As parents, finding meals that are not only delicious but also nutritious can be a challenge, especially when dealing with fussy eaters. However, going vegan doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavour or variety in your child’s diet. In fact, there are plenty of kid-friendly vegan recipes out there that even the fussiest eaters will love.

I have rounded up 14 delicious and wholesome recipes your kids will actually enjoy! From speedy dinners to nutritious snacks, such as this vegan bolognese, easy lemon soup, and chocolate bliss balls.

Speedy kid friendly dinners

1. Vegan Sausage and peppers pasta

This vegan sausage and peppers pasta is the perfect addition to your weeknight rotation. It’s a hearty, full-flavored meal that the whole family will love!

2. Easy lemon soup recipe

The best lentil soup recipe you’ll ever taste, this easy vegan dish comes together with simple steps for a hearty, nutritious soup that will have all your guests coming back for seconds and thirds!

3. The best vegan bolognese

All you need is 20 minutes and a love of Italian food with this vegan Bolognese. Gently simmered with classic Italian herbs, fragrant garlic, and roasted tempeh “meat” this is sure to become your favorite vegan spaghetti sauce!

4. Tofu summer rolls

These easy tofu rolls are quick to put together and look really attractive to eat. Get your kids involved making these as they will love wrapping these up. Versatile, so you can swap the veggies for ones you like.

5. Tabbouleh salad

This Tabbouleh recipe is fresh, healthy, and flavorful. It just happens to be vegan, which means more people can enjoy. Tabbouleh makes for a deliciously satisfying lunch or side dish.

6. Green Hummus

As a variation of the usual chickpea-based dip, here’s a green hummus
made with edamame beans and peas. It’s so tasty and super nutritious: a
fantastic source of plant-based iron, protein, good fats and vitamin C.
Suitable from 6 months onwards.

This recipe has kindly been taken from the book – Plant Powered Little People by Children’s Dietitian Paula Hallam.

Makes 8–10 toddler portions or 4–5 adult portions

You will need
130g frozen edamame beans
130g frozen peas
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove of garlic
1 small bunch of mint
1 lemon, juiced
125ml water

To make
Cook the frozen edamame beans and peas for 3–4 minutes until soft, then
drain and allow to cool.

Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

7. Sweet potato falafels

This recipe is from SR Nutrition

These protein-filled sweet potato falafels contain no added salt and sugar. You can also make them in bulk and freeze them or pop them in the fridge to have at a later date. They make a great replacement to burgers at a BBQ!

8. Mexican stuffed potatoes

This recipe is from SR Nutrition

This recipe uses a sweet potato rather than the standard white one. This is a super speedy, easy recipe. Suitable for 12 months upwards.

Nutritious snacks

9 Vegan roasted chickpeas

These vegan roasted chickpeas are flavoured with garlic and nutritional yeast to give them a lovely burst of flavour.  It’s a quick and cheap snack recipe for at least 18 months and older. You can chop the chickpeas up or flatten them if you want to give to younger children.

10. No bake vegan date and chocolate cake

This is a delightful dessert that combines a naturally sweet date and walnut base with a velvety cashew and coconut milk chocolate filling. Topped with melted dark chocolate and garnished with pistachios, this plant-based pudding offers layers of rich flavor and texture.

11. Apple sauce buns

Applesauce buns are so quick and easy to put together with store cupboard ingredients. They make a tasty snack but also a grab and go breakfast. You can use dried apples instead of fresh if you wanted to save time.

12. Chocolate bliss balls

These no bake date balls combine the natural sweetness of dates with rich cocoa powder and zesty orange zest, resulting in a delightful, attractive snack or dessert. They are sure to get the kids coming back for more, whilst also providing a wholesome alternative to store-bought snacks.

13. Tuna parcels

Looking for a delicious and easy recipe to add to your child’s lunchbox? Look no further than these crispy and light vegan tuna parcels! Packed with protein and bursting with flavour, they are sure to be a hit with even the fussiest of eaters. 

This recipe talks about tuna. Simply substitute the tuna for a vegan type.

14. Pear and Walnut Muffins

Makes 12 muffins

These muffins are delicious, and ideal for little hands to pick up. They
are great as part of a packed lunch or eaten as a snack when you are out
and about.

This recipe has kindly been taken from the book – Plant Powered Little People by Children’s Dietitian Paula Hallam.

You will need
240g self-raising flour
100g oats
50g walnuts, finely chopped
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3–4 ripe pears, chopped
250ml dairy alternative drink
125ml vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla essence

To make
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Measure the flour, oats, walnuts, baking
powder and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.

Add the chopped pears to the flour mixture and fold in, then add the
dairy alternative drink, vegetable oil and vanilla essence. Mix until
just combined.

Spoon the mixture into a greased muffin tray and bake for 20 minutes
until golden brown.

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