A collection of Vegan Recipes for Kids that are easy, healthy, delicious! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and dessert recipes. These kid-friendly vegan recipes are also gluten-free
Whether you and your children are vegan, or you are simply looking to incorporate more plant based dishes into your family's diet, you are certain to find a little something for everyone in this vibrant collection of Vegan Kid-Friendly Recipes! All vegan dishes are gluten-free, to boot!
Kids on a Vegan Diet
It is entirely possible to satisfy the nutritional needs of children on a vegan diet. The key? Variety! And the bonus? Vegan recipes are packed with flavor! To get started, look below for some of my favorite nutritious vegan staples to keep on hand.
Vegan Kid-Friendly Pantry Staples
Breakfast Ingredients
- Oats
- Chia seeds
- Nut and seed butters
- Dried fruit
- Shredded coconut
- Fresh berries and fruit
- Dried fruit
- Tofu
- Breads
- Vegan dairy products
- Cereals and granola
Lunch and Dinner Ingredients
- Tofu
- Tempeh
- Various beans
- Various lentils
- Cashews
- Fresh and frozen veggies
- Rice, quinoa, millet and other grains
- Hemp seeds
- Various vegan condiments
- A large variety of dried spices
- Greens and fresh herbs
- Jarred peppers, artichokes, etc.
- Hummus
- Tortillas
- A variety of noodles
- Rice paper
Snacks
- Popcorn kernels
- Crackers
- Apples
- Celery
- Dried fruit
- Grapes
- Fresh berries
- Nut and seed butters
- Seaweed
- Nuts and seeds
Baking and Dessert Ingredients
- A variety of flours (all-purpose (conventional or GF) + plant-based flours such as coconut and chickpea flour)
- Cacao or cocoa powder
- Coconut oil
- Shredded coconut
- Nut and seed butters
- Plant-based butter
- Fresh and frozen fruit
- Coconut milk and coconut cream
- Vegan chocolate chips
55 Vegan Recipes for Kids (also Gluten-Free!)
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Daniela Modesto says
Thank you so much, my friend for including my recipe!! This is an impressive lineup and I can’t wait to make these! I need as much help as I can get in the kids and eating department!
Kristen Wood says
My pleasure, my friend! Thank you for contributing! 🙂
Holly says
Hi Kristen - These kid-friendly recipes are amazing! PINNED and shared on FB. Thank you for including my mozzarella sticks. My heart is full of gratitude! Hugs, Holly
Kristen Wood says
My pleasure! Thank you!!