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A Delicious List of Vegan Recipes for Kids

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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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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

a folded chickpea omelette filled with veggies in a white plate

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.

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.

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Plant Based Sausage Rolls

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

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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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 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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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?

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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.

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.

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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)

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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Refined Sugar Free Strawberry Milk

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

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.

a collage of five different meals, gnocchi in red sauce, spaghetti bolognese, mash potato and yellow rice balls

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