Undercover Veggies

Melissa - this post if specifically for you. :)


The September 2009 issue of Parenting magazine featured ways of sneaking veggies into the child's diet. "These snacks all have one thing in common -- they're made of veggies. (But they're so yummy your kid might not notice.)"


Inside this snack round-up: Spinach noodles and red pepper crisps. Who knew pasta and crackers were prime opportunities to sneak veggies into your tot?


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Green peas are transformed into airy crisps with a touch of salt. (Calbee Snack Salad Snapea Crisps, $2.98)


All Ears
For older tots, "crunch dried" corn kernels are gems best eaten by the handful, kinda like M&M's. (Sensible Foods Crunch Dried Sweet Corn, $1.89)


Bite Delight
Carrots, onions, and red peppers add a kick to these crisps. (Edward & Sons Brown Rice Snaps in Vegetable, $3.99)


Use Your Noodle
Would your kid ask for seconds of spinach? Didn't think so. But he might just polish off these spaghetti noodles fortified with it. [Insert evil mommy laugh here.] (De Cecco No. 12 Spaghetti with Spinach, $4.49)


Spin Doctor
Don't tell: The colors in this screwy pasta come from spinach and tomato. (De Cecco No. 34 Fusilli d'Italia, $3.99)


Just Beet It
Thinly slice a sweet beet or other root veggie, then bake at 400 degrees for around 40 minutes for homemade chips --they'll crisp up as they cool.


Salad Crisper
These chips pack a half serving of vegetables, with no force-feeding required. (Flat Earth Tangy Tomato Ranch Baked Veggie Crisps, $2.99)


Fruits with Roots
These new yogurts are a mix of fruits with a sweeter savory like carrot or sweet potato. (Horizon Organic Little Blends, $3.49 for four)