It can be a challenge to get your child to eat anything other than junk [1] most days, let alone squeezing in the recommended daily serving of fruits and vegetables. If they're past the age of trickery [2] where you used to be able to convince them a head of broccoli is a mini tree and they're a giant eating it, then turn to a more sophisticated form of deception: straight-up lie to them about what they're eating (they won't be scarred for life, don't worry). And if it's something to satisfy their sweet tooth [3], we have a feeling they won't ever complain. Keep reading for 10 dessert recipes that incorporate vegetables in one way or another, and are as delicious as they are healthy!
Pumpkin-Carrot Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
Get the recipe: pumpkin-carrot bars with cream cheese frosting [5]
Zucchini Brownies
Get the recipe: zucchini brownies [6]
Sweet Potato Banana Bread
Get the recipe: sweet potato banana bread [7]
Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts
Get the recipe: baked pumpkin doughnuts [8]
Vegan Spinach Brownies
Get the recipe: vegan spinach brownies [9]
Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcake
Get the recipe: vegan carrot cake cupcake [10]
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Get the recipe: sweet potato pancakes [11]
Vegan Zucchini Bread
Get the recipe: vegan zucchini bread [12]
Carrot Cake Coconut Snowballs
Get the recipe: carrot cake coconut snowballs [13]
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Get the recipe: chocolate zucchini muffins [14]