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These recipes are kid approved, yet still healthy and tasty enough to be enjoyed by the whole family. If you're wondering what to feed your vegetarian or vegan kid, look here for healthy vegetarian breakfasts, lunches, dinners, treats and snacks for your vegetarian or vegan children.
Vegetarian TVP Sloppy Joes
Vegetarian TVP Sloppy Joes
Vegetarian Barbecue Beans and Pineapple Pizza
Vegetarian Barbecue Beans and Pineapple Pizza
Southern Fried Vegetarian "Chicken"
This recipe isn't healthy by any means, but it sure is good! Deep fried seitan and a blend of spices create a dish that's really quite similar in appearance and taste to chicken!
Basic BBQ Seitan
Easy barbeque seitan saute to use in sandwiches or alone.
Cheesey Vegetarian Risotto
This vegetarian risotto recipe is creamy and cheesy and will be a hit with the kids as well. Vegetarian risotto with plenty of cheese is a perfect entree for vegetarian kids, and you can even sneak in some diced vegetables as well.
Low- fat Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Try this recipe for healthier baked sweet potato fries. Baked sweet potato fries are much lower in fat than a deep-fried version and are very quick to prepare. Your vegetarian kids will love these baked fries as well.
Vegan Strawberry Pancakes
Sweetened strawberry pancakes would make a nice breakfast treat for your vegetarian or vegan children.
Southern Fried Vegetarian "Chicken" Seitan
This dish is deep fried, so it isn't particularly healthy, though it is cholesterol-free and it sure is good! Deep fried seitan and a blend of spices create a dish that's really quite similar in appearance and taste to chicken!
French Bread Goat Cheese Pizza
Sneak a bit of protein and fiber into a kid-sized pizza by adding mashed beans into the cheese. Perfect for the whole family. This is a great recipe for vegetarian children.
Chocolate Covered Granola Candies
Chocolate Covered Granola Candies
Vegan Fettucine Alfredo
Vegan fettucine alfredo sauce with Tofutti non-dairy cream cheese for a rich and creamy vegan pasta sauce suitable for vegetarian and vegan kids.
Thai Peanut Sauce (Vegan)
Thai peanut sauce is great on noodles or as a sald dressing and kids love it!
Quick and Easy Tomato Rice Soup
Using canned tomato sauce and just a few ingredients, this is a simple and basic recipe. Try adding some diced tofu or veggies for a more nutritious soup recipe. This quick and easy tomato soup recipe is suitable for vegetarian and vegan kids.
French Bread Pizza
Vegetarian pizza is always a good choice for vegetarian children and teens. use this basic recipe and then vary the topping to your liking.
Vegetarian "Pepperoni" Burrito
Vegetarian burrito with mock meat "pepperoni" wrapped up in a flour tortilla. Perfect for a vegetarian lunch for kids to bring to school.
Tofu Nuggets (Vegan)
Kid-friendly tofu nuggets are reminiscent of chicken nuggets and can be dipped in ketchup, barbeque sauce or ranch dressing.
Graham Cracker and Pretzel “Legos”
Playing with your food is encouraged with these graham cracker and frosting "legos".
Sweet Pineapple Baked Beans
Vegetarian baked beans sweetened with pineapple.
Vegetarian Pesto Pasta for Kids
Using wagon wheel pasta for the kids, this is an easy and healthy vegetarian pesto pasta recipe, with beans and tomatoes for extra nutrition. You can use a pre-made vegan pesto for a vegan version.
Cheesy Stuffed Potatoes
A vegetarian recipe for potatoes stuffed with sweet baked beans, tomaotes and cheese.
Yogurt Bar
Try this healthier version of an ice cream sundae by using soy yogurt as a base instead of ice cream.
Mongolian Shish Kabobs for Kids
This simple activity for kids blends traditional shish kabob skewers with personal sauces, like a Mongolian barbeque, hence the name.
Personal Pizzas for Kids
Personal pizzas for kids- everyone loves pizza!
Sweet Mexican Tortilla Chips
Tortillas sweetened with cinnamon and sugar make for an easy vegan snack or dessert.
Sloppy Joe Pizza Burgers
Use a vegetarian sloppy joes mix to make these sloppy joes pizza burgers for your kids. Yes, even vegetarian and vegan children love sloppy joes!
Peanut Butter Hummus
This peanut butter hummus recipe from About.com's guide to Middle-eastern food will have your kids licking their lips!
Vegan Peanut Butter Frosting
Rich, creamy vegan peanut butter cake frosting is an indulgence that goes well with just about any vegan cake recipe. Whether you call it "frosting" or "icing", this one will have you saying "yum!".
Vegan Ranch Dressing
If your vegan kids need something to dip their carrots in, try this vegan ranch dressing recipe which uses soy milk and vegan mayonnaise to make a rich and creamy vegan salad dressing.
Easy Graham Cracker No Bake Cookies
Ok, so maybe it's "cheating" just a little bit to make cookies from pre-made graham crackers, but once you see how quick (and how yummy!) these vegan graham cracker no-bake cookies are, you won't mind "cheating" at all! This no-bake cookie recipe is very quick and simple to prepare - even the kids can help out!
Peanut Butter Breakfast Wrap
If you're eating breakfast on the go, take three minutes to wrap up this healthy vegetarian and vegan breakfast wrap. It's got fiber, fruit and protein, as well as a handful of raisins for a bit of sweetness, so even the kids will love it. This quick and easy breakfast wrap recipe is both vegetarian and vegan and is great for vegetarian kids and vegan kids.
Vegan Apple Pecan Pancakes
When it comes to breakfast, there's no reason to skimp just because you are vegetarian or vegan! Apple pecan pancakes, prepared with soy milk and a bit of tofu, are healthy, high in protein and fiber and, of course, taste absolutely scrumptious.
Low-Fat Vegan Alfredo Pasta Sauce
A dairy-free low-fat vegan alfredo sauce recipe.
Quick and Easy Cheesy Pasta and Bean Casserole
Quick and Easy Cheesy Pasta and Bean Casserole
Tofu Sloppy Joes
Adults love sloppy joes just as much as kids do! This easy vegetarian recipe with tofu is a healthier version suitable for vegetarian and vegan children.
Breakfast Energy Bars
Whole Wheat Energy Breakfast Bars
Easy Two Cheese Pasta Sauce
An easy recipe for a cheesy pasta sauce that your vegetarian children will happily eat.
Cornmeal Breaded Tofu
This is an easy recipe that the kids will be sure to love. Serve with a dipping sauce, such as ketchup, barbecue sauce or ranch dressing. This easy tofu recipe is both vegetarian and vegan
Fried Tofu Fingers
Fried Tofu Fingers. This quick and easy tofu recipe is both vegetarian and vegan and is a good side dish or snack for vegetarian or vegan kids.
Creamy Fruit Salad Ambrosia
This vegan fruit salad ambrosia recipe uses tofu instead of dairy.
Cheese and Bell Pepper Quesadillas
Mexican quesadillas are very easy to make and kids absolutely love them, since they are mostly cheese! This vegetarian recipe for cheese and bell pepper quesadillas will be a hit with the kids, as well as the adults. You can make these Mexican quesadillas vegan by using soy cheese.
Easy Vegetarian Pizza Lasagna for Kids
Easy Vegetarian Pizza Lasagna for Kids
Cheesy Vegetarian Potato Soup Recipe
This is a very simple recipe for a vegetarian potato soup.
Cheesy Spinach Casserole
If you can't get your family to eat their spinach, try this creamy, cheesy and vegetarian crock pot spinach casserole recipe.
Nutty Vegan Chocolate Milkshake
Nutty Vegan Chocolate Milkshake
Smoothies for Kids
Healthy vegetarian and vegan recipes that your kids will love. Make sure your children get a healthy vegetarian breakfast every day!
Butternut Squash Fries
Butternut squash is naturally flavorful and sweet, so this recipe just uses a pinch of salt to enhance their natural taste. Best of all you can keep your vegetarian kids busy by having them help peel the squash!
Peanut Butter Sandwhich Rolls
Just like a classic peanut butter sandwich - only better. This recipe makes for a healthy lunch or snack for your vegetarian children.

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