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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes

    50+ Kid-Friendly Vegetarian Recipes

    Published: Aug 24, 2021 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 31, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    kid-friendly vegetarian recipes
    kid-friendly vegetarian recipes
    kid-friendly vegetarian recipes

    Kids can be some of the harshest critics out there when it come to food. I've had my fair share of challenges trying to get my son to eat healthy - and be happy about it!

    From breakfast to dinner, we have you covered with this list of our favorite 50+ kid-friendly vegetarian recipes.

    And if you're looking for lunch ideas for the little ones, be sure to check out my brand new eBook, Healthy Plant Based School Lunches!

    Kid-Friendly Vegetarian Recipes

    From breakfast to dinner, we have you—and your kids' taste buds—covered with this list of 50+ kid-friendly vegetarian recipes!

    Breakfast

    Healthy Breakfast Banana Split

    This recipe is definitely going to become your littles' favorite! All this Healthy Breakfast Banana Split requires is a banana, coconut yogurt, and all your favorite toppings. This dish is quick to put together and is totally healthy! Loaded with nutrients and vitamins, every bite of this breakfast will be delightful. Juicy, sweet, and creamy in all the right places, this healthy banana split makes for a sweet breakfast.

    Breakfast Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa Granola

    These Breakfast Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa Granola can be made with whatever kind of yogurt you prefer! This dish is super fun (it uses sweet potatoes for the bowls!) and healthy.

    Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bowls

    These delicious Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bowls are creamy, rich, and filled with heart-healthy ingredients. These bowls can be enjoyed hot or cold—and taste amazing either way!

    Meyer Lemon Vanilla Muffins

    Serve these tasty Meyer Lemon Vanilla Muffins for breakfast, and you'll have your kids thinking it's dessert! These muffins are light, fluffy, and packed with a punch of lemon. As a bonus, these muffins can be made ahead, so you can have healthy breakfast options ready in the refrigerator!

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Breakfast Parfait

    Here is a delightful treat that your littles will love! Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Breakfast Parfait is a breakfast that tastes like dessert and has 14 grams of protein. This parfait is a healthy and delicious way to start a day.

    Gluten-Free Vegan Bread

    This Gluten-Free Vegan Bread is soft and fluffy on the inside and crusty on the outside. It's perfect for making morning toast with your littles. Serve toasted slices of this bread with avocado, fresh fruit, or the kids' favorite nut butter to create a healthy, well-balanced meal.

    Gingerbread Waffles

    These vegan Gingerbread Waffles are destined to be loved among children. Soemthing about their festive combination of nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger is just so enchanting! Savor the taste of the holidays in every bite of these fluffy, soft, delicious waffles.

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins

    There is no better way to start your kids’ morning off than with a Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffin! These muffins are—on top of being vegan—gluten- and oil-free. They are easy to make, flavorful and made with only a few ingredients. Top them with your littles’ favorite nut butter for the ultimate breakfast!

    Protein-Packed Strawberry and Banana Vegan Smoothie Bowl

    This Protein-Packed Strawberry and Banana Vegan Smoothie Bowl is the perfect sweet treat for your littles' breakfasts. Packed with delicious fruit, this breakfast will be a healthy start to your day!

    Vegan French Toast

    This Vegan French Toast combines brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla into a soft, mouthwatering breakfast that your kids will love! The recipe takes only 15 minutes to make and creates the perfect, velvety french toast.

    Lunch

    Vegan Chicken Nuggets

    These Vegan Chicken Nuggets are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them the perfect texture for kids to devour. Pair these meat-free nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce, and you have an awesome kid-friendly meal!

    Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

    Rich, creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious, this Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese will delight everyone at the dinner table—especially the kids! Topped with perfect, crunchy breadcrumbs and oodles of vegan cheese shreds, this dish will be requested time and time again.

    Tempeh Tacos

    Tacos are a fun meal any time of the day! Get your littles involved by preparing the chopped vegetables and having them assemble their own tacos. Tempeh mimics ground beef in this recipe, making these Tempeh Tacos meaty and delicious!

    The Ultimate Vegan Taco Salad

    Your littles will love this colorful salad with its creamy lime dressing. This Ultimate Vegan Taco Salad is healthy and fun to eat!

    Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower Tots 

    These delicious tots are crispy on the outside and fluffy soft on the inside. Made with tasty vegetables, these Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower Tots are fun and bite-sized!

    Vegan Green Bean Casserole

    This healthy and tasty casserole is sure to be loved by everyone at your table! It's topped with deliciously crispy fried onions and simmered in a creamy mushroom sauce. Spiced to perfection, this Vegan Green Bean Casserole is super tasty!

    Mini Vegetarian Pizzas

    This recipe is quick and effortless! Watch your children's faces light up as you serve these tiny, cheesy, gooey pizzas for lunch. Serve these Mini Vegetarian Pizzas with their favorite fresh vegetables for a healthy, delicious meal.

    Vegan Lettuce Wraps

    These delicious Vegan Lettuce Wraps are a perfect combination of crispy and creamy. Black beans, sweet corn, lime, and avocado come together in a hearty filling stuffed inside a crisp, fresh lettuce wrap. These wraps make for a delicious meal any time of the day!

    Vegan Garlic Bread with Kale Pesto

    Garlic bread is delightful any time of the day! The cozy aroma of Vegan Garlic Bread with Kale Pesto will fit your house when you make this tasty bread. This garlic bread is topped with flavor-packed kale pesto and ready in less than half an hour!

    Roasted Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza

    This colorful Roasted Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza is loaded with healthy nutrients and vitamins while still being delicious. This recipe takes only five minutes to prepare and sneaks in some healthy vegetables for your littles in the fun form of pizza!

    Creamy Vegetarian Pasta

    This rich Creamy Vegetarian Pasta takes less than thirty minutes to make and requires only a few simple ingredients. Your kids will enjoy every tasty bite! A slight garlic flavor and fun long noodles make this pasta dish extra delightful.

    Grilled Vegan Banh Mi Sandwiches

    These tasty Grilled Vegan Banh Mi Sandwiches are made with fresh, marinated, grilled vegetables. You can whip up a batch of these sandwiches from start to finish in forty minutes! Watch your child's eyes light up as you serve up this luscious sandwich with healthy veggies hidden inside.

    Crispy Tofu Sandwiches with Ginger Peanut Sauce

    These delicious Crispy Tofu Sandwiches with Ginger Peanut Sauce are a delectable combination of healthy vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and sliced green onions. Serve up these golden crispy sandwiches with a tangy homemade ginger peanut sauce!

    Crispy Baked Coconut Onion Rings with Sweet Chili Sauce

    These onion rings are light with a slight hint of coconut flavor. Serve them with your favorite sweet chilli sauce and watch them disappear! These Crispy Baked Coconut Onion Rings with Sweet Chili Sauce are a fun lunch or a delightful snack.

    Portobello Mushroom BBQ with Sweet Potato Fries and Pickled Red Onions

    Swap the traditional burger and fries for this delicious Portobello Mushroom BBQ with Sweet Potato Fries and Pickled Red Onions. In this dish, meaty portobello mushrooms are seasoned to perfection and served with yummy sweet potato fries and pickled red onions. 

    Dinner

    Mango Chili Tofu Stir-Fry

    This Mango Chili Tofu Stir-Fry is a delectable mix of sweet and spicy. It's a vibrant, bold, healthy dish that your children will love!

    Vegetarian Vegetable Baked Ziti

    This delicious Vegetarian Vegetable Baked Ziti is full of fresh vegetables and ricotta cheese. Zucchini, mushrooms, and marinara sauce combine in this delightful dish. This recipe takes only twenty minutes to prepare, making it perfect for the busy school week!

    Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Kids will love how brightly colored this dish is! These Vegetaraian Stuffed Peppers are filled with splendidly seasoned rice. These stuffed peppers are juicy, flavorful, and satisfying.

    Creamy Vegetarian Macaroni Salad

    A new take on an old favorite, this Creamy Vegetarian Macaroni Salad will be loved by kids everywhere! This colorful salad is rich, creamy, and is pleasant to eat any time of the day. It’s light and refreshing and takes just fifteen minutes to prepare!

    Vegetarian Thai Veggie Burgers

    This Vegetarian Thai Veggie Burger is packed with flavor and has the best texture. Completely vegetarian and packed with tasty Thai spices, these veggie burgers will become everyone's favorite!

    Vegetarian Mediterranean Calzones

    This Vegetarian Mediterranean Calzones recipe gives a new take on traditional pizza—your children are going to love it! Cheesy, gooey, and stuffed with healthy vegetables, these calzones are absolutely scrumptious.

    Baked Sweet Potato Nuggets

    These Baked Sweet Potato Nuggets are a touch sweet. They have a texture that mimicks chicken nuggets and are best served with the kids’ favorite dipping sauce.

    Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup

    This Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup tastes just like traditional chicken noodle soup and will have your kids begging for more! This soup is meatless and takes only ten minutes to prep and twenty-five to cook.

    Snacks

    Vegetarian Apricot Crostini

    This delicious snack is topped with ricotta and honey, giving it a divine sweet flavor. These Vegetarian Apricot Crostini only take five minutes to prep and twenty to cook. They make for a great snack, no matter the time of day!

    Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

    These sticky coated pieces of cauliflower are sure to be a favorite of your littles. Add pieces of Sticky Sesame Cauliflower to a dish of rice or tossed into a salad to make it a meal. The incredible homemade brown sugar sauce will have your littles saying cauliflower is their favorite vegetable!

    Cranberry and Pecan Vegan Cheeseball

    Cashews are the secret ingredient in this Cranberry and Pecan Vegan Cheeseball! They make this cheeseball smooth and rich. Also, this delicious cheeseball has the most delightful cranberries hidden in every bite.

    Vegan Banana Cream Pie Mini Tarts 

    These rich and creamy bite-sized Vegan Banana Cream Pie Mini Tarts are delightful. Kids will love the familiar banana taste combined with coconut and cashews!

    Hummus and Cucumber Bites

    Hummus and Cucumber Bites are a delicious and healthy bite sized snack that your children are going to adore! This recipe is simple to make and fun to bring to any event. And, this snack only takes fifteen minutes to put together!

    Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato, & Smoky Almond Stuffed Mushrooms

    These delicious mushroom caps are stuffed with smoked almonds, which bring a delicious taste to this snack. These Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato, & Smoky Almond Stuffed Mushrooms are perfect for any occasion!

    Crispy Carrot Fries 

    These delicious Crispy Carrot Fries are crunchy and mimic the texture of traditional fries. Seasoned to perfection, these fries make for a great snack or a perfect side. They are cheesy, gooey, and a great way to trick your kids into eating more veggies!

    Dessert

    Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake

    This rich, chocolatey smooth cake is delightful! Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake is easy to bake and has the perfect texture. Top your cake with freshly cut berries for a light juicy treat in every bite!

    5-Minute Peach Nice Cream

    This delicious 5-Minute Peach Nice Cream is loaded with sweet, juicy, peachy flavor. This tasty ice cream comes together with only three ingredients and in less than five minutes. The nice cream's fruity taste will be loved by your littles!

    Almond Milk Ice Cream

    This refreshingly cool Almond Milk Ice Cream is a great snack! It’s dairy-free, made with banana, and super creamy. This vegan ice cream is fun to make and to eat!

    Vegan Banana Cream Pie

    This Vegan Banana Cream Pie is gooey and ultra-delicious. The crust is filled with a delightful banana toffee filling and topped with delicious fresh fruit and nuts. This pie is sure to be everyone's new favorite dessert!

    Vegan Lemon Tart

    The creamy lemon filling in this tart completely bursts with sweetness as you enjoy each bite. This Vegan Lemon Tart is light and refreshing. The crust is both crunchy and crumbly in all the right places. This dessert is perfect for serving no matter the occasion!

    Vegan Key Lime Pie

    Creamy, tangy, light, and refreshing, this Vegan Key Lime Pie is the perfect dessert to serve for any occasion. It's a simple no-bake recipe, and the pie is gluten-free and vegan!

    Vegan Snickerdoodles

    Soft, chewy, and coated in delicious cinnamon sugar, these Vegan Snickerdoodles are amazing! They are ready in only twenty minutes and are perfect for dipping into a glass of cold milk. These cookies have the perfect snickerdoodle texture, and your littles are sure to love them!

    One-Bowl Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

    These One-Bowl Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside—the texture of a perfect cookie! They are effortless to make and ready in under twenty-five minutes. Drizzle your cookies with melted chocolate and enjoy!

    No-Bake Vegan Cake Pops

    These fun No-Bake Vegan Cake Pops come together with only five ingredients! Perfect for serving at a playdate, party, bbq or anything else, these cake pops are fun and delicious. These cake pops are healthy and a great snack or dessert for your little ones.

    Holiday, Vegetarian, & Kid-Friendly 

    Vegan Stuffing

    This Vegan Stuffing is perfect for your holiday gatherings and is sure to be loved by your children. This stuffing is simple to make and perfect for beginners. It’s made with a lot of fresh, healthy vegetables and is extra delicious!

    Vegan Walnut & Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells

    This savory holiday dish is one of my favorites, and your kids will love it too! Amazing flavors combine in these Vegan Walnut & Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells, giving you a truly delectable holiday dish!

    5-Minute Vegan Eggnog

    This 5-Minute Vegan Eggnog is thick and creamy, making it delightful for the holiday season. This eggnog comes together in just five minutes and is ready without any cooking! It's also free of refined sugars, and all the ingredients are natural.

    Maple Pumpkin Parfaits

    These dreamy and creamy Maple Pumpkin Parfaits will be loved by all children you’re serving. Each parfait is sweet and crunchy! They do require some time to prepare, but they're completely worth it!

    Perfect for Play Dates

    Vegan Blueberry Muffins

    Here is a delicious treat for both the kids and the mamas! These Vegan Blueberry Muffins are light, fluffy, and loaded with amazing, sweet blueberries. Made with simple, natural ingredients, these muffins are also freezer-friendly!

    Vegan Cherry Pie

    This Vegan Cherry Pie features an amazing homemade crust and a mouthwatering cherry filling. It's a sweet and wonderful treat to serve for children and moms alike!

    Vegan Blueberry Banana Bread

    This super tasty Vegan Blueberry Banana Bread will be a hit at your kids' next playdate. This bread is fluffy, dense, and super soft! It's a delicious, mouthwatering vegan snack that is super kid-friendly.

    For more delicious plant based ideas, check out these healthy vegetarian dinners too!

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    Nicole is a life long vegetarian and the author of the popular vegan cookbook, Weeknight One Pot Vegan Cooking. She loves sharing her recipes and showing the world just how easy and delicious meatless meals can be!
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