A collection of Vegan Recipes for Kids that are easy, healthy, and 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!
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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 butter
- Dried fruit
- Shredded coconut
- Fresh berries and fruit
- Dried fruit
- Tofu
- Bread
- 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 butter
- Plant-based butter
- Fresh and frozen fruit
- Coconut milk and coconut cream
- Vegan chocolate chips
60+ Vegan Recipes for Kids (also Gluten-Free!)
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60+ Vegan Recipes for Kids: Graham Crackers & More!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup buckwheat flour
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 5 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup milk I use almond, but any dairy or non-dairy milk is fine
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- Optional: turbinado sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl sift together flours, sugar, spices and baking soda. Stir to combine.
- Pour in milk and stir in until thoroughly combined.
- Pour in coconut oil and then using your hands, quickly work the oil into the dough.
- Knead the dough until all is thoroughly combined and you are able to form a uniform ball.
- Cover the dough and place into the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove your dough ball from the refrigerator and place it on your parchment lined pan. Flatten the dough with your hands and then cover with a second sheet of parchment paper.
- Using a rolling pin, gently roll out the dough, making sure it remains between the two sheets of parchment, until the dough is 1/4-1/2 inch thick.
- Slowly peel away the top layer of parchment paper.
- Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the dough into shapes of choice.
- Using a fork, prick the tops of the crackers to create little holes.
- Optionally, sprinkle the tops with a little turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before breaking along your cut marks and serving.
- Enjoy!
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!!