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    20 Plant-Based Recipes for Kids (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    Published: Aug 22, 2021 · Modified: Aug 22, 2021 by Kristen Wood

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    20 Plant Based Recipes for Kids for the little foodies and picky eaters alike! All 20 delicious and healthy recipes are gluten-free and vegan.

    Looking for a few healthy, plant-based recipes that your kids will actually eat? As a mom, I know how hard it is to get kids to eat healthy food. It absolutely has to taste and look amazing, or they won’t touch it!

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    Fortunately, I’ve put together a list of 20 plant-based recipes that your kids won’t be able to get enough of! From homemade granola bars to cauliflower wings, all the way to meatless meatloaf and vegan spaghetti-o’s, all of these recipes are vegan and gluten-free! All of these recipes are perfect to pack in your kid’s school lunches, or just serve up on the weekends!

    20 Plant-Based Recipes for Kids

    Vegan Zucchini Fritters (Gluten-Free)
    These easy, healthy Gluten-Free Vegan Zucchini Fritters are made with chickpea flour for added nutrition and depth. Packed with the perfect blend of spices, these delightful vegan fritters are beyond DELICIOUS, too!
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    a stack of vegan zucchini fritters topped with a dollop of vegan sour cream
    Baked Tofu Bites [Gluten-Free, Vegan] - Watch Learn Eat
    Nutritional yeast and tamari flavor these crispy tofu bites that make the perfect addition to any school lunch!
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    No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites [V, GF] - Watch Learn Eat
    It’s no secret that kids love cookie dough, so these glute-free and vegan cookie dough bites make the perfect healthy treat to satisfy their sweet tooths!
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    Pizza-Flavored Cauliflower Wings - Low Carb Quick
    These 3-ingredient meatless wings are flavored with pizza seasoning, then crisped to perfection in the air fryer!
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    Healthy Sweet Potato Avocado Bites - Nkechi Ajaeroh
    Roasted sweet potato rounds topped with homemade guacamole make the perfect finger food and is sure to please the entire family!
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    Chewy Chocolate Granola Bars - Allergy Awesomeness
    A chocolatey homemade granola bar made with crispy rice cereal, oats, hemp hearts, and peanut butter!
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    Healthy Vegan Savoury Muffins (Gluten Free) - Forkful of Plants
    Buckwheat flour, dill, and hidden vegetables make for one deliciously healthy muffin!
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    Plant Based Pancakes - Zardy Plants
    Breakfast food is delicious anytime of day, and the kids will appreciate these gluten-free and vegan pancakes served up for lunch!
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    5 Ingredient Fruit & Nut Bars - Fit as a Mama Bear
    A healthy alternative to store bought bars, these bars contain nothing but fruit and nuts!
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    Mango Chia Pudding with Coconut - fANNEtastic food
    : A sweet and filling plant-based recipe that is perfect for a dessert or a side at any meal!
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    Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese - Nyssa's Kitchen
    Is there anything easier to get your kids to eat than mac and cheese? This vegan and gluten-free version is super flavorful and one that no one will be able to turn down!
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    Zucchini Pizza Bites Recipe Recipe - Debra Klein
    Marinara sauce and pesto atop sliced zucchini makes for one satisfying plant-based meal!
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    Gluten Free Quinoa And Seed Sticks - Healthy Taste of Life
    These fun-to-eat quinoa sticks are nutritionally dense and full of quinoa, chia seeds, flaxseed, sesame seeds, and basil!
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    Vegan Starfish Cakes - Vegan Dollhouse
    A savory recipe made with zucchini, red peppers, buckwheat, and garlic, then shaped into stars for an adorable addition to any school lunch!
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    Healthy Fruit Pizza with Fresh Coconut Whip - Vegan Huggs
    A plant-based breakfast pizza with a baked oatmeal crust, then topped with whipped coconut milk and fresh fruit!
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    Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Gluten Free + Grain Free) - Eating Works
    Homemade salsa, cashew sour cream, and guacamole stuffed inside a baked sweet potato!
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    Simple Oatmeal Protein Cookies - The Oregon Dietitian
    Made with only 8 healthy ingredients, these easy protein cookies can be made in under 30 minutes!
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    Homemade Spaghetti O’s (Allergy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan) - Strength & Sunshine
    : A recipe from your childhood, this version is made with gluten-free pasta and lots of spices for one flavorful classic!
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    Mini Gluten-Free Peanut Butter & Jelly Waffle Sandwiches (Vegan) - Strength & Sunshine
    Using homemade peanut flour waffles, peanut butter, and your choice of jelly, these waffle sandwiches aren’t just fun for the kids, they’re fun for the whole family!
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    Mini Meatloaves: Vegan Meatloaf Muffins (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) - Strength & Sunshine
    Instead of meat, this recipe uses mushrooms combined with onion and spices, then is topped with a tomato paste mixture. These mini vegan meatloaves are sure to be a hit!
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    Hi! I'm Kristen -- a mama, photographer, recipe developer and author of The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners and Fermented Hot Sauce Cookbook. I enjoy sharing both wildly creative and ridiculously practical gluten-free vegetarian recipes that are approachable for all. Everything you see here is infused with a bit of nature, magic and good health.

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