Plant-Based Recipes For Kids (2024)

    From sloppy Joes to faux chicken nuggets, these meals will win over both picky eaters and hungry adults, too.

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    1. Cat-Shaped Quesadillas

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    Quesadillas are great, but I think we can all agree that they aren't always the world's most visually appealing stunners. Enter the "Catsadilla," which is *almost* too cute to eat.

    2. Vegan Chicken Nuggets

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    I guarantee you'll see smiles all around when you serve this recipe for faux chicken nuggets.

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    A new twist on breakfast tacos. Get the recipe here.

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    Make a vegan version of Rice Crispies treats that are peanut butter flavored with chocolate sprinkled on top.

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    This recipe is a healthy twist on fudgy ice pops — and I promise you'll have no idea it was made with avocados!

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    Here's an easy way to convince a kid to eat a salad: Dress it up as a monster with a long tongue and olives for eyes. Get the recipe here.

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    Using real fruits and juices, this recipe for vegan gummy bears will show you how to make them in acai, apple cider, and grapefruit–blood orange flavors.

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    Hot dogs were already fun, but a plant-based hot dog that looks like a ship? Yes.

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    Beautiful presentation aside, this recipe for loaded bananas includes nutritious toppings like almond butter, goji berries, coconut, hemp seeds, and cacao.

    11. Vegan Corn Dog Bites

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    The Hidden Veggies / Via thehiddenveggies.com

    A bite-size hot dog mini muffin that can be eaten as an appetizer, snack, or full (kid-size) meal.

    Loving It Vegan / Via lovingitvegan.com

    This creamy and delectable macaroni and cheese recipe is made with coconut milk for extra richness.

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    Always a crowd-pleaser, this recipe for vegan pancakes can be made into small, silver dollar pancakes or big ol' flapjacks.

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    If your kids love Fruit Roll-Ups but you'd prefer to make your own using simple ingredients, you can try this recipe at home.

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    These cookie dough bites with rainbow sprinkles just might be the happiest treat your kitchen has ever seen.

    16. Homemade Vegan Soft Pretzels

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    Who doesn't love a warm, freshly baked pretzel? Make your own at home with this recipe.

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    Once you start with this recipe for vegan meatballs, you can decide how to serve them whichever way you want: over pasta, in a sandwich, or alone!

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    This recipe features a crispy bread and cheese that's melty and gooey.

    19. Vegan Popcorn Chicken

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    The Hidden Veggies / Via thehiddenveggies.com

    A faux vegan fried-chicken recipe that's fun dipped into the sauce of your choice, put over salads, or eaten in a sandwich.

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    If you're looking for an alternative to standard Goldfish crackers, you can make your own vegan, gluten-free version with this recipe.

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    This recipe for easy-to-make cookies uses oat and coconut flour and is also gluten-free.

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