Since I became vegan last year, I’ve been scouring the internet for kid-friendly vegan recipes—not only because I want to build a repertoire of easy vegan meals that my meat-eating nieces will love, but because some of my favorite comfort foods are classic childhood dishes, like pepperoni pizza and mac and cheese.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good sweet potato and quinoa burrito as much as the next vegan. And I can’t wait to try out more creative vegan recipes, such as this one for spice-rubbed roasted squash. But most days, I would rather eat something both tasty and familiar, like vegan biscuits and gravy or a nice plant-based Bolognese. And perhaps unsurprisingly, my nieces and nephews aren’t the most adventurous eaters either.

So whether you’re looking for a few easy and delicious plant-based recipes that are sure to please even the pickiest kid or you simply have the palate of an 11-year-old (ahem, guilty), we’ve got you covered. From sloppy Joes to popcorn “chicken,” yummy vegan options abound. Here are 17 kid-friendly vegan recipes to get you started.

Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese

All of the deliciousness with none of the cruelty. Get the recipe.

Vegan Sloppy Joes

Yum! This recipe is 100.

Vegan Grilled Cheese

A classic for a reason. Get the recipe.

Cashew Mozzarella Sticks

Is there anything better than deep-fried cashew cheese? Recipe.

Vegan Bolognese

Vegan Bolognese Posted by Mercy For Animals on Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Get the recipe.

Vegan Popcorn Chicken

This is so tasty! Recipe here.

Vegan Chicken Pot Pie

Delicious and comforting. Get the recipe.

Tofu Scramble

Yes, please! Here’s the recipe.

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Get the recipe.

Cinnamon Rolls

Cruelty-free decadence, anyone? Recipe here.

Vegan Biscuits and Gravy

Classic kid food. Get the recipe.

Vegan Cheeseburger Mac

So yummy! Here’s the recipe.

Vegan Pepperoni Pizza

Check out the classic recipe here.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Divine! Get the recipe.

Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Banana Smoothie

Because smoothies are basically shakes. Recipe here.

Vanilla Bean Coconut Ice Cream

Kids love it. Get the recipe.

Spicy BBQ Lentil Loaf



This is tasty, comforting, and so nutritious! Recipe here.