The happy TASTE TEST

Cloe Willetts loved going to McDonald’s as a child. Fast-foward to now and she’s a mum. Will the new Happy Meal choices measure up?

I’d take my six-year-old to McDonald’s occasionally but I hesitated because she often wouldn’t eat much – just a few fries before running off to play. But recently we gave the new Happy Meal® with 100% NZ hoki fish fingers a go. Let them eat hoki

My daughter didn’t hesitate in trying the new food! She isn’t usually a massive fan of fish, so I was unsure how she’d respond. However, since the Happy Meal hoki fish fingers were cooked fresh, she enjoyed them – I tried the hoki fingers too, they were actually really nice and didn’t have the texture of supermarket fish fingers. If they’re eaten this fresh and warm, I think lots of kids will enjoy them.

Here’s a quote from the sixyear-old food reviewer herself: “I love them. I like the taste. Sometimes I’ll choose nuggets and sometimes I’ll choose fish fingers.”

Love them apples!

She was surprisingly excited by the apple slices, which she downed faster than I’ve ever seen her eat fries!

I love that water is available. I’m not a fan of her having much juice, especially with dinner. Now there are other options, I’m more inclined to go on a weeknight when I’m tired after a day of work. It’s good to be able to give her the fun McDonald’s experience – with the playground, Happy Meal toys and excitement of opening the Happy Meal box – with a meal that isn’t entirely unhealthy. I’m all about the balance – a bit of good with the fun and treats.

Better choices

Yummy 100% New Zealand hoki fish fingers are the latest offering in McDonald’s’ commitment to providing a variety of Happy Meal options, along with apple slices, Fresh‘n Fruity yoghurt, Pump® Mini water and wholemeal snack wraps.