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15 Plant-Based Recipes with Hidden Veggies for Picky Eaters

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Vegetables are important for a balanced diet. But, they’re not always a favorite with picky eaters. Don’t worry! Try out some recipes with hidden veggies! There are so many delicious desserts like brownies, blondies, cake, and cookies that hide everything from beets to spinach, but there are also a lot of breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods with hidden veggies! It’s always helpful to blend or cut veggies up really small and mix them with flour, make them into a sauce, or go for the smoothie route. It’s so easy to pack a meal with vegetables. These recipes with hidden veggies will teach you how! Give them a go! They’re perfect for picky and adventurous eaters alike!

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help you get healthy!

1. Gingerbread Molasses Smoothie

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From gingerbread lattes at Starbucks to gingerbread cookies on Instagram, it’s everywhere! It’s that special time of the year where spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg come together to create wonderfully nostalgic flavors that will forever remind us of the holidays. This healthy Gingerbread Molasses Smoothie by Mitra Shirmohammadi has zucchini, hemp hearts, flax seeds, peanut butter, and coconut milk!

2. Curried Sweet Potato Mac n’ Cheese

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It’s creamy, it’s cheesy, and it’s super easy and quick to make. This vegan Curried Sweet Potato Mac n’ Cheese by Taavi Moore has hints of curry flavor and an uber creamy texture. Topped with breadcrumbs and quickly broiled to create a perfectly crispy top.

3. Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo

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In need of some carbs … good carbs? You’ve found the right recipe! It’s no fettuccine Alfredo; it’s better! You’ll get bonus velvetiness and a boost of color from a mixture of pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. You’ll also love the garlicky accent, crunchy pine nuts, and aromatic fresh basil leaves in this inspired “Alfredo” dish. Pick your favorite pasta shape. Altogether, this Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo by Jackie Newgent really, really comforting!

4. Zucchini Fritters

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Zucchini is a delightful summer squash that is both nutrient-dense and low in calories. It is a good source of potassium, vitamin C and vitamin A, and is a low glycemic food. The zucchini adds such a nice taste and texture to the cakes, and pairs beautifully with the mustard, garlic and chives. These Zucchini Fritters by Wendy Irene have a crispy outside and creamy center.

5. Easy Spinach Balls

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If you are hungry and don’t have a lot of time: Try these Easy Spinach Balls by Ivy! They take only a couple of minutes and are super delicious.

6. Cheesy Broccoli Tots With Ranch Dipping Sauce

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Think you need potatoes to make perfect tots? These Cheesy Broccoli Tots With Ranch Dipping Sauce by Shea Cope are made by combining black-eyed peas and broccoli, plus nutritional yeast to give it that cheesy flavor. They’re baked, not fried, but they turn out with that perfect texture — crisp on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Served with cashew ranch dip, these tots are perfect for any occasion.

7. Pink Beet Hummus

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This Pink Beet Hummus by Jesse Lane Lee is not only stunning but also so delicious. It is full of flavor with the same creamy texture you desire in a hummus!

8. Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Pizza Base

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There are endless options to creating healthy vegan gluten-free Pizza bases packed with nutritious vegetables: cauliflower, cauliflower and zucchini (courgette) and now sweet potato and cauliflower. These Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Pizza Bases by Vicky Coates are also packed with protein! Top with you’re favorite pizza toppings for an easy vegan gluten free pizza. They are super satisfying and delicious –– you have to try this recipe!

9. Green Pea Guacamole

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The addition of peas makes this Green Pea Guacamole by Deena Mehta worth trying again. It’s a good, sneaky way, to add fiber and protein to a snack.

10. Cauliflower Blueberry Smoothie Bowl

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Ever thought of adding cauliflower to your smoothie? For some of you it probably seems a little weird… but it’s really delicious! Cauliflower gives this Cauliflower Blueberry Smoothie Bowl by Tiana Haines it’s thick creamy texture plus it is packed full of vitamins and minerals.

11. Broccoli Flatbread

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This Broccoli Flatbread by Anhelo Escalante is just such a simple recipe and is a perfect alternative to bread. Straight out the oven or popped into the toaster, this recipe is full of goodness. This Broccoli Flatbread is gluten free, low in carbohydrates, refined sugar free, egg free making it 100% vegan, as well as incredibly delicious. The texture is perfect, and the ingredients hold well together without falling apart. This recipe is quick and easy and only uses a handful of ingredients. What you’re left with is a perfectly healthy flatbread, packed with amazing nutritional benefits (not to mention flavor).

12. Spinach Pesto Pasta With Almond Parmesan

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Packed with spinach, basil, toasted almonds and garlic, get ready to bless your pasta with a whole heap of flavor! A convenient bonus is that this whole dish can be prepared in less than 20 minutes, perfect for a speedy evening meal. This Spinach Pesto Pasta With Almond Parmesan by Harriet Porterfield is a great way to sneak in veggies (you may just have to omit the peas!)

13. Spaghetti With Cauliflower Carbonara and Tempeh Bacon

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Looking for a vegan spaghetti carbonara recipe that tastes as good as the creamy Italian classic — or even better? You’ll be amazed by this creamy Spaghetti With Cauliflower Carbonara and Tempeh Bacon by Julie Van den Kerchove! It’s almost fat-free, it doesn’t have any cashews, and all you need is five simple ingredients. The sauce gets its creaminess from the always wonderful vegetable cauliflower.

14. Beet ‘n’ Berry Overnight Cauliflower Oats

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These Beet ‘n’ Berry Overnight Cauliflower Oats by Tara Sunshine are the perfect breakfast for busy mornings. They’re super healthy and delicious and the color is absolutely beautiful! Make them the night before and then you can just grab them and go in the morning! Or scoop them into a bowl and enjoy a nice breakfast without having to worry about making it.

15. Thai Peanut Cauliflower Wings

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If you love fresh modern vegan eats or all things Thai, you’re going to love these new vegan oven baked Thai Peanut Cauliflower Wings by Gabrielle St. Claire! There are so many perks to this recipe – quick and easy batter, crisp on the outside, they don’t get soggy, the sauce features staple ingredients, notes of sweet, notes of heat, it’s perf for any season, great for entertaining, can easily be made in bulk, can easily be made gluten-free, have aesthetic appeal with the toppings, and are such an affordable dish!

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