Let me introduce you to the magic of ✨SPRINKLES✨when it comes to feeding your child!
We love to sprinkle all kinds of things on our foods. It’s a great way to help engage a child – especially a picky eater- with a new/less favorable food.
Just like dips ( check out this post), sprinkles can be a great way to add extra nutrients as well!
Hemp hearts
Hemp hearts are the soft inner part of hemp seeds after the outer shell has been removed. The tiny cream and green-colored seeds are sometimes referred to as shelled or hulled hemp seeds.
Hemp hearts are a great source of fiber, protein, healthy fat & magnesium. They also contain all nine essential amino acids making them one of the few plant-based proteins that are also complete proteins.
Chia seeds
Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica L. They’re believed to be native to Central America.
Chia seeds are also great for added protein, healthy fat, and iron.
Chia seeds are great for littles due to their high in several nutrients that are important for bone health, including calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium.
Ground flaxseed
Ground flaxseed is another protein and healthy fat that’s also a source of potassium & iron!
Flaxseed is particularly high in thiamine, a B vitamin that plays a key role in energy metabolism as well as cell function.
It’s also a great source of copper, which is involved in brain development, immune health, and iron metabolism
Parmesan cheese
Parmesan cheese is a fun way to add protein & calcium!
Due to its protein and fat content, this cheese is an energy-dense food, meaning it is a great way to “bulk up” less calorie-dense foods such as veggies – plus it makes them taste so much better.
This cheese also provides many nutrients that are essential for bone health, including calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
Nutritional yeast
Nutritional yeast has a similar “cheesy” flavor but is plant-based & a great source of B vitamins & protein!
Regular sprinkles
Regular sprinkles are also a fun option and a pop add color to plain foods! (Yes a pinch of sprinkles is an added sugar but well worth it in my book if it helps kids learn to eat the others foods under the sprinkles 🤗)
Final Thoughts
I love to save empty seasoning shakers or use empty salt/pepper shakers to fill with these “sprinkles” and let Jax have fun adding them to his meals. Plus I can feel great knowing he is getting extra nutrients.
Parenting is tough, but parenting a picky eater can make meals downright stressful. But it doesn’t have to be!
Small changes to foods they already eat and engaging them with their food in fun new ways can make meals more enjoyable for everyone – you included!
Snacks with Jax 