apple pancakes on their own for breakfast or with maple syrup and ice-cream for a lovely dessert.
Breakfast basics
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day for a reason. Children who miss breakfast are often tired, irritable, restless and less focused.
Lemon and sugar pancakes
These lemon and sugar pancakes are a classic way to eat pancakes and they really serve those with sweet tooth and those that like it tart. Eat them steaming hot to enjoy them to their fullest!
Lemon curd
Rich lemon curd perfect for dessert recipes or straight onto toast.
Malted honey and apricot smoothie
Malted milk powder, honey and apricot nectar combine with ice cream to make this naughty but nice smoothie. Try it as a special dessert or as a party treat.
Smoothie freezer packs
Smoothies are breakfast in a cup and perfect if you are time poor and in need of a quick meal. Making up bags ready with your ingredients will help you grab, blend and go in the morning.
Berry smoothie for toddlers
Little ones have more taste buds than adults, so this simple smoothie doesnt need any sugar or other ingredients added to make it a tasty, healthy treat for toddlers.
Teddy bear toast
Liven up your little one's breakfast plate with these cute teddy bear toasts. They're super easy and you can even get the kids to help!
Spicy Spanish eggs
The humble egg has had some bad press over the years but eggs are packed full of vitamins and minerals and are a great source of protein. They are an all-round great source of nutrition and are the perfect fast food to have in your fridge.
Croque monsieur or madame
If your kids are ever keen to make you breakfast in bed, steer them towards this little beauty of a recipe. Easy to make and big on flavour, you'll never regret being served a croque monsieur on a tray.
Quick mini quiches
Mini quiches are perfect for lunch or dinner and fantastic for lunchboxes for the little ones with some vegetable sticks and cherry tomatoes.
Pan-fried banana and Nutella sandwich
This sandwich was inspired by Elvis, who preferred peanut butter and not Nutella on his sandwiches.
Chocolate pancakes
You can use real chocolate melted in pancakes as well to replace the cocoa
Homemade almond butter
This homemade almond butter is all natural and so easy to make. Making it yourself is also cheaper than buying it at the health food store. This way you know it's just almonds and made by you.
Potato scones
A variation on the traditional recipe, these scones made with potatoes are a delicious savoury treat. Best eaten warm with lashings of butter.
Cinnamon toast
This simple breakfast recipe or after school snack idea is perfect for a wintery morning. Hot, buttered toast with a sugary cinnamon topping. Mmm ...
Green eggs and ham
This is a great fun recipe that the entire family can enjoy the kids will love it and so will the grown ups with that lovely pesto flavour.
Pancakes with berries and yoghurt
It doesn't get much better than pancakes for breakfast, and these pancakes are no exception. Topped with fresh berries and yoghurt, no-one will say no to these! Cover with melted chocolate instead of the yoghurt for a yummy dessert.