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These tried-and-true recipes are a hit with kids, but they’re just as tasty for adults. Secret swaps turn treats like my jelly-filled cinnamon sugar muffins or veggie chili into a healthy option for the little ones.

All of these kid friendly recipes are plant-based, and include guidelines for special diets (vegan, gluten free, and occasionally nut free).

Need fresh ideas for the morning? Start their day off right with my list of high-protein vegan breakfast ideas, or sneak in some greens with my broccoli smoothie recipe.

Our easy and healthy snacks for kids are a great option for lunchboxes or snack time. And for dessert, try my lower-sugar vegan carrot cake cupcakes to wrap up the day with a sweet treat!

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Avocado toast with honey and red chili flakes on a white plate.

This avocado toast with honey is topped with red pepper flakes for a complimentary sweet and spicy flavor! A super simple 10-minute recipe.

Avocado Toast With Honey

Instant pot popcorn served in a white bowl on a white countertop.

Make your favorite movie-time snack in your pressure cooker! This instant pot popcorn is easy, mess-free, and perfectly crisp.

Instant Pot Popcorn

Chocolate mango cake on a white cake platter.

This chocolate mango cake features a moist chocolate cake with a light yet decadent mango frosting! Top this sweet cake with fresh mango!

Chocolate Mango Cake

Snickerdoodles without cream of tartar stacked on a white plate.

Chewy snickerdoodles without cream of tartar are soft, fluffy, and are super easy to make. The best part? They are ready in just 30 minutes!

Snickerdoodles Without Cream Of Tartar

Silken tofu scramble served on two slices of toast on a white plate.

This silken tofu scramble is soft and fluffy, just like real scrambled eggs! It makes a quick and easy vegan breakfast or brunch.

Silken Tofu Scramble

Air fryer tofu nuggets on a plate with lemon and parsley as a garnish.

Ever tried cooking tofu in your air fryer? Fast, easy & flavorful, air fryer tofu nuggets are the perfect snack for the whole family!

Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets

Healthy broccoli smoothie with banana in a glass on a white countertop.

This creamy, broccoli smoothie with banana is a perfect start to busy mornings! It's a great way to sneak in extra veggies & ready in 5 min!

Broccoli Smoothie

Chickpea and lentil curry served with rice and naan in a white bowl.

This chickpea and lentil curry features protein-rich chickpeas and tender lentils in a fragrant tomato-based sauce with creamy coconut milk.

Chickpea And Lentil Curry

Vegan bolognese with lentils on top of penne pasta, on a white plate with a parsley garnish.

This hearty vegan bolognese has a meaty texture from the lentils, walnuts, and celery! It's easy, family friendly, and ready in 30 minutes.

Vegan Bolognese

starbucks dragon drink recipe copycat in a glass with a straw

This Starbucks dragon drink recipe is easy, sweet and super creamy! You will love this mango dragonfruit refresher made with coconut milk.

Starbucks Dragon Drink Recipe (Copycat!)

Healthy chocolate almond milk pudding served in white bowls topped with chocolate shavings.

This creamy, decadent chocolate almond milk pudding is made with avocado, bananas, & cacao powder. No bake & ready in just 10 minutes!

Chocolate Almond Milk Pudding

healthy vegetable stir fry recipe served in a white bowl with chopsticks

This Asian frozen vegetable stir fry recipe is super easy and made with tofu and crunchy vegetables. You'll have dinner ready in minutes!

Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry

Pumpkin spice oatmeal with blueberries in a white bowl on a wooden countertop.

This Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is only 300 calories and full of fiber and protein, but tastes like dessert! Super easy, delicious and nutritious!

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

Vegan tikka masala served with rice and naan on a white plate.

This vegan tikka masala with tofu is quick, healthy, and super simple. It's packed full of fragrant Indian spices, tomatoes, & coconut milk.

Vegan Tikka Masala

One slice of vegan baked oatmeal with blueberries topped with vegan whipped cream on a white plate.

This vegan baked oatmeal with fresh blueberries is naturally sweetened with maple syrup. It makes for an excellent brunch recipe.

Vegan Baked Oatmeal

Vegan turkey roast in a serving dish with roasted vegetables surrounding it.

This vegan turkey roast is tender on the inside & crispy on the outside with a meaty herb-roasted flavor! Even meat eaters will devour it.

Vegan Turkey

Gingerbread bundt cake topped with powdered sugar and fresh fruit on a white plate.

Gingerbread bundt cake is a perfect treat for the holidays! Warm spices, molasses, and brown sugar create a moist but flavorful ginger cake!

Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Blueberry pineapple smoothie in two glasses with a straw against a grey background.

This blueberry pineapple smoothie is super healthy, easy to make, and ready in just 5 minutes! It's a great breakfast or healthy snack!

Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie

Chocolate orange cake topped with orange slices and a chocolate ganache frosting on a white cake board.

This chocolate orange cake boasts a deeply rich and moist chocolate cake topped with a dark chocolate orange ganache! Vegan option too!

Chocolate Orange Cake

Slice of vegan moussaka on a white plate.

Vegan moussaka is a rich casserole with caramelized eggplant and a tomato-based lentil filling, smothered in vegan bechamel, then baked.

Vegan Moussaka

Mexican bean soup served in a bowl topped with avocado and tortilla chips.

This delicious, comforting Mexican Bean Soup is full of authentic Mexican flavors. Easy, healthy, and versatile, great for the whole family!

Mexican Bean Soup

Vegan white bean chili topped with avocado, jalapeno slices and lime in a white bowl with a spoon.

This hearty vegan white bean chili is jam-packed with plant-based protein, creamy potatoes, warm spices, and a little bit of heat!

Vegan White Bean Chili

Easy mini chocolate tarts with a white chocolate drizzle on a white surface.

Impress your friends with easy-to-master mini chocolate tarts! These chocolate tartlets feature a decadent chocolate ganache & buttery crust.

Mini Chocolate Tarts

4 ingredient potato soup served in a white bowl, topped with green onions and shredded cheese.

This 4 ingredient potato soup is a thick and creamy one-pot dish with just milk, onion, butter, & potatoes! It's super easy comfort food!

4 Ingredient Potato Soup

Baked vegetable au gratin in a baking dish.

This vegetable au gratin features crisp, tender vegetables smothered in a cheesy sauce, then topped with crispy breadcrumbs and parmesan.

Vegetable Au Gratin

Mochi cookies stuffed with mochi filling, cracked open on a baking sheet.

Mochi cookies are a cross between a buttery cookie and soft, chewy mochi. With a sweet, sticky mochi filling, these cookies are so delicious!

Mochi Cookies

Hummus without garlic (no garlic hummus) in a white bowl garnished with parsley and paprika.

Hummus without garlic that's smooth, creamy, and so fresh! With only seven ingredients and a few simple steps you can make homemade hummus!

Hummus Without Garlic (No Garlic Hummus!)

Strawberry juice in a glass with a straw, garnished with fresh strawberries and mint.

Make the most of sweet strawberries with this refreshing, healthy strawberry juice! This hydrating drink is jam-packed with antioxidants too!

Strawberry Juice

Vegan potato pancakes on a white plate.

With just 5 ingredients plus spices, these vegan potato pancakes feature golden brown, crispy edges and creamy centers! Gluten-free & delish!

Vegan Potato Pancakes

Gluten free banana chocolate chip muffins on parchment paper on top of a blue napkin.

These moist, fluffy Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are super easy, healthy, allergen friendly, and totally delicious!

Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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