Are you having trouble getting your kids to eat vegetables in their lunch boxes? Need fresh ideas to keep them engaged with the meals you prepare? Give these three innovative recipes a try to turn the tables in your favor.

NO BAKE ENERGY BALLS: This recipe provides a rich source of protein, fiber, and Omega-3. Serving Size: 15 pieces. Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes. Ingredients: ½ cup Earth Goods coconut flakes, 1 cup Earth Goods gluten-free organic rolled oats, ½ cup Earth Goods natural & organic almond butter (no added sugar/no salt), 1 Tbsp. Earth Goods Chia seeds, ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional), 1/3 cup Earth Goods blue agave syrup, 1 tsp vanilla essence. Method: 1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. 2. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 3. Shape into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and chill again for 30 minutes. 4. Serve cool.

SUPER GREEN PANCAKES: Encourage your child to enjoy green foods with these tasty green pancakes. These spinach pancakes taste like regular pancakes but pack extra nutrition. Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes. Wet ingredients: 1/2 -1 cup fresh spinach or baby spinach, 2 Earth Goods organic brown eggs, 1 Tablespoon Earth Goods coconut extra virgin oil, ½ cup Greek or plain yogurt, ¼ cup Earth Goods organic full-fat cow milk, 2-3 tbsp Earth Goods blue agave syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract. Dry ingredients: ¼ cup Earth Goods gluten-free rolled oats, 1 cup Earth Goods pancake mix, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon Earth Goods fine sea salt, ¼ tsp cinnamon powder optional, ½ cup fresh mixed berries, or 1 small ripe banana, mashed (optional). Method: 1. Blend the wet ingredients in a high-powered blender until smooth and frothy. 2. Combine pancake mix, rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. 3. Mix dry ingredients with the green mixture. Add milk if the batter is too thick. 4. Gently mix in the berries or banana. 5. Pour batter in ¼ cup portions onto a hot greased pan. Cook until golden on both sides. Note: Try not to make them too thick. 6. Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

VEGETABLE PENNE BOLOGNESE: Serving Size: 1 dish. Number of Servings: 4. Preparation Time: 25 minutes. Ingredients: 1/2 tbsp Earth Goods extra virgin avocado oil, 1 onion, chopped, 200 g baby carrots, 1 leek, sliced, 2 celery sticks, sliced, 300-400 g Earth Goods organic chopped tomatoes, 2-3 tbsp Earth Goods organic Passata or Earth Goods organic basilico pasta sauce, 125 g mushroom, sliced, 375 g Earth Goods organic and gluten-free penne, Salt and pepper, to taste, Basil leaves, to garnish. Method: 1. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onions and sauté over low heat for 3-5 minutes, until soft. 2. Stir in the carrots, leek, and celery, then add tomatoes, Passata or pasta sauce, and mushrooms. Add a pinch of salt and simmer for about 10 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, cook the penne in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain the pasta and sprinkle with pepper. 4. Combine the sauce and pasta. Garnish with basil leaves and some Parmesan cheese.