20 high-protein vegetarian recipes for kids (2024)

1. Quorn Meat Toad in the Hole with Root Vegetables

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Meat substitues, like Quorn's vegetarian and vegan products, are brilliant protein sources for kids. This veggie Toad in the Hole is made with Quorn Meat Free Sausages – and it's a tasty dinner that kids will love!

Try our Quorn Meat Toad in the Hole recipe here.

2. Chickpea enchiladas

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Pulses, including chickpeas, are a great source of protein – with one serving of chickpeas (around three heaped tablespoons) containing about 7g of protein.

These chickpea enchiladas are a tasty way to get chickpeas into your kids' diets.

Try our chickpea enchiladas recipe here.

3. Classic Spanish omelette

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Eggs are another protein-rich food that can be used in tonnes of different recipes. A medium egg contains around 6g of protein.

This Spanish omelette recipe contains just eggs, onions and potatoes– so it's really simple and packed with protein!

Try our Spanish omelette recipe here.

4. Courgette frittata

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This is another egg-based recipe filled with protein, made with eggs, courgette, onion and cheese.

Follow our courgette frittata recipe here.

5. Vegan fish & chips dinner

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Veggie and vegan substitutes don't just apply to meat – did you know you can get them for fish too?

This vegan fish and chips dinner is made using Quorn Fishless Battered Fillets and a cashew tartar sauce.

Try our vegan fish and chips here.

6. Broccoli cheese bake

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Cheese contains around 6g of protein per 20g portion, making it a great protein source for veggie kids!

This broccoli cheese bake is made with broccoli, cheddar cheese and plenty of milk – which is another good source of protein.

Try our broccoli cheese bake recipe here.

7. Chickpea stew

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Get more chickpeas into your kids' diets with this chickpea stew. You use chickpeas or any other tinned pulses that you might prefer. It's suitable for vegans, too.

Try our chickpea stew recipe here.

8. Quick Quorn chilli

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Beans, including kidney beans are another brilliant protein source, with 100g of kidney beans containing around 7g of protein. Chilli is a great way to give your kids their kidney bean fix.

Plus, this one's made with Quorn mincemeat, which is another high-protein ingredient. Winner.

Try our quick Quorn Chilli recipe here.

9. Baked bean curry

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As well as kidney beans, baked beans are another fantastic protein source – and most kids love them!

This baked bean curry is super tasty, and it only takes around 15 minutes to make.

Try our baked bean curry recipe here.

10. Quorn mince lasagne

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Lasagne is a family favourite that kids love – and you don't need meat to make it! This one's made using Quorn Mince (which is a good protein source for kids), along with butternut squash and vegetarian Parmesan.

Try our Quorn mince lasagne recipe here.

11. Shepherdess pie

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Along with chickpeas, lentils are another member of the pulse family that are high in protein.

This veggie shepherd's pie is packed with lentils. mushrooms and tomatoes.

Plus, you can add beans to this too for an extra protein boost – haricot, black eyed, mixed beans, red kidney and baked beans work well.

Try our shepherdess pie recipe here.

12. Spinach and lentil curry

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For more lentils, try our creamy coconut and turmeric spinach and lentil curry.

Follow our spinach and lentil curry recipe here.

13. Overnight oats with yoghurt & peaches

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Oats are a lesser known protein source, but they're actually higher in protein than most other grains such as rice or wheat.

This overnight oat recipe is made with yoghurt, which is another good protein source (around 6g of protein in a standard pot). You can switch out for soya yoghurt, too.

Try our overnight oats with yoghurt recipe here.

14. Nando's macho peas

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Peas are another member of the pulse family, and can be easily thrown in to add protein to a meal.

These Nando's macho peas are great to make as a side dish.

Try our Nando's macho peas recipe here.

15. Feta and broccoli quinoa

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Quinoa is another high protein source – with around 4.4g per 100g of cooked quinoa. Plus, it contains all nine essential amino acids. Winner!

This feta and broccoli recipe is made with spicy quinoa and tonnes of veggies.

Try our feta and broccoli quinoa recipe here.

16. Vegan Pad Thai

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This vegan-friendly Pad Thai is made with tofu – which is a great source of protein.

Tofu is made from soy (which is high in protein) and contains around 8g of protein per 100g serving.

You can also try flavoured tofu if you kids prefer, or you could try tempeh (made from fermented soya beans).

Try our vegan Pad Thai recipe here.

17. Vegan Thai green curry

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This vegan Thai green curry is also made with tofu, and it's packed with veggies!

Try our vegan Thai green curry recipe here.

18. Mango milkshake for kids

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Milk is a good source of protein for kids, with a 200ml glass of milk containing around 7g of protein.

You might prefer to give your child a plain glass of milk to drink, but if you want to offer them a treat then our mango milkshake for kids is a fun alternative.

To make it suitable for vegans (or dairy-free kids), you can switch out the dairy milk for soya milk, as it contains around the same amount of protein.

Try our mango milkshake recipe here.

19. Nutty cereal

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Nuts and seeds are also good sources of protein and healthy fats. Just make sure not to give whole nuts or seeds to kids under the age of five, as they could be a choking hazard, so grind or crush them instead.

Different nuts contain different amounts of protein, but almonds are particularly high (with around 7g of protein in a 30g serving).

This nutty cereal uses different nuts, seeds and dried fruit, including almonds.

Try our nutty cereal recipe here.

20. Peanut butter and banana sandwiches

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Nut butters like peanut butter are also great sources of protein (two tablespoons of peanut butter has around 8g of protein.) They're suitable for younger children too, as the nuts are ground so they're not a choking hazard.

Try making our peanut butter and banana sandwiches here.