I love how this book concentrates on the nutrient values of a child’s diet. Most children do not like to eat vegetables and this has tasty recipes to entice the pickiest of eaters.

Book expired before I could read it, so no review unfortunately

What I like about this cookbook is that it offers creative vegetarian recipes that don't rely on meat substitutes. They are colorful all in one meals that would appeal to a child who is already accustomed to vegetarian/nutrient rich unprocessed food. An added bonus is that the author includes nutritional benefits of some of the key ingredients.

I loved this book! It's very focused on making sure that vegetarian kids are getting complete nutrition and a well-rounded diet. I tried several of the recipes and they all came out great! I would recommend this book for any parents who are looking to add more plant-based recipes to their rotation.

Vegetarian Food for Healthy Kids by Nicola Graimes

Although we are not a vegetarian household currently, my current goal is to incorporate more vegetarian and vegan meals into our diet. My son is also a very picky eater so finding vegetarian meals that he will try and actually eat is a challenge. So I was very happy to come across this cookbook that has vegetarian recipes with kids specifically in mind.

This cookbook is laid out very nicely, starting with a lovely introduction, and an action plan for getting healthy. The introduction is very helpful as it helps to summarize what our kids need to be healthy and how these recipes will help achieve this. The action plan helps guide us in the right direction. There are bright, beautiful pictures throughout the book.

The recipes themselves follow a great format with kids in mind, starting with 'Breakfasts and Brunches' and ending with 'Desserts & Treats'. In between, there are sections including lunches, snacks, weekdays and weekends. In each section, there are "Kids Cook' recipes featured, which are meant for kids to make on their own (or with help, as needed). I think that it is important for kids to be in the kitchen and so I really like this feature. One example of 'Kids Cook' is about sprouting seeds. There are directions to sprout alfalfa, which is a fun activity for kids and is a great way to get them started with growing their own fresh food.

A couple of the recipes that I love include the 'Cherry & Beetroot Crush' which is a thick, smooth drink that is creamy and icy at the same time. With its vibrant red color (coming from the dark cherries and beets) it is appealing to the kids. A really great treat with all natural ingredients and a some fruit and veggies presented in a very kid friendly way. Another is 'Corn Cakes with Avocado Mayo'. These are crispy corn cakes (that can also be served on a bun) filled with fresh corn, rice and scallions (among other things) and topped with a delicious avocado mayo.

Overall, I think that this is a great resource for not only kid friendly vegetarian recipes but also for providing great ideas on how to incorporate healthy habits into daily life.