5 Easy Ways to get your Picky Eater to Eat Fruits and Veggies!

You’ve spent the evening making supper and the first thing your child says is, “I’m not eating that!”

Children who are picky eaters are hard to please, so it’s best to get creative in the kitchen. Try out these 5 easy ways to get your picky eater to gobble up their entire meal every time…

Dry out fruits & veggies – Get out the food dehydrator or use the oven to dry out fresh fruits and veggies. Drying out your food means all the moisture is removed, turning it into something new and delicious.

Try out apple slices, strawberries, kiwis, bananas and even green beans that turn into crunchy sticks perfect for dipping!

Dip and freeze fruit – Does your child throw a tantrum when they see fresh fruit? Disguise different fruits with a delicious coating for snack time.

Cut up bite-sized pieces of fruit such as apples, pineapples, bananas, grapes, berries, kiwis, etc. and dip each one into thick yoghurt or dark chocolate - you can also then dip them in crushed nuts. Place the dipped fruit into the freezer for about 20 minutes and you’ve got a cool treat.

Make juices or smoothies – Juicing or blending up fresh produce to make a yummy, colourful smoothie are healthy ways to get your child to get the right amount of fruit and veggies into their day.

When your child asks for a glass of something yummy, juice apples, carrots and lemon and you’ll be surprised at how perfect the combination is! A yummy idea for a smoothie they’ll love is frozen strawberries and a banana, plain yoghurt and chocolate milk.

Add veggies to pizza – No child can say no to pizza! So, next time you’re having a homemade pizza night, sneak some extra vegetables in and your picky eater won’t even realise they’re gobbling them up.

Finely cut your veggies such as bell peppers, spinach, olives, onions, mushrooms, etc. and layer them on the pizza base before you add the cheese and meats – delicious and healthy.

Mix it up – When your child just doesn’t want to eat anything, it’s time to switch up the presentation. Think outside the box and make mealtime anything but boring.

Cut sandwiches into different shapes using cookie cutters, make funny faces on their pancakes and turn fork foods into finger foods. There are so many different things you can do to get your picky eater to eat their meals.

The next time your picky eater refuses to touch their food, try these 5 easy tricks!

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