Let's face it, children are picky eaters. Sometimes, it doesn't matter how many tricks we try to get them to eat healthy foods, they will just stand their ground and ignore us. That is when I take the next step and disguise some foods with others. It has been tried by many, and there are great recipe books out there with outstanding ideas. Often, one of the easiest ways for me to get them to eat something they say they do not like is to add it to the pasta sauce. They love the gluten-free and quinoa pasta we cook for them at home, and many times they have no clue that I added a blend of protein and veggies to the sauce. I follow by letting them sprinkle a little bit of parmigiano-reggiano on top of their pasta, and this distracts them enough that they end up eating the food that is in front of them without picking it apart.
My children also enjoy eating meatball hero sandwiches. So, I take advantage of that and make sure to mix a blend of zucchini, broccoli, and other vegetables in the meat. The important thing is to ensure that there are absolutely no visible green specks that may make them change their mind about eating the meatballs.
Another idea I use often is to prepare multigrain pancakes ahead of time and keep them in the freezer. I add chia seeds and organic cocoa chips to the pancake batter, and they absolutely love that combination of crunchy and chocolaty.
