In my life, it is an oxymoron. I'm open for suggestions for how to overcome a toddler's picky moods and get some veggies in my boy! So send thoughts and ideas my way!
I have been opening up my Juice Plus capsules in his cottage cheese on a rare morning. And we're obsessed with these organic fruits and vegetable packs.
When we were at Nabeel's today with Katie and McNeill, I ordered their fabulous hummus to appease Jackson (and myself) until our Grilled Chicken Feta Wrap came. Jackson gobbled it right up, and I realized it was time to make the good ole' faithful Black-Eyed Pea Hummus. Maybe he'll eat it with our first summer produce from our garden?
Cooking/baking is not on my radar these days, as it's really hard chasing a toddler, keeping him away from the burners on the stove (on the rare nights I am cooking), etc, and so I've saved this baking recipe for after he went to bed. I'm trying out a new recipe for Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread to take to a friend who just moved. And you'd better believe I'll be taste testing the second loaf this makes. It smells so good in the oven now!
Happy Weekend!
Try letting him help you pick out the veggies at the store, wash them and prepare them. The more involved my boys are with a food getting to the table, the more likely they are to eat it. And if that doesn't help...don't sweat it. Some veggies are hard for little ones to chew. Just keep presenting them and one day, he'll accept them.
ReplyDeleteGreat suggestion and thanks for the encouragement!
DeleteWhen you figure it out please send your knowledge my way! Whit will not eat veggies at all. He is obsessed with those little packs though(i need to head to Babies R US if they are still on sale!) He is actually eating more meat these days so for me that is a HUGE step. So I honestly think its ok and they will eat them later(when they have no choice:) )
ReplyDeleteJackson will eat my recipes for spinach potatoes (tonight I made it with kale), black eyed pea hummus, and I will steam and purée cauliflower with a little bit of butter and Parmesan cheese. That has been my best luck this far! :)
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