The Clean Eating Kid Blog, began as a way for me to inspire my oldest daughter to eat and cook healthy food. Totally unplanned, the blog then became more of an inside look at the dynamics between her and I, as well as, a place where I could explore my feelings and mom moments.
Now that I have given the blog a Re-boot, I’m excited to incorporate some baby/toddler and family approved food ideas! Mainly, to add some creative fun to my feed, but also to show mamas and papas some inspiration, or “foodspiration” as I like to call it.
Side Note: I have been inspired by many mama cooks/bloggers, but I have adapted recipes based on what my 13 month old likes to eat. I will also let you know where I got the inspiration from so you can check it out too!
Here is a fun and EASY breakfast or snack idea I saw on http://www.easytoddlermeals.com They are Fruit Rolled FRENCH TOAST…so good! I like to make two different kinds of rolls and then give half to my clean eating kid and the rest for me. I’m terrible at making sure I eat breakfast, so it helps to make extra! Not to mention, these go great with a cup of coffee!
To make TWO ROLLS :
2 slices of bread CRUST ON for an experienced chewer/ NO CRUST for softer texture. (We use a 12 grain, whole wheat bread, with no added sugars or high fructose syrups)
About 6 blackberries and/or approx 6 blueberries i find works best for us. In the original recipe, she uses different fruits and in the pictures below, you can see I tried raspberries. I found that they were too tart and mushy for this recipe, but if that’s what we have on hand….we roll with it!
whipped cream cheese (easier to spread) I spread it on the entire slice of bread, however, you can just spread on half the slice for less cheese. We LOVE cheese…so BAM!! We cheese it up!
one egg
1 tablespoon of whole milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
pinch of cinnamon
butter or coconut oil to heavily grease pan (you want these to almost pan fry)
Directions:
Whisk egg, milk, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
On a flat surface, you will need to flatten bread slices. You can use your fingers to gently press down on each slice or use a rolling pin.
Spread whipped cream cheese evenly on each slice. Use enough to create a thin, not lumpy layer.
After you have rinsed and washed the berries you plan to use, pat dry with a paper towel
Place a row of berries along the edge of the bread and gently roll the bread and press the seam to seal.
Gently roll your Rollup in the egg and milk mixture until all sides are coated.
Place rolls in heated skillet. Make sure pan is on medium heat setting so the roll cooks eavenly. Use tongs to cook on all sides.
Roll will be done when all sides are a golden brown. Let rolls sit for a few minutes to cool before feeding to your clean eating kid!
Slice for small bites or feed roll to older toddler without slicing.
Enjoy!