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17 Secretly Healthy Recipes With Hidden Veggies & More

Parents of picky eaters share their favorite kid-approved recipes with hidden veggies, fruit, and more secretly healthy ingredients.

Many parents spend the better part of 18 years trying to get just a few more vegetables in those mouths. These hidden veggie recipes (some with other sneaky healthy ingredients) are chock full of nutrition without sacrificing the amazing taste and texture that kids demand. Parents rejoice!

Have any secretly healthy recipes your family loves? Add them to the list!


 
    wellplated.com

    Instant Pot Paleo Chili

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    Soups make great hidden veggie recipes because everything blends in and cooks down together, and this Paleo-compliant and kid-friendly Whole30 recipe packs in sweet potato, bell pepper, cauliflower and pumpkin for a warm and satisfying Instant Pot meal.

    gimmedelicious.com

    Pumpkin Banana Pancakes

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    Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  These are scrumptious and healthy. The banana and pumpkin make them savory with added vitamins and flavor. My kids are big fans, even my youngest son who doesn't like banana - he has no idea it is in there!

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