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    Home » Recipes for Toddlers & Kids » Toddler Recipes With Hidden Vegetables

    Toddler Recipes With Hidden Vegetables

    Published: Apr 9, 2021 · Modified: Mar 3, 2022 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    A collection of 20+ sweet and savoury toddler recipes with hidden vegetables... perfect for even the fussiest of eaters!!!

    A collection of 20+ sweet and savoury toddler recipes with hidden vegetables... perfect for even the fussiest of eaters! From vegetable nuggets to savoury muffins, chocolate chip zucchini loaf to carrot cake muffins and more...

    A sign for Toddler Recipes surrounded by colourful fresh vegetables.

    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.

    Recipes For Fussy Toddlers

    Simply click on any of the links below to be taken directly to the full recipe. 

    Hidden Vegetable & Lamb Pasties

    What little toddler can resist warm, yummy, flaky pastry? Little do they know (or care) that there's finely grated veggies inside because these pasties taste so good!!

    Lamb Pasties Recipe
    Classic homemade Lamb Pasties filled with a minced meat and vegetable filling, and encased in golden, flaky puff pastry, make a simple savoury snack or light dinner that will be on the table in just 1 hour.
    5 from 4 votes
    A golden brown lamb pastie on a stoneware plate with a ramekin of sauce in the background

    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....

    Savoury Muffins Recipe - Cheesy Ham & Corn Recipe
    A super easy savoury muffins recipe made with ham, corn, cheese and chives... perfect for lunch boxes, as a side to a bowl of soup, or on their own, warm and buttered!
    5 from 67 votes
    A close up of ham, cheese and corn savoury muffins.

    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' as well! Keep a stash in the freezer to please the fussiest eater...

    Veggie Nuggets Recipe
    These 4 ingredient Healthy Sweet Potato & Zucchini Veggie Nuggets are perfect for toddlers and kids! Quick, easy and yum!
    5 from 8 votes
    A plate of panko crumbed vegetable nuggets.

    Healthy Sweet Potato, Zucchini & Bacon Slice

    A little cheese & 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!

    Healthy Sweet Potato, Zucchini & Bacon Slice Recipe
    A healthy Zucchini and Sweet Potato Slice recipe that the whole family will love! This vegetable-packed slice is perfect for a simple lunch or a light midweek dinner.
    5 from 8 votes
    A serve of sweet potato slice topped with a spoonful of relish, on a black plate, with some slice on a fork

    Homemade Sausage Rolls

    What's not to love? These crispy homemade sausage rolls 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....

    Sausage Rolls Recipe
    These Easy Homemade Sausage Rolls are such a family favourite! Freezer-friendly and super quick - this is sure to become your go-to sausage roll recipe. Thermomix & conventional methods included!
    5 from 42 votes
    Flakey sausage rolls on a copper rack.

    Apple, Zucchini & 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!

    Apple, Carrot, Zucchini Bread Recipe
    A simple (and nut-free) Apple, Carrot, Zucchini Bread that is moist and delicious. Perfect for lunch boxes or an afternoon tea treat!
    5 from 25 votes
    Slices of a sweet baked bread with carrot, zucchini and apple grated through.

    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!

    Moist Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips Recipe
    Zucchini bread with chocolate chips, made from scratch. This ultra-moist loaf is healthy, so easy to make and loaded with delicious chocolate chips! A total crowd-pleaser, it requires only 10 minutes of prep-time and is perfect for afternoon snacking or packing into lunchboxes.
    5 from 13 votes
    Slices of Zucchini bread with chocolate chips.

    Creamy, 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!

    Quinoa Bake with Vegetables Recipe
    Creamy, cheesy and delicious, this healthy quinoa bake is pure comfort food! Vegetarian and kid-friendly, it makes the perfect weeknight dinner, side dish or lunch.
    5 from 12 votes
    A spoonful of quinoa bake with vegetables.

    Healthy Zucchini, Oat & Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These soft and moist cookies are made with wholemeal flour, coconut oil, honey (or rice malt syrup), zucchini and rolled oats - no refined sugars or butter - just the addition of chocolate chips to make them even more yummy (ha ha, I had to sneak those in!)

    Deliciously easy and HEALTHY ZUCCHINI, OAT AND CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES!!!! These will kick any sweet cravings in the butt... totally guilt-free!
    5 from 3 votes
    HEALTHY ZUCCHINI, OAT AND CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

    Chicken & Vegetable Sausage Rolls

    Made with chicken mince, these little beauties are leaner than 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 fussy ones!

    Chicken Sausage Rolls Recipe
    Chicken Sausage Rolls are a delicious variation on a much-loved snack. The addition of chicken and vegetables in the filling makes these a healthier version of the classic recipe too!
    5 from 26 votes
    zoomed in image of three chicken sausage rolls on a blue and white plate

    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, and ready to dish up in half an hour. A great budget friendly meal with loads of 'smuggled' veges!

    Cheesy Quinoa, Sweet Potato & Zucchini Fritters Recipe
    Deliciously healthy and cheesy Sweet Potato Fritters made with quinoa and zucchini and are ready to eat in just 35 minutes! Serve with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce for a vegetarian meal the whole family will love.
    5 from 5 votes
    Quinoa sweet potato fritters on white plate with fork

    Zucchini Slice

    This classic slice 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!

    Zucchini Slice Recipe
    Our quick and easy Zucchini Slice recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is a classic family favourite. This freezer-friendly recipe is perfect for lunch boxes or an easy family dinner.
    5 from 17 votes
    A half-eaten piece of zucchini impossible pie on a blue and white plate.

    Healthy Sweet Potato Quinoa Bites

    These sweet bites are perfect for little fingers to dip and eat. Using just 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!

    Healthy Sweet Potato Quinoa Bites Recipe
    These 3 ingredient healthy Sweet Potato Quinoa Bites take just 10 minutes to prepare and are oven-baked to perfection - ready to eat in just 40 minutes!
    5 from 12 votes
    Little round orange sweet potato patties.

    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!

    Zucchini & Carrot Slice Recipe
    This healthy Zucchini & Carrot Slice is a simple and tasty midweek meal, with leftovers perfect for lunchboxes! Or make ahead of time and freeze for a quick and easy meal on the run.
    5 from 12 votes
    Savoury slice served on a white plate with some on a fork.

    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!

    Oven Baked Cheesy Mashed Potato Cakes Recipe
    These mashed potato cakes are cheesy, coated in panko bread crumbs, and cooked until golden and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They're perfect for a light meal or side using leftover mashed potatoes.
    5 from 1 vote
    A piece of mashed potato cake coasted in panko crumbs on a gold fork.

    Healthy Oven Baked Falafel Balls

    If you suggested 'chickpeas' to the kids, I think you'd get the 'thumbs down'..... well, surprise, surprise, these healthy falafel balls will totally be a 'thumbs up' hit! Great finger food, or in a lunchbox with salad, or in a wrap - sneaky, right? Toddler recipes with vegetables hidden inside really can be delicious!

    Deliciously healthy oven baked falafel balls made from chickpeas & baked to crispy perfection. Serve with hummus and tabbouleh for a nutritious family meal!
    5 from 2 votes
    Healthy falafel balls piled on a copper wire tray with a bowl of hommus, in front of a bowl of quinoa salad

    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!

    Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
    Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins made with carrots, apples, bananas and almond milk... they taste just like your favourite carrot cake recipe, but deliciously light and healthy!
    5 from 8 votes
    Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins made with carrots, apples, bananas and almond milk... they taste just like your favourite carrot cake recipe, but deliciously light and healthy!

    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 minutes dinners too.

    Healthy Zucchini Fritters Recipe
    Quick & easy 4 ingredient zucchini fritters that are cheesy, healthy and absolutely delicious! The perfect snack or lunchbox recipe.
    5 from 9 votes
    Six vegetable fritters in a stack with sour cream on top.

    Cheesy Corn Fritters

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

    Cheesy Corn Fritters Recipe
    Deliciously cheesy corn fritters that take just a few minutes to prepare... the perfect healthy snack or lunchbox recipe!
    5 from 5 votes
    A fork with a piece of corn fritter with a stack of fritters in the background topped with sour cream.

    More Toddler Recipes

    Looking for more toddler recipes with hidden vegetables? Our collection of Thermomix Kids Snacks Cookbooks is just what you need!

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    1. Corinne smith

      October 29, 2020 at 3:45 pm

      Hi I'm a childcare cook and look forward to this page for inspiration and fun ideas.
      Corinne

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      • Lucy

        October 30, 2020 at 10:18 am

        Thank you!

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