Veggie Loaded Recipes For Picky Eaters 

Are you trying to add more (or any!) vegetables into your little one’s diet but struggling? Or just on the look out for fun and healthy recipes that incorporate veggies? If so, this post is for you! All of these recipes are delicious, loaded with veggies, use wholesome ingredients and are simple to make!

 

1. Veggie Loaded Pancakes

These pancakes are an easy breakfast or snack option that is loaded with nutritious ingredients and gets in a good serving of veggies! These hold their shape well so they are perfect for little ones learning to self feed.

 

2. Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

Fudgy, delicious and sweetened only with dates! My son’s favourite vegetable is carrots so it was only a matter of time until we incorporated them into bliss balls! The almond flour adds healthy fats, protein and Vitamin E and the carrots are loaded up with Vitamin A. These are perfect for snack time or in lunchboxes.

 

3. Veggie Fritters

Here is a fast, easy and toddler friendly lunch/dinner idea. There is protein from the cheese and egg, a plethora of vitamins and minerals from the veg and egg and they taste delicious! I like to serve these alongside fruit/veg and diced avocado. They also work great with dips like hummus and guacamole.

 

4. Spinach & Courgette Fritters

There is something just delectable about fritters. They make a delicious and aromatic lunch. Courgettes bring vitamin C and parsley is high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and is superb for the immune system. Recipe available in my eBook, Toddler Friendly Family Meals. 

 

5. 1 Bowl Savoury Muffins

Easy 1 bowl savoury muffins that are loaded with veggies, protein, fibre and fat! Their texture and size make them perfect for little hands.

 

6. Veggie Loaded Tomato Sauce

This sauce is full of vitamins and minerals and will add a great nutritional boost to any meal! This sauce isn’t about hiding vegetables but about adding extra nutrition and flavour to a homemade sauce! Use it as a pizza sauce, pasta sauce, for dipping veggies, there are so many possibilities! Recipe available in my eBook, Toddler Friendly Family Meals. 

 

7. Carrot Cake Muffins

These delightful muffins are perfect for a snack and provide protein, healthy fat, Vitamin A, antioxidants and are loaded with fibre. Recipe available in my eBook, Toddler Friendly Family Meals. 

 

8. High Iron Green Smoothie

This smoothie is really easy to whip up and pairs iron rich foods with foods that enhance iron absorption. It is so creamy and delicious... the perfect iron boosting snack that is loaded with veggies!

 

9. Butter Bean & Cauliflower Bites

Crispy on the outside, wholesome and so addictive! These little bites are perfect paired with a dip and are bursting with nutritious ingredients. They freeze well so double up the recipe and freeze some for a speedy snack or lunch option! Recipe available in my eBook, Easy Healthy Snacks. 

 

10. Tuna & Sweetcorn Fritters

When you need dinner in 15 minutes and haven’t prepped anything ahead of time, these crispy fritters are the answer!