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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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Easy healthy mixed berry smoothie served in a glass with a straw.

This simple, healthy mixed berry smoothie is creamy, delicious, & has no added sugar! All you need is 2 ingredients & 5 minutes to make it!

Mixed Berry Smoothie

Peach banana smoothie served in a glass with a straw and mint leaves as a garnish.

This banana peach smoothie takes just 5 minutes to make! It's perfect for busy mornings or when you need a mid-afternoon pick me up.

Banana Peach Smoothie

Vegetarian pesto pasta recipe with spinach, basil and pine nuts on a white plate.

This healthy vegetarian pesto pasta recipe is easy to make and perfect for a fuss free weeknight meal. Super creamy and delicious!

Vegetarian Pesto Pasta

Red lentil pasta served on a white plate with superfood marinara sauce.

This red lentil pasta recipe is gluten free, healthy, cooked to perfection and mixed with a hearty vegetable sauce. Ready in about 20 minutes!

Red Lentil Pasta Recipe

Vegetable polenta with parmesan served in a white bowl garnished with fresh herbs.

Buttery, creamy vegetable polenta with parmesan is cozy, comforting, and satisfying for the whole family! Gluten free & easily made vegan!

Vegetable Polenta With Parmesan

easy healthy low carb keto creamed spinach recipe in a serving pan

This keto creamed spinach is a rich and creamy low-carb side dish! This creamy dip is gluten-free, family friendly, and easy to make!

Keto Creamed Spinach

Grilled cheese with pickles, sliced and stacked on a white plate.

Salty, tangy, and cheesy: once you try this grilled cheese with pickles, you'll never go back to a traditional grilled cheese again!

Grilled Cheese With Pickles

easy healthy homemade air fryer pancakes recipe topped with fresh berries and maple syrup

This no-fail pancake recipe will brighten up your weekend! Air fryer pancakes are simple, fluffy, easy, healthy and kid-friendly too!

Air Fryer Pancakes

easy healthy vegan apple curd recipe in a glass jar

Learn how to make this sweet and creamy spread with fresh apples and no dairy! Apple curd tastes delicious on oatmeal, toast, and yogurt.

Easy Apple Curd

crispy easy homemade baked parmesan truffle fries recipe with garlic

These tasty, crispy, garlic parmesan truffle fries are baked instead of fried, are super easy to make, and are a great snack or side dish!

Parmesan Truffle Fries Recipe

easy healthy gluten free bread recipe with yeast sliced on a cutting board

This homemade healthy gluten free bread recipe is easy to make, and has a soft chewy texture! It's high fiber and low calorie too!

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Bread Recipe

quick healthy french toast with berries and syrup served on a white plate

Easy healthy french toast is delicious, low-calorie, & BIG on flavor! With tons of topping options, you will love this french toast recipe!

Healthy French Toast

White chocolate and raspberry blondies stacked on a white plate.

These white chocolate and raspberry blondies are chewy, gooey, buttery and perfectly decadent. Get the recipe here!

White Chocolate And Raspberry Blondies

healthy easy air fryer banana chips in a white bowl

Homemade air fryer banana chips (plantain chips) are crispy, sweet, easy, & healthy! Perfect for anyone looking for vegan air fryer recipes!

Air Fryer Banana Chips

Air fryer yuca fries served in a white serving dish with ketchup.

In just 35 minutes with 8 simple ingredients, curb your craving for regular fries or potato chips with these crispy air fryer yuca fries!

Air Fryer Yuca Fries (Cassava Fries)

Rainbow chocolate cake sliced and displayed on a white plate.

This gorgeous rainbow chocolate cake will make your birthday party or other special event a day to remember!

Rainbow Chocolate Cake

quick healthy cornbread recipe cut into cubes

This ultimate healthy cornbread recipe is soft, slightly sweet and low calorie! This easy recipe can also be made gluten free or vegan too!

Healthy Cornbread

Authentic Lebanese lentil soup served in a white bowl, garnished with parsley.

Rich, hearty, authentic Lebanese lentil soup (shorbet adas) is warming and satisfying, perfect for a family-friendly weeknight meal!

Lebanese Lentil Soup

Vegan high protein baked oats in a green baking dish, topped with whipped cream.

This high protein baked oats recipe is loaded with healthy ingredients. Its cake-like texture is an indulgent way to enjoy an easy breakfast.

Protein Baked Oats

Vegan chocolate chip muffins on a white plate.

These vegan chocolate chip muffins are soft, moist, fluffy, and a perfectly sweet breakfast option for busy mornings.

Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins

easy healthy vegan banana and raspberry smoothie recipe in a glass

This easy raspberry smoothie is the perfect healthy breakfast, quick lunch, or afternoon snack! Made with 4 ingredients, ready in 5 minutes!

Raspberry Smoothie

Easy homemade vegan nutella in a glass mason jar.

Dark, rich, creamy vegan nutella is made with raw hazelnuts, dark chocolate, naturally sweetened with maple syrup. It's a decadent spread!

Vegan Nutella

Healthy mango protein smoothie served in a glass, garnished with mango chunks and mint.

This creamy, tropical fresh mango protein smoothie recipe with no added sugar is a delicious healthy breakfast or easy snack!

Mango Protein Smoothie

easy vegetarian black eyed peas recipe - vegan hoppin john on a white plate

This vegetarian black eyed peas recipe or Hoppin' John is a healthy, meatless version of the southern classic. Vegan and gluten free too!

Vegetarian Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Healthy chocolate chip baked oats in a white baking dish.

With just 8 simple ingredients, these chocolate chip baked oats are a light, fluffy, and guilt-free dessert-like breakfast.

Chocolate Chip Baked Oats

Biscuits without baking powder stacked on a plate.

These quick and easy biscuits without baking powder are a keeper! This homemade recipe creates the most fluffy biscuits you will love!

Biscuits Without Baking Powder

White chocolate hazelnut spread in a mason jar.

Sweet white chocolate and fresh raw hazelnuts make this homemade white chocolate hazelnut spread deep, rich, and decadent!

White Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Low calorie breakfast fruit salad served in a white bowl, topped with yogurt and mint.

This easy breakfast fruit salad is sweet, healthy, and is perfect for busy mornings! Simple to customize and ready in less than 15 minutes!

Breakfast Fruit Salad

Yeast free vegan flatbread stacked on a cutting board.

This vegan flatbread recipe is soft and fluffy, simple to make, and versatile too! It's made with pantry staples & dairy-free milk.

Vegan Flatbread (Vegan Naan Recipe)

strawberry simple syrup in a mason glass jar

This 3 ingredient homemade strawberry simple syrup requires just fresh strawberries, sugar and lemon. Perfect for cocktails, drinks, & more!

Strawberry Simple Syrup

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