Fill half of a cantaloupe or honeydew melon with fresh berries. Drizzle with honey or sugar mixed with lemon or lime juice. Snack on baby carrots while you prepare dinner. Instead of butter, add low fat sour cream or buttermilk to mashed potatoes. Supplement your take-out dinner with vegetables and fruit from home.
Microwaved veggies are always fast and easy.
Use the blender or food processor to hide vegetables in food kids love like spaghetti sauce or chili. You can even add pureed carrots to macaroni and cheese. When you order pizza out, ask for double the veggies and half the cheese. Add raisins, sliced almonds or pine nuts for something different. Add to cooked, drained vegetables, like carrots, broccoli or green beans.