Here are some of the tricks I've tried to get them to eat less desirable foods.
FLOURLESS BANANA PANCAKES: My boys won't eat eggs, but this is one that they love and they don't realize there are eggs in it. It's really easy. You just take a mashed banana, two eggs, and 1/8 tsp of baking powder and mix it together. I also sprinkle in a little bit of cinnamon. Then cook on a griddle or skillet, like you would a pancake. Our boys love them with a little bit of butter (we're trying to fatten them up) and apple butter. You could also put peanut butter and/or syrup on them. This recipe makes 3 decent sized pancakes. We usually double it.
GREEN SMOOTHIES: Two of my boys don't really like fruit that much, but they love smoothies. I make them with Greek yogurt, bananas, whatever other fruit I happen to have (berries, peaches, etc), and a handful of spinach or kale. I thin it out with milk, juice, or water depending on what all they've eaten that day. I blend it on high then serve it in their straw sippy cups. This is a great way to get their veggies in!
SPINACH GRILLED CHEESE: This is nothing special. Basically your typical grilled cheese sandwich but I always chop up some fresh spinach to put in it.
VEGGIE PASTA SAUCE: I'm sure many of you do this, but whenever I make pasta, I always add finely chopped veggies to my sauce. I often use zucchini in my red sauce. I'll use kale or spinach in my alfredo sauce. This is a great way to trick your kids (and husband) into eating vegetables.
SUGAR-FREE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES: Mix ingredients and bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
And when all else fails, just put ketchup or honey mustard on it...and they WILL eat it!
Try it.
