#hiddenveggies

  This Smores Cake is a tip to the traditional s’mores flavours that I love and have used many times before.

Only a crazy person wouldn’t love the mash up of chocolate, cookies and marshmallows!

Taking about crazy, this last week has been mental busy. School holidays, work, sick kids, long nights and not enough cake. While cake might not be the answer to all of life’s questions it does solve a…

Super Kale Pops are a delicious and nutritious treat disguised as a refreshing popsicle. Packed with kale, pineapple, and banana, these popsicles are full of vitamins and minerals while still being irresistibly tasty. Perfect for sneaking some extra greens into your kids' diets!

Ingredients: 1 cup kale leaves, stems removed. 2 cups pineapple chunks. 1 banana, sliced. 1/2 cup coconut water. 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional.

Instructions: Put kale, pineapple chunks, banana, and coconut water in a blender. Mix until it's creamy and smooth. For more sweetness, taste it and add honey or maple syrup if you like. Place the mix into popsicle molds. Put in the popsicle sticks and freeze until solid, which should take at least 4 hours. Take the popsicles out of the molds and enjoy once they are frozen.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This berry cauliflower smoothie is tasty and good for you. It's great for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack. They make it creamier and give it extra nutrients. This is a great way to eat more vegetables without even realizing it.

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen mixed berries. 1/2 cup cauliflower florets. 1/2 banana. 1 cup unsweetened almond milk. 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Ice cubes optional.

Instructions: Place the frozen mixed berries, cauliflower florets, and banana in a blender. Add the unsweetened almond milk, honey or maple syrup if using, and vanilla extract. If you prefer a thicker consistency, you can add a few ice cubes as well. Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup. Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Not only are these whole wheat vegan waffles a tasty breakfast treat, they're also a sneaky way to eat more vegetables and fruits. Good for you foods like banana, applesauce, zucchini, carrot, spinach, and kale will make your morning more enjoyable.

Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour. 1/2 cup oats. 2 tsp baking powder. 1/4 tsp salt. 1 ripe banana. 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce. 1/2 cup almond milk or any plant-based milk. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 cup shredded zucchini. 1/2 cup grated carrot. 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach. 1/4 cup finely chopped kale. 2 tbsp maple syrup optional, for sweetness. Cooking spray or oil for greasing waffle iron.

Instructions: In a blender, combine oats and blend until you get a fine flour-like consistency. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. In the same blender, add the ripe banana, applesauce, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup if using. Blend until smooth. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in the shredded zucchini, grated carrot, chopped spinach, and chopped kale. Mix until the hidden fruits and veggies are evenly distributed in the batter. Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil. Pour the waffle batter onto the preheated waffle iron the amount depends on the size of your waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until the waffles are golden brown and crispy. Serve the waffles hot with your favorite vegan toppings like fresh fruit, dairy-free yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious hidden fruits and veggies waffles!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This berry cauliflower smoothie is tasty and good for you. It's great for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack. They make it creamier and give it extra nutrients. This is a great way to eat more vegetables without even realizing it.

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen mixed berries. 1/2 cup cauliflower florets. 1/2 banana. 1 cup unsweetened almond milk. 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Ice cubes optional.

Instructions: Place the frozen mixed berries, cauliflower florets, and banana in a blender. Add the unsweetened almond milk, honey or maple syrup if using, and vanilla extract. If you prefer a thicker consistency, you can add a few ice cubes as well. Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup. Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This meatloaf recipe is perfect for sneaking in some extra veggies without sacrificing flavor. The grated onion, carrot, and zucchini blend seamlessly with the ground beef, creating a moist and flavorful meatloaf that even the pickiest eaters will love.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup ketchup. 1/4 cup grated onion. 1/4 cup grated carrot. 1/4 cup grated zucchini. 1 egg. 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 175F 350C. Put ketchup, grated onion, grated carrot, grated zucchini, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the ground beef and mix it all together. Mix everything together well. Put the dough into a loaf pan and press it down so that it's even. After the oven is hot, bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the food is fully cooked. Wait five minutes before cutting it. Serve and have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

This berry cauliflower smoothie is tasty and good for you. It's great for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack. They make it creamier and give it extra nutrients. This is a great way to eat more vegetables without even realizing it.

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen mixed berries. 1/2 cup cauliflower florets. 1/2 banana. 1 cup unsweetened almond milk. 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Ice cubes optional.

Instructions: Place the frozen mixed berries, cauliflower florets, and banana in a blender. Add the unsweetened almond milk, honey or maple syrup if using, and vanilla extract. If you prefer a thicker consistency, you can add a few ice cubes as well. Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup. Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes