Confession: I run cauliflower through a food processor & tell my toddler it's cheese to put on all his foods.

True stories on how I trick my toddler into eating healthy, and how I wish I could improve

These methods are not scientifically tested, and some days are better than others, but they worked for me when my toddler would live off PB&J, ice cream, spaghetti, macaroni rice, potatoes, and cookies if he could. I did get lucky, he loves fruit, but veggies he despises. 

J's usual lunch

Trick #1: Cauliflower = cheese

From one of my FAVORITE IG ACCOUNTS: detoxguide

This one is pretty easy. I cook a whole bunch cauliflower then throw it in the blender or food processor. I then sprinkle it in the spaghetti, macaroni, rice, or on a baked potato & tell him it's cheese. 

The great thing about cauliflower is that it is just nutrient dense as broccoli, with a few more antioxidants! 

Double win. 

Trick #2: Veggie Noodles

The box says it all. 1 full serving of veggies per 3.5 oz. They look a little goofy, but you can't taste the difference. If he's ever being an extra brat, I just tell him the noodles came from Hulk (green) and Iron Man (Red) and that makes them cool.

Battle won. 

Not all battles are won, but some have silver lining

The next trick didn't work out as I planned, but still worked out

Trick #3: Overnight Oats

What it looks like online

How it looks when I make it

This has become my new favorite breakfast food. It's truly amazing, easy, and versatile. J didn't like it, but I LOVE it!

I never liked hot oatmeal, but something about last + greek yogurt + fruit = AMAZING

Check out the recipes below for ideas of your own, but here's some of the health benefits behind it. Lets imagine I made banana, raspberry overnight oats

Recipes for overnight oats: http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal

I love those top 3 benefits!

Trick #4: The Breakfast Shake

J never went for these, but again, I love them.