Toddler Recipes With Hidden Vegetables

A collection of 25+ sweet and savoury toddler recipes with hidden vegetables... perfect for even the fussiest of eaters! From vegetable nuggets to savoury muffins, cheesy fritters to chocolate chip zucchini loaf and more...

When it comes to toddlers who are fussy eaters, I most definitely have had first-hand experience and know how frustrating it can be!!

Whether it's going from loving a particular food one day to hating it the next, or just downright refusing pretty much every single food offered to them (welcome to my house a couple of years ago!)... toddlers can take fussy eating to a whole new epic level.

And so, I've put together a collection of toddler recipes with vegetables hidden inside that my (F.U.S.S.Y!) son actually ate and enjoyed when he was younger.

Savoury Recipes For Fussy Toddlers

Savoury Muffins

This basic 'one bowl' savoury muffin recipe takes less than half an hour and requires no fancy ingredients, plus you can vary it with whatever you have on hand! Serve warm with a little butter for tempting fussy eaters....

Chicken Rissoles

Use chicken mince packed with hidden veggies and cheese to make these healthy and tasty chicken rissoles. Such an economical recipe to have on hand for simple meals, they're always popular with fussy toddlers as well as the older kids!

Healthy Sweet Potato & Zucchini Nuggets

Perfect for little fingers to grasp and dip into sauce or mayo, these veggie smuggling nuggets are crispy little treats, and go down a 'treat'! Keep a stash in the freezer to please the fussiest eater...

Cheesy Macaroni & Vegetable Frittata Bake

Cheesy macaroni and vegetable frittata bake is the easiest midweek dinner and is loved by all the family, including the slightly 'picky' little ones! Packed with kid-friendly ingredients of eggs, ham, cheese, pasta and an assortment of veggies too!

Corn & Zucchini Fritters

Cheesy corn and zucchini fritters are made using six budget friendly ingredients, then panfried until golden and crispy on the outside. So handy to keep a few in the freezer for quick and easy toddler meals!

Healthy Sweet Potato, Zucchini & Bacon Slice

A little cheese and bacon in a savoury slice always adds to the taste factor, and sweet potato is almost too yummy to be classed as a vegetable, right? Well, that's why this slice appeals to both little (and big) kids - try it!

Ham, Cheese & Zucchini Muffins

Zucchini muffins packed with ham and cheese make the perfect alternative to a sandwich, a yummy bite to dip in soup, or a filling afternoon savoury snack for little ones. Have a batch of these muffins ready in less than 30 minutes!

Homemade Sausage Rolls

What's not to love? These crispy homemade sausage rolls with hidden carrot and zucchini are quick & easy, freezer friendly, toddler friendly, and loved by all! Make a bulk batch to freeze and have on hand for time poor days, and fussy mouths....

Sweet Potato & Tuna Patties

Sweet potato and tuna patties may be small in size, but they pack a major flavour punch! I'm a huge fan of having a batch of these in the freezer ready for quick and easy midweek dinners, or a healthy snack for littlies.

Cheesy Vegetable & Quinoa Bake

You can use whatever veggies you have on hand for this simple healthy bake, just keep them small or finely grated to pass fussy lips.....It's all pulled together with a creamy, cheesy sauce which makes it totally delicious!

Beef & Spinach Cottage Pie

This classic recipe is a guaranteed winner with the kids! Loaded with hidden veggies and a creamy mash on top, the flavour of cottage pie makes it perfect for toddlers and kids (even the picky ones love it!) - just add sauce on the side!

Chicken & Vegetable Sausage Rolls

Made with chicken mince and veggies, these little beauties are leaner than sausage rolls made with traditional beef or pork versions. So handy to have in the freezer, just grab some out and reheat whenever you need a light lunch or dinner for little ones!

Healthy Vegetable & Chicken Nuggets

If you are looking for a healthier alternative to takeaway nuggets and an easy way to smuggle some more veggies into your kids’ meals, then these oven baked vegetable chicken nuggets are definitely for you!  

Cheesy Quinoa, Sweet Potato & Zucchini Fritters

A great little fritter combining yummy mashed sweet potato, grated zucchini and quinoa, all wrapped up together with cheese and panko crumbs. Ready to dish up in half an hour, this is a great budget friendly meal with loads of 'smuggled' veggies!

Vegetarian Sausage Rolls

I kid you not, these super healthy sausage rolls, packed with mushrooms, grated carrot and sweet potato as well as protein packed lentils (no meat!), simply have to be tried to be believed!! I can GUARANTEE they will pass the taste test with your little ones!

Easy Zucchini Slice

A classic slice, this is perfect for using up those zucchinis that keep multiplying in the garden, or are handed over by others that are simply drowning in them. Just one bowl and 10 minutes to prep - the cheese and bacon makes it totally yummy!

Vegetable Fritters

Not only are veggie fritters super quick and easy to prepare, they're also great fun for little fingers to experiment with. Soft and moist inside a crunchy outer, these yummy fritters are a massive winner with fussy toddlers.

Healthy Sweet Potato Quinoa Bites

Quinoa bites are perfect for little fingers to dip and eat. Using mashed sweet potato, quinoa and cheese (and a sprinkle of sesame seeds!), they are oven baked (no oil) and freezer friendly - healthy and simple, yay, that's a winner!

Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

Packed full of flavours, this budget friendly pasta dish is always a hit! With plenty of cheese and pasta to appeal to the most fussy toddlers, it's a super healthy dish to have on high rotation!

Healthy Carrot & Zucchini Slice

Here's a variation on the classic zucchini slice. You really can't go wrong with this one, add some shaved ham, maybe some corn too. Great for those lunch boxes or a light, no-fuss dinner!

Oven Baked Cheesy Mashed Potato Cakes

I don't think there would be many toddlers that would turn up their noses at these homemade potato cakes - they're totally thumbs up! Add some ham and corn too if you like, and serve with a dollop of sour cream and sweet chilli sauce!

Healthy Veggie & Turkey Meatballs

There's just something about finger-food that makes it an easy favourite with kids. And when it's also something that you can dip into a sauce, then you definitely have a winner! Perfect to have some in the freezer too - you can take out just how many you need.

Healthy Zucchini Fritters

Super quick, budget friendly and healthy - that's what us Mums' need, right? Oh, did I mention that they taste good too! Golden crispy on the outside, and deliciously soft inside - perfect for last minute dinners as well.

Rice & Vegetable Slice

A yummy savoury bake that's perfect for smuggling a few extra vegetables into your little ones meals. By grating the veggies in this slice they're virtually impossible to detect, and ideal for toddlers experimenting with eating foods on their own.

Cheesy Corn Fritters

Cheese + corn = yumm! A simple snack or meal totally made with pantry staples. These fritters are quick and easy to whip up - try serving with some ham or crispy bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes - whatever takes your whim!

Spinach, Tomato & Bacon Frittata

A simple protein filled meal that can be an easy weeknight dinner, a light lunch, or even a healthy weekend breakfast for all the family, including toddlers! No fuss, no hassle, quick and kid-friendly = a winner in my household!

Sweet Recipes For Fussy Toddlers

Who would suspect there's veggies hidden in these sweet treats?! They taste so delicious and perfect for popping in kindy or day care lunch boxes.

Apple, Zucchini and Carrot Bread

This yummy loaf loaded with finely grated apple, zucchini and carrot will go down well with the most discerning 'non fruit & veggie eaters'.... It's super moist and sweet, yet packed with plenty of goodness!

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

It's easy to disguise zucchini in so many dishes, even in sweet recipes. The grated zucchini keeps this loaf super moist, and well, the chocolate chips just make it yummy, don't they?!

Carrot Cake Muffins

One bowl, 10 minutes to prep, 20 to bake - and voila! Healthy muffins to satisfy the most fussy toddler....and the 'big' ones too! These muffins are just as moist as the traditional carrot cake, with coconut oil and almond milk to boot!

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