Vegetable recipes for kids and picky eaters are essential for ensuring that children receive the necessary nutrients while enjoying delicious meals. These hidden veggie recipes cleverly incorporate vegetables into tasty dishes, making it easier to satisfy even the fussiest eaters. From savory snacks to hearty dinners, these recipes are designed to make vegetables appealing and fun for kids.
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Broccoli Potato Cups Recipe
These Broccoli Potato Cups are a fun and nutritious way to serve vegetables to kids. Packed with tender broccoli and creamy potatoes, they make a perfect snack or side dish for any meal.
Broccoli Potato Cups Recipe
Give these Broccoli Potato Cups a try for your next meal or event—they’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!
These tots sneak zucchini and carrots into a fun, tater-tot-like shape that picky eaters can’t resist. Their crispy texture and mild taste make veggies exciting for kids and adults alike.
Oven Baked Zucchini Carrot Tots
These zucchini carrot tots are a delicious, veggie-packed treat that’s perfect for any occasion, from casual snacking to dinner parties. Give them a try for your next gathering or lunch box addition—they’re sure to be a hit with everyone!
These 2-ingredient baked onion and cheese chips are a crowd-pleasing snack for a kids’ party, offering a crispy, cheesy flavor that kids love without any complicated ingredients. Their quick prep and bite-sized appeal make them perfect for little hands and picky eaters at a fun celebration.
2-Ingredient Baked Onion and Cheese Chips
These baked onion and cheese chips are the perfect crunchy, cheesy snack for any keto lover. Try them for your next movie night or casual get-together—they’re so easy and delicious, you’ll be hooked!
These thin, savory crepes hide finely grated zucchini inside a soft, foldable shell, making veggies nearly invisible. They’re easy to customize with cheese or other fillings, so picky eaters can enjoy them their way.
Zucchini Crepes
These Mouthwatering Zucchini Crepes are a fresh, versatile way to enjoy summer zucchini, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. Try them for your next family meal or casual gathering—they’re so easy and delicious, you’ll want to make them again and again!
Blended until smooth, this soup masks the texture of vegetables while offering a warm, comforting flavor. The natural sweetness of carrots helps balance the zucchini, making it appealing even to veggie skeptics.
Zucchini Carrot Soup
This Healthy Zucchini Carrot Soup is a creamy, veggie-packed hug in a bowl that’s perfect for cozy dinners or light lunches. Try it for your next weeknight meal or summer gathering—it’s so easy and delicious, you’ll want to make it again and again.
These cookies taste like a treat, with dark chocolate chips stealing the spotlight while zucchini adds moisture and fiber. Picky eaters won’t even realize there’s a vegetable inside—they’ll just ask for more.
Flourless Oatmeal Zucchini Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Flourless Oatmeal Zucchini Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies are a wholesome, chocolatey treat that’s perfect for sneaking in veggies without anyone noticing. Bake a batch for your next family snack time or casual summer gathering—they’re easy, healthy, and sure to disappear fast!
Dive into a deliciously healthy twist on classic pizza with this Zucchini Pizza Crust recipe. The crispy, veggie-packed base hides the zucchini beautifully, making it a family-friendly meal that sneaks in extra greens effortlessly.
Zucchini Pizza Crust
Dive into a deliciously healthy twist on classic pizza with this Zucchini Pizza Crust recipe, featuring a crispy, veggie-packed base that’s perfect for a fun, family-friendly meal—give it a try and enjoy sneaking those veggies past the kids!
These Low Carb Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks are not only tasty and easy to make but also perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in. They offer a guilt-free treat that doesn’t skimp on flavor, making them ideal for game days or family movie nights.
Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks recipe
These Low Carb Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks are not just tasty and easy to make, but they’re also perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in. Give them a try for your next game day or family movie night, and enjoy a guilt-free treat that doesn’t skimp on flavor!
Have you ever heard of cheesy cauliflower breadsticks? This dish combines the mild, nutty flavor of cauliflower with the rich, melty goodness of cheese, creating a delicious and irresistible combination that’s perfect for appetizers or sides.
Low-Carb Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Have you ever heard of cheesy cauliflower breadsticks? This dish combines the mild, nutty flavor of cauliflower with the rich, melty goodness of cheese, creating a delicious and irresistible combination. It's a perfect appetizer or side dish that's easy to prepare and sure to please a crowd, appealing even to those who usually shy away from vegetables.
Check out this healthy air fryer zucchini fries recipe! These simple and flavorful fries offer a fun way to enjoy vegetables, making them a hit at any gathering or as a tasty snack for kids.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Check out this healthy air fryer zucchini fries recipe! This simple recipe not only adds a burst of flavor to your snack time but also offers a way to enjoy vegetables in a fun and tasty format. Try them out and see how quickly they disappear at your next gathering!
These Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Fritters are a tasty and easy way to sneak some veggies into your meal. Just mix grated zucchini with oats, Cheddar cheese, and a few simple ingredients, bake them up, and enjoy a delicious, cheesy treat!
Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Fritters
These Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Fritters are a tasty and easy way to sneak some veggies into your meal. Just mix grated zucchini with oats, Cheddar cheese, and a few other simple ingredients, bake them up, and enjoy a delicious, cheesy treat!
The only thing better than the regular pie is pie pockets! I adore the flaky crust on the outside and the rich, creamy, and tender filling inside. This recipe features chicken tenders, carrots, peas, and sweet corn for a yummy meal that kids will love.
Deep Fried Chicken Pot Pie
The only thing better than the regular pie is pie pockets! I adore the flaky crust on the outside and the rich, creamy, and tender filling inside. My favorite combination is chicken tenders, carrots, peas, and sweet corn. YUM!
Zucchini waffles are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast item. Easy to make and delicious to eat, they offer a fantastic way to start your day on a savory note with hidden veggies that kids won’t even notice.
Savory Zucchini Waffles
Zucchini waffles are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast item. Easy to make and delicious to eat, they offer a fantastic way to start your day on a savory note. Enjoy them with a dollop of cream cheese, or go wild with your favorite combinations!
This Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup is not just easy to make but also a comforting, nutritious meal that will be a new favorite in your home. Enjoy the warmth and health benefits it brings to your table with every spoonful.
Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup
This Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup is not just easy to make but also a comforting, nutritious meal that will be a new favorite in your home. Enjoy the warmth and health benefits it brings to your table!
This creamy potato and asparagus soup combines the fresh, vibrant flavors of spring in a bowl that’s both nourishing and delightfully simple to prepare. Perfect for a light lunch or a cozy night in, it invites you to savor the freshness of the season with every bite.
Creamy Potato and Asparagus Soup
This creamy potato and asparagus soup combines the fresh, vibrant flavors of spring in a bowl that's both nourishing and delightfully simple to prepare. Perfect for a light lunch, a starter for your dinner parties, or even a cozy night in, it invites you to savor the freshness of the season with every spoonful. Why not make a pot today and enjoy the taste of springtime?
This Squash and Carrot Soup is a simple yet delicious way to warm up on a chilly day. Easy to make and full of flavor, it can be customized to suit your preferences, making it a versatile favorite for any meal.
Squash and Carrot Soup
This Squash and Carrot Soup is a simple yet delicious way to warm up on a chilly day. It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and can be customized to suit your preferences. Whether you're serving it as a starter or enjoying it as a light meal, this soup is sure to become a favorite!
These Crispy Oven-Baked Potatoes are absolutely delightful and make the perfect side dish for any meal. Crispy and flavorful, they’re great for family dinners, gatherings, or whenever you’re in the mood for some comforting food.
Crispy Potatoes From The Oven
These Crispy Oven-Baked Potatoes are absolutely delightful and make the perfect side dish for any meal. Give them a try—you’ll love how crispy and flavorful they are! They’re great for family dinners, gatherings, or whenever you’re in the mood for some comfort food.
These healthy chocolate zucchini muffins are a fantastic way to enjoy a delicious snack while benefiting from the nutritious content of fruits and vegetables. They’re easy to make and will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These healthy chocolate zucchini muffins are a fantastic way to enjoy a delicious snack while benefiting from the nutritious content of fruits and vegetables. Give them a try and watch them become a new favorite in your home!
These Healthy Sweet Potato Brownies with Almond Flour & Oats are a delicious, healthy twist on traditional brownies. Easy to make, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened, they’re the perfect treat for any occasion.
Sweet Potato Brownies with Almond Flour
These Healthy Sweet Potato Brownies with Almond Flour & Oats are a delicious, healthy twist on traditional brownies. They’re easy to make, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Try them out the next time you’re craving something sweet yet wholesome!
Super easy, hidden veggie mac and cheese for toddlers and picky eaters. Made with a cheesy sauce packed with sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and cheddar cheese, it’s a nutritious and tasty meal that kids will love.
Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese
Super easy, hidden veggie mac and cheese for toddlers and picky eaters. Made with a cheesy sauce packed with sweet potatoes, cauliflower, & cheddar cheese.
These healthy veggie nuggets are the perfect kid-friendly addition to any lunch or dinner! They’re easy to make, affordable, and a healthy alternative to chicken nuggets, ensuring your kids get their veggies without fuss.
Veggie Nuggets
These healthy veggie nuggets are the perfect kid-friendly addition to any lunch or dinner! They’re easy to make, affordable and a healthy alternative to chicken nuggets.
Make these homemade broccoli tots for a wholesome snack or meal for your kids. Packed with nutrition, easy to make, and toddler-approved, they’re a delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your child’s diet.
Homemade Broccoli Tots
Make these homemade broccoli tots for a wholesome snack or meal for your kids. Packed with nutrition, easy to make and toddler-approved.
Baked sweet potato zucchini tots made with just three key ingredients are nut-free, vegan, and paleo. These healthy baked veggie tots are perfect for school lunch boxes or as a tasty snack at home.
Baked Sweet Potato Zucchini Tots
Baked sweet potato zucchini tots made with 3 key ingedients are nut free, vegan and paleo. Healthy baked veggie tots perfect for school lunch boxes!
These broccoli cheddar muffins are SO GOOD. They taste almost exactly like broccoli cheddar soup, but in biscuit form, making them a fun and tasty way to enjoy vegetables.
Broccoli Cheddar Muffins
These broccoli cheddar muffins are SO GOOD. I was nervous what the broccoli might do to the flavour, but they ended up tasting almost exactly like broccoli cheddar soup, but in a biscuit form.
This is an easy, veggie-filled lunch that you can make for you and your toddler! Broccoli cheese pinwheels are both delicious and nutritious, ensuring your kids get their greens without the resistance.
Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels
This is an easy, veggie filled lunch that you can make for you and your toddler!
Spinach muffins are a delicious healthy snack that make it easier to sneak more greens into your life. They are gluten-free and kid-friendly, making them a perfect choice for a nutritious treat.
Healthy Spinach Muffins
Spinach Muffins are a delicious healthy snack that make it easier to sneak more greens into your life. They are gluten-free & kid friendly!
These easy Corn Fritters are sweet, delicate, and filling. They can be prepared with fresh, frozen, or canned corn, making them a versatile and must-try addition to your recipe collection.
Corn Fritters
These easy Corn Fritters are sweet, delicate, and filling. They can be prepared with fresh, frozen, or canned corn. Must try!
These Crispy Panko Cauliflower Bites are the BEST way to eat cauliflower. Breaded and oven-baked to perfection, they’re a tasty and healthy option that kids will love.
Crispy Panko Cauliflower Bites
These Crispy Panko Cauliflower Bites are the BEST way to eat cauliflower. They are breaded and oven baked to perfection.
Healthy carrot zucchini muffins are naturally sweetened, perfectly moist, and delightfully fluffy. Made from whole grains, yogurt, and loaded with veggies, they’re a nutritious and tasty treat for any time of day.
Whole Wheat Carrot Zucchini Muffins
Healthy carrot zucchini muffins are naturally sweetened, perfectly moist, and delightfully fluffy. Made from whole grains, naturally sweetened, protein from yogurt, and loaded with 2 cups of veggies.
This gluten-free Hidden Vegetable Pasta Soup is rustic, warming, and indulgent yet super healthy. Packed with hidden veggies, it’s a delicious and nutritious meal that kids and adults alike will enjoy.
Hidden Vegetable Pasta Soup
This gluten-free Hidden Vegetable Pasta Soup is rustic, warming, and indulgent yet super healthy and so good for you.
This is the best Hidden Veggie Lasagna recipe to try! Using gluten-free noodles and two different veggies, it’s a flavorful and nutritious twist on traditional lasagna that even picky eaters will love.
The Best Hidden Veggie Lasagna
This the best Hidden Veggie Lasagna recipe to try! I use gluten-free noodles that you don’t have to boil, two different veggies are involved.
Vegetable pasta sauce is filled with hidden veggies like bell pepper, carrot, celery, and zucchini, making it a delicious and nutritious option for any pasta dish. Perfect for sneaking more vegetables into your kids’ meals without them noticing.
Vegetable Pasta Sauce
Vegetable pasta sauce is filled with hidden veggies like bell pepper, carrot, celery, and zucchini – but you’d never know!
Thank you to all the recipe creators for sharing these amazing vegetable recipes for kids and picky eaters. Your culinary creativity makes it easy to enjoy delightful and nutritious meals that bring joy to our family’s table!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
