1-Week Kid-Approved Veggie Plan
Here’s a 1-week Kid-Approved Veggie Plan with fun, easy-to-make meals and snacks that sneak in (or spotlight) vegetables in ways kids usually enjoy.

Day 1 – Monday
- Breakfast: Spinach & banana smoothie (add peanut butter for extra flavor).
- Lunch: Mini veggie quesadillas (melted cheese, peppers, and zucchini in a tortilla).
- Snack: Carrot sticks with hummus (call them “superhero sticks”).
- Dinner: Spaghetti with hidden veggie marinara (blend carrots, spinach, zucchini into the sauce).
Day 2 – Tuesday
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with finely chopped bell peppers.
- Lunch: Turkey and cheese wrap with shredded lettuce and cucumber slices inside.
- Snack: Apple slices + peanut butter + sprinkle of shredded carrots (“confetti snack”).
- Dinner: Chicken stir fry with broccoli and snap peas over rice.
Day 3 – Wednesday
- Breakfast: Zucchini muffins (grated zucchini mixed into the batter).
- Lunch: DIY “snack lunchbox” (cheese cubes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, whole-grain crackers).
- Snack: Celery sticks with cream cheese & raisins (“ants on a log”).
- Dinner: Build-your-own veggie pizza night (kids top mini pizzas with mushrooms, peppers, olives).
Day 4 – Thursday
- Breakfast: Fruit & spinach smoothie bowl topped with granola.
- Lunch: Grilled cheese with a side of tomato soup (blend in carrots for sweetness).
- Snack: Bell pepper “boats” filled with tuna salad.
- Dinner: Tacos with lettuce, tomato, and grated carrots mixed into the beef or chicken.
Day 5 – Friday
- Breakfast: Banana pancakes with shredded zucchini mixed into the batter.
- Lunch: Mac & cheese with peas and broccoli stirred in.
- Snack: Cucumber slices with ranch dip.
- Dinner: Mini meatballs with hidden veggies (carrots & spinach mixed in) + roasted sweet potato fries.
Day 6 – Saturday
- Breakfast: Smoothie with strawberries, pineapple, and carrots.
- Lunch: Mini pita pockets stuffed with hummus, shredded lettuce, and chopped cucumber.
- Snack: Veggie chips (baked zucchini, sweet potato, or beet chips).
- Dinner: Build-your-own “buddha bowls” with rice, chicken, and roasted veggies (let kids choose toppings).
Day 7 – Sunday
- Breakfast: Omelet muffins (egg muffins baked with spinach, peppers, and cheese).
- Lunch: Pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and cheese cubes.
- Snack: Frozen grapes + carrot sticks.
- Dinner: Burger night—make mini sliders with lettuce, tomato, and zucchini fries on the side.
✅ Tips for Success
- Always let kids help choose or assemble one part of the meal—it increases buy-in.
- Use fun names (e.g., broccoli = dinosaur trees, peas = green pearls).
- Keep portions small—better for kids to ask for “more” than refuse a big serving.
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