My son can be the pickiest eater. And when it comes to veggies, it's always a firm "NO!" If you have trouble getting your toddler to eat what's on their plate, here are 25 lunches that are so good, your child won't be able to say no to.
1. Broccoli Poppers by Super Healthy Kids
2. Broccoli and Grilled Cheese by Healthy Food for Living
3. BAKED CARROT CHIPS
These baked carrot chips are a delicious and colorful substitute for regular potato fries, crackers, or whole grain crackers. Plus have amazing beta carotene and none of that fat from frying! Try this healthy recipe from Hub Pages!
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Healthy carrot chips!
4. CARROT VEGGIE PUFFS
These delicious carrot veggie puffs from Sugar Aunts are fun to make and even more fun to eat. Make sure to add the family’s favorite sauce for dipping! Have these on a weekend when the whole family is home ’cause everyone is going to love this one!
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Beta carotene is here!
5. MAC AND CHEESE WITH CAULIFLOWER
This ah-mazing-looking mac and cheese pasta recipe (unavailable) from Two More Minutes is hiding a cauliflower secret. Okay, the secret’s out: it has cauliflower mixed into the cheese!
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Super tasty!
6. CAULIFLOWER NUGGETS
These cauliflower nuggets sound so amazing! Seriously, try this recipe from Ziplock and see if your kids aren’t begging for it again all week long!
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Crunchy and healthy nuggets!
7. CHICKEN AND CORN NUGGETS
Delicious chicken and corn nuggets are great for dipping, for lunches on the go, and especially for toddlers who are convinced that nuggets are the only food they should ever eat…ever, even when they are in daycare! Follow the recipe from Food For Tots!
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Yummy with corn and chicken!
8. CHOCO AVOCADO MUFFIN
Need something sweet to go with lunch? How about this amazing chocolate avocado muffin sandwich with cherry tomatoes on top from She Bakes Here? It tastes so rich and delicious that you’ll never want to make chocolate muffins without avocado again.
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Healthy choco muffin version!
9. CAULIFLOWER TOTS
These cauliflower tots from Sweet as Honey are finger food that you’ll be proud to serve and add in your kid’s lunch box.
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Cauliflowers are crunchy!
10. HOMEMADE CHICKEN NUGGETS
It’s so hard to convince kids that fast food isn’t the best stuff on earth. But these chicken nuggets by Super Healthy Kids will definitely give the double arches a run for their money.
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Better than fast-food nuggets!
11. YUMMY KALE CHIPS
Love chips but hate the fat and calories? Start making your sweet little one these kale chips (unavailable) and or butternut squash alternate and start them on a path toward healthy living early! Get the recipe from Mom.me!
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Chips a’right!
12. MAC AND PEAS RECIPE
Mac and peas? Sure! Sweet peas and chicken salad make a great addition to mac and cheese and it’s a great way to encourage your child to love veggies early! Make this recipe from Daily Garnish and see your toddler start to love veggies!
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‘Peas’ be unto your kiddo!
13. CHICKEN AND VEGGIE PATTIES
Your child is never going to be able to tell the difference between these chicken or ham, lentil, and vegetable patties (unavailable) and a plain ol’ chicken patty. Not only is the texture the same, but they also taste fantastic! Clever and yummy recipe from Mummy Musings and Mayhem!
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Delicioso!
14. ZUCCHINI AND CARROT BARS
These zucchini and carrot bars by Creative and Healthy Fun Food are perfect for finger-feeding toddlers, and a great substitute for fried tenders or other fried foods. Better than hummus sometimes too!
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Perfect finger food!
15. SPINACH AND TURKEY MEATBALLS
This spinach and turkey meatball (unavailable) recipe from Parents is perfectly bite-sized for those tiny toddler mouths, yet packed full of iron, protein, and a slew of other amazing-for-them flavors!
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Fun Thanksgiving lunch for kiddos!
16. TASTY TOFU NUGGETS
Your little nugget of joy is going to love these tofu nuggets from Mary Ellen’s Cooking Creations! Try it to believe it!
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Just the right taste!
17. SWEET POTATO CHIPS
Does your little snacker have a major chip or tortilla addiction? Make them these sweet potato crisps from Food for Tots and watch how quickly they convert. Serve it with apple slices, orange, or strawberries on side.
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Healthylicious snacks!
18. QUINOA-COATED CHICKEN NUGGETS
Not sure how to get your child to try quinoa and brown rice? Make these quinoa-coated chicken nuggets from Creme de la Crumb and they’ll be begging you for it!
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Crispy and tasty nuggets!
19. TURKEY AND LENTIL MEATLOAF
Check out this mini-turkey and lentil meatloaf recipe from Iowa Girl Eats. Tiny for those tiny hands, and every bite has delicious healthy protein, beans, and vitamin-packed vegetables!
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Another recipe for Thanksgiving!
20. BANANA OATMEAL FINGERS
Need some finger food that’s a sure crowd-pleaser? How about these banana and oatmeal fingers by Thrifty Fun? Dip in peanut butter or blueberries! Your kids won’t even know how good they are for them!
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Get them healthy food!
21. CHEESE AND VEGGIE MUFFINS
These delicious cheese and veggie muffins from Learn with Play at Home are savory and smell amazing coming out of the oven. Your child is going to beg you to make these!
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These muffins smell so good!
22. VEGGIE-PACKED PIZZA ROLLS
Does your tot love pizza? With these veggie-packed pizza rolls (unavailable) from Super Healthy Kids, they’ll get a taste of their favorite snack jam-packed with nutrients they need!
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These pizza rolls are perfect for growing kids!
23. VEGGIE PANCAKES
Want to try breakfast for lunch? How about some layer pancakes that are made from veggies! This one from Happy Healthy Mama is a family pleaser!
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Yummy brunch!
24. CRISP VEGGIE PANCAKES
These veggie pancakes (unavailable) from Parents are a perfect substitute of a daily whole wheat bread and eggs! Crispy, savory, and perfectly finger-food-sized for your active toddler!
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Love the veggie savor!
25. CHEESY VEGGIE AND RICE
Your toddler is going to love this cheesy veggie and rice from Premeditated Leftovers. Every bite is packed full of veggies, chickpeas, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and a grapes on the side. Just so many flavors!
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That’s a tasty lunch!
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