Getting kids to eat their greens can often be a challenging task for parents. However, microgreens—those tiny, nutrient-packed versions of vegetables and herbs—can be a fun and exciting way to introduce healthy eating habits to children. Microgreens allow you to sneak in all the nutrients your kids need in their meals with much less hassle and much more ease. In this blog, we’ll explore three creative ways to get your kids to enjoy microgreens, including the magic of letting them grow their own.
1. Let Them Grow Their Own Microgreens
One of the best ways to get kids interested in eating microgreens is by involving them in the growing process. Kids love hands-on activities, and gardening is a perfect way to teach them about where their food comes from. As your kids watch their microgreens grow over time, they will grow more and more excited to eat what they have grown all by themselves.
2. Make Fun and Creative Meals
Another effective way to get kids to eat microgreens is by incorporating them into fun and visually appealing meals. A few of our favorite ways to incorporate microgreens into every meal:
- Sprinkle them on their favorite taco.
- Sprinkle them onto their favorite pizza.
- Sprinkle them on their favorite salad.
- Sprinkle them on their favorite hummus.
- Sprinkle them on their favorite fruit.
- Sprinkle them on their favorite bagel.
We like to use the word “sprinkle” over anything else because it makes the idea of putting microgreens on your meal just a little more fun, like nutritional sprinkles! You can even throw them in a smoothie with lots of fruit and still get all the benefits with no taste. You can truly put microgreens on anything, they add a nice flavor and pack any meal with ample nutritional benefits, it’s a win all around. By getting creative and making microgreens more prevalent in your kid’s diet you can ensure they not only benefit from them but also enjoy them.
3. Cooking Shows and Competitions
Encourage your kids to become little chefs. Research shows that when they grow it, they will eat it, and Microgreens are a great way to engage your little ones to add a nutritional punch to their favorite recipe. Growing the microgreens themselves will give them something to look forward to until they are ready to harvest, and once they are they’ll be so proud of themselves and excited to eat what they grew all on their own. You can even make it a competition or game to see who can take care of their microgreens best, and at the end, the winner gets a prize. This will give your little ones incentive to keep up with their greens and make them more excited to eat the final product.
Incorporating microgreens into your kids’ diet doesn’t have to be a battle. By making the process fun and engaging, you can cultivate their curiosity and willingness to try new foods. Whether it’s through growing their own microgreens, making creative meals, or turning it into a science experiment, you can help your kids develop healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. So, grab some seeds, get your kids involved, and watch as they not only grow their own greens but also grow to love eating them.
