18 Dairy-Free Dinners Kids Will Gobble Up
Smothering veggies with a boatload of cheddar is one of the oldest tricks in the book. But what if your preschooler can’t eat cheese—or milk or butter? We’ve come to the rescue with 18 dairy-free recipes that are so delicious, your kiddo will practically lick the plate.
1.
Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Three Ways
It’s OK to give yourself a break and use pre-sliced, dairy-free cheese (it’s plant-based and good for little ones).
2.
Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese doesn’t equal dinner. Unless the “cheese” is actually pureed veggies.
7.
Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
Make them yourself instead of deciphering a long ingredient list.
8.
Loaded Vegan Sweet Potato Nachos
Sweet potato coins > tortilla chips. (Unless your kid is a spicy food fiend, go easy on the jalapeños.)
11.
Vegan Caprese Pizza
Yep, homemade cashew mozzarella is a thing. It’s delicious—and surprisingly easy.
13.
Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato
Cumin and cinnamon-spiced beef? Sign us up.
14.
Vegan Truffle Ricotta and Mushroom Lasagna Roll-ups
Nutritional yeast is basically fairy dust, people.
15.
The Best Tofu Popcorn and Three Easy Dipping Sauces
Because your preschooler loves finger foods.
16.
Cauliflower Sweet Potato Burgers
Totally irresistible thanks to smashed avocado and (slightly) spicy mayo.
