What to feed vegan kids?

Sources of protein for vegan children include legumes, grains, tofu, tempeh, soy milk, nuts, peanut butter, tahini, soy hot dogs, soy yogurt, and veggie burgers . Some of these foods should be used daily. Children should get enough calories so that protein can be used for growth inaddition to meeting energy needs.

How to make vegan food satisfying?

I highly recommend having a mixture of grains, protein, and vegetables — it provides a great balance not only with flavor/bulk but also texture. Grains and legumes help keep the meal filling while the vegetables bring everything together.

Is it OK for kids to be vegan?

A vegetarian and vegan diet can offer the necessary nutrients for kids with an extra focus on B12, calcium, zinc, Vitamin D and iron.

Should a 7 year old be vegan?

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in the US for example states that well-planned vegetarian and vegan diets are appropriate for all life stages, including pregnancy, infancy and childhood . But it also adds that vegans need to ensure they take vitamin B12, be it in the form of supplements or fortified foods.

Is it OK to be vegan at 14?

A vegan diet can offer complete nutrition for anyone at any age and can be easy to follow. As a growing teen it is safe to switch from a vegetarian to a vegan diet . To stay healthy, it is important that you eat a variety of foods daily and focus on specific nutrients that help teens grow.

Do vegan children grow slower?

Children on vegan diets had about 5 per cent lower bone mineral content and were on average 3cm shorter in height . This is important, as the higher the bone mineral content, the higher the bone mineral density.

Can a 12 year old be vegan?

According to pediatric dietitian Katie Nowacki, RD, a vegan diet can be healthy for children too, but you may need to make a few modifications . “You want to make sure your children are getting all the vitamins and nutrients their growing bodies require,” she says.

Many vegans refer to Oreos as “accidentally vegan,” meaning they don't contain animal products — but they weren't created to be a specifically vegan treat. Oreos do not contain milk, eggs, or any other animal-derived products, so they are technically vegan in that sense . Plant-based cookies and cream lovers rejoice!

What snacks are vegan?

Try These Popular Vegan Snacks (Chips, Cookies, and More) Vegan Rob's Chips. Rivalz Extra Chedda' Mac. Outstanding Foods PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds. Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars—Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate. Trader Joe's Almond Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets.

Is peanut butter vegan?

The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet . However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.

What is a healthy vegan diet for kids?

A well planned vegan diet rich in beans, nuts, seeds, fruit and vegetables, whole grains such as oats, rice, cereal based foods such as breads, and pasta along with fortified foods and supplements may provide all the nutrients needed for good health.

How do vegan children get enough protein?

Certain types of beans provide slightly more than others but for the most part beans are a great source of protein . Tofu, which is made from soybeans and falls under legumes, is one of my favorite foods for meeting protein requirements for children of all ages.

35 Vegan Recipes for Kids (2024)

Aug 26, 2018

I've been told many times that I have a youthful spirit, I feel as though I'm a kid at heart most of the time, and I do love desserts coated in sprinkles. But that said, I'm not a kid, I don't have any kids, and I'm actually kind of awkwardaround kids. So to put this post together I reached out my lovelyassistant Jess, who is not only super helpful but who is also a mom of two beautiful girls. She helped me find 35 Vegan Recipes for Kids for all you amazing veg-forward parents out there.

These kid-friendly recipes are pulled from amazing bloggers across the net. Everything from breakfast. lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner are included. To check out a recipe just click on the title of the recipe or the photo. I hope you enjoy all these vegan recipes for kids!

Breakfast:

Fragrant Vanilla Cake:Vegan Blueberry Pop-Tarts

Vegan Huggs:EASY VEGAN PROTEIN MUFFINS

Fork & Beans:RAINBOW PANCAKE TACOS

SunnysideHanne:ONE BOWL PUMPKIN PIE BREAKFAST COOKIES

Veggies Save the Day:TOFU SCRAMBLE TATER TOT CASSEROLE

Strength & Sunshine:Gluten-Free Cinnamon French Toast Bites

my goodness kitchen:VEGAN ALMOND BUTTER RASPBERRY MUFFINS

It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Super Easy Vegan Croissants

Lunch:

From My Bowl:RAINBOW VEGGIE SANDWICHES WITH HUMMUS

Strength & Sunshine:Homemade Gluten-Free Pizza Lunchables

Veggie Inspired:TORTILLA ROLLUPS WITH DAIRY FREE VEGGIE CREAM CHEESE

Wee Little Vegans:VEGAN CRANBERRY APPLE CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH

Happy Kitchen Rocks:Roasted Beetroot Hummus with Pita Chips

It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Baked Vegan Corn Dogs

Vegan Richa:TACO SPICE VEGAN WHITE BEAN QUESADILLA WITH PEPPER JACK

Rhian's Recipes:MUFFIN TIN SUSHI CUPS

Afternoon Snack:

Happy Healthy Mama:2-ingredient vegan “caramel” dip

It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Crispy Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

This Healthy Kitchen:Sweet Potato Cookies

Fork & Beans:COOKIE DOUGH HUMMUS LUNCHABLES

SunnysideHanne:SUPER CHEESY BAKED VEGAN KALE CHIPS

It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Scrumptious Vegan Chex Mix

Active Vegetarian:chocolate chip cookie dough bites

It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me): Vegan Funfetti Cake

Dinner:

It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!):

Moon and Spoon and Yum:BAKED GARLIC PEPPER POLENTA FRIES

Strength & Sunshine:Homemade Spaghetti O’s

It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Carrot Fingers

The Petite Cook:BAKED VEGGIE SWEET POTATO FRITTERS

Rabbit and Wolves:Vegan Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Nuggets with Fry Sauce

It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Thai Mango Chickpea Curry

Glue & Glitter: Vegan Chicken Stew in the Instant Pot (or on the stove!)

TINNED TOMATOES:BEST EVER VEGAN SLOPPY JOES RECIPE

VNutrition:AIR FRYER POPCORN TOFU

It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Tofu Bolognese

Woman in Real Life:Easy Vegan Chickpea Patties

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Ginny Young says
January 30, 2020 at 8:22 am
I made the delicious blueberry bliss muffins from your cookbook. My daughter and son-in-law stopped by, tried them, and took an extra one home with them. Now my daughter has asked if it would be weird if we had the blueberry bliss muffins instead of cake for her birthday!
Love your cookbook! So many great recipes.
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- Sam Turnbull says
  February 07, 2020 at 11:10 am
  Bahaha!! I love that 🙂
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arabellabb @ Arabic & Western Cuisine says
October 20, 2019 at 2:01 am
Hey dear, Thanks a lot for sharing such great stuff on delicious vegan recipes for kids. I become a fan of your blog. I had tried some of these dishes at my home. But my kids love to eat this one very much "fork & beans: rainbow pancake tacos." They like this one "tofu bolognese" too.
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- Sam Turnbull says
  October 24, 2019 at 11:16 am
  So happy you're kids are enjoying!
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Susan says
September 28, 2018 at 12:26 am
Tis a wounderfull find so happy to have found you thank you ✨
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- Sam Turnbull says
  September 28, 2018 at 4:57 pm
  Welcome 🙂
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Kari says
August 29, 2018 at 5:00 pm
I don't have kids either, but when I watch vegan vloggers, their kids seem to love pretty much everything I hated as a kid. I guess if you are raised vegan, you enjoy delicious and nutritious food right from the start?
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- Sam Turnbull says
  September 03, 2018 at 9:33 am
  I would imagine so! I wasn't raised vegan, but my parents always fed me weird vegetables, different cuisines, and I was constantly trying new stuff, even things like spicy Indian food. I didn't realize that was a "weird" way to eat as a kid until I went to other friends houses!
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Hanne says
August 28, 2018 at 6:37 am
Sam, Thanks for including my Pumpkin Pie breakfast cookies and Cheesy Kale chips! My grown daughter and her dog are sleeping over tomorrow (yes we still have sleep overs!!) and I plan to make your tofu Bolognese. I think it will be the perfect accompinament to a binge session of Jersey Shore.
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- Sam Turnbull says
  August 28, 2018 at 10:35 am
  Hahaha love it!! Have a fabulous sleep over!
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Amy Lyons says
August 27, 2018 at 10:01 pm
Thank you for including my pop tarts :)! All of these recipes look delicious, and even though I don't have any kids, I would try them out for myself :)!
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- Sam Turnbull says
  August 28, 2018 at 10:35 am
  You're most welcome, Amy 🙂
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Judith Arayaes says
August 27, 2018 at 11:10 am
Thank you so much for these! My son just started TK and I was running out of ideas for breakfasts and lunches!
Always awesome!
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- Sam Turnbull says
  August 27, 2018 at 11:44 am
  You're most welcome, Judith! Enjoy! 🙂
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Melissa says
August 27, 2018 at 9:43 am
Such a great list! Thank you for including my chickpea salad sandwich!
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- Sam Turnbull says
  August 27, 2018 at 11:43 am
  You're most welcome, Melissa 🙂
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Wendy Jenks says
August 27, 2018 at 8:04 am
Ha ha--vegan recipes for kids...you're kidding me, right? These are PERFECT for ME, and I'm 49.
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- Sam Turnbull says
  August 27, 2018 at 11:43 am
  Bahahaha! Love it!! 🙂
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Nikki says
August 26, 2018 at 11:08 pm
Great round-up! Thanks for sharing our cookie dough bites 🙂
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- Sam Turnbull says
  August 27, 2018 at 11:41 am
  You're most welcome, Nikki 🙂
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Christie J Priem says
August 26, 2018 at 6:58 pm
Will be using these recipes for husband (non-vegan) and for me!!! 🙂 Thank you for such great suggestions!
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- Sam Turnbull says
  August 27, 2018 at 11:41 am
  Love it! You're most welcome, Christie 🙂
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Vin says
August 26, 2018 at 3:01 pm
Hey Sam!
Wow, what a huge & fun bouquet of recipes from you & Jess‼️
Just need clarity on the Sweet Potato Cookies. The recipe lists steel cut oats for both grinding in the Vitamix and as an uncooked mix-in prior to baking. I think this must be a typo from the original author as old fashioned oats would need to be used for the mix-in because steel cut take a substantial amount of liquid and time to eat. It’s also quicker to grind up old fashioned in the Vitamix. Outside of a slight glycemic index variable, both types of oats are nutritionally identical.
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- Sam Turnbull says
  August 27, 2018 at 11:39 am
  So glad you like the post, Vin! As the sweet potato cookies are not my recipe I would bring up that point with the original author. Enjoy the recipes!
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Karen says
August 26, 2018 at 12:29 pm
So my kids are all grown up and out of the house....I can’t wait to try these recipes for just me! Thank you!
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- Sam Turnbull says
  August 27, 2018 at 11:36 am
  Haha! Love it! Enjoy, Karen!
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kerry says
August 26, 2018 at 11:17 am
I am also not good with kids...but I love this post! And thanks for giving links to so many other cool vegan sites.
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- Sam Turnbull says
  August 27, 2018 at 11:36 am
  You're most welcome, Kerry! Thrilled you enjoy the post as well 🙂
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Stacie Vourakis says
August 26, 2018 at 11:07 am
Omg, thank you!!!
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- Sam Turnbull says
  August 27, 2018 at 11:36 am
  You're most welcome!
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