Encouraging your toddler to eat vegetables can be a challenging task for parents. However, with some creativity and patience, you can make veggies an enjoyable part of your little one\u2019s diet. Here are some clever strategies to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toddlers love finger foods \u2013 and they love dipping! Cut vegetables into small, manageable pieces that are easy for little hands to grasp. Steamed carrot sticks, cucumber rounds, or small broccoli florets make perfect finger foods for toddlers learning to feed themselves. Create tasty dips by stirring Squish 100% Veg Puree<\/strong> through smooth cottage cheese, cream cheese, or plain yoghurt. Or try this protein-rich Beany Dip<\/a>. Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Purees<\/strong> are a convenient choice for parents wanting to ensure that their little one is getting a good balanced diet. Squish Purees<\/strong> are made with quality fruit and veg and contain no colourants, flavourants and preservatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Who says veggies are only for lunch and supper? With a little creative cooking you can include vegetables in some of your child\u2019s favourite breakfast treats, like this Cheesy Egg Scramble<\/a> or these delicious Waffles<\/a> that are packed full of sneaky veggie goodness thanks to Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Puree<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Add Squish 100% Veg Puree<\/strong>, grated courgettes or carrots to your baking recipes. These vegetables add moisture and nutrients without significantly changing the taste, making them an easy addition to your toddler\u2019s favourite treats. Bake a batch of these courgette-loaded Brownies<\/a>, these Sweet Potato Pancakes<\/a>, or this Spice Loaf<\/a> made with grated carrots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Blend mild-tasting vegetables like spinach or cucumber with fruits to create tasty smoothies. The natural sweetness of the fruit can mask the vegetable flavour, making it more palatable for picky toddlers. For extra convenience, use Squish 100% Summer Berries<\/strong> or Fruit Salad<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Use small cookie cutters to create star, heart, or animal-shaped pieces from slices of vegetables like courgettes or red or yellow peppers. These fun shapes can make vegetables more enticing for toddlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let your little one help with simple tasks like washing vegetables, tearing lettuce leaves or stirring dips. By involving them you can increase their interest in trying the finished product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hollow out vegetables like cucumber, courgettes or peppers to create imaginary \u201cboats\u201d. Fill them with cream cheese, hummus, or other spreads mixed with your child\u2019s favourite Squish 100% Fruit or Veg Puree<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Toddlers often want to copy their parents or older siblings, so lead by example. Make sure you\u2019re eating and enjoying vegetables yourself and talk positively about them during family mealtimes. Encourage your child to sample veggies off your plate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Give your toddler a choice between two vegetables at mealtimes. This sense of control can encourage them to try new options. Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Puree <\/strong>pouches come with resealable lids so you can just use what you need then pop the rest back in the fridge for later, saving on food waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that it can take multiple exposures before a toddler accepts a new vegetable. Keep offering a variety of vegetables prepared in different ways without pressuring your child to eat them. That way you\u2019ll increase the likelihood of your toddler developing a taste for these nutritious foods. You\u2019ll find a range of inspiring and delicious toddler-friendly recipes packed with veggie goodness under the Quick + Easy Recipes<\/a> tab on the Squish website. 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