9 Ways To Add Leafy Greens To Your Child's Diet
By Tarishi Shrivastava
April 15, 2024
Struggling to get your kids to eat leafy greens? Here are creative ways to sneak veggies into their meals.
Pasta Sauce
Add veggies to the homemade pasta sauce. This way, your kids can have leafy greens in their diet despite the struggle of not eating it.
Soups and Stews
Just chop or blend mixed greens and add them to the soup while cooking to make this hearty soup.
Smoothies
Leafy greens and fruits combine to make a healthy drink. The sweetness of fruits masks the taste of greens, making them more appealing to kids.
Eggs Delicacies
Add leafy greens like moringa leaves or spinach to an omelette or scrambled eggs for a nutritious breakfast.
Quesadillas or Wraps
Layer leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, rocket leaves and more along with cheese, chicken, or beans ot make these nutritious wraps
Homemade Pizzas
Greens like spinach, arugula, etc., can be added along with other toppings like cheese, tomatoes, and bell peppers for a colourful and nutritious meal.
Smoothie Popsicles
Blend leafy greens into smoothies and pour the mixture into popsicle moulds. Freeze the popsicles for a refreshing treat on hot days.
Muffins or Pancakes
Add chopped greens to the batter. It does not affect the taste, making it a sneaky way to get kids to eat their greens.
Homemade Chips
Make homemade leafy green chips with kale, spinach, and more, by tossing leafy greens with olive oil and seasoning and baking them.
