There is no chance my children would eat spinach on its own. Cooked normally, I can understand why they find it off-putting as it doesn't look wonderful, is slightly on the slimy side and can be quite gritty so this is a great way of getting them to eat more rich, vibrant greens. It makes an incredibly easy yet wholesome sauce for pasta and is delicious as a dip with pitta crisps, etc. It literally takes minutes to make and is definitely good enough to serve up later in the evening as a grown-up meal. The spinach provides a rich source of iron which is important for healthy blood and supporting energy levels. It is also rich in immune boosting vitamin C.