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Home » Kids & Baby » Baby- and Kid-Friendly Recipes » 28 High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes for Toddlers

28 High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes for Toddlers

Published September 11, 2019 | Updated Feb 17, 2021 by Robin Deem Leave a Comment
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Many toddlers are picky when it comes to eating meat, even if they’re not on a vegetarian diet. Here is an ultimate roundup of high-protein vegetarian recipes for toddlers, featuring quinoa, beans and lentils as primary ingredients.

When it comes to toddlers’ picky eating habits, one of the food groups I hear most about is meat. Meat can be tricky – it needs to be prepared a certain way that makes it easy for little ones to eat, and the texture can sometimes be offputting. While it’s important to continually expose your child to animal proteins (if your toddler isn’t on a vegetarian diet), there are tons of other ways to ensure your babe is getting this vital nutrient.

Here’s a roundup of 28 fantastic high-protein vegetarian recipes for toddlers, broken down by meal. Seriously, though, there is so much inspiration here! And if you want more tips on how to deal with a picky eater, check out these 9 Easy Ways to Combat Picky Eating in Toddlers.

Without further ado…

BREAKFAST

1. PB&J Quinoa Bowl

Just hold the crunchy almond slivers!

Two PB&J Quinoa Breakfast Bowls complete with toppings, sitting atop striped dish towels.

by CaliGirl Cooking

2. quinoa berry breakfast bowl instant pot
An overhead shot of two Quinoa Berry Breakfast Bowls.

by Green Scheme

3. quinoa blender pancakes

by The Saucy Fig

4. 5 Ingredient eggy quinoa cups
A pan of 5-Ingredient Eggy Quinoa Cups.

by Kidgredients

5. crispy vegan waffles with lentil protein
A plate of Crispy Vegan Waffles with Lentil Protein topped with berries and powdered sugar.

by My Pure Plants

LUNCH

6. baked zucchini, feta and Quinoa Bites
A board full of quinoa bites.

by Whole Food Bellies

7. broccoli cheddar quinoa bars
A stack of two broccoli cheddar quinoa bars.

by Served From Scratch

8. lentil falafel with lime yogurt
A cast iron pan of lentil falafel with lime yogurt dip.

by Greedy Gourmet

9. Veggie Bean Burger
A close-up shot of a veggie burger.

by Spice Cravings

10. easy 15-minute quinoa bites with peas
A stack of 5-ingredient quinoa bites.

by Bite-Sized Kitchen

11. black bean salad with avocado
A bowl of Black Bean Salad with Avocado.

by Dancing Through the Rain

SNACKS

12. roasted cauliflower hummus with rosemary and garlic
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus with Rosemary & Garlic | CaliGirl Cooking

by CaliGirl Cooking

13. easy basil lentil dip
A close-up shot of a bowl of Easy Basil Lentil Dip surrounded by chips.

by The Missing Lokness

14. lemon tahini lentil hummus
An overhead shot of a bowl of Lemon Tahini Lentil Hummus surrounded by fresh rosemary and lemons.

by Bucket List Tummy

15. 5-Minute pumpkin curry hummus
This 5-Minute Pumpkin Curry Hummus takes your average Mediterranean dip and kicks it up a notch with a ton of added flavor. The perfect appetizer or side dish for your next dinner party!

by CaliGirl Cooking

16. kid-friendly quinoa fritters
An overhead shot of a bowl of quinoa fritters with a bowl of marinara dipping sauce.

by Wendy Polisi

DINNER

17. goat cheese quinoa and broccoli casserole in the instant pot
An overhead shot of a bowl of Goat Cheese, Quinoa and Broccoli Casserole.

by Whole Food Bellies

18. vegan white bean mac-and-cheese
A bowl of Vegan White Bean Mac and Cheese with fresh vegetables.

by Rhian’s Recipes

19. pasta e fagioli
A spoonful of pasta e fagioli.

by Christina’s Cucina

20. Instant Pot Lentil Stroganoff
An overhead shot of Instant Pot Lentil Stroganoff.

by Nourish Nutrition Co.

21. enchilada quinoa casserole
A finished dish of Enchilada Quinoa Casserole.

by My Kitchen Love

22. cheesy lentil bake
A finished pan of Cheesy Lentil Bake.

by Love In My Oven

23. one-pot black-eyed peas and spinach rice in instant pot
A bowl full of Black-Eyed Peas and Spinach Rice.

by Piping Pot Curry

24. 15-minute lentil sloppy joe stuffed sweet potatoes
A Lentil Sloppy Joe stuffed sweet potato ready to be devoured.

by Lemons and Zest

25. lentil pizza crust
A sliced pizza featuring Lentil Pizza Crust.

by This Healthy Kitchen

26. lentil tacos
A plate full of Mexican Lentil Tacos.

by Recipes From a Pantry

TREATS

27. Healthy quinoa almond date truffles
A plate of Quinoa Almond Date Truffles.

by Ministry of Curry

28. oatmeal quinoa chocolate chip cookies
A gooey quinoa chocolate chip cookie broken in half.

by Served From Scratch

If you have or come across any other great high-protein vegetarian recipes for toddlers, please let me know about them in the comments below! xo

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