4 Ways to Sneak Veggies into Kids' Meals

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We've heard it all, haven't we?  Some kids don't like broccoli.  They will turn up their noses at squash.

Beets? No way.

The 'NO' list goes on and on.  So how can we provide much - needed nutrients to these finicky eaters?

Try some of these tasty recipes:

1.  Pasta with Tomato and Hidden Vegetable Sauce.

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The ingredients in this sauce include celery, carrots, tomatoes and onions.  You can also sprinkle a bit of cheese for a kick of calcium.

Check out this recipe here


2.  Broccoli and potato croquettes.

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Kids will be too busy crunching these delicious bites to care about the healthy vegetables hidden inside.  The cream cheese dip is a definite plus.

Recipe found here

3.  Avocado lollies.

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These are made with avocadoes, lime, yogurt and vanilla.

You can try making these lollies with this recipe


4.  Spaghetti and meatballs with hidden veggie sauce.

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A wonderfully messy favorite, carrots and onions are found in this meal.


Find the recipe here


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