Vegan Toddler Meal Guide

Toddlers love to graze, so be sure to keep multiple options available throughout the day. Giving them the freedom to choose also satisfies their rapidly developing brains.

Feeling in control of what they eat is a little way to help keep tantrums from coming up! Check out our recommendations for Vegan Toddler Meal Planning.

Plant Milk and Formula (5 servings)

• 20 to 24 ounces a day of breast milk, formula, full-fat fortified plant milk, or a combination of these are appropriate for children between the ages of 1-3. Hemp milk is a great source of omegas and vanilla-flavored ones are toddler-approved!

Grains and Cereals (4 Servings)

• 1/4 cup cooked pasta or grains such as quinoa and rice
• 1/2 slice of bread or other food like crackers, rolls, tortillas
• 1/2 cup cereal

Vegetables (2 Servings)

• 1/4 cup cooked veggies
• 1/2 cup raw vegetables
• 1/3 cup veggie juice or green smoothies

Fruits (2 Servings)

• 1/2 to 1 fresh fruit
• 1/4 cup cooked fruit
• 1/4 cup fruit juice

Beans and Meat Substitutes (2 Servings)

• 1/4 cup cooked legumes
• 2 ounces tofu
• 1/2 to 1-ounce meat substitute
• 2 ounces of plant-based yogurt
• 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter

Nuts and Seeds (1 Serving)

• 2 tablespoons nuts or seeds

Feeding a vegan toddler is easy with resources such as our Vegan Toddler Meal Plans and the Facebook Group, Ask A Plant-Based Dietitian!

Another great place to get recipes that have been toddler-approved is the Instagram @veganeats4littlefeet which is a page dedicated to vegan toddler meal ideas.

Using your fellow parents is also a great way to get new recipes and feedback on different products in order to make sure that you can keep on track!