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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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Two tempeh gyros rolled up in pita bread with veggies and covered in foil.

Satisfy your cravings with my vegan tempeh gyros made with fresh veggies and a tangy tzatziki sauce. A healthy twist on the Greek classic!

Vegan Tempeh Gyros

Air fryer banana chips in a white bowl, overflowing onto a white plate.

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

Air Fryer Banana Chips

Black plate with a piece of vegan gluten-free eggplant parmesan topped with sliced basil.

My vegan eggplant parmesan will blow your mind. So rich and delicious you will have no idea it is healthy, gluten-free, and has no dairy!

Vegan Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan

Greek lentil soup, also called Fakes soup, is easy, healthy, tasty, packed with lentils, veggies & herbs - great for the whole family!

Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes Recipe)

Healthy veggie gnocchi covered with mozzarella cheese served in a large skillet on the counter.

Healthy gnocchi with spinach, white beans, and tomato is a vegetarian gnocchi recipe that is comforting, warm, and will keep you satisfied.

Healthy Gnocchi Recipe

Healthy cornbread squares drizzled with honey, stacked on a white plate.

My ultimate healthy cornbread recipe is soft, slightly sweet and low calorie! Easy to make, and can also be made gluten free or vegan too!

Healthy Cornbread (Low-Calorie, Refined Sugar-Free!)

This vegan smash cake is the perfect pick for your baby's first birthday! Egg-free, dairy-free, and super easy to make! Try it today!

Healthy Vegan Smash Cake

Copycat McDonald's hash browns recipe served on a white plate, with ketchup on the side.

This copycat McDonald's Hash Browns recipe tastes exactly like the real thing! They're crispy, delicious, and great for an easy breakfast!

McDonald’s Hash Browns Recipe

Hands down the best vegan broccoli casserole recipe out there! Creamy, rich and satisfying without the dairy, and easy to make!

The Best Vegan Broccoli Casserole

Vegan fettuccine Alfredo served in a black bowl.

My delicious vegan fettuccine Alfredo sauce recipe is quick and easy to make, ready in just 15 minutes! Great for a plant-based dinner!

Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Healthy homemade baby teething biscuits recipe (baby crackers) on a white plate.

These super easy homemade teething biscuits are made with only 5 wholesome ingredients. Healthier than store-bought and perfect for babies!

Homemade Baby Teething Biscuits Recipe

Healthy flapjack bars on sheet of parchment paper.

Get your day started right with these healthy flapjacks! Great for breakfast or a snack, vegan, gluten-free, low sugar and delicious!

Healthy Flapjacks

Healthy homemade cinnamon toast crunch cereal, served in a bowl with milk.

Homemade cinnamon toast crunch is the most delicious breakfast or snack any time of day! Better than store bought and healthier too!

Homemade Cinnamon Toast Crunch

top view of nutella pizza with banana (dessert pizza recipe)

Treat yourself to this homemade nutella pizza! Topped with bananas, coconut, and chopped hazelnuts, it's the perfect family-friendly dessert!

Homemade Nutella Pizza With Banana

Authentic Guyanese roti served on a white plate.

Guyanese roti is a popular flatbread in India and parts of the Caribbean, served alongside bold and flavorful dishes. It's easy and delicious.

Authentic Guyanese Roti (Paratha Oil Roti)

no bake peanut butter bliss balls on a white platter

No bake peanut butter bliss balls are super easy, delicious, kid-friendly, and decadent; but are also vegan, gluten-free and low in sugar!

Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Bliss Balls

Vegan protein banana bread, sliced and served on a white plate.

My easy vegan protein banana bread is moist, light, and tastes just like traditional versions! Great for breakfast, a snack or dessert!

Vegan Protein Banana Bread

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

This easy healthy mixed berry smoothie without yogurt is creamy, delicious, & has no added sugar! Ready in 5 minutes, just 2 ingredients!

Mixed Berry Smoothie Without Yogurt

My easy buckwheat sourdough bread is soft, fluffy, and has the best texture! This homemade bread is super easy to make & totally delicious!

Easy Buckwheat Sourdough Bread

Healthy homemade low calorie granola on a baking sheet.

This easy, healthy, homemade low calorie granola recipe is a great alternative to store brought. Perfect for meal prep & easy breakfasts!

Healthy Low Calorie Granola (Low-Sugar, Low-Fat!)

Healthy cinnamon rolls with low sugar icing, served on a large sheet of parchment paper.

This healthy cinnamon rolls recipe is just as delicious as the traditional version but is low calorie, low sugar, and totally guilt-free!

Healthy Cinnamon Rolls (Low-Calorie, Low-Sugar!)

Savory vegetable muffins, served on a white plate.

My savory vegetable muffins are packed with 6 different veggies including carrots, zucchini, spinach, and more. Great for kids and adults!

Savory Vegetable Muffins

Vegan hummus avocado wrap, cut in half, stacked on a wooden cutting board.

My vegan hummus avocado wrap recipe is ready in just 10 minutes, and makes for a delicious, healthy, easy lunch or quick meal!

Vegan Hummus Avocado Wrap

Easy overnight Weetabix, topped with sliced bananas, served in a glass bowl.

Start your mornings off right with this healthy overnight Weetabix recipe! Packed with nutrients, tasty, satisfying, & has 7 flavors options!

Overnight Weetabix

Creamy vegan cheese sauce without nutritional yeast, mixed with a bowl of pasta.

My vegan cheese sauce for pasta is made without nutritional yeast, but is super rich, creamy, and cheesy too! Great for mac & cheese!

Vegan Cheese Sauce Without Nutritional Yeast

Alfredo sauce without heavy cream tossed with fettuccine on a plate.

This homemade alfredo sauce without heavy cream is rich and delicious! Super easy, gluten free, family-friendly, with a vegan option too!

Homemade Alfredo Sauce Without Heavy Cream

Spicy black bean burgers served on a white plate with fries on the side.

My spicy black bean burgers are flavorful, protein-packed, super satisfying, and perfect for easy family dinners and BBQs!

Spicy Black Bean Burgers

Mango mochi stacked on a white plate.

Mango mochi ice cream is made of mochi dough stuffed with mango ice cream. Sweet, tasty, and the perfect hand-held dessert!

Mango Mochi Ice Cream

Easy vegan egg rolls served on a white plate with a dipping sauce on the side.

Easy homemade vegan egg rolls are so delicious! Vegan egg roll wrappers are stuffed with a vegetable mixture and then pan-fried until golden.

Vegan Egg Rolls

This delicious, easy vegetarian wontons recipe is a perfect appetizer or light meal and is ready in just 30 minutes! Easily made vegan too!

Vegetarian Wontons

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