If your kid thinks broccoli is a punishment, I get it. Mine did too.

After years of testing recipes on my own kids (and plenty of rejected plates), I found 5 recipes that work almost every time:

1. Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese — Blend butternut squash into the cheese sauce. They literally can't tell.

2. Spinach Banana Pancakes — Green pancakes sound weird until your kid calls them "Hulk pancakes" and asks for more.

3. Cauliflower Nuggets — Coat cauliflower florets in breadcrumbs and bake. Dip in ketchup. Done.

4. Zucchini Brownies — Yes, brownies with zucchini. They come out fudgy and your kid gets fiber without knowing it.

5. Carrot Fries — Toss carrot sticks in olive oil, roast at 200°C for 20 min. Crispy, sweet, addictive.

The trick isn't hiding vegetables — it's making them taste like something your kid already loves.

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