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Instead of our normal weekly plant-based meal plan, I thought I’d switch it up and share Plant-Based Recipes Kids Can Make! Many of us are home with our kids more than ever. If your kids are like mine, they love to help cook.
Part of our new routine includes me cooking with my boys a couple of times a week. It gives us a chance to have one on one time and helps build their cooking confidence.
Part of building their confidence means I’m not constantly correcting them. That’s why I choose recipes that don’t have to be exact. The measurements can be a little off and they still turn our great.
I definitely oversee the cooking and chopping but I do my best to let them do it themselves.
Plant-Based Recipes Kids Can Make
Do you kids love cooking? Try these plant-based recipes kids can make!
2 Ingredient Fruit Dip
This 2 ingredient fruit dip is perfect for little helpers. They only need to stir! Bigger kids can help wash and cut up fruit.
The World's Best Banana Bread
My kids love helping make Banana Bread. My 10 year old can do it all by himself but I still handle putting it in and out of the oven.
Chickpea Nuggets
Chickpea Nuggets are super fun to eat! Kids will need a little direction because the steps can be complicated but doable for kids old enough to read and write.
Fruit Salad with Simple Citrus Dressing
Fruit Salad is a great way to introduce new fruit to your kids. Include their favorites and something new! The Citrus Sauce is optional.
Tip: If you are nervous about your kids using a knife, let them cut soft fruits (or fruit you've precut and peeled) into smaller pieces with a plastic knife.
Instant Pot Refried Beans
Instant Pot Refried Beans is easy because you mostly just dump everything in the pot. If you use a potato masher kids can help mash the beans. If using a food processor they can push the button.
Refired Beans are great because you can use them to make Nachos, Bean Burritos, Tostadas and more!
Plant-Based Nachos
My kids love Plant-Based Nachos! We usually make a nacho bar so everyone can build their own! Your kids will love making their own with only their favorite ingredients. You might be surprised what they will choose! One of mine always tries to take ALL the tomatoes.
Pineapple and Tofu Kabobs
I might be in the minority but my kids love tofu! Tofu Kabobs is just a fun way for them to play with food. They can make their own kabobs. I like to offer a little guidance and encourage veggies.
Tofu Scramble
Tofu Scramble is a great recipe for kids to learn on. I do the seasoning but let them watch and stir it while on the stove. They can't really mess it up!
Simple Veggie Sandwich
A Simple Veggie Sandwich is a great way to get your kids to eat more veggies. Pick a bread, a spread like hummus and let your kids pick their favorite veggies.
My youngest son just discovered a love of tomato sandwiches.
Smoothie Bowl
My 10 year old is obsessed with Smoothie Bowls! He likes to top his with granola! My youngest loves fresh fruit! They are eating so much good stuff in these bowls!
Plant-Based Tostadas
Plant-Based Tostadas is one of those recipes everyone in the house loves! Of course, everyone gets to make their own tostada so everyone gets their favorite toppings.
When it comes to cooking with kids, keep it as simple as possible. Instead of focusing on everything being perfect, focus on creating a good experience for both of you.
If your kid is inexperienced in the kitchen or really young, it’s best not to try to cook together when you are in a hurry. That will just lead to a stressful experience for both of you.
The benefit of cooking with your kids is more than giving them confidence and making memories together. It’s also creating an expectation that food is made at home and not just in restaurants. More important than that, your kids will be more willing to eat food they help make. It’s not “weird” if they make it!
One day, your kids will be able to make meals for the whole family without any help! We aren’t there yet but my kids do often get meals for themselves.
What are your favorite recipes to make with your kids?
