Kid-Friendly Vegan Options

A lot of people are turning to a vegan lifestyle for health or personal reasons. There are so many things that you can eat while on this type of diet, but you will find that if you have kids it can be hard to find something that they will eat. The term vegan may sound scary to kids, but in reality, there are so many different recipes out there that kids will absolutely love. If you are looking for kid-friendly vegan recipes then this is the place to find them.

The options for food while on this type of diet are endless. Below I am going to list some kid vegan recipes. Not only will your child love to eat these, but they will also want to be involved in making them.

Creamy Mac And Cheese

Mac and Cheese is always a crowd favorite! There is a special kick to this Mac and Cheese though, you actually will not be using cheese! Instead, you will be using things like coconut milk, raw cashews, carrots, potatoes, and more. You can find this full recipe here.

Grilled Cheese

Another great option is the kid-friendly vegan grilled cheese! Once again there is absolutely no cheese in this sandwich! Instead, you will be enjoying the crispy, crunchy, delicious taste of vegetables in this sandwich. It contains carrots, onions, and potatoes! You can find this recipe here. 

Popcorn Chicken

Every kid loves popcorn chicken, right? What’s better than a popcorn chicken snack? Instead of using chicken you are going to use soy chunks. Trust me, you cannot taste the difference! It’s amazing! This recipe is easily found here. 

These are just some of the recipes that are easily found and readily available. It is not hard to do a quick internet search and come up with recipes that your whole family will absolutely love. Kids are sometimes more skeptical about trying new foods but they will quickly learn that the vegan lifestyle has lots of options to choose from.

The recipes that you can choose from are absolutely endless. There are even recipes for things like chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, and pizza.  You will be able to find recipes even for the pickiest eaters.

The idea of changing to a vegan lifestyle can seem stressful and like it will be difficult, but it won’t be. It is actually a very easy and stress-free transition. There are so many kid vegan recipes out there that make this transition so easy for families.

More and more families are going to continue turning to this type of lifestyle so things are only going to become easier for them.  A vegan lifestyle is not for everyone, but it is something that is becoming more widely known and accepted.

Read more about healthy lifestyles here.

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This Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe is great for salads, dipping, and sandwiches! What doesn’t go good with ranch? Lol. So let’s impress our dairy-loving friends with our delicious vegan ranch! The prep time for this meal is only 8 min. and the cook time is 5 minutes of active time and 30 minutes of inactive time.

Ingredients for this Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe:  

• ½ large head of cauliflower, break into florets
• 2 tsp. of vegan butter
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tsp. of gluten-free tamari
• ½ cup raw cashews *make sure to account for extra time if you don’t have a high speed blender because you’ll want to soak your cashews in warm water for 30 minutes and then drain.
• 1 cup of unsweetened vegan milk
• 2 tbsp. of nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp. of cornstarch
• 1 tsp. of dried thyme
• ½ tsp. of garlic powder
• ½ tsp. of salt

Instructions for this Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe:  

Put your cauliflower florets in a steamer (stovetop pot steamer, rice maker both work fine). Steam until tender, this can take 7-10 minutes.

While your cauliflower florets are steaming, melt your vegan butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add in your mushrooms and

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and gluten-free tamari and cook until tender, 7-10 minutes. Then remove from the heat.

Mix together the cauliflower (after steaming), cashews, vegan milf, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, thyme, garlic powder, and salt in your blender until mixed to a smooth consistency. Add in the mushrooms and the cooking liquid from the pan and pulse your blender until there are small bits throughout.

That’s it! This recipe comes in handy during our vegan Thanksgiving! Green bean casserole is my daughter’s favorite part!

This vegan cream of mushroom soup will stay good in the fridge for 5-7 days or keep for 2 months in the freezer.

*To eat this cream of mushroom soup alone, add in 2 cups of veggie broth to the soup on the stove top over medium heat until heated through, stirring often.

Enjoy!

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One of my favorite things to do as a mommy is to create those warm- homey moments that your children will carry with them for a lifetime. I love it when I hear my big kids say, “remember when mom would bake the best muffins on Saturday mornings!” I love to wake up before everyone in the house and start baking so that they wake up to that wonderful smell, leading them to the kitchen. I hope this Gluten Free Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffin Recipe will create some nice memories for your family too! The prep time for this meal is 10 min. and the cook time is 25 minutes of active time and 20 min of inactive time.

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It can be difficult to find a great tasting and easy vegan recipe that is also nice and hearty. Well you’re in luck with this recipe, our vegan mushroom biryani recipe is both easy and filling for the whole family. Originating from India, this mixed rice meal takes a new twist with delicious mushrooms and pepper. Also with the amount of veggies in this recipe, you’re also getting a great dose of vitamin C! See below for our vegan mushroom biryani recipe! This recipe serves 4 people.

The vegan mushroom biryani recipe will need the following ingredients:

• Long grain rice, 350 grams
• Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons
• Sliced closed cup mushrooms, 250 grams
• Onion, finely chopped, 1 whole
• Clove of garlic, crush, 1 whole
• Red pepper, seeds removed, chopped, 1 whole
• Fine green beans, chopped, 125 grams
• Medium curry powder, 1 tablespoon
• Cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon
• Peas, 100 grams
• Chopped fresh coriander to sprinkle on dish at the end

Directions for the vegan mushroom biryani recipe:

In a pan, boil lightly salted water, then add the rice and cook 10 minutes or until rice is tender. While you are cooking the rice, also start heating oil in a large frying pan and gently fry mushrooms, garlic, onion, pepper and green beans for approximately three to five minutes or until soft. Next add the cumin seeds and curry powder and stir for an additional sixty seconds, next add the peas and cook for an additional two minutes, continuously stirring. Next you’ll drain the rice and add it to the large frying pan. Season the dish to taste, stir, and serve. As you serve, sprinkle the top with the fresh chopped coriander.

Enjoy your vegan mushroom biryani recipe with your family & friends, it is a great dish to share with the ones you love! Also try variations of different ingredients as you cook this meal many times over. I always throw one more thing in and my recipes are almost always different in some way! For more recipes, check out the Feigner Recipes at GotGlam.com.

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