So, I was having myself a little open-faced tuna melt the other day, and my brain went straight to food—Ermias’s food, to be exact. I started wondering if I could somehow work something similar into his diet. But here’s the kicker…
He won’t eat toast. He won’t eat bread. He won’t even look at anything that makes up a tuna melt.
Now, you might be thinking, “Okay, what about cheese?” After all, he loves mac and cheese. And yes, he does—but straight-up cheese? Slices, shredded, blocks, string—nope. Not happening. I’m not even sure when he stopped eating cheese like that. It just… disappeared from his “approved” list one day.
But honestly, the cheese isn't the problem. He gets plenty of that in his mac and cheese.
What I Really Want Him to Eat
Tuna. Or salmon. Honestly, any fish would be a win at this point. There are so many benefits to getting omega-3s and nutrients into his diet, especially if we could make it a once-a-week thing.
But getting him to try it? Now that’s where the challenge begins.
Cracker Love to the Rescue
One thing Ermias will eat without hesitation? Crackers. Pretty much any kind. He loves crunchy snacks. So I got to thinking…
What if I made a toddler-style tuna melt sandwich—but on crackers?
The Simple Sandwich Stack Plan
I’m keeping it simple for his developing palate. Here’s what I came up with:
Now, I know what you're thinking: “Double cheese? But he already eats so much cheese!” I get it. But hear me out: the cheese acts like glue, just like those peanut butter sandwich crackers he already loves. If we melt it just right in the air fryer or microwave and let it cool, everything sticks together into one neat, sealed little pocket.
And the sneaky part? The tuna is hidden. It looks just like what he’s used to. Which means, he might actually take a bite. And that’s all we need. A bite.
Will It Work?
I have no idea. But at this point? Anything is worth a try. Our little ones deserve our best efforts, and if wrapping tuna in love and crackers is what it takes—I’m in.
Your Turn!
Tell me in the comments:
What crazy food combo did you try with your little one?
What’s the wildest thing your picky eater actually said yes to?
Got any suggestions for getting my boy to approve of fish?
Let’s swap stories, share some wins, and lift each other up in this beautiful, messy journey of feeding toddlers 💛
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