The Best Vegan Recipes For Kids

Vegan recipes for kids! These easy, healthy kid-friendly vegan lunches and meals will have children asking for seconds every time!

When discussing the eating habits of our shorter and cuter counterparts, we often use the terms “kid food,” or “kid-friendly.” Most kids, picky or not, crave the same thing: super yummy food. And kid friendly vegan meals can be just that!

What is kid food?

Kid food is really just be adult food in smaller portions. We've been made to believe kids need bland flavors and repetitive textures, but the opposite is true. The more variety they get from babyhood, the better.

But research suggests that exposing babies and toddlers to lots of colors, flavors, and textures helps reduce pickiness later on. It may take ten times of introducing a food to get your kiddo excited about Brussels sprouts, but keep at it!

Kiddos can really eat anything adults can eat, from spicy food, curry, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and beyond. As long as the texture and size is age appropriate, you're in the clear to go wild.

Vegan recipes for toddlers or kids don't have to be loaded with sugar or salt to be tasty! Healthy living that starts at a young age, and the food that they consume will set them up for top-notch growing. Now there's no need to turn your youngins into people who say no to vegan brownies. Balance is key!

P.S. These bento boxes are the bomb for packing lunches.

Breakfast Recipes

1. Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Cups

These lightly sweetened whole-grain Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Cups make the perfect afternoon snack or breakfast on-the-go.

2. Fluffy Vegan Pancakes with Blueberry Topping

Made with 100% whole grain flour and sweetened with maple syrup, you’re guaranteed to fall in love with these!

3. Apple Oatmeal Bars

Imagine a layer of moist, perfectly sweet, cinnamony oatmeal topped with apples. No need to imagine. Whip up a batch and satisfy your long lost craving for apple oatmeal perfection!

4. Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

Lightly sweetened and studded with blueberries for a healthy breakfast of champs.

Lunch and Dinner Recipes

5. Easy Vegan Black Bean Burgers

The only black bean burger recipe you’ll ever need–quick, easy, firm, and delicious!

6. Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets

If there were ever a time you were gonna crave tofu, this is it. These actually reminded me of eating chicken nuggets as a child, which was kind of a delightful memory in a strange, nostalgic way.

7. Vegan Tortilla Soup

Amazingly creamy with black beans, poblano peppers, and decadent cheezy flavor. Hearty, filling, and so satisfying!

8. Butternut Squash Pasta

This 8-ingredient creamy pasta will be your new favorite fall meal. Healthy, delicious, and oh so comforting!

9. Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

A firm, filling and delicious heart vegan burger packed with flavor!

10. The Best Vegan Lasagna

One of my most popular recipes, this amazing vegan lasagna is loved by everyone!

11. Cream of Broccoli Soup

The creamiest Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup there ever was…comfort food in a bowl!

12. Easy Vegetable Teriyaki Stir Fry

A healthy and delicious plant-powered meal on the table in thirty minutes! Makes even better leftovers. 

13. Peanut Noodles

Whole-grain noodles tossed with a tasty peanut sauce and bright veggies.

14. Vegan Enchiladas with Black Beans and Kale

These flavorful Vegan Enchiladas is perfect for weeknight family dinners.

15. Vegan Power Mac and Cheese

A super-rich and creamy recipe made with whole grain noodles, broccoli, and greens! Kids and adults alike will adore this wholesome one-pot meal.

16. Vegan Meatballs

The BEST Vegan Meatball Subs! Loaded with beans, Italian spices, and marinara on a toasty bun.

17. Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Enjoy this crave-worthy sandwich made with no mayo for an easy and healthy lunch. This satisfying vegan recipe comes together in 15 minutes!

18. Vegan Shepherd's Pie

Hearty and filling, packed with veggies and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Cozy comfort food at its finest! 

Side Dishes

19. Vegan Broccoli Salad

The creamiest, most decadent and delicious vegan broccoli salad that comes together in just minutes! The perfect potluck dish. You’d never guess it was healthy and dairy-free!

20. Creamy Baked Kale and Artichoke Dip

Enjoy this deliciously creamy and shockingly dairy-free Vegan Baked Kale and Artichoke Dip at your next get together!

21. Vegan Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

This healthy, creamy side dish will make you look at cauliflower in a whole new way. Vegan Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower is loaded with flavor!

22. Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Dip

This amazing dip is creamy, decadent, and secretly healthy! Make it for the big game or as an appetizer for your next dinner party!

23. Vegan Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread

Incredibly easy, moist, and fluffy Vegan Skillet Jalapeño Cornbread! So delicious that you’d never guess it was healthy! Leave out the jalapeños for kids if desired.

24. Easy Vegan Queso

The easiest healthy dip made with only 5 ingredients. It only takes 10 minutes to whip up!

Desserts

25. Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

You’d never guess these incredibly moist 100% whole grain Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins have zero oil and are packed with veggies! Whip up a batch for easy healthy breakfasts on-the-go.

26. Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Snack Bars

These 100% whole grain Blueberry Oatmeal Snack Bars make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.

27. Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

The perfect healthy snack or treat! Made with only five ingredients.

28. Soft and Chewy No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies

These tasty 7-ingredient cookies make the perfect healthy snack! Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats and cashew butter, they come together in just minutes.

29. Vegan Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

100% whole grain, perfectly sweet and moist, and takes less than 10 minutes to whip up! A healthy and super yummy banana bread recipe that will be the only banana bread recipe you ever need.

31. The Best Vegan Brownies Recipe

Rich, ultra chocolatey, chewy brownie perfection.

32. Vegan Cookie Dough

Made with walnuts, chickpeas and loaded with chocolate chips. Tastes nothing like beans! Enjoy it by the spoonful.

33. Healthier Peanut Butter Blossoms

This healthier version of the classic made with whole wheat flour taste just as delicious as the original!

34. Vegan Apple Crumb Pie

These healthy Pumpkin Pie Bars with Pecan Cookie Crust are completely vegan, gluten-free, and are the most delicious easy dessert for the holidays!

35. Easy Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Pie

Decadently delicious with only 6 ingredients and no baking required! 

36. S'mores Bars

These decadent tasting bars are made with whole grain oats, graham crackers, and cashew butter for a healthier spin on the classic! With a rich chocolate layer and gooey marshmallows, everyone loves these.

37. Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Skillet Cookie

The most epic Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Skillet Cookie with a gooey center and crisp edges, just like the classic! This festive treat is guaranteed to conquer all your chocolate cravings.