Here is a collection of the top 10+ Best kid-friendly vegan recipes your children will love. This food is incredibly crowd-pleasing without being recognizable as plant-based and includes simple mini pizzas, numerous creamy pasta dishes, and healthy cookies.
It’s time for a completely vegan dinner if you want your kids to eat their vegetables. The good stuff is what we’re talking about including!
With so many different tastes and preferences out there, we wanted to make sure that this selection of kid-friendly vegan recipes would be a great fit for everyone.
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Vegan Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Mixed vegetables and chunks of chicken are used to make this vegan tater tot casserole. With a delicious cashew gravy poured over the top, it’s sure to be an easy dinner recipe you’ll want in your collection!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 dash of salt
- 2 cups water
- ¾ cup raw cashews
Get the recipe here.
Vegan Savory Herb French Toast Recipe
This mouthwatering vegan savory herb French toast will alter how you view breakfast for the rest of your life. It only takes 20 minutes to make and there are tons of ways that this dish can be customized!
From fresh herbs like sage or mint, depending on your preference; all ingredients used should basically come together in one bowl too so select what best suits YOU (vegan/dairy-free).
Ingredients
- 2 flax eggs
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped sage
- 1 tablespoon of minced, fresh mint
- a half-cup of rice flour
- To taste, add salt and black pepper
Get the recipe here.
Pumpkin Energy Bites by Cheerful Choices Recipe
Energy bites are a great way to stay energized and give you something enjoyable to eat after school or while you’re on the go. The kids will love choosing their add-ins, so get ready – this vegan snack has all of those nutrients that help them recover from dinnertime.
Ingredients
- rolled oats, 1 cup
- 1/2 cup of pureed pumpkin
- 1/2 cup of your favorite nut butter
- peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- pumpkin pie spice
Get the recipe here.
Oil-Free Vegan Fried Rice Recipe
This delicious, oil-free vegan fried rice is perfect for those who want to enjoy their favorite veggies without sacrificing health or flavor. Filled with firm Tofu Scramble topped off by crispy breaded soy curls – it doesn’t get much better than this!
Ingredients
- Water
- 1/2 sweet onion minced
- 4 crushed garlic cloves
- 2 large carrots, shredded
- thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
- Frozen peas, 1 cup
- 2 cups of brown rice, cooked
Get the recipe here.
Apple Sauce Cinnamon Muffins Recipe
Apple Sauce Cinnamon Muffins are a perfect breakfast or snack. They’re dark, moist, and scattered with raisins & fresh apple bits – my favorite part is how they have an unforgettable flavor thanks to the sauce!
Ingredients
- two cups of whole wheat flour
- one tablespoon of baking powder
- one tablespoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- half a teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup raisins
Get the recipe here.
Beetroot Falafel by Greedy Gourmet Recipe
The beetroot falafel is a gorgeous sight to behold and I can’t wait for its taste. The colors are amazing, but what really catches my eye are those juicy red fats that seem so appetizing!
Ingredients
- Cooked beets, 450g (1 lb), minced;
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped.
- 2 crushed and peeled garlic cloves
- Cumin seed, 10ml (2 tsp)
- Ground coriander, 10ml (2 tsp).
- 1 tsp of cayenne pepper in 5 ml
Get the recipe here.
Baked Kale Chips (Gluten-Free, Oil-Free)
The best way to get your crunch on a healthy, oil-free lifestyle. These delicious baked kale chips will delight any palate and are perfect for when you crave something crispy yet still salty enough that it doesn’t taste like an unhealthy processed food!
Ingredients
- 200g (7 oz) of stemmed kale leaves
- 1 tbsp. of tahini
- Tamari, 1 1/2 tsp.
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp.
- Nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons
- 2 tbsp. of water
Get the recipe here.
Vegan Pita Packets With Broccoli and Tofu Recipe
Jay’s favorite dish is one I prepared for him on our first date. It had both broccoli and tofu in it, but he loved the taste so much that when we get together at home nowadays if there are any vegetables around they end up getting thrown into this recipe!
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon dry active yeast
- 1 1/4 cups of hot water
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- two cups of all-purpose flour
Get the recipe here.
Mexican Black Bean Hand Pies Recipe
These incredibly tasty vegan hand pies make the ideal party food and finger foods. The recipe uses store-bought pastry to make it easier than ever before, and the flavors are loosely inspired by South American empanadas.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of oil
- chopped onion
- chopped garlic clove
- one small red bell pepper
- Oregano, dried, 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon of cumin, ground
- 1/8 teaspoon minced red pepper (optional)
- Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 can of black beans drained
- 1/fourth cup tomato paste
- water, 1/2 cup
Get the recipe here.
Overnight Oats Recipe
Overnight oats make a delicious and nutritious breakfast that you can make ahead of time. All it takes is some rolled oats, plant milk such as almond (soy or cashew), honey, or sweetener of your choice then mix them together the evening before leaving for an easy morning meal when time gets tough!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of plant milk, such as almond milk.
- Old-fashioned oats, half a cup
- maple syrup, 1 tablespoon
- half a teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of fresh fruit for the garnish
Get the recipe here.
Vegan Strawberry Muffins Recipe (Healthy + Easy)
Healthy, delicious Strawberry Muffins that are easy to make and customize. Plus they’re vegan! With an oil-free option for those who want their cake without any butter or animal products in it too- so everyone can enjoy these babies (even little ones).
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 2 cups flour
- pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups of strawberries, diced
Get the recipe here.
Conclusion
The next time you want to make your child a delicious and nutritious meal, don’t look anywhere else than these amazing vegan recipes. We’ve put together a list of over 10 recipes that are both easy to make and taste great.
From simple pasta dishes to fun and colorful smoothies, there’s something here for everyone. So get cooking!
