Yes, you can use chicken breasts or drumsticks if preferred. Just adjust the cooking time to ensure the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Yes, you can prepare this chicken and rice tray bake in advance, store it in the fridge, and reheat it when needed.

Definitely! You can swap out the peas and corn for other child-friendly vegetables like diced zucchini, capsicum, or sweet potato.

This dish is family friendly as is, but feel free to season portions for older kids or adults with extra herbs, spices, or a sprinkle of cheese for added flavour.

Absolutely! By blending the chickpeas into the batter mix, and loading the cookies with choc chips, little ones are sure to love these the same as standard choc chip cookies!

Yes, homemade cookies can be made healthier by using nutritious ingredients and making a few simple swaps. For example, you can:

By following this recipe’s method, you should have approximately 24 Chickpea and Choc Chip Cookies – enough for the whole family!

If you don’t have maple syrup in the pantry don’t fret! Honey, brown sugar or golden syrup all work as alternatives in this cookie recipe.  

If the family don’t gobble them all straight out of the oven, you’ll want to store them in an airtight container at room temperature on the bench or in the fridge. 

Chickpeas are a great cookie ingredient because they add moisture to the mix and help bind the cookie dough ingredients together. 

Yes. Chicken is a great ingredient to introduce to your little one once they start eating solids, especially for iron! Just be sure to cut your chicken pieces up finely before adding to the dish.

Breast milk naturally contains beneficial bacteria that support a baby's gut health.

Any probiotic that is suitable for babies will state the suitable age group on the label. Look for baby probiotics that are labelled for babies ‘from birth’ on the front of pack.

Any banana of your choosing is perfect for this smoothie, however Lady Finger bananas can add an extra sweet flavour without adding honey or syrup to the mixer.

Your toddler shouldn’t notice a ‘veggie’ flavour in their smoothie. The avocado adds a creamy quality to the smoothie, whilst the spinach adds some extra colour.

For a slightly sweeter smoothie, honey, maple syrup or other fruits like mango can add some extra sweetness.

A smash cake is exactly like what it sounds - a cake intended to be smashed!

Typically, smash cakes are made to be small so your child can enjoy the whole cake to themselves.

The beauty of a smash cake is that you needn’t do anything extra special to make one – just ensure the size is small enough for your little one to enjoy as one serve!

Toppings for your banana and pineapple cake can include sliced bananas, sliced pineapples and strawberries, and for an extra wow element, edible and non-toxic flowers are a stunning choice!

Store your beetroot crackers in an airtight container at room temperature (such as in the pantry).

These crackers are flavoursome enough to be enjoyed as is, however, they also pair well with a variety of dips.

Using store-bought puree saves a lot of time in the prep stage of this recipe.

Homemade Beetroot Crackers are a healthy option because you know exactly what’s gone into them. The addition of beetroot puree adds an additional nutrient hit to each bite. 

Some tortilla breads are gluten-free, including corn tortillas or certain brands that have made their own gluten-free version. Check the packaging ingredients for more information.

Breakfast Tortillas are best served and enjoyed fresh from the pan.

You certainly can! Finely chopped capsicum, tomato or spinach work well in a Breakfast Tortilla.

Chopped ham, cooked sausage mince or shredded cooked chicken are popular breakfast tortilla meat inclusions.

Definitely! Adding a pinch of garlic powder, nutmeg, or dried thyme to the cheese sauce can add a nice flavour boost.

This bake can be a great side dish with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a hearty grain like quinoa. 

Absolutely! This bake is versatile - swap in vegetables like carrots, peas, or even diced zucchini. Just adjust cooking times as needed to ensure they’re tender.