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26/03/2026

Date, tahini and chocolate cake (school lunch friendly)

ABSOLUTELY PACKED with fibre, antioxidants, iron and flavour. This choccy cake will quickly become a family staple and a nutrient dense lunchbox addition. Make it and share your pics!

Recipe:
3/4 cup dried dates
1/2 cup milk of choice (I used cows milk)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup tahini
1 tsp vanilla extract/essence/paste
1/3 cup raw cacao
3 eggs
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
100g 85% dark chocolate for icing
100s and 1000s (I used Coles brand)

1. Preheat that oven to 180 degrees C and line your round springform baking pan.
2. Place dates into a bowl, warm the milk and pour over the dates leaving them to soak for a few minutes to soften.
3. Blitz dates and milk in a food processor for a smooth paste.
4. Pour the date paste into a big mixing bowl and stir in tahini, vanilla and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well.
5. Add the flour, cacao, baking powder/soda and stir until combined
6. In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and add the brown sugar. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
7. Fold the egg mixture into the chocolate mixture.
8. Pour mixture into baking pan and bake for 25 mins or until it’s springy on top.
9. Remove from oven and let cool.
10. Melt 100g of chocolate, I did mine in the microwave, then drizzle over the top of cooled cake. Add 100s and 1000s for funnnn.

24/03/2026

I’m reframing how we look at iron rich foods.

You can have iron rich foods in your baby’s meal, but if there’s a small amount of them…then it’s not going to give your baby the iron they desperately need.

Clarifying further the protein percentage - if you look on a nutrition information panel of a product - you want to see at least 10 grams of protein per 100g. This amount of protein will give you between 2-3mg of iron per 100g of protein. Give or take a little depending on the iron rich source. But this something I have worked with when I have designed every one of the Petite Meal Co meals.

12/03/2026

Understanding where iron actually comes from is one of the most important parts of starting solids.

The most common food groups where iron is found is meat, fish, poultry, organ meat, legumes and fortified cereals.

When you look at the baby food aisle you’ll often notice something:

+ lots of vegetables
+ lots of fruit
+ low protein from mentioned food groups

Iron isn’t optional when starting solids. In fact, this is the time when your baby’s brain and body grow the fastest. They need the right nutrients in the right amount to support that.

Your baby needs 11mg of iron a day from 7-12 months. None of the baby meals in this series would contribute meaningfully to meet that daily intake for your baby.

This is part 1 of a series deciding the baby food aisle.

Save this if you’re starting solids soon.

26/01/2026

If starting solids feels overwhelming, it’s because you don’t have certainty around what to make.

My recipe ebook covers you with iron rich recipes from 6 months to 2 years.

Get a copy and see how it makes your life easier.

02/07/2025

Come with me and pull up a chair at the dinner table. Here’s how to raise an intuitive and confident eater.

Because it’s not just about what we feed our kids, it’s about how we share mealtimes too.

These 5 points are simple, practical, and make a world of difference to your child’s relationship with food.

From eating together and offering deconstructed meals, to knowing when to step back and let them lead, this is your mini guide to calmer, more connected meals.

And if you’re looking for more support with feeding your toddler, managing fussy eating or building meals the whole family can eat? That’s exactly what you’ll find inside my membership.

Tap the link in bio to join. You’ll get instant access to meal ideas, nutrition guidance and the confidence to feed your child without second-guessing everything.

26/06/2025

The formula to feed your toddler enough protein, but not too much.   You don’t need to track, hack or obsess over toddler protein. You just need to know where it already shows up.

From yoghurt and cheese, to wholemeal toast, lentils, and even Weet-Bix - there’s protein in more of your toddler’s everyday foods than you originally thought.

And that’s the point: you’re probably already doing enough.Want a break from the endless scroll of ‘what I feed my toddler’ content?

I built the Mum Bub Membership so you don’t have to wonder if you’re doing it “right.”

Inside, you’ll find simple, nourishing recipes, supermarket product picks that actually make sense. No pressure. No perfection. Just the kind of support that makes feeding feel doable.

Comment the word “Join” and I’ll send you the link to hop on into the membership.

12/06/2025

The truth about high protein toddler diets. Think toddlers need “extra protein” in every meal?

Most kids already get more than enough and too much can come at the cost of iron, fibre, and healthy fats.

This post breaks it down, plain and simple.

Save it for later and share with someone who’s tired of diet culture trends pretending to be toddler nutrition.

Share this with a parent who needs to hear it. Or save it so you can come back when things feel confusing.

05/06/2025

Before you spend 24 hours simmering bones for your baby, read this.

Bone broth is often hyped as a “must-have” for gut health and starting
solids... but the reality is, it’s just a flavour base. No magic. And definitely not an iron rich food.

If you love making it, go for it. But if it’s adding to your mental load, skip the simmer and grab a store bought one.

You’re not missing out on some secret
nutrition trick by not making broth from scratch.

Want to know which supermarket broths are worth it (and which ones to avoid)? Check my last reel.

18/05/2025

Sending you into the week with some meal inspo for your fam. Now that I’ve started working outside of the home and rushing home to pick kids up PLUS cook a quick meal is exhausting me really quickly.

Some of these meals are obviously longer cooks e.g. roast cook but for most I’d say 25 mins including prep.

Is food prep not the bane of your existence too?

27/03/2025

The worst mistake you can make it to think building a confident eater is only at the dinner table.  Building trust and confidence in eating happens away from the table 99% of the time.

These 7 small ideas have helped so many parents reduce pressure and build trust around food, even when their toddler refused every meal.

Need more support?
I offer 1:1 consults where we walk through your child’s feeding challenges and create a personalised plan.

Comment “CONSULT” and I’ll send you the link

Save this for later and share with a parent who needs a win among the fussy eating pushback.

06/03/2025

Who has heard this before? Let me know in the comments if you had/have a baby on the 75% percentile or over and were told to start solids sooner?

20/02/2025

Does this sound familiar? Know that there is help to support transitioning your baby from purées to finger foods.

DM me “FINGER FOODS” to support your bub solids journey.

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