- Use a blender or food processor to make a variety of fruit drinks. Make fruit smoothies by blending milk, sugar or sweetener, ice, frozen yogurt or ice cream and chopped fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, bananas or peaches. Try to avoid very juicy fruits, such as watermelon, because they may be too watery to create a good smoothie consistency.
- Add chopped raw or cooked vegetables or even fruit to homemade pizzas, or order them on top of your delivery pizzas. Popular vegetable toppings include mushrooms, olives, raw or sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli or, if you want to try a tropical treat, pineapple chunks.
- Cook vegetables inside omelets or even souffles. Red or green peppers spice up egg dishes very well. Make a quick souffle by beating a cup or two of creamed cauliflower or broccoli with a sprinkling of cheese and two eggs or egg whites. Bake the mixture in your oven or even your microwave for a few minutes until the texture is fluffy.
- Make a fruit or vegetable tray that is pleasing to the eye. According to a 2004 U.S. study published in the Journal of Consumer Research, people are more likely to eat from a dish that contains a larger variety of colors among the food products. Add a variety of vegetable-based dips to make a vegetable tray even more interesting. Hummus, made from blended chickpeas, is a popular choice, as are salsas and guacamole. If you have the time and patience, use a food processor to make your own from scratch.
- Add chopped fruit to your breakfast. Adding small pieces of bananas or peaches, or a handful of blueberries and raspberries, can liven up an otherwise boring bowl of cereal or oatmeal. Stick to non-sugary cereals and unflavored oatmeal, because the fruit will provide a natural sweetness.
