Cooking for Vegetarian Kids
These vegetarian 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 Macaroni and Cheese with Avocados
Vegetarian Macaroni and Cheese with Avocados
Vegetarian Macaroni and Cheese with Avocados
Tempeh Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
If your kids love sloppy joes, try this vegetarian sloppy joe recipe which is made from soy tempeh instead of meat, making it much healthier and lower in fat than regular sloppy joes.
If your kids love sloppy joes, try this vegetarian sloppy joe recipe which is made from soy tempeh instead of meat, making it much healthier and lower in fat than regular sloppy joes.
Tofu "Fish" Sticks for Kids
If your vegetarian or vegan kids miss fish sticks, try these homemade baked and breaded tofu mock "fish" sticks! Dipped in ketchup or mayonnaise, they're made from mostly tofu and bread crumbs, so there's nothing not to love about this veg recipe for kids!
If your vegetarian or vegan kids miss fish sticks, try these homemade baked and breaded tofu mock "fish" sticks! Dipped in ketchup or mayonnaise, they're made from mostly tofu and bread crumbs, so there's nothing not to love about this veg recipe for kids!
Vegetarian Pizza Sandwich for Kids
This vegetarian pizza sandwich is a toasted sandwich that tastes just like pizza, so kids will love it! You can sneak some diced vegetables into the sandwich if you want to add some extra nutrition. For a vegan version, use a vegan mock pepperoni brand, and use a vegan and casein-free soy cheese.
This vegetarian pizza sandwich is a toasted sandwich that tastes just like pizza, so kids will love it! You can sneak some diced vegetables into the sandwich if you want to add some extra nutrition. For a vegan version, use a vegan mock pepperoni brand, and use a vegan and casein-free soy cheese.
Apple Fruit Pizza for Kids
A fruit pizza recipe made with apples! Try this vegetarian fruit pizza for kids. Unlike other fruit pizza recipes, this is a main dish apple and cheese pizza and not a sweet dessert pizza.
A fruit pizza recipe made with apples! Try this vegetarian fruit pizza for kids. Unlike other fruit pizza recipes, this is a main dish apple and cheese pizza and not a sweet dessert pizza.
Vegetarian TVP Sloppy Joes
Vegetarian sloppy joes are perfect for vegetarian or vegan kids! Sloppy joes are fun (and messy!) to eat, and kids love them for lunch, picnics or dinner. This vegetarian sloppy joes recipe is made from TVP (textured vegetable protein) instead of meat and is both vegetarian and vegan.
Vegetarian sloppy joes are perfect for vegetarian or vegan kids! Sloppy joes are fun (and messy!) to eat, and kids love them for lunch, picnics or dinner. This vegetarian sloppy joes recipe is made from TVP (textured vegetable protein) instead of meat and is both vegetarian and vegan.
Vegetarian Barbecue Beans and Pineapple Pizza
Get creative with this vegetarian pizza recipe using vegetarian baked beans instead of tomato sauce. This is a great vegetarian pizza for kids.
Get creative with this vegetarian pizza recipe using vegetarian baked beans instead of tomato sauce. This is a great vegetarian pizza for kids.
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!
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.
Easy barbeque seitan saute to use in sandwiches or alone.
Peanut Butter Granola Breakfast Wrap for Kids
An easy vegetarian and vegan breakfast wrap idea for kids. Although this wrap recipe calls for bananas, you could also use apple slices or another fruit instead. A quick and easy breakfast or after-school snack for kids.
An easy vegetarian and vegan breakfast wrap idea for kids. Although this wrap recipe calls for bananas, you could also use apple slices or another fruit instead. A quick and easy breakfast or after-school snack for kids.
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.
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.
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.
Sweetened strawberry pancakes would make a nice breakfast treat for your vegetarian or vegan children.
Vegetarian Pesto Pizza Recipe
This vegetarian pesto pizza recipe uses pesto instead of tomato sauce, and is topped with feta, artichokes and kalamata olives for a Meditteranean and Greek inspired fusion vegetarian pizza!
This vegetarian pesto pizza recipe uses pesto instead of tomato sauce, and is topped with feta, artichokes and kalamata olives for a Meditteranean and Greek inspired fusion vegetarian pizza!
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!
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.
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
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.
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
Thai peanut sauce is great on noodles or as a salad dressing and kids love it!
Thai peanut sauce is great on noodles or as a salad 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.
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 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.
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.
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".
Playing with your food is encouraged with these graham cracker and frosting "legos".
Sweet Pineapple Baked Beans
Vegetarian baked beans sweetened with pineapple.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!".
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Easy Vegetarian Pizza Lasagna for Kids
Cheesy Vegetarian Potato Soup Recipe
This is a very simple recipe for a vegetarian potato soup.
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.
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
Nutty Vegan Chocolate Milkshake
Quick and Easy Microwave Scalloped Potatoes
I know I loved vegetarian scalloped potatoes when I was a kid! This is a quick and easy scalloped potatoes recipe that can be prepared in the microwave. Scalloped potatoes are a side dish that the whole family - kids and adults - will enjoy.
I know I loved vegetarian scalloped potatoes when I was a kid! This is a quick and easy scalloped potatoes recipe that can be prepared in the microwave. Scalloped potatoes are a side dish that the whole family - kids and adults - will enjoy.
Apple and Cheese Sandwich
This vegetarian recipe for an apple and cheese sandwich is a great vegetarian lunch idea for a brown paper bag lunch for the kids and would also be an easy vegetarian after school snack.
This vegetarian recipe for an apple and cheese sandwich is a great vegetarian lunch idea for a brown paper bag lunch for the kids and would also be an easy vegetarian after school snack.
Vegetarian Buttered Noodles
If you've got a picky vegetarian child who likes very plain foods, this is a recipe to try. Vegetarian buttered noodles can be served as a side dish or as an entree.
If you've got a picky vegetarian child who likes very plain foods, this is a recipe to try. Vegetarian buttered noodles can be served as a side dish or as an entree.
Cheese Toast with Vegetables for Kids
A vegetarian recipe for cheese toast loaded with veggies and lots of cheese. This is a great snack or lunch and will encourage your vegetarian kids to love eating their vegetables! Refrigerate the leftovers (if there are any!) and pack in their lunch box the next day for a vegetarian sack lunch.
A vegetarian recipe for cheese toast loaded with veggies and lots of cheese. This is a great snack or lunch and will encourage your vegetarian kids to love eating their vegetables! Refrigerate the leftovers (if there are any!) and pack in their lunch box the next day for a vegetarian sack lunch.
Smoothies for Kids
Healthy vegetarian and vegan recipes that your kids will love. Make sure your children get a healthy vegetarian breakfast every day!
Healthy vegetarian and vegan recipes that your kids will love. Make sure your children get a healthy vegetarian breakfast every day!
Vegetarian Broccoli, Cheese and Rice Casserole
Test out the hypothesis that kids will eat anything if you cover it with cheese, and try serving this broccoli, cheese and rice casserole to your vegetarian kids.
Test out the hypothesis that kids will eat anything if you cover it with cheese, and try serving this broccoli, cheese and rice casserole to your vegetarian kids.
Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese for Kids
Use your crockpot to make a classic American favorite that all kids love - vegetarian macaroni and cheese! This vegetarian crockpot recipe is super cheesy with three kinds of cheese, so your vegetarian children will be sure to love it.
Use your crockpot to make a classic American favorite that all kids love - vegetarian macaroni and cheese! This vegetarian crockpot recipe is super cheesy with three kinds of cheese, so your vegetarian children will be sure to love it.
No-Bake Vegetarian Pizza Recipe
No-Bake Vegetarian Pizza
No-Bake Vegetarian Pizza
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!
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 Sandwich Rolls
Just like a classic peanut butter sandwich - only better. This recipe makes for a healthy lunch or snack for your vegetarian children.
Just like a classic peanut butter sandwich - only better. This recipe makes for a healthy lunch or snack for your vegetarian children.
Vegetarian Mexican Pizza with Taco Sauce
Vegetarian Mexican Pizza with Taco Sauce
Vegetarian Mexican Pizza with Taco Sauce
Vegetarian Hummus Pizza Recipe
Use hummus instead of tomato sauce to make a Middle Eastern hummus pizza perfect for vegetarian kids and lower in fat than a traditional cheese pizza.
Use hummus instead of tomato sauce to make a Middle Eastern hummus pizza perfect for vegetarian kids and lower in fat than a traditional cheese pizza.
Peanut Butter Hummus
This peanut butter hummus recipe from About.com's guide to Middle-eastern food will have your kids licking their lips!
This peanut butter hummus recipe from About.com's guide to Middle-eastern food will have your kids licking their lips!