Veggie Buds Club
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • About
  • Contact

Spinach & Turkey Roll Ups

6/1/2022

0 Comments

 
Here's another tasty kid-friendly recipe that features our simple Herbed Cream Cheese spread! These Spinach & Turkey Roll Ups make for a tasty lunch... perfect for a picnic or pot luck!

"Learning to Love Veggies" Tip

This is a great recipe to help your children learn to love spinach! The spinach flavor and texture is well hidden in these Spinach & Turkey Roll Ups although kids can still see that this leafy green is inside. Have your child help prep the roll ups, first they can spread the cream cheese on a large tortilla, then top with spinach and turkey, and roll it up!
Spinach & Turkey Roll Ups

Spinach & Turkey Roll Ups

Yield: 8 "roll ups"
Author: Veggie Buds Club
Here's another great kid-friendly recipe that features our simple Herbed Cream Cheese spread! These Spinach & Turkey Roll Ups make for a tasty lunch- perfect for a picnic lunch or pot luck!

Ingredients

  • Burrito-sized flour tortilla
  • Plain cream cheese or fresh herbed cream cheese
  • Handful of spinach
  • Turkey lunch meat

Instructions

  1. Spread a layer of cream cheese on top of the flour tortilla.
  2. Top the cream cheese layer with spinach leaves.
  3. Top the spinach leaves with turkey lunch meat.
  4. Roll the flour tortilla up tight.
  5. Slice the tortilla roll up into 8 1-inch rolls. *Tip: poke 7 toothpicks into the roll up in even intervals and then slice in-between each toothpick.
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @veggiebudsclub on instagram and hashtag it veggiebudsclub
Want to teach your kids to learn to love veggies?! We have a solution! Check out our veggie-packed printable recipe and activity books for children. You can find them over in our Teachers Pay Teachers shop. These popular interactive guides have been downloaded by thousands of parents, teachers, and care takers!
0 Comments

Rainbow Veggie Waffles

1/17/2022

0 Comments

 
These savory veggie-packed waffles are great for breakfast, lunch, or a snack any time of the day. Experiment with the ingredients, you can add or omit veggies from this recipe and still have a delicious outcome! These Rainbow Veggie Waffles taste great paired with sour cream and/or applesauce, you can find our recipe for pretty pink Beet Applesauce here.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Give your child some "power" over this recipe and have them help pick out the veggies for these savory waffles! The base of the waffles are shredded sweet potatoes and carrots but the extras are very flexible. We have used sweet corn, bell pepper, and green onion in this recipe but you can add or omit these... some other great veggies that you can include are cubed zucchini, frozen peas, chopped green beans, and fresh herbs!

Check out our shop for products that teach kids to learn to love veggies! This includes veggie activity boxes, kid-safe knives, interactive placemats, and more.
Picture
0 Comments

Easy Carrot Soup

12/10/2021

0 Comments

 
This Carrot Soup recipe is about as easy as it gets and really celebrates the carrot-y goodness that this orange veggie packs! This is a great soup recipe for a quick weeknight meal and kids love it.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

This carrot soup is a great starter recipe for kids! Carrots blend well with other flavors such as ginger and orange but we suggest starting with a recipe that is really simple and highlights a familiar carrot flavor for soup newbies.
Easy Carrot Soup

Easy Carrot Soup

Yield: 4-6
Author: Veggie Buds Club
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min
This Carrot Soup recipe is about as easy as it gets and really celebrates the carrot-y goodness that this orange veggie packs! This is a great soup recipe for a quick weeknight meal and kids love it.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1 large white or yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic from a jar)
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot on medium heat and add the butter or oil. Once melted/warm, add the chopped onions and cook until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook about 1 more minute, stirring frequently.
  2. Add the chopped carrots and stir. Add the vegetable stock, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil and then down to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the carrots are fork tender.
  4. Turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you use a regular blender, let the soup cool for a bit and then carefully add to the blender in batches and blend until smooth.
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @veggiebudsclub on instagram and hashtag it #veggiebudsclub

Check out our shop for products that teach kids to learn to love veggies! This includes veggie activity boxes, kid-safe knives, interactive placemats, and more.
Picture
0 Comments

Rockin' Broccoli Salad

4/29/2021

1 Comment

 
Who knew that broccoli was such a party veggie?! And with a name like "Rockin' Broccoli Salad", this recipe is sure to sound exciting to kids who may not be too keen on salad.
​
Chef Dawn, from VegeCooking, developed this recipe for Veggie Buds Club. This "Rockin' Broccoli Salad" makes a great side dish for any picnic or gathering and is vegetarian/vegan.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Let your child mix up the salad ingredients and taste the salad before the Creamy Dressing is added. Have your child whisk up the Creamy Dressing and stir it into the salad. Ask them, "How has the sweet dressing changed the flavor of our Rockin' Broccoli Salad?".
Rockin' Broccoli Salad

Rockin' Broccoli Salad

Yield: 4-6
Author: VegeCooking Club
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 4 MinTotal time: 14 Min
Who knew that broccoli was such a party veggie?! This Rockin' Broccoli Salad is a party in your mouth, full of sweet and savory flavors. It makes a great side-dish at any picnic or gathering and is vegetarian/vegan.

Ingredients

Salad
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped finely (about 2 medium heads)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 large apples, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup raisins
Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or vegan alternative
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the broccoli, onion, apples, raisins, and sunflower seeds to a large bowl.
  2. Whisk the dressing ingredients and pour over the broccoli mixture.
  3. Mix well.
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @veggiebudsclub on instagram and hashtag it #veggiebudsclub

​Check out our shop for products that teach kids to learn to love veggies! This includes veggie activity boxes, kid-safe knives, interactive placemats, and more!
Picture
1 Comment

Easy Broccoli Soup

4/14/2021

0 Comments

 
This is a great broccoli recipe to make with kids because they can practice cutting and breaking broccoli florets into pieces. The pieces then get cooked and blended so it doesn’t matter if they are all the same size. This green soup is great served with grilled cheese for dipping, crackers, or plain toast. You can also top it with a little extra cheese or some broccoli “sprinkles”!

This tasty broccoli recipe was developed by Happy Kids Kitchen for Veggie Buds Club.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Sometimes soup is difficult for children to eat with a spoon so give them some other "tools" to try their soup with. Examples include a straw (those large silicone straws work great for soup), a large scoop from a protein powder container, and dippers such as grilled cheese or crackers.
Easy Broccoli Soup

Easy Broccoli Soup

Yield: 4-6
Author: Happy Kids Kitchen
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min
This Easy Broccoli Soup is great served with grilled cheese for dipping, crackers, or plain toast. You can also top it with a little extra cheese or some broccoli “sprinkles”!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 10 to 12 ounces broccoli florets, tender stalks and leaves included (5 heaping cups)
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add potato and broccoli to a large pot. Pour broth over top then stir in the teaspoon of salt.
  2. Bring up to a simmer then cover and cook until the vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Use an immersion blender (stick blender) to puree the soup until smooth. If using a traditional blender, carefully transfer the vegetables and broth into the blender and blend in batches until smooth.
  4. Stir in garlic powder, lemon juice, and cheese, if using. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @veggiebudsclub on instagram and hashtag it #veggiebudsclub

Check out our shop for products that teach kids to learn to love veggies! This includes veggie activity boxes, kid-safe knives, interactive placemats, and more.
Picture
0 Comments

Magical Green Mac & Cheese

2/11/2021

1 Comment

 
Add a few ingredients to a blender with a couple handfuls of spinach and *poof* your Mac and Cheese is magically GREEN! Little chefs will love to help make this fun and delicious pasta dish that’s packed with spinach.

This recipe was developed by the very talented Happy Kids Kitchen for Veggie Buds Club.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Make this recipe extra magical by having your little chef/s join you in the kitchen! They can add all of the the green cheese sauce ingredients to a blender and press the buttons (kids sure love to press buttons!).

Spinach really is a magical veggie, it turns everything a gorgeous green color and packs a powerful nutritious punch but the flavor is so mild that it blends in well with many recipes!
Magical Green Mac & Cheese

Magical Green Mac & Cheese

Yield: 4-6
Author: Happy Kids Kitchen
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min
Add a few ingredients to a blender with a couple handfuls of spinach and *poof* your Mac & Cheese is magically GREEN!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups small-shaped pasta
  • Salt
  • 1/2 cup milk, any kind
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water up to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. While pasta cooks, add milk, cheese, flour, spinach, and garlic powder (if using) to a blender. Blend until no flecks of spinach remain.
  3. Drain pasta into a colander then return the empty pot to the stove. Pour the green sauce into the pot and cook over low heat, stirring often, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta. Taste and add additional salt as desired. Enjoy!
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @veggiebudsclub on instagram and hashtag it #veggiebudsclub
Picture
Check out our shop for products that teach kids to learn to love veggies! This includes veggie activity boxes, kid-safe knives, interactive placemats, and more.
Picture
1 Comment

Sweet Potato Quiche Bites

11/3/2020

0 Comments

 
These yummy sweet potato quiche bites are sweet and savory and a great on-the-go breakfast, snack, or even healthy lunch box component!

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

This is a very flexible recipe, we suggest bell pepper & cheese as the quiche filling but ask your child, "What veggie would you like in the quiche?". Great options include broccoli, shredded carrot, spinach, tomato, and more! Giving children some control over what goes in the mini quiche bites will make them more likely to try them when they come out of the oven.
Sweet Potato Quiche Bites

Sweet Potato Quiche Bites

Yield: Makes 24 mini quiches
Author: Veggie Buds Club
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min
These yummy sweet potato quiche bites are sweet and savory and a great on-the-go breakfast, snack, or even healthy lunch box component!

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk (any kind)
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced small (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray cooking oil in a mini muffin tin.
  2. Place the shredded sweet potato in a bowl and add the oil, stir to coat. Scoop about 1 spoonful of shredded sweet potato into each mini muffin cup and press down and around the sides to make crusts.
  3. Whisk the eggs and milk in a large bowl. Add the diced pepper, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper and stir together.
  4. Carefully pour some of the egg mixture into each mini muffin cup.
  5. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the eggs are set. Remove from muffin tin by running a knife around the edge of each mini quiche.
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @veggiebudsclub on instagram and hashtag it #veggiebudsclub
Check out our shop for products that teach kids to learn to love veggies! This includes veggie activity boxes, kid-safe knives, interactive placemats, and more!
Picture
0 Comments

Pumpkin Pizza Rolls

10/19/2020

0 Comments

 
Pizza lovers rejoice! Pumpkin purée, cheese, and pizza dough combine to make a delicious and super kid-friendly way to enjoy pumpkin. You can make your own pizza dough with more pumpkin purée mixed right in or use store-bought pizza dough for a quicker option. Either way, it’s a great recipe to get kids into the kitchen and explore this orange veggie.

Happy Kids Kitchen developed this recipe for Veggie Buds Club.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

You can watch Monica Irwin, from Veggie Buds Club, make this tasty savory treat on Twin Cities Live! She chats with the hosts about fun ways to get your kids involved.
Pumpkin Pizza Rolls

Pumpkin Pizza Rolls

Author: Happy Kids Kitchen
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 25 Min
Pizza lovers rejoice! Pumpkin purée, cheese, and pizza dough combine to make a delicious and super kid-friendly way to enjoy pumpkin.

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe of homemade pumpkin pizza dough (recipe below) or 1 package of pre-made pizza dough (about 1 pound)
  • 6 tablespoons pumpkin purée (canned or homemade)
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup baby spinach, chopped (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a round or square baking pan with parchment or grease well with oil.
  2. Roll pizza dough out as thin as possible making a large rectangle measuring about 15-by-12 inches. If using a ball of store bought pizza dough, it may take some time to get the dough rolled thin.
  3. In a small bowl, mix pumpkin purée, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt. Spread pumpkin mixture evenly across the pizza dough rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. If using spinach, sprinkle evenly over the pumpkin layer then add a layer of shredded mozzarella.
  5. Starting with the longer side, roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 equal rounds then place them in the prepared pan. Bake until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @veggiebudsclub on instagram and hashtag it #veggiebudsclub
Picture
Homemade Pumpkin Pizza Dough

Homemade Pumpkin Pizza Dough

Author: Happy Kids Kitchen
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min
Enjoy this homemade pizza dough with pumpkin purée mixed right in!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (canned or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add flours, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl or the bowl of a food processor. Mix to combine.
  2. Add the pumpkin in a 1 cup liquid measuring cup then add enough water to make 1 cup of pumpkin and water mixed. Add pumpkin mixture, olive oil, and honey to the bowl/food processor and mix until no dry flour remains. If dough is too dry, add another tablespoon of water at a time. Remove dough and knead on the counter to get a uniform ball of dough. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes before using.
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @veggiebudsclub on instagram and hashtag it #veggiebudsclub
Picture

Check out our shop for products that teach kids to learn to love veggies! This includes veggie activity boxes, kid-safe knives, interactive placemats, and more.
Picture
0 Comments

Kale and Zucchini Egg Cups

9/16/2020

0 Comments

 
These kale and zucchini egg cups are super easy to make and pack a veggie punch. They're a great breakfast to have on hand to get food in your belly and your children's bellies quick!

This recipe was created by Eat Pretty Darling for Veggie Buds Club.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Have your child rip the kale leaves up into small pieces! This is a very tactile and super fun way for them to interact with kale before they try them baked in the egg cups.
Kale and Zucchini Egg Cups

Kale and Zucchini Egg Cups

Yield: 4-6
Author: Eat Pretty Darling
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 30 Min
These kale and zucchini egg cups are super easy to make and pack a veggie punch. They're a great breakfast to have on hand to get food in your belly and your children's bellies quick!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeeze moisture out
  • 1 large kale leaf, stem removed and chopped finely
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk (cow or plant)
  • 1/2 cup flour (any type)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Whisk together until fully incorporated.
  2. Line a muffin tin with silicone liners or spray oil so they won’t stick. Pour egg mixture into liners until three quarters full. Bake for 24-26 or until eggs are cooked and set.
  3. Serve immediately or store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds or until warm.
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @veggiebudsclub on instagram and hashtag it #veggiebudsclub

Check out our shop for products that teach kids to learn to love veggies! This includes veggie activity boxes, kid-safe knives, interactive placemats, and more.
Picture
0 Comments

Cucumber Butterflies

8/17/2020

0 Comments

 
These cucumber butterflies are so easy to make and so adorable! This is a healthy kid-friendly snack that your kids are sure to love.
​
This adorable food art was created by Eat Pretty Darling for Veggie Buds Club.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

What is food chaining? Food Chaining is a child-friendly treatment approach that helps introduce new foods while building on the child’s past successful eating experiences. In this process, the child is presented with new foods that may be similar in taste, temperature, or texture to foods the child already likes and accepts. If your child likes pretzels dipped in hummus, they may be open to trying cucumbers dipped in hummus!
Cucumber Butterflies

Cucumber Butterflies

Author: Eat Pretty Darling
Prep time: 3 MinCook time: 3 MinTotal time: 6 Min
These cucumber butterflies are so easy to make and so adorable! This is a healthy kid-friendly snack that your kids are sure to love.

Ingredients

  • Cucumbers
  • Hummus
  • Bell Peppers
  • Pretzels

Instructions

  1. Cut the cucumber into 1-inch long chunks. Don’t peel! Use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out a hole in the cucumber.
  2. Slice bell peppers into thin strips and set aside. Spoon hummus into the open cup you created in the cucumber.
  3. Stick two pretzels into the hummus to create wings and put the bell pepper strips into the front as antennae.
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @veggiebudsclub on instagram and hashtag it #veggiebudsclub
Picture

Check out our shop for products that teach kids to learn to love veggies! This includes veggie activity boxes, kid-safe knives, interactive placemats, and more.
Picture
0 Comments
<<Previous

    Categories

    All
    Appetizers
    Apples
    Arts And Crafts
    Asparagus
    Avocado
    Baked Goods
    Basil
    Beans
    Beets
    Bell Peppers
    Berries
    Boy Choy
    Breakfast
    Broccoli
    Brussels Sprouts
    Cabbage
    Carrots
    Cauliflower
    Celery
    Chickpeas
    Corn
    Cucumbers
    Dessert
    Dinner
    Dip
    Food Art
    Games
    Garlic
    Growing Projects
    Herbs
    Kale
    Lettuce
    Lunch
    Lunch Box
    Melon
    Onions
    Peas
    Potatoes
    Pot Luck
    Pumpkins
    Radishes
    Rutabaga
    Salad
    Side Dish
    Smoothie
    Snack
    Snacktivity
    Soup
    Spinach
    Summer Squash
    Sweet Potatoes
    Tomatoes
    Turnips
    Veggie Buds Book Club
    Watermelon
    Winter Squash
    Zucchini

© 2017 Veggie Buds Club LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • About
  • Contact