India, March 9 -- Kids have an inherent fondness for sweets. But their sweet tooth makes them more vulnerable to calorie-loaded, high-sugar treats. This is why parents often need to find a middle ground between allowing occasional indulgences and encouraging their children to eat nutritious foods.ALSO READ: Endocrinologist shares best and worst fruits for blood sugar spikes: Know where berries, grapes, bananas, apples stand

Solving a dilemma many parents frequently face, endocrinologist Dr Alessia Roehnelt shared a viral 'green cookie' recipe in a March 9 post, offering creative ways to sneak in fruits and veggies to homemade cookies.

"I have been making my kids these cookies for probably about 10 years now and the reason they came abou...