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    Home » Vegan Recipe Roundups

    A Delicious List of Vegan Recipes for Kids

    Published: Apr 14, 2023 by Janelle Hama

    Are you tired of serving the same boring meals to your kids? Are you looking for nutritious and delicious vegan recipes that your kids will love? Look no further! Here’s curated a list of 55 best vegan recipes for kids that are not only kid-friendly but can also be enjoyed by the whole family.

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    • Vegan Breakfast for Kids
    • Vegan Lunch for Kids
    • Vegan Dinner for Kids
    • Vegan Snacks for Kids

    At the best of times, it is not easy feeding kids, especially if they are fussy eaters.

    In this article, a list of kid-friendly vegan recipes has been compiled to cover the main meals; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks (desserts within).

    You will find recipes for new foods, quick on-the-go brekkies, luscious pasta, satisfying bakes, nuggets, vegan alternatives, and more.

    Always keep in mind to select meals to feed your kids to cover off the plant-based pyramid, aka the vegan plate which supports a healthy vegan diet.

    Tip: Make sure your kid's daily intake includes vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts and seeds, legumes, and other essential nutrients.


    Vegan Breakfast for Kids

    As a vegan parent, you want to give your child the best possible start to their day with a nourishing and yummy breakfast.

    This section of vegan breakfast for kids offers a variety of on-the-go and fun meals, while still being packed with important nutrients.

    From smoothies, oatmeal vegan pancakes, best cocoa oat milk and muffins to oat bars, these meals will start your child's day right.

    a stack of five pancakes with strawberries, banana and maple syrup

    Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

    These fluffy and moist banana oatmeal pancakes are made with whole foods, no oil, no added sugar and are super easy to prepare, ready in minutes. Both kids and adults alike enjoy them.

    Banana Oatmeal Vegan Pancakes
    front on angle of a cup of smoothie

    Mango Pineapple Banana Smoothie

    Smoothies are amazing liquid vegan foods and are a fabulous way to get your child to have a good intake of fruit and veggies. Try this dairy free, easy and filling smoothie to start their day. Perfect for a plant-based diet.

    Mango Pineapple Banana Smoothie
    oregano bread scrolls in a white tray with a blue rim

    Herby Pull Apart Scrolls

    Which child/person doesn't like to pull apart bread? These soft pull-apart scrolls are made with fresh oregano and onion. These are a fabulous way to sneak some veggies and herbs into your child's day.

    Fresh Oregano Bread Scrolls
    a bottle of cocoa oat milk being poured into a glass

    Homemade Chocolate Milk

    Forget store-bought chocolate milk that are filled with unwanted ingredients. Try making your own wholesome cocoa oat milk (you can use any type of dairy free milk). Made with real ingredients that are great for your child.

    Best Cocoa Oat Milk
    Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

    Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

    These healthy blueberry oatmeal breakfast bars are refined-sugar-free, kid-approved, and with all their healthy whole food ingredients, they make the perfect breakfast and healthy snack for new and nursing moms and kids.

    Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
    Buckwheat Waffles (Gluten-Free)

    Buckwheat Waffles (Gluten-Free)

    These plant based gluten-free crispy buckwheat waffles are a delicious and healthy breakfast option for big and small kids that will leave them feeling satisfied and happy.

    GF Buckwheat Waffles
    Four Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    Four Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    Oatmeal cookies are an easy breakfast to make, filling, and made with 4 pantry staple ingredients. Great for families on the go.

    Banana Oatmeal Cookies
    Apple and Oat Pancakes

    Apple and Oat Pancakes

    These apple oat pancakes are a healthy and delicious breakfast option for kids. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, they'll keep your little ones full and energized all morning.

    Apple and Oat Pancakes
    Banana Cinnamon Overnight Oats

    Banana Cinnamon Overnight Oats

    Enjoy a healthy and tasty breakfast with these easy banana cinnamon overnight oats. Just mix ingredients the night before and the family can wake up to a delicious meal.

    Banana Cinnamon Overnight Oats
    Hash Brown Casserole

    Hash Brown Casserole

    This vegan hashbrown casserole is pure comfort food. Packed with savory flavors, crispy hashbrowns, and creamy cheesy sauce. A real kid pleaser for brekky or brunch.

    Hash Brown Casserole
    Kale Muffins

    Kale Muffins

    These kale muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to sneak in some greens into your child's diet. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or a snack to go.

    Kale Muffins
    Chocolate Black Bean Smoothie

    Chocolate Black Bean Smoothie

    This chocolate black bean smoothie is a big hit with kids and adults alike. Loaded with plant-based protein, hidden veggies, and naturally sweetened with dates, what a fabulous breakfast.

    Chocolate Black Bean Smoothie
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    Chickpea Omelette

    These savory chickpea omelets are super easy to make, an option to load them with herbs and veggies or just give them to your kids to munch on as is, as each omelet holds its shape well.

    Chickpea Omelette

    Vegan Lunch for Kids

    Finding satisfying and easy vegan lunch ideas for your child doesn't have to be a struggle.

    In this collection of vegan lunches for kids, you'll find a variety of delicious and nutritious meals.

    From protein-packed vegan sausage rolls, nuggets to wholesome soup, these meals will keep your child energized and satisfied all afternoon.

    Time to get creative with your vegan foods.

    vegan sausage rolls stacked on top of each other

    Plant Based Sausage Rolls

    Your vegan kids will love dipping these golden flaky pastries filled with beans and vegetables into their favorite sauce.

    Vegan Sausage Rolls
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    Spinach Hand Pies

    Get your kids eating their greens with these mouthwatering spinach hand pies. They herald from Lebanon, these might be new foods to you but they are loved by all kids who try them.

    Lebanese Spinach Pies
    Lebanese Potato Salad (salata batata) in a dark blue bowl

    Potato Salad

    This potato salad is mayo free and super refreshing. It's packed with herbs, everyone loves this recipe. A great way to fill up your kids with this starchy salad. Enjoy it as a side to other kid-friendly meals on this list.

    Potato Salad with Spring Onion
    Air Fryer Onion Rings

    Air Fryer Onion Rings

    Indulge your kids with these crispy and flavorful air fryer onion rings. Made with simple ingredients and no oil, they're a healthier version. Enjoy them with a side of fresh vegetables.

    Air Fryer Onion Rings
    Zucchini Fritters

    Zucchini Fritters

    These crispy zucchini fritters are a great way to serve veggies to your picky eaters. Air fried and low in fat, pair these with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty lunch.

    Zucchini Fritters
    Mac & Cheese Bites

    Mac & Cheese Bites

    Vegan mac and cheese bites are just perfect for little hands. Made in a muffin pan and nut-free, they are portable and great for lunch boxes or after school snacks.

    Mac and Cheese Bites
    Pizza Nachos

    Pizza Nachos

    Indulge in a fun and tasty meal with these pizza nachos! Loaded with plant-based cheese, veggies, and crispy chips, they'll be a hit with all ages.

    Vegan Pizza Nachos
    Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets

    Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets

    Move over chicken nuggets! Inspired by a classic for kiddos, these nuggets are a perfect plant-based lunch choice for little hands. They’ll love the dippability and crunch. You’ll love how quick they cook up. These are an easy way to get your kids to eat.

    Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets
    Homemade Spaghetti O’s

    Homemade Spaghetti O’s

    This homemade Spaghetti-Os recipe is allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan, perfect for picky eaters who crave a classic comfort food.

    Homemade Spaghetti O's
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    Vegetable and Grain Soup

    A thick, comforting and nutritious vegetable soup. Made with hidden vegetables that have been blended. Freekeh (wheat berry) is then added, which is high in protein and filling. A great way to keep kids of all ages full.

    Freekeh Soup
    a piece of lasagna topped with fresh green basil

    Mushroom Lasagna

    This mushroom lasagna recipe is made with an easy gluten free bechamel sauce that makes it so creamy and is as close as it gets in taste to traditional lasagna. Left overs are excellent the next day.

    Mushroom Lasagna
    Family-Friendly Lunch Box Pasta Salad

    Family-Friendly Lunch Box Pasta Salad

    Small, fun pasta shapes (such as wagon wheels or small shells) and colorful veggies make this naturally vegan lunch box pasta salad appealing to all ages.

    Lunch Box Pasta Salad
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    Easy Lentil Bolognese with Mushrooms

    Lentil bolognese is packed with protein-rich lentils and flavorful mushrooms, a meatless alternative, budget friendly classic Italian dish.

    Lentil Bolognese with Mushrooms
    Vegan Meatballs

    Vegan Meatballs

    These vegan meatballs are made with wholesome ingredients like lentils and oats, and are packed with flavor. A great choice for a healthy family meal.

    Vegan Meatballs

    Vegan Dinner for Kids

    The below vegan dinner for kids options are both delicious and satisfying.

    Whether you need a quick weeknight meal or just an idea for a nutritious dinner, this selection includes a variety of options to meet your child's needs.

    From a vegan pizza dough that you can use to put your kids favorite toppings to a delicious vegan shepherd’s pie, these dinner recipes are sure to be a hit with your child and the whole family.

    vegan pasta bake in a red casserole dish

    Easy No Boil Pasta Bake

    Super creamy and moist, this pasta bake is ridiculously easy to prepare. Made with veggies and beans and the kids can enjoy it warm or cold. This pasta bake is also amazing as leftovers.

    Baked Vegan Pasta
    Vegan shepherd's pie in a baking tray

    Shepherds Pie

    Huge on flavor and totally satisfying. Your family will not get enough of this vegan shepherds pie. A meat-substitute and vegetable filled base topped with creamy potatoes. What is not to like about this easy weeknight dinner?

    Vegan Shepherd's Pie
    stewed peas and carrots in a red pot with a white spoon

    Stewed Peas

    There is something about the sweetness of the stewed peas in a red sauce that children love. This stew is normally served over vermicelli rice (next recipe) for a filling meal.

    Stewed Peas
    vermicelli rice in a bowl

    Vermicelli Rice

    Buttery white rice with vermicelli noodles is loved by kids. You can use it as a base for foods like the above stew or mix it with a plain dairy free yogurt. Kids seem to go nuts over this filling but basic meal. You could even pair it with some fresh veggies.

    Vermicelli Rice
    Baked Mac and Cheese

    Baked Mac and Cheese

    This vegan baked mac and cheese with a crispy cracker topping is totally satisfying. It’s made with almond milk, vegan cheddar cheese, and sweet potato (undetectable!) for an insanely creamy, thick, dairy-free cheese sauce.

    Baked Mac and Cheese
    Quick And Easy Instant Pot Rice and Beans

    Quick And Easy Instant Pot Rice and Beans

    Fuel your vegan kids with this Instant Pot rice and beans recipe. Packed with protein and fiber, this hearty and delicious meal is quick and easy to make.

    Instant Pot Rice and Beans
    Plant Based Chili Mac

    Plant Based Chili Mac

    This chili mac recipe is a vegan twist on a classic comfort food, made with plant-based ingredients such as chickpeas, pasta, and spices that are sure to satisfy both parents and kids

    Chili Mac
    a white bowl filled with a soup of pasta and lentils and a wedge of lemon

    Tasty Lentils and Pasta Soup

    Your little ones will be slurping their way through this meal. This warming lentils and pasta soup is a great way to get their iron intake. Plus adults love this meal too. Arent simple meals the best?

    Lentil and Pasta Soup
    a dough ball held by a hand with a stainless steel rolling pin

    Easy Pizza Dough

    If your family loves a pizza night, make your own dough that requires only 5 minutes of kneading. Let your kids put their own toppings making it a more fun and enjoyable meal.

    Vegan Pizza Dough
    Sweet Potato Lentil Balls

    Sweet Potato Lentil Balls

    These sweet potato lentil balls are delicious and nutritious that are perfect for vegan kids. They are not only gluten-free and high in fiber and protein, but also easy to make and can be added to meals for extra nutrition.

    Sweet Potato and Lentil Balls
    a white bowl with spiced rice with toasted nuts and vegetables and a salad on the side

    Vegetable and Nut Rice

    Rice is always a good idea. It's cheap and filling. This rice is filled with veggies, and warming spices, great for older kids. Topped with nuts for some added crunch.

    Vegetable Nut Rice
    Mashed Potato Volcanoes

    Mashed Potato Volcanoes

    Get your kids to eat two — or even three — vegetables at once with these easy and fun potato volcanoes. Adults will love this, too. What a great idea this meal is!

    Mashed Potato Volcanoes
    Gnocchi Bake with Bolognese Sauce

    Gnocchi Bake with Bolognese Sauce

    This gnocchi bake is a crowd-pleaser with spinach, cashew cream and sun-dried tomatoes. Quick and easy to make, perfect for a family dinner.

    Gnocchi Bake with Bolognese Sauce

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    Vegan Snacks for Kids

    Looking for tasty and fun vegan snacks for your kids aside from the go-to veggie sticks?

    This selection includes convenient options that are perfect for any day.

    From roasted chickpea snacks to dairy free brownies with hidden veggies.

    The below vegan snacks for kids are both delicious and nutritious. You might enjoy them too!

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    Fudgy Dairy Free Brownies

    These vegan brownies are seriously fudgy. They are made with hidden sweet potatoes and are gluten free, but no one will ever suspect this! They are so good, the tray will dissapear in a jiffy.

    Best Dairy Free Brownies
    roasted chickpeas in a white bowl on a baking tray

    Healthy Oven Roasted Chickpeas

    These are fun for the older kids. Chickpeas are tossed in spices with a light amount of oil and then oven roasted or air fried. They are an addictive way to enjoy plant powered protein.

    Oven Roasted Chickpeas
    a single muffin with chocolate chips through on white paper

    Eggless Choc Chip Muffins

    Made with only 6 ingredients. These choc chip muffins are fluffy, naturally sweetened, plant based and great as a snack. They can also be made oil-free (both versions shown in this recipe)

    Eggless Choc Chip Muffins
    Chickpea Blondies

    Chickpea Blondies

    Delicious blondies made with chickpeas are a healthy and vegan treat for kids that they will love, without even realizing they are eating something nutritious.

    Chickpea Blondies
    Blueberry Muffins

    Blueberry Muffins

    These blueberry muffins are made with almond flour, oat flour, and fresh blueberries, a yummy treat for kids for a boost of energy.

    Blueberry Muffins
    Air Fryer Dehydrated Strawberries

    Air Fryer Dehydrated Strawberries

    This air fryer strawberry recipe is a fun, fruity and healthy treat that vegan kids will love, and it's easy to make with only a few ingredients. Heck, adults love these too.

    Air Fryer Dehydrated Strawberries
    Air Fryer Apple Chips

    Air Fryer Apple Chips

    Ready in just minutes, these flavorful chips are a much healthier alternative to processed snacks. Made with just three simple ingredients: apples, maple syrup and cinnamon, apple chips are ideal for school lunches and adult snacking alike.

    Air Fryer Apple Chips
    Easy Cherry Mango Popsicles

    Easy Cherry Mango Popsicles

    The color of these alone are enticing! These cherry mango popsicles are easy to make, and so good as a summer treat! With lots of sweet fruit, they're a healthy snack that kids will love.

    Cherry Mango Popsicles
    Oatmeal Bliss Balls

    Oatmeal Bliss Balls

    School lunchboxes need these oatmeal bliss balls, but they're good for an after-school snack too. Made with pantry staples, they come together in less than 30 minutes

    Oatmeal Bliss Balls
    Easy Mango Popsicles

    Easy Mango Popsicles

    Kids love how sweet and refreshing these Mango Popsicles are, and you'll love how easy they are to make with no refined sugar

    Easy Mango Popsicles
    Peanut Butter & Jam Banana Sandwich

    Peanut Butter & Jam Banana Sandwich

    How creative are these PB&J Banana bites, they're super fun to make with your kiddos and provide them with a healthy alternative to bread.

    Peanut Butter & Jam Banana Sandwich
    Cinnamon Pop Tarts

    Cinnamon Pop Tarts

    Children are sure to love these delicious and healthier vegan cinnamon pop tarts! Tasting better than the classic, these pop tarts have a flaky crust, coconut sugar filling and yummy cinnamon frosting

    Cinnamon Pop Tarts
    Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Goldfish

    Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Goldfish

    Nothing says childhood more than Goldfish crackers. Now you can make your own homemade gluten-free and vegan Goldfish that are top 8 allergy-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and secretly protein-packed. A healthy snack recipe mom's and kids will love.

    Homemade Gluten-Free and Vegan Goldfish
    a brown clay bowl filled with blended chickpeas topped with whole cooked chickpeas

    Creamy Hummus

    Which kid doesn’t love hummus? Simply chop up some raw vegetables to dip into this authentic Lebanese hummus dip. It is super simple to make and stores well in the fridge.

    Lebanese Hummus
    a glass jar with a glass straw filled with pink milk

    Refined Sugar Free Strawberry Milk

    Which kid doesn't like strawberry milk. This homemade version is naturally sweetened and is ready in minutes. Yum!

    Dairy Free Strawberry Milk

    In conclusion, the above collection of vegan recipes for kids shows both delicious and nutritious options, providing children with a well-rounded and healthy vegan diet.

    By incorporating ingredients like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and plant-based proteins, parents can feel confident that they are providing their children with the essential nutrients they need to grow and thrive.

    With this easy and tasty collection of the best vegan recipes, parents can encourage their children to adopt a healthy and compassionate lifestyle that will benefit them for years to come.

    Which of the above vegan recipes for kids will you make? Leave a comment below.

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