5 Fun Ways to Get Kids to Eat More Veggies – The Sauce Tree Way

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably been there: the dinner table standoff. One bite. Just one bite of broccoli, please. At Sauce Tree, we hear it all the time. Some of the kindest words we’ve received have come from parents—especially moms—who tell us how hard it is to get their kids to eat veggies and fruits without a fight.

That’s why we’re sharing this now. These tips come straight from our kitchen and our conversations. We’ve seen firsthand how playful tweaks and bold flavors can turn even the pickiest eaters into plant-based fans. Because good food isn’t just for grown-ups. It’s for everyone—especially the ones who’ll shape tomorrow.

Let’s be honest—getting kids to eat veggies is a challenge. But at Sauce Tree, we’ve found that a little creativity goes a long way. Our mission has always been to make plant-based eating approachable and exciting, and that goes double for the little ones.

Here are five ways we turn “ugh, veggies” into “mmm, more please.”

1. Shape It Up

Veggies get way more fun when they’re shaped like stars, hearts, or even dinosaurs. Use cookie cutters or playful plating to turn carrots, cucumbers, and even tofu into something cool. If it looks like a party, it tastes like a treat.

2. Color = Excitement

Add variety with color. Think rainbow plates with purple sweet potatoes, yellow corn, red bell peppers, and green peas. Kids eat with their eyes first—if it looks exciting, it invites curiosity.

3. Dip It, Dunk It, Sauce It

Kids love to dip. We’ve seen it with our own sauces. Whether it’s a tangy sweet chili, a mellow tofu mayo, or a nutty peanut sauce—add a dip and suddenly broccoli becomes a vehicle, not a chore.

4. Hide It in the Familiar

Blend veggies into the sauces, fold them into burgers, or sneak some spinach into a patty. We’re not saying trick them—but reframe it. They’re not eating “vegetables,” they’re eating a burger. With benefits.

5. Get Them Involved

Let kids assemble their own wraps, dress their bowls, or choose their toppings. Giving them some agency makes them more likely to taste what they’ve helped create. Pro tip: keep the veggies bite-sized and colorful for max interest.

We know the struggle is real—but so is the joy when they take a bite, love it, and ask for more. At Sauce Tree, we’re proud to be part of that journey—one saucy, colorful meal at a time.

Because eating more plants should feel like a treat, not a task.