We all have our favourite comfort foods from childhood – those dishes that just immediately bring back memories of simpler times.

For many of us Aussies, one of those nostalgic eats is fairy bread, that delicious treat made with white bread, butter and rainbow sprinkles (a.k.a. 100s & 1000s). Yum!

There's just something about the mix of sweet and salty flavours, not to mention the fun pop of colour and crunch, that makes it irresistible - even to adults! But as we all know, sometimes things that taste good aren't necessarily good for you.

Take, for instance, the amount of sugar in those tiny little sprinkles…not to mention all the preservatives and food colourings. Not exactly healthy eating, is it?

So what's a parent or grandparent to do when a little kid asks for fairy bread, but you want them to eat something a little more nutritious? We say get creative! Which is precisely what one Aussie mother did.

Fairy bread is one of the most iconic Australian dishes around. Credit: Instagram/fairybreadday.

Culinary teacher Fatimah Omran recently took to TikTok to share a recipe for a 'healthy' version of fairy bread. Her 13-year-old daughter had asked her to make the iconic Australian dish, but as Fatimah explains in the video, she didn't want to give her daughter something with so much sugar.

So instead, the Sydney mum decided to whip up a (somewhat controversial) alternative to the classic recipe, using shredded coconut with red cabbage, beetroot, and turmeric to create 'sprinkles', which she dried and then used to coat the pieces of white bread.

The result? A unique-looking snack that's bound to be a hit with kids and adults – or so Fatimah thought…

The mum mentioned that her daughter did not appear to be entirely enthusiastic about the new version of the iconic snack.

'My daughter is not easily pleased, and she turned it down,' Fatimah said, adding that while she thinks the version is much healthier than the traditional fairy bread, her daughter did not appreciate it.

​

The video, which has now been viewed over 4.4 million times, was also met with a barrage of mixed opinions from social media users, most of whom are Aussies.

Many slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian' and accused Fatimah of 'messing' with a classic dish; some even went as far as to report her social media pages after becoming so upset!

'How dare she mess with an iconic Australian food. Nobody wants vegetable-flavoured coconut bread; how ridiculous,' wrote one user, with another joking, 'That's not fairy bread; that's disappointing confetti butter with a side of toast.'

Others, though, were more accepting and praised her for being creative and wanting to give her daughter healthier options.

'I think the adults are more offended than the kids,' a fellow parent commented, while another user said, 'This is one of the most creative alternatives I've seen for fairy bread.'

A third went on to say: 'This is a good alternative, especially for kids who are affected by food colourings and preservatives. I would definitely give this a go! Thank you for sharing.'

Key Takeaways

• A mother has been criticised online for making a healthy version of fairy bread.
• The recipe consists of shredded coconut coloured with extracts from red cabbage, beetroot and turmeric.
• Many people have slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian'. Others, though, were more open-minded and said they might give it a try.

Even though Fatimah's 'healthy' version of fairy bread may not be for everyone, we think it's definitely a fun and clever way to get kids to eat more veggies! So what do you think, members? Would you try it out or stick to the classic version instead? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Aussie all the Way]

How often do kids go to parties with fairy bread , just let them enjoy. They don't get it at home it is always called a special party food that should satisfy the ones who want it all the time

 

[Macarj]

Well Australians do eat far too much sugar but I wonder what it tastes like I do like coconut though

 

[Shane O'Neill]

We all have our favourite comfort foods from childhood – those dishes that just immediately bring back memories of simpler times.

For many of us Aussies, one of those nostalgic eats is fairy bread, that delicious treat made with white bread, butter and rainbow sprinkles (a.k.a. 100s & 1000s). Yum!

There's just something about the mix of sweet and salty flavours, not to mention the fun pop of colour and crunch, that makes it irresistible - even to adults! But as we all know, sometimes things that taste good aren't necessarily good for you.

Take, for instance, the amount of sugar in those tiny little sprinkles…not to mention all the preservatives and food colourings. Not exactly healthy eating, is it?

So what's a parent or grandparent to do when a little kid asks for fairy bread, but you want them to eat something a little more nutritious? We say get creative! Which is precisely what one Aussie mother did.

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Fairy bread is one of the most iconic Australian dishes around. Credit: Instagram/fairybreadday.

Culinary teacher Fatimah Omran recently took to TikTok to share a recipe for a 'healthy' version of fairy bread. Her 13-year-old daughter had asked her to make the iconic Australian dish, but as Fatimah explains in the video, she didn't want to give her daughter something with so much sugar.

So instead, the Sydney mum decided to whip up a (somewhat controversial) alternative to the classic recipe, using shredded coconut with red cabbage, beetroot, and turmeric to create 'sprinkles', which she dried and then used to coat the pieces of white bread.

The result? A unique-looking snack that's bound to be a hit with kids and adults – or so Fatimah thought…

The mum mentioned that her daughter did not appear to be entirely enthusiastic about the new version of the iconic snack.

'My daughter is not easily pleased, and she turned it down,' Fatimah said, adding that while she thinks the version is much healthier than the traditional fairy bread, her daughter did not appreciate it.

​

The video, which has now been viewed over 4.4 million times, was also met with a barrage of mixed opinions from social media users, most of whom are Aussies.

Many slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian' and accused Fatimah of 'messing' with a classic dish; some even went as far as to report her social media pages after becoming so upset!

'How dare she mess with an iconic Australian food. Nobody wants vegetable-flavoured coconut bread; how ridiculous,' wrote one user, with another joking, 'That's not fairy bread; that's disappointing confetti butter with a side of toast.'

Others, though, were more accepting and praised her for being creative and wanting to give her daughter healthier options.

'I think the adults are more offended than the kids,' a fellow parent commented, while another user said, 'This is one of the most creative alternatives I've seen for fairy bread.'

A third went on to say: 'This is a good alternative, especially for kids who are affected by food colourings and preservatives. I would definitely give this a go! Thank you for sharing.'

Key Takeaways

• A mother has been criticised online for making a healthy version of fairy bread.
• The recipe consists of shredded coconut coloured with extracts from red cabbage, beetroot and turmeric.
• Many people have slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian'. Others, though, were more open-minded and said they might give it a try.

Even though Fatimah's 'healthy' version of fairy bread may not be for everyone, we think it's definitely a fun and clever way to get kids to eat more veggies! So what do you think, members? Would you try it out or stick to the classic version instead? Let us know in the comments below!

Poor kid

 

[Penny4]

Um no ... it looks unappealing.

 

[adorableagnes]

We all have our favourite comfort foods from childhood – those dishes that just immediately bring back memories of simpler times.

For many of us Aussies, one of those nostalgic eats is fairy bread, that delicious treat made with white bread, butter and rainbow sprinkles (a.k.a. 100s & 1000s). Yum!

There's just something about the mix of sweet and salty flavours, not to mention the fun pop of colour and crunch, that makes it irresistible - even to adults! But as we all know, sometimes things that taste good aren't necessarily good for you.

Take, for instance, the amount of sugar in those tiny little sprinkles…not to mention all the preservatives and food colourings. Not exactly healthy eating, is it?

So what's a parent or grandparent to do when a little kid asks for fairy bread, but you want them to eat something a little more nutritious? We say get creative! Which is precisely what one Aussie mother did.

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Fairy bread is one of the most iconic Australian dishes around. Credit: Instagram/fairybreadday.

Culinary teacher Fatimah Omran recently took to TikTok to share a recipe for a 'healthy' version of fairy bread. Her 13-year-old daughter had asked her to make the iconic Australian dish, but as Fatimah explains in the video, she didn't want to give her daughter something with so much sugar.

So instead, the Sydney mum decided to whip up a (somewhat controversial) alternative to the classic recipe, using shredded coconut with red cabbage, beetroot, and turmeric to create 'sprinkles', which she dried and then used to coat the pieces of white bread.

The result? A unique-looking snack that's bound to be a hit with kids and adults – or so Fatimah thought…

The mum mentioned that her daughter did not appear to be entirely enthusiastic about the new version of the iconic snack.

'My daughter is not easily pleased, and she turned it down,' Fatimah said, adding that while she thinks the version is much healthier than the traditional fairy bread, her daughter did not appreciate it.

​

The video, which has now been viewed over 4.4 million times, was also met with a barrage of mixed opinions from social media users, most of whom are Aussies.

Many slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian' and accused Fatimah of 'messing' with a classic dish; some even went as far as to report her social media pages after becoming so upset!

'How dare she mess with an iconic Australian food. Nobody wants vegetable-flavoured coconut bread; how ridiculous,' wrote one user, with another joking, 'That's not fairy bread; that's disappointing confetti butter with a side of toast.'

Others, though, were more accepting and praised her for being creative and wanting to give her daughter healthier options.

'I think the adults are more offended than the kids,' a fellow parent commented, while another user said, 'This is one of the most creative alternatives I've seen for fairy bread.'

A third went on to say: 'This is a good alternative, especially for kids who are affected by food colourings and preservatives. I would definitely give this a go! Thank you for sharing.'

Key Takeaways

• A mother has been criticised online for making a healthy version of fairy bread.
• The recipe consists of shredded coconut coloured with extracts from red cabbage, beetroot and turmeric.
• Many people have slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian'. Others, though, were more open-minded and said they might give it a try.

Even though Fatimah's 'healthy' version of fairy bread may not be for everyone, we think it's definitely a fun and clever way to get kids to eat more veggies! So what do you thin

k, members? Would you try it out or stick to the classic version instead? Let us know in the comments below!Get over yourself girl, that's no where near fairy break

We all have our favourite comfort foods from childhood – those dishes that just immediately bring back memories of simpler times.

For many of us Aussies, one of those nostalgic eats is fairy bread, that delicious treat made with white bread, butter and rainbow sprinkles (a.k.a. 100s & 1000s). Yum!

There's just something about the mix of sweet and salty flavours, not to mention the fun pop of colour and crunch, that makes it irresistible - even to adults! But as we all know, sometimes things that taste good aren't necessarily good for you.

Take, for instance, the amount of sugar in those tiny little sprinkles…not to mention all the preservatives and food colourings. Not exactly healthy eating, is it?

So what's a parent or grandparent to do when a little kid asks for fairy bread, but you want them to eat something a little more nutritious? We say get creative! Which is precisely what one Aussie mother did.

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Fairy bread is one of the most iconic Australian dishes around. Credit: Instagram/fairybreadday.

Culinary teacher Fatimah Omran recently took to TikTok to share a recipe for a 'healthy' version of fairy bread. Her 13-year-old daughter had asked her to make the iconic Australian dish, but as Fatimah explains in the video, she didn't want to give her daughter something with so much sugar.

So instead, the Sydney mum decided to whip up a (somewhat controversial) alternative to the classic recipe, using shredded coconut with red cabbage, beetroot, and turmeric to create 'sprinkles', which she dried and then used to coat the pieces of white bread.

The result? A unique-looking snack that's bound to be a hit with kids and adults – or so Fatimah thought…

The mum mentioned that her daughter did not appear to be entirely enthusiastic about the new version of the iconic snack.

'My daughter is not easily pleased, and she turned it down,' Fatimah said, adding that while she thinks the version is much healthier than the traditional fairy bread, her daughter did not appreciate it.

​

The video, which has now been viewed over 4.4 million times, was also met with a barrage of mixed opinions from social media users, most of whom are Aussies.

Many slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian' and accused Fatimah of 'messing' with a classic dish; some even went as far as to report her social media pages after becoming so upset!

'How dare she mess with an iconic Australian food. Nobody wants vegetable-flavoured coconut bread; how ridiculous,' wrote one user, with another joking, 'That's not fairy bread; that's disappointing confetti butter with a side of toast.'

Others, though, were more accepting and praised her for being creative and wanting to give her daughter healthier options.

'I think the adults are more offended than the kids,' a fellow parent commented, while another user said, 'This is one of the most creative alternatives I've seen for fairy bread.'

A third went on to say: 'This is a good alternative, especially for kids who are affected by food colourings and preservatives. I would definitely give this a go! Thank you for sharing.'

Key Takeaways

• A mother has been criticised online for making a healthy version of fairy bread.
• The recipe consists of shredded coconut coloured with extracts from red cabbage, beetroot and turmeric.
• Many people have slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian'. Others, though, were more open-minded and said they might give it a try.

Even though Fatimah's 'healthy' version of fairy bread may not be for everyone, we think it's definitely a fun and clever way to get kids to eat more veggies! So what do you think, members? Would you try it out or stick to the classic version instead? Let us know in the comments below!

Get over yourself girl, that's nowhere like fairy break. What a kill joy

 

[Connie B]

We all have our favourite comfort foods from childhood – those dishes that just immediately bring back memories of simpler times.

For many of us Aussies, one of those nostalgic eats is fairy bread, that delicious treat made with white bread, butter and rainbow sprinkles (a.k.a. 100s & 1000s). Yum!

There's just something about the mix of sweet and salty flavours, not to mention the fun pop of colour and crunch, that makes it irresistible - even to adults! But as we all know, sometimes things that taste good aren't necessarily good for you.

Take, for instance, the amount of sugar in those tiny little sprinkles…not to mention all the preservatives and food colourings. Not exactly healthy eating, is it?

So what's a parent or grandparent to do when a little kid asks for fairy bread, but you want them to eat something a little more nutritious? We say get creative! Which is precisely what one Aussie mother did.

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Fairy bread is one of the most iconic Australian dishes around. Credit: Instagram/fairybreadday.

Culinary teacher Fatimah Omran recently took to TikTok to share a recipe for a 'healthy' version of fairy bread. Her 13-year-old daughter had asked her to make the iconic Australian dish, but as Fatimah explains in the video, she didn't want to give her daughter something with so much sugar.

So instead, the Sydney mum decided to whip up a (somewhat controversial) alternative to the classic recipe, using shredded coconut with red cabbage, beetroot, and turmeric to create 'sprinkles', which she dried and then used to coat the pieces of white bread.

The result? A unique-looking snack that's bound to be a hit with kids and adults – or so Fatimah thought…

The mum mentioned that her daughter did not appear to be entirely enthusiastic about the new version of the iconic snack.

'My daughter is not easily pleased, and she turned it down,' Fatimah said, adding that while she thinks the version is much healthier than the traditional fairy bread, her daughter did not appreciate it.

​

The video, which has now been viewed over 4.4 million times, was also met with a barrage of mixed opinions from social media users, most of whom are Aussies.

Many slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian' and accused Fatimah of 'messing' with a classic dish; some even went as far as to report her social media pages after becoming so upset!

'How dare she mess with an iconic Australian food. Nobody wants vegetable-flavoured coconut bread; how ridiculous,' wrote one user, with another joking, 'That's not fairy bread; that's disappointing confetti butter with a side of toast.'

Others, though, were more accepting and praised her for being creative and wanting to give her daughter healthier options.

'I think the adults are more offended than the kids,' a fellow parent commented, while another user said, 'This is one of the most creative alternatives I've seen for fairy bread.'

A third went on to say: 'This is a good alternative, especially for kids who are affected by food colourings and preservatives. I would definitely give this a go! Thank you for sharing.'

Key Takeaways

• A mother has been criticised online for making a healthy version of fairy bread.
• The recipe consists of shredded coconut coloured with extracts from red cabbage, beetroot and turmeric.
• Many people have slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian'. Others, though, were more open-minded and said they might give it a try.

Even though Fatimah's 'healthy' version of fairy bread may not be for everyone, we think it's definitely a fun and clever way to get kids to eat more veggies! So what do you think, members? Would you try it out or stick to the classic version instead? Let us know in the comments below!

I could think of nothing worse

 

[mylittletibbies]

Call it what you like, but it's not fairy bread!!!!

 

[MadMeg]

We all have our favourite comfort foods from childhood – those dishes that just immediately bring back memories of simpler times.

For many of us Aussies, one of those nostalgic eats is fairy bread, that delicious treat made with white bread, butter and rainbow sprinkles (a.k.a. 100s & 1000s). Yum!

There's just something about the mix of sweet and salty flavours, not to mention the fun pop of colour and crunch, that makes it irresistible - even to adults! But as we all know, sometimes things that taste good aren't necessarily good for you.

Take, for instance, the amount of sugar in those tiny little sprinkles…not to mention all the preservatives and food colourings. Not exactly healthy eating, is it?

So what's a parent or grandparent to do when a little kid asks for fairy bread, but you want them to eat something a little more nutritious? We say get creative! Which is precisely what one Aussie mother did.

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Fairy bread is one of the most iconic Australian dishes around. Credit: Instagram/fairybreadday.

Culinary teacher Fatimah Omran recently took to TikTok to share a recipe for a 'healthy' version of fairy bread. Her 13-year-old daughter had asked her to make the iconic Australian dish, but as Fatimah explains in the video, she didn't want to give her daughter something with so much sugar.

So instead, the Sydney mum decided to whip up a (somewhat controversial) alternative to the classic recipe, using shredded coconut with red cabbage, beetroot, and turmeric to create 'sprinkles', which she dried and then used to coat the pieces of white bread.

The result? A unique-looking snack that's bound to be a hit with kids and adults – or so Fatimah thought…

The mum mentioned that her daughter did not appear to be entirely enthusiastic about the new version of the iconic snack.

'My daughter is not easily pleased, and she turned it down,' Fatimah said, adding that while she thinks the version is much healthier than the traditional fairy bread, her daughter did not appreciate it.

​

The video, which has now been viewed over 4.4 million times, was also met with a barrage of mixed opinions from social media users, most of whom are Aussies.

Many slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian' and accused Fatimah of 'messing' with a classic dish; some even went as far as to report her social media pages after becoming so upset!

'How dare she mess with an iconic Australian food. Nobody wants vegetable-flavoured coconut bread; how ridiculous,' wrote one user, with another joking, 'That's not fairy bread; that's disappointing confetti butter with a side of toast.'

Others, though, were more accepting and praised her for being creative and wanting to give her daughter healthier options.

'I think the adults are more offended than the kids,' a fellow parent commented, while another user said, 'This is one of the most creative alternatives I've seen for fairy bread.'

A third went on to say: 'This is a good alternative, especially for kids who are affected by food colourings and preservatives. I would definitely give this a go! Thank you for sharing.'

Key Takeaways

• A mother has been criticised online for making a healthy version of fairy bread.
• The recipe consists of shredded coconut coloured with extracts from red cabbage, beetroot and turmeric.
• Many people have slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian'. Others, though, were more open-minded and said they might give it a try.

Even though Fatimah's 'healthy' version of fairy bread may not be for everyone, we think it's definitely a fun and clever way to get kids to eat more veggies! So what do you think, members? Would you try it out or stick to the classic version instead? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[JayKay]

NO. NO. NO
NEVER.
There's no substitute for fairy bread at the occasional birthday party.
It's the go-to food of birthday celebrations.

 

[MadMeg]

I'm hoping those who called it unAustralian did not mean it in a racist sense. It's not unAustralian it's just different. Ok, so her daughter didn't like it but it was worth a try, and it gives other mums an idea to give their kids a healthy alternative.

 

[Raelene Wilson]

We all have our favourite comfort foods from childhood – those dishes that just immediately bring back memories of simpler times.

For many of us Aussies, one of those nostalgic eats is fairy bread, that delicious treat made with white bread, butter and rainbow sprinkles (a.k.a. 100s & 1000s). Yum!

There's just something about the mix of sweet and salty flavours, not to mention the fun pop of colour and crunch, that makes it irresistible - even to adults! But as we all know, sometimes things that taste good aren't necessarily good for you.

Take, for instance, the amount of sugar in those tiny little sprinkles…not to mention all the preservatives and food colourings. Not exactly healthy eating, is it?

So what's a parent or grandparent to do when a little kid asks for fairy bread, but you want them to eat something a little more nutritious? We say get creative! Which is precisely what one Aussie mother did.

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Fairy bread is one of the most iconic Australian dishes around. Credit: Instagram/fairybreadday.

Culinary teacher Fatimah Omran recently took to TikTok to share a recipe for a 'healthy' version of fairy bread. Her 13-year-old daughter had asked her to make the iconic Australian dish, but as Fatimah explains in the video, she didn't want to give her daughter something with so much sugar.

So instead, the Sydney mum decided to whip up a (somewhat controversial) alternative to the classic recipe, using shredded coconut with red cabbage, beetroot, and turmeric to create 'sprinkles', which she dried and then used to coat the pieces of white bread.

The result? A unique-looking snack that's bound to be a hit with kids and adults – or so Fatimah thought…

The mum mentioned that her daughter did not appear to be entirely enthusiastic about the new version of the iconic snack.

'My daughter is not easily pleased, and she turned it down,' Fatimah said, adding that while she thinks the version is much healthier than the traditional fairy bread, her daughter did not appreciate it.

​

The video, which has now been viewed over 4.4 million times, was also met with a barrage of mixed opinions from social media users, most of whom are Aussies.

Many slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian' and accused Fatimah of 'messing' with a classic dish; some even went as far as to report her social media pages after becoming so upset!

'How dare she mess with an iconic Australian food. Nobody wants vegetable-flavoured coconut bread; how ridiculous,' wrote one user, with another joking, 'That's not fairy bread; that's disappointing confetti butter with a side of toast.'

Others, though, were more accepting and praised her for being creative and wanting to give her daughter healthier options.

'I think the adults are more offended than the kids,' a fellow parent commented, while another user said, 'This is one of the most creative alternatives I've seen for fairy bread.'

A third went on to say: 'This is a good alternative, especially for kids who are affected by food colourings and preservatives. I would definitely give this a go! Thank you for sharing.'

Key Takeaways

• A mother has been criticised online for making a healthy version of fairy bread.
• The recipe consists of shredded coconut coloured with extracts from red cabbage, beetroot and turmeric.
• Many people have slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian'. Others, though, were more open-minded and said they might give it a try.

Even though Fatimah's 'healthy' version of fairy bread may not be for everyone, we think it's definitely a fun and clever way to get kids to eat more veggies! So what do you think, members? Would you try it out or stick to the classic version instead? Let us know in the comments below!

I still love Fairy Bread at my age 74 what is wrong with that with hundreds and thousands

 

[Suzanne rose]

Firstly Fatimah Omran is a culinary chef for Middle Eastern food.

Fairy bread is fairy bread and what I say is LEAVE OUR FAIRY BREAD ALONE.
If you want to make it using cabbage, red beetroot and TUMERIC then name it something else.

Every now and then I will have a tea party for my little grandchildren I will make butterfly cakes, fairy bread , chocolate crackles and pies. I might do this twice a year.

I try to keep old traditions alive

Turmeric is a strong spice similar curry and is used alot in Middle Eastern dishes and is not everyone's cup of tea !

 

[Colleen M]

We all have our favourite comfort foods from childhood – those dishes that just immediately bring back memories of simpler times.

For many of us Aussies, one of those nostalgic eats is fairy bread, that delicious treat made with white bread, butter and rainbow sprinkles (a.k.a. 100s & 1000s). Yum!

There's just something about the mix of sweet and salty flavours, not to mention the fun pop of colour and crunch, that makes it irresistible - even to adults! But as we all know, sometimes things that taste good aren't necessarily good for you.

Take, for instance, the amount of sugar in those tiny little sprinkles…not to mention all the preservatives and food colourings. Not exactly healthy eating, is it?

So what's a parent or grandparent to do when a little kid asks for fairy bread, but you want them to eat something a little more nutritious? We say get creative! Which is precisely what one Aussie mother did.

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Fairy bread is one of the most iconic Australian dishes around. Credit: Instagram/fairybreadday.

Culinary teacher Fatimah Omran recently took to TikTok to share a recipe for a 'healthy' version of fairy bread. Her 13-year-old daughter had asked her to make the iconic Australian dish, but as Fatimah explains in the video, she didn't want to give her daughter something with so much sugar.

So instead, the Sydney mum decided to whip up a (somewhat controversial) alternative to the classic recipe, using shredded coconut with red cabbage, beetroot, and turmeric to create 'sprinkles', which she dried and then used to coat the pieces of white bread.

The result? A unique-looking snack that's bound to be a hit with kids and adults – or so Fatimah thought…

The mum mentioned that her daughter did not appear to be entirely enthusiastic about the new version of the iconic snack.

'My daughter is not easily pleased, and she turned it down,' Fatimah said, adding that while she thinks the version is much healthier than the traditional fairy bread, her daughter did not appreciate it.

​

The video, which has now been viewed over 4.4 million times, was also met with a barrage of mixed opinions from social media users, most of whom are Aussies.

Many slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian' and accused Fatimah of 'messing' with a classic dish; some even went as far as to report her social media pages after becoming so upset!

'How dare she mess with an iconic Australian food. Nobody wants vegetable-flavoured coconut bread; how ridiculous,' wrote one user, with another joking, 'That's not fairy bread; that's disappointing confetti butter with a side of toast.'

Others, though, were more accepting and praised her for being creative and wanting to give her daughter healthier options.

'I think the adults are more offended than the kids,' a fellow parent commented, while another user said, 'This is one of the most creative alternatives I've seen for fairy bread.'

A third went on to say: 'This is a good alternative, especially for kids who are affected by food colourings and preservatives. I would definitely give this a go! Thank you for sharing.'

Key Takeaways

• A mother has been criticised online for making a healthy version of fairy bread.
• The recipe consists of shredded coconut coloured with extracts from red cabbage, beetroot and turmeric.
• Many people have slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian'. Others, though, were more open-minded and said they might give it a try.

Even though Fatimah's 'healthy' version of fairy bread may not be for everyone, we think it's definitely a fun and clever way to get kids to eat more veggies! So what do you think, members? Would you try it out or stick to the classic version instead? Let us know in the comments below!

I live in an over 50's village and i made fairy bread as my contribution to a "meet and great", it was very warmly approved of, brought up many memories for some. Everything in moderation!

 

[Danja]

Variety is the spice of life - why not offer something new. If we never try different things the world would soon stagnate.

 

[OldBells]

We all have our favourite comfort foods from childhood – those dishes that just immediately bring back memories of simpler times.

For many of us Aussies, one of those nostalgic eats is fairy bread, that delicious treat made with white bread, butter and rainbow sprinkles (a.k.a. 100s & 1000s). Yum!

There's just something about the mix of sweet and salty flavours, not to mention the fun pop of colour and crunch, that makes it irresistible - even to adults! But as we all know, sometimes things that taste good aren't necessarily good for you.

Take, for instance, the amount of sugar in those tiny little sprinkles…not to mention all the preservatives and food colourings. Not exactly healthy eating, is it?

So what's a parent or grandparent to do when a little kid asks for fairy bread, but you want them to eat something a little more nutritious? We say get creative! Which is precisely what one Aussie mother did.

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Fairy bread is one of the most iconic Australian dishes around. Credit: Instagram/fairybreadday.

Culinary teacher Fatimah Omran recently took to TikTok to share a recipe for a 'healthy' version of fairy bread. Her 13-year-old daughter had asked her to make the iconic Australian dish, but as Fatimah explains in the video, she didn't want to give her daughter something with so much sugar.

So instead, the Sydney mum decided to whip up a (somewhat controversial) alternative to the classic recipe, using shredded coconut with red cabbage, beetroot, and turmeric to create 'sprinkles', which she dried and then used to coat the pieces of white bread.

The result? A unique-looking snack that's bound to be a hit with kids and adults – or so Fatimah thought…

The mum mentioned that her daughter did not appear to be entirely enthusiastic about the new version of the iconic snack.

'My daughter is not easily pleased, and she turned it down,' Fatimah said, adding that while she thinks the version is much healthier than the traditional fairy bread, her daughter did not appreciate it.

​

The video, which has now been viewed over 4.4 million times, was also met with a barrage of mixed opinions from social media users, most of whom are Aussies.

Many slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian' and accused Fatimah of 'messing' with a classic dish; some even went as far as to report her social media pages after becoming so upset!

'How dare she mess with an iconic Australian food. Nobody wants vegetable-flavoured coconut bread; how ridiculous,' wrote one user, with another joking, 'That's not fairy bread; that's disappointing confetti butter with a side of toast.'

Others, though, were more accepting and praised her for being creative and wanting to give her daughter healthier options.

'I think the adults are more offended than the kids,' a fellow parent commented, while another user said, 'This is one of the most creative alternatives I've seen for fairy bread.'

A third went on to say: 'This is a good alternative, especially for kids who are affected by food colourings and preservatives. I would definitely give this a go! Thank you for sharing.'

Key Takeaways

• A mother has been criticised online for making a healthy version of fairy bread.
• The recipe consists of shredded coconut coloured with extracts from red cabbage, beetroot and turmeric.
• Many people have slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian'. Others, though, were more open-minded and said they might give it a try.

Even though Fatimah's 'healthy' version of fairy bread may not be for everyone, we think it's definitely a fun and clever way to get kids to eat more veggies! So what do you think, members? Would you try it out or stick to the classic version instead? Let us know in the comments below!

I really don't think this would taste very nice, especially to kids! Besides isnt coconut just as fattening as sugar?

 

[Ricci]

I'm definitely on the side of don't knock it till you've tried it, but I don't think it should be called fairy bread, how about witches bread!!

 

[Sallym]

We all have our favourite comfort foods from childhood – those dishes that just immediately bring back memories of simpler times.

For many of us Aussies, one of those nostalgic eats is fairy bread, that delicious treat made with white bread, butter and rainbow sprinkles (a.k.a. 100s & 1000s). Yum!

There's just something about the mix of sweet and salty flavours, not to mention the fun pop of colour and crunch, that makes it irresistible - even to adults! But as we all know, sometimes things that taste good aren't necessarily good for you.

Take, for instance, the amount of sugar in those tiny little sprinkles…not to mention all the preservatives and food colourings. Not exactly healthy eating, is it?

So what's a parent or grandparent to do when a little kid asks for fairy bread, but you want them to eat something a little more nutritious? We say get creative! Which is precisely what one Aussie mother did.

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Fairy bread is one of the most iconic Australian dishes around. Credit: Instagram/fairybreadday.

Culinary teacher Fatimah Omran recently took to TikTok to share a recipe for a 'healthy' version of fairy bread. Her 13-year-old daughter had asked her to make the iconic Australian dish, but as Fatimah explains in the video, she didn't want to give her daughter something with so much sugar.

So instead, the Sydney mum decided to whip up a (somewhat controversial) alternative to the classic recipe, using shredded coconut with red cabbage, beetroot, and turmeric to create 'sprinkles', which she dried and then used to coat the pieces of white bread.

The result? A unique-looking snack that's bound to be a hit with kids and adults – or so Fatimah thought…

The mum mentioned that her daughter did not appear to be entirely enthusiastic about the new version of the iconic snack.

'My daughter is not easily pleased, and she turned it down,' Fatimah said, adding that while she thinks the version is much healthier than the traditional fairy bread, her daughter did not appreciate it.

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The video, which has now been viewed over 4.4 million times, was also met with a barrage of mixed opinions from social media users, most of whom are Aussies.

Many slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian' and accused Fatimah of 'messing' with a classic dish; some even went as far as to report her social media pages after becoming so upset!

'How dare she mess with an iconic Australian food. Nobody wants vegetable-flavoured coconut bread; how ridiculous,' wrote one user, with another joking, 'That's not fairy bread; that's disappointing confetti butter with a side of toast.'

Others, though, were more accepting and praised her for being creative and wanting to give her daughter healthier options.

'I think the adults are more offended than the kids,' a fellow parent commented, while another user said, 'This is one of the most creative alternatives I've seen for fairy bread.'

A third went on to say: 'This is a good alternative, especially for kids who are affected by food colourings and preservatives. I would definitely give this a go! Thank you for sharing.'

Key Takeaways

• A mother has been criticised online for making a healthy version of fairy bread.
• The recipe consists of shredded coconut coloured with extracts from red cabbage, beetroot and turmeric.
• Many people have slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian'. Others, though, were more open-minded and said they might give it a try.

Even though Fatimah's 'healthy' version of fairy bread may not be for everyone, we think it's definitely a fun and clever way to get kids to eat more veggies! So what do you think, members? Would you try it out or stick to the classic version instead? Let us know in the comments below!

I think Fatima needs to lighten up. Fairy bread is a once in a while treat.

 

[Esma Rose]

Don't change "Tradition." It's a no no. AND, it isn't as if we have it every day of our lives. Fatima does have a great idea BUT steer away from calling it' Fairy Bread.' It's vegetables grated onto bread to serve as an alternative. ha ha it IS healthy though, but I STILL like to crunch my juicy carrot. All my 100s & 1000s have never issued me with any health problems so leave tradition where it is. Kids just wanna be kids. YOU WERE! Let them do their own dieting later. It isn't as if they are going to grow into Porky Pigs before their kid's parties have ended.

 

[Cudanax]

We all have our favourite comfort foods from childhood – those dishes that just immediately bring back memories of simpler times.

For many of us Aussies, one of those nostalgic eats is fairy bread, that delicious treat made with white bread, butter and rainbow sprinkles (a.k.a. 100s & 1000s). Yum!

There's just something about the mix of sweet and salty flavours, not to mention the fun pop of colour and crunch, that makes it irresistible - even to adults! But as we all know, sometimes things that taste good aren't necessarily good for you.

Take, for instance, the amount of sugar in those tiny little sprinkles…not to mention all the preservatives and food colourings. Not exactly healthy eating, is it?

So what's a parent or grandparent to do when a little kid asks for fairy bread, but you want them to eat something a little more nutritious? We say get creative! Which is precisely what one Aussie mother did.

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Fairy bread is one of the most iconic Australian dishes around. Credit: Instagram/fairybreadday.

Culinary teacher Fatimah Omran recently took to TikTok to share a recipe for a 'healthy' version of fairy bread. Her 13-year-old daughter had asked her to make the iconic Australian dish, but as Fatimah explains in the video, she didn't want to give her daughter something with so much sugar.

So instead, the Sydney mum decided to whip up a (somewhat controversial) alternative to the classic recipe, using shredded coconut with red cabbage, beetroot, and turmeric to create 'sprinkles', which she dried and then used to coat the pieces of white bread.

The result? A unique-looking snack that's bound to be a hit with kids and adults – or so Fatimah thought…

The mum mentioned that her daughter did not appear to be entirely enthusiastic about the new version of the iconic snack.

'My daughter is not easily pleased, and she turned it down,' Fatimah said, adding that while she thinks the version is much healthier than the traditional fairy bread, her daughter did not appreciate it.

​

The video, which has now been viewed over 4.4 million times, was also met with a barrage of mixed opinions from social media users, most of whom are Aussies.

Many slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian' and accused Fatimah of 'messing' with a classic dish; some even went as far as to report her social media pages after becoming so upset!

'How dare she mess with an iconic Australian food. Nobody wants vegetable-flavoured coconut bread; how ridiculous,' wrote one user, with another joking, 'That's not fairy bread; that's disappointing confetti butter with a side of toast.'

Others, though, were more accepting and praised her for being creative and wanting to give her daughter healthier options.

'I think the adults are more offended than the kids,' a fellow parent commented, while another user said, 'This is one of the most creative alternatives I've seen for fairy bread.'

A third went on to say: 'This is a good alternative, especially for kids who are affected by food colourings and preservatives. I would definitely give this a go! Thank you for sharing.'

Key Takeaways

• A mother has been criticised online for making a healthy version of fairy bread.
• The recipe consists of shredded coconut coloured with extracts from red cabbage, beetroot and turmeric.
• Many people have slammed the recipe as being 'un-Australian'. Others, though, were more open-minded and said they might give it a try.

Even though Fatimah's 'healthy' version of fairy bread may not be for everyone, we think it's definitely a fun and clever way to get kids to eat more veggies! So what do you think, members? Would you try it out or stick to the classic version instead? Let us know in the comments below!

I would love to try the "healthy" version, it sounds tasty to me. We still make fairy bread for the adult children