We are excited to bring you this month's post from Katie Blauser, the creator of Eat Pretty Darling. Each month on our blog we feature a "Color of the Week" that corresponds with Veggie Buds Club's veggie of the month. September's veggie is SWEET POTATO so we're focusing on BROWN veggies this month! Katie Blauser is the mama of two boys, wife of a picky eater, and food lover at Eat Pretty Darling. She believes in making food fun, healthy, & pretty! Katie’s not only outnumbered by boys in her little family, but also by picky eaters. She loves trying to find new ways to get both kids and adults to eat healthy while making food pretty yummy, pretty healthy, and pretty fun! Find Katie on Instagram (@eatprettydarling), where she shares colorful and cute food ideas for both picky and adventurous eaters. Color of the Week - BrownBrown might not be the first color that comes to mind when you think of pretty food, but there are so many great brown options out there. Some are just brown on the outside, like sweet potatoes! We were all around the store for this week’s color. From produce, to eggs, to nuts, and spices. So many of our family’s favorite foods are brown! This week we got sweet potatoes, brown eggs, Bosc pears, pecans, and cinnamon. Sweet potatoes are so versatile because they are delicious both sweet and savory. That’s what makes them the perfect toast substitute! I can’t decide which way I like them best so I like to make one a little salty and one a sweet treat. It’s a great way to get in some extra veggies in those bellies. Picking out the toppings is half the fun so make sure to let the kids help! Sweet Potato ToastsIngredients Toasts
(The topping ideas are endless but we tried sticking to brown foods!)
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Sweet potato pancakes are such a yummy way to celebrate the veggie of the month! There are so many different and beautiful varieties of sweet potatoes in markets these days. We especially love the purple ones but you can use any kind of sweet potato you have for this recipe. These pancakes are a great way to add some extra nutrients into your morning. Pack them up for a healthy snack or they are also delicious spread with nut/seed butter and tucked into a lunch box. Kids will love to help peel and chop the sweet potato, and measure and mix all of the ingredients. Applesauce makes a great lower-sugar dip for the pancakes, but traditional maple syrup is delicious as well. These recipes were developed by Heather Staller, a mom of two boys, ages 5 and 3, and cooking instructor specializing in bringing cooking into preschool classrooms. After college, Heather knew she wanted to be a teacher, but first followed her lifelong dream of going to culinary school. Teaching cooking combines both of her passions, and she truly enjoys introducing young children to the joys of cooking with fresh ingredients. Find Heather on Instagram (@heather.happykidskitchen), where she shares inventive kid-friendly recipes and ideas for cooking with kids at home. One Bowl Sweet Potato PancakesMakes 15-18 medium sized pancakes Ingredients
Quick Maple ApplesauceMakes about 3/4 cup, depending on apple size Ingredients
Want your kids to eat more veggies?We are excited to bring you this month's post from Katie Blauser, the creator of Eat Pretty Darling. Each month on our blog we feature a "Color of the Week" that corresponds with Veggie Buds Club's veggie of the month. July's veggie is ZUCCHINI so we're focusing on YELLOW veggies this month! Katie Blauser is the mama of two boys, wife of a picky eater, and food lover at Eat Pretty Darling. She believes in making food fun, healthy, & pretty! Katie’s not only outnumbered by boys in her little family, but also by picky eaters. She loves trying to find new ways to get both kids and adults to eat healthy while making food pretty yummy, pretty healthy, and pretty fun! Find Katie on Instagram (@eatprettydarling), where she shares colorful and cute food ideas for both picky and adventurous eaters. Color of the Week - YELLOWSo you might be thinking, why is the color of the week yellow when zucchini are most definitely green? Zucchini are yellow inside! Sometimes the insides of fruits and veggies are the prettiest part. Think of all the fun produce that can fit more than one category! We think of kiwi as green although they are brown on the outside. This week we rounded up yellow squash, lemons, bananas, and of course zucchini. Zucchini is one of those awesome veggies that can be turned into just about anything! One of our favorite ways to eat it is in our baked goods. We all know that yummy zucchini bread, but add in a few other ingredients and you have a new twist on an old favorite! Lemon Poppy Seed Squash SquaresIngredients
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We're excited to bring back Noelle Martin, a registered dietitian and the mom behind Motherhood and Meals, for another veggie-packed recipe! Since becoming a mom I have had fun trying new ways of adding veggies to “everyday dishes”. It is not meant to be a way to hide them from my kids but rather a way to add more value to the food they are eating. This month’s Radical Radish Oatmeal is a perfect example of that. Here is a recipe my kids loved making and eating a few times this past month and we also had fun talking about the letter R and the color RED while making it. I hope your family enjoys it too! Noelle Martin is a Registered Dietitian and mom of three young boys. She has a passion for education, inspiring, and empowering moms to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. Noelle loves involving her children in food planning and preparation for their home and sees the kitchen as a perfect area for teaching both academic and life skills. Follow @MotherhoodandMeals on Instagram for Noelle's nutrition tips, recipes, product reviews, and motherhood moments. Radical Raspberry OatmealServes 2-4 people Ingredients
The radishes could also be replaced with shredded zucchini and/or carrots. Yum! Want some great products that teach kids to learn to love veggies?
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Kids love to bake so this is a great recipe to get your little one interested in trying beets. Not a beet lover yet? You really can't even taste the beets in these tasty cookies!
This recipe was developed by Happy Kids Kitchen for Veggie Buds Club. "Learn to Love Veggies" Tip
This cookie dough has the brightest magenta color. Unfortunately, the color does fade when baked so make sure to add the beet to the blender together with your children to celebrate the beautiful color it creates. We "eat with our eyes" and these pink cookies are sure to be appealing to young children!
Beet Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yield: approx. 20 cookies
Author: Happy Kids Kitchen
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min
Kids love to bake so this is a great recipe to get your little one interested in trying beets. Not a beet lover yet? You really can't even taste the beets in these tasty cookies!
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Notes:*applesauce is less sweet than ripe banana so you may want to add another tablespoon or 2 of maple syrup Did you make this recipe?
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Spinach is a powerhouse food that is packed with nutrients and phytochemicals. A wonderful way to add spinach to a child’s (or adult’s) diet is through adding it to smoothies. This recipe is called “superhero smoothie” because just as superheroes in stories fight crime, the spinach in this smoothie helps fight off illness!
This recipe was developed by Motherhood and Meals for Veggie Buds Club. "Learn to Love Veggies" Tip
Having kids in the kitchen is a wonderful way to teach about food as well as academic and life skills. As they add the ingredients you can have conversations about the color and texture of the various foods, count them as you add foods in, and for many recipes there are times of taking turns and following instructions. Also, children who help prepare foods are more likely to eat them. So it is a win-win!!
Superhero Smoothie
Author: Motherhood and Meals
Spinach is a powerhouse food that is packed with nutrients and phytochemicals. This recipe is called “superhero smoothie” because just as superheroes in stories fight crime, the spinach in this smoothie helps fight off illness!
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We are all about veggies with breakfast here at Veggie Buds Club! Enjoy this delicious kid-friendly way to "sneak" in some spinach from Happy Kids Kitchen. These Green French Toast Sticks are sure to become a new family favorite!
"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip
Little chefs will know that greens are in this fun breakfast, but they sure won't be able to taste them. Maybe this is the dish to turn your spinach skeptic into a green lover?!
Green French Toast Sticks
Author: Happy Kids Kitchen
Little chefs will know that greens are in this fun breakfast, but they sure won't be able to taste them. Maybe this is the dish to turn your spinach skeptic into a green lover?!
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Notes:Freeze any leftovers in a single layer until solid then place in a container or freezer bag for up to a month. Reheat in a toaster or oven at 375 degrees until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Did you make this recipe?
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This smoothie is like a tropical vacation in a glass! Top with some shredded coconut to give this Tropical Carrot Smoothie an extra fun twist.
This recipe was developed by Happy Kids Kitchen for Veggie Buds Club. "Learn to Love Veggies" Tip
Kids will love measuring and adding ingredients to the blender, helping to chop the carrot, and pressing the buttons on the blender. Finally, they can sprinkle coconut on top and drink this orange carrot smoothie!
Tropical Carrot Smoothie
Author: Happy Kids Kitchen
This smoothie is like a tropical vacation in a glass! Top with some shredded coconut to give this Tropical Carrot Smoothie an extra fun twist.
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Notes:*If you don’t have a high speed blender, I recommend grating the carrot so it blends more easily. Did you make this recipe?
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