Hidden Vegetable Recipes - Meals (2024)

Do your kids eat their five a day?

I'm an expert in adding in veggies wherever possible - so whether you're looking for ideas for breakfast, lunch or dinner - or even dessert - you'll find plenty of hidden vegetable inspiration here.

Great for picky eaters

If you're the parent of a picky eater (like me) you'll know where I'm coming from.

Trying to get a veg-avoiding child to eat their greens can feel impossible at times.

And while I'm all for honesty, sometimes, as parents, we just want to know that our kids have had some nutrients in their diet!

That's where hidden veg recipes come in

Adding a portion of veggies to main meals, smoothies, breakfast and puddings can all help to improve a picky eater's limited diet.

Here's a selection of delicious hidden vegetable recipes for meals from Sneaky Veg and from some of my blogging friends.

If you like this you might also like part 2 of this series - hidden vegetable recipes for snacks.

Courgette Overnight Oats - Sneaky Veg

Courgette (zucchini) overnight oats, also known as zoats, with lemon, blueberries and chopped almonds is a delicious and healthy breakfast. Suitable for vegans.

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Carrot Smoothie - Sneaky Veg

A deliciously refreshing carrot smoothie recipe, packed full of goodness with a hint of zingy ginger.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cauliflower Oatmeal - Lean Green Bean

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cauliflower Oatmeal will be a hit with kids and adults. Give your regular breakfast bowl of oats some added nutrients by blending in some steamed cauliflower!

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Stovetop Baked Beans - Sneaky Veg

An easy recipe for homemade stove top baked beans with hidden vegetables. No baking required. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

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Hidden Veg Smoothie - Eats Amazing

One simple smoothie recipe - 3 delicious ways to serve it! Tropical smoothie bowl, smoothies in a glass and homemade ice lollies - with healthy hidden veg!

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Green Smoothie - Sneaky Veg

A delicious green smoothie for kids and grown ups alike made with banana, spinach, avocado and oat milk. Full of nutrients and tastes amazing. A great hidden vegetable recipe to try with picky eaters.

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Butternut Pancakes - Sneaky Veg

Deliciously healthy pumpkin or butternut squash pancakes that are packed full of goodness. A great breakfast or brunch recipe that’s suitable for vegans and is a good option for babies and kids.

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Sweet Potato Pancakes - Sneaky Veg

These healthy sweet potato pancakes are a great breakfast or snack for the whole family. Babies, kids and adults alike will adore these vegan pancakes. A great way to start the day with a portion of vegetables.

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Green Spinach Pancakes - Sneaky Veg

These wonderfully vibrant green pancakes get their colour from a healthy dose of spinach – there’s no food colouring in sight. They’re perfect for a savoury brunch and great for baby led weaning and toddlers. Can be vegan or vegetarian.

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Pink Pancakes - Sneaky Veg

Delicious and healthy homemade pink pancakes made without food colouring and suitable for vegans.

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Spinach Dosa - Sneaky Veg

We can’t get enough of these easy spinach dosa, made with chickpea or gram flour. These savoury pancakes are stuffed with spicy masala potatoes and are utterly delicious. Suitable for vegans.

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Hidden Veggie One Pot Mac & Cheese - My Fussy Eater

If your kids who love plain cheesy pasta but aren’t so keen on veggies, then this is the recipe for you! I’ve created a really easy one pot Mac & Cheese with secret courgette that you can’t see or taste. Perfect for the fussiest of eaters!

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Parsnip, Leek and Pear Cakes - Sneaky Veg

These parsnip, leek and pear cakes are easy to make, good for you and a great way to use up any leftover veggies that you happen to have. Great for baby led weaning.

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Hidden Veggie Pizza Bread - My Kids Lick The Bowl

Hidden Veggie Pizza Bread, a great easy recipe for kids and picky eaters, a healthy snack or kid-friendly meal

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Cheesy Courgette Bake — The Organic Cookery School

to serve 2 adults or 4 children (double quantities for a bigger family)

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Beetroot Soup - Cook Veggielicious

With a vibrant colour and a deep flavour, this beetroot soup is filling and satisfying. Inspired by borscht, this soup is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

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Hidden Vegetable Ratatouille Pasta - Easy Peasy Foodie

All the delicious flavours of ratatouille, sneaked into this simple pasta dish. Hidden Vegetable Ratatouille Pasta is perfect for getting vitamins into little fusspots or for when you just fancy a more flavoursome tomato pasta sauce.

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Pumpkin, Ginger & Coconut Soup - Honest Mum

A hug in a bowl.

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Hidden Veg Mac & Cheese - Sneaky Veg

This three hidden vegetable mac and cheese recipe contains sweet potato, butternut squash and cauliflower and is perfect for picky eaters. In my opinion it tastes even better than regular mac 'n' cheese.

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Mushroom Burgers - Sneaky Veg

Delicious and easy vegan mushroom burgers that are packed full of umami flavour. Delicious with all your favourite sides and kid approved.

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Secret Veggie Green Rice - My Fussy Eater

This Secret Veggie Green Rice contains THREE portions of vegetables! And it’s so good the kids will never know!

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Healthy Homemade Pizza with Hidden Vegetables - Snotty Noses

I know what you’re thinking! Healthy home made pizza with hidden vegetables! Gasp! That’s not a great way to teach your kids to love and eat healthy vegetables. And yes, you are so right. Hiding vegetables every single day is not going to teach your kids to recognise and love...

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Easy Butternut Squash Macaroni Cheese - Easy Peasy Foodie

This Butternut Squash Macaroni Cheese recipe is so super easy – it takes well under 30 minutes and doesn’t involve making a roux, plus it’s a deliciously sneaky way of getting 1 of your 5 a day - perfect for fussy eaters!

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Cauliflower Sauce - Sneaky Veg

This vegan cauliflower sauce is wonderfully creamy. It’s a great, healthy alternative to macaroni cheese. Made with roasted cauliflower.

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Sneaky Veg Sauce - Sneaky Veg

Sneaky veg sauce is the perfect hidden veggie pasta sauce recipe for picky eaters. My kids love it even though it contains five different vegetables.

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Vegan Pasta Sauce - Le Coin de Mel

If you are looking for a vegan pasta sauce recipe that’s allergy-friendly, really easy to make, versatile and full of goodness, look no further!

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Bubble and Squeak Cakes

These easy little bubble and squeak cakes are a great way to use up leftovers after a roast dinner. However, they taste so good I often cook extra potatoes just so I can make them!

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Kale Pesto - Sneaky Veg

A delicious recipe for kale pesto, with both a vegan and vegetarian option. Perfect for use with pasta, in lasagne or as part of a salad.

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Lentil and Cauliflower Pasta Sauce - Sneaky Veg

A delicious and hearty lentil and roasted cauliflower pasta sauce, that's packed full of flavour and protein. Alternatively can be used as a pizza sauce. Freezes perfectly.

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Hidden Veggie Tomato Sauce - My Fussy Eater

Got a veggie hating family? Try my Hidden Veggie Tomato Sauce, no added sugar, perfect for pastas pizzas and can be frozen too.

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Curry Sauce with Hidden Spinach - Sneaky Veg

This easy spinach curry sauce recipe is a great one to make for kids. With a portion of hidden veg already included you simply add potatoes and your favourite veg for a great vegetarian dinner.

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Broccoli Pesto Pasta - Sneaky Veg

Maximise the goodness in your dinner by making this delicious homemade broccoli pesto served with pasta, green beans and new potatoes. A filling, nutritious and tasty vegan dinner.

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Sweet Potato Chocolate Ice Lollies - Sneaky Veg

These orange and chocolate flavoured popsicles are made with just four ingredients - one of which is sweet potato! Delicious, refreshing, vegan and contains a portion of veg. The perfect healthy treat for a hot summer day.

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Monster Avocado Chocolate Pudding - Eats Amazing

A yummy avocado chocolate pudding recipe with a fun monster twist! This healthy dessert recipe is perfect for kids parties, especially around Halloween!

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Sweet Potato Apple Crumble - Sneaky Veg

A classic British dessert with a twist, this apple and sweet potato crumble is a real winner. It’s a gorgeous colour, and has a hint of cinnamon and maple, making it a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Suitable for vegans.

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Chocolate Orange Avocado Mousse - Healthy Little Foodies

Chocolate orange avocado mousse is a delicious dessert for the whole family. Creamy avocado & banana are blended with sweet dates, orange juice & cacao

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Avocado Key Lime Pie - Sneaky Veg

Creamy and tangy avocado key lime pies. Suitable for vegans.

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Chocolate Beetroot Brownies - Sneaky Veg

Delicious chocolate beetroot brownies that are vegan and naturally sweetened.

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