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Healthy recipes for kids: How to make vegetables for kids appealing and tasty
It can be a real challenge getting your kids to embrace healthy meals with plenty of veggies on the side. A balanced diet is key for your kids, but it’s pretty common for them to push away a plate of broccoli and salad. Here’s everything you need to know about making healthy recipes for kids. Discover tips and tricks for cooking vegetables and how to whip up super healthy and tasty soup too.
Easy dinner recipes for kids that are fun too
My child won’t eat vegetables. Does that sound familiar? Kids refusing to eat veggies is a common issue that has many parents tearing their hair out and trying to find creative ways to add these goodies into meals. Aside from bribing them with rewards, one of the easiest ways to make vegetables for toddlers and children is arranging them in a fun, colourful way that’s tempting to eat. Here are some top tips for getting creative when preparing vegetables for kids.
Soup recipes for kids
Fresh, homemade, kid-friendly soups are a great way to get more vegetables into your children’s diets. They can be full of fibre and vitamins – plus they’re filling when served with a side of bread. Thanks to helpful appliances like Philips Soup Maker, it’s never been easier to whip up easy soup recipes for kids. Pop your veggies into the soup maker, and it does all of the work for you, from heating to blending. Plus, it’s faster than a hob*! This clever little gadget will have fresh, colourful soups kids like ready in as little as 18 minutes, without the need for multiple pots and pans.
Kid-friendly soups: Easy tomato A simple soup for kids is tomato soup. This yummy soup only needs three ingredients, is full of vitamins and flavour, and it’s really easy to make! Make it a fan favourite and pair with a grilled cheese sandwich. Method:
Ingredients:
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HR2203/80Enjoy soups, compotes and smoothies in minutes
The Philips SoupMaker has 5 pre-set programmes for ultimate versatility. Including puree soup, chunky soup, compote and smoothies. You can also use it as a normal blender.
Enjoy soups, compotes and smoothies in minutes
The Philips SoupMaker has 5 pre-set programmes for ultimate versatility. Including puree soup, chunky soup, compote and smoothies. You can also use it as a normal blender.
Healthy recipes for kids: Easy smoothies
If you find that your kids can’t get enough of yummy berries, check out our fruit and buttermilk smoothie recipe. Method: Summer smoothie
Because smoothies taste great and look colourful, your child won’t even notice that they’re enjoying something packed with goodness and vitamins. Once your smoothie creation is topped off with a pretty paper straw and a colourful umbrella, your kids won’t be able to resist!
Top tip: Use a quality, high speed blender to make your smoothie smoother – and even more nutritious!
Berry smoothie
Ingredients (for 3 child-size portions):
Tip: Make this recipe vegan and allergy-friendly by using almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk instead of dairy.
Method:
‘Frog Prince’ with kiwi and banana
Ingredients (for 2 child-size portions):
On hot summer days, make delicious smoothie ice cream as a healthy treat. Creamy smoothies with banana, milk or yogurt work best for this, as the water content is low and better for freezing. To make this for your kids, pour your freshly made smoothie into ice cream moulds before freezing for at least six hours.
So, there you go. In no time at all you’ll be whipping up healthy recipes for kids at home.
*Cook and blend in one step, compared to soup made on a hob in a saucepan using a spoon and hand blender.
