Quick and easy back to school recipes! Vegan and vegetarian kid-friendly recipes for every meal to get you through the hectic back to school season.
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Hey, Rhubarbarians!
I can't believe we are typing this, but it's back to school season already! This year has been soooo strange, right? Things look different this season than they ever have. Some are distance learning, some are virtual learning, some are doing both, and some (maybe all) of us are just taking things one day at a time and hoping we can get back to a normal routine soon.
Have you seen our vegetarian fall recipes guide? Free recipes to try each and every week of fall!
This time of year we are all running low on time, energy, and quite frankly, patience. Right? So, let's make our time in the kitchen the easiest it can be with these quick and easy back to school recipes!
Wherever your kids are schooling this year, these recipes will help you through these confusing and stressful times.
Breakfast recipes
Breakfast has GOT to be easy this time of year, right? The mornings always seem to be the most hectic for us and the preschooler. There's no way we are going to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. So here are back to school breakfast recipes that are either quick or can be made ahead.
5-minute apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe
5-minute apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe! Skip the instant oatmeal package and make your own microwave apple oatmeal in minutes.
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Chunky pumpkin granola recipe
Super chunky pumpkin granola recipe made with real pumpkin! Big cluster pumpkin spice granola that is sure to be your favorite healthy fall breakfast.
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Spinach artichoke cottage cheese frittata
Easy spinach artichoke cottage cheese frittata recipe! This tasty, vegetarian frittata makes a great low carb breakfast loaded with protein.
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Peanut butter apple oatmeal muffins
Peanut butter apple oatmeal muffins recipe! These grab and go oatmeal cups aren't too sweet and are perfect for a busy back to school breakfast or back to school snack.
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Healthy pumpkin spice oatmeal morning cookies
Pumpkin spice oatmeal morning cookies recipe! These vegan and gluten-free, healthy oatmeal cookies from The Vegan 8 cookbook are the perfect grab and go breakfast.
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Fresh orange smoothie with yogurt
Fresh and creamy orange smoothie recipe! An orange creamsicle smoothie made with fresh orange, yogurt, and bit of vanilla and cinnamon
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Pumpkin popsicles with yogurt and granola
Creamy pumpkin popsicles recipe with yogurt and granola! These pumpkin yogurt popsicles are a healthy breakfast and a tasty fall treat.
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Healthy pumpkin smoothie
Delicious and healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe! A super creamy pumpkin pie smoothie with yogurt perfect for a fall breakfast or snack.
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Grab and go maple vanilla overnight oats
Gluten and dairy free breakfast that can be made the night before in less than five minutes. Just grab and go the next morning!
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Slow cooker peanut butter oatmeal
This slow cooker peanut butter oatmeal can be pulled together in less than 10 minutes - then you just set it and forget it for 8 hours.
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Lunch recipes
Lunch might be in a lunchbox, or it might be at home this year. Either way, it's always easiest if it's packable and already made. All of these recipes can be meal prepped for easy grab and go back to school lunches.
Chickpea salad sandwich with grapes and walnuts
5-minute smashed chickpea salad sandwich with grapes, walnuts, and fresh dill. A delicious and easy vegetarian lunch that everyone in the family will love.
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Greek salad wraps with white beans and garlic yogurt
10-minute vegetarian greek salad wraps recipe! Simple greek salad, white beans, and garlic yogurt wrapped in a pita. These greek pita wraps are the perfect no-cook meal!
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PBJ pinwheel sandwich kabobs
These PB&J Pinwheel Sandwich Kabobs are such a cute kids’ lunch idea! Classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are reinvented as easy roll-ups, then skewered together with gorgeous fresh fruit. A creative school lunch box recipe they’ll love (with allergy-friendly, nut-free suggestions, too)!
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Hungry hippos nut butter and fruit sandwiches
This sandwich recipe has it all goin’ on! Use it as a fun edible art project … or as a special little lunch box surprise! Choose basic peanut butter and jelly … or venture into our other creative filling ideas (even lots of nut-free options). Best part of all? These hippos are just so stinkin’ cute! A total win all around! Trust us – your kiddos will love ’em!
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Rainbow hummus veggie wraps
A quick easy crunchy rainbow vegetable tortilla wrap that can be made with your kids.
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Cream cheese pinwheels with fresh veggies
These Cream Cheese Pinwheels are such an easy and stunning appetizer that they are the FIRST things to go every time. Not only that, but they are also a perfect addition to any back to school lunch box or breakfast table.
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Cucumber cream cheese sandwich rolls
Cucumber pinwheels, or cucumber and cream cheese sandwich rolls, are always a huge hit, no matter where or when you serve them. Great for picnics, bbqs, school or work packed lunches, afternoon tea or even a light dinner!
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Miso alphabet soup
Miso Alphabet Soup ~ healthy, easy, and fun Miso Alphabet Soup is a 15 minute meal that introduces kids of all ages to a classic Japanese dish. Miso is one of the world’s oldest super foods, and nobody should miss out!
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Lunchbox tomato, pepper, and tortellini skewers
Mini veggie skewers that are perfect for adult and kid lunchboxes. Serve with pesto, olive oil, and/or balsamic vinegar for some added flavor.
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Taco pizza bagels
These Taco Pizza Bagels are so easy to make and only take about 20 minutes to prepare! They’re kid friendly and easily made vegan and gluten free!
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Snack recipes
Snacks are a MUST. Both for kids and adults. No one wants a hangry family member! All of these recipes are either quick and fun or can be made ahead for great back to school snacks.
Plum and pistachio coconut bliss balls
Plum and pistachio coconut bliss balls recipe! These protein packed coconut bites are the perfect quick snack or healthy treat. Vegan and gluten free.
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Easy oat flour banana bread (vegan)
Easy oat flour banana bread recipe! This vegan banana bread is moist, fluffy, gluten free, and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
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Roasted sweet potato Halloween bites
Easy and fun roasted sweet potato Halloween bites! A spooky and healthy kid-friendly recipe for Halloween that’s perfect for all ages. Great for babies too!
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Pumpkin cranberry bread
Spiced pumpkin cranberry bread recipe! Dark rye flour makes this whole grain pumpkin cranberry loaf moist and flavorful.
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Baked apple chips recipe
How to make apple chips! This oil-free baked apple chips recipe is as easy as slicing up some apples, sprinkling on some spices, and slow baking in the oven. The perfect healthy snack!
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Fruit kabobs with yogurt peanut butter dip
These fun and easy fruit kabobs are an awesome and delicious kid friendly snack. Served with a creamy peanut butter yogurt dip. So good!
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Chocolate peanut butter banana frozen yogurt pops #FoodieMamas
Chocolate peanut butter banana frozen yogurt pops! A healthy(ish), yet decadent recipe for chocolatey, peanut buttery, banana-y, creamy popsicles. DELICIOUS!
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Chocolate chip granola bars
Craving granola bars that are simple, chewy, and better for you than store-bought? Make some of our best Gluten Free Granola Bars at home pack them for snacks and lunch! These also make awesome school snacks since they’re peanut free
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Banana sushi
Everyone in the whole family will love this Easy Banana Sushi, an easy, fun-to-make treat that will help to get your kids in the kitchen to develop a love of cooking at a young age. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and Paleo-friendly.
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Homemade fruit leather
Variety keeps school snacks going throughout the year and here are 10 more snack ideas perfect for school! Including a Homemade Fruit Leather you AND your kids will love. Ideal snacks for kids that are low on sugar and high on flavour.
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Dinner recipes
Dinner has to be quick and easy for those hectic weeknights. Especially during back to school season! All of these recipes are super quick and easy or can be made ahead.
Vegetarian tortellini salad
20-minute vegetarian tortellini salad recipe! A crowd pleaser Italian tortellini pasta salad perfect for summer bbqs, potlucks, or picnics.
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BBQ chickpea veggie rice bowls
Easy bbq chickpea veggie rice bowl recipe! This vegan veggie power bowl is loaded with bbq chickpeas and veggies and comes together with just a few minutes of prep time.
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Fresh tomato pasta sauce
10-minute no cook fresh tomato pasta sauce recipe! This 3-ingredient raw tomato sauce is perfect for your fresh summer pasta.
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Teriyaki vegetable stir fry with pineapple
Easy teriyaki vegetable stir fry with pineapple recipe! A simple, pineapple teriyaki stir fry recipe with homemade teriyaki sauce. So good!
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20-minute cheddar broccoli quesadillas
Easy 20-minute cheddar broccoli quesadilla recipe! Quick Mexican spiced broccoli cheese quesadillas the whole family will love.
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Pecan pinto bean taco lettuce wraps
15-minute vegan pecan pinto bean taco lettuce wraps! Easy pinto pecan taco filling in romaine lettuce boats with your favorite pinto bean taco toppings. YUM!
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Homemade pesto pizza with mushrooms and goat cheese
Easy homemade pesto pizza with mushrooms and goat cheese! A quick homemade pizza dough recipe for a fun pizza night at home. YUM!
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Vegetable chow mein
Easy homemade vegetable chow mein recipe! These quick and easy vegan stir fry noodles are just as good as take out and perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Vegetable barley soup with mushrooms
Hearty and flavorful vegetable barley soup recipe with mushrooms! Instant Pot and stove top instructions for the perfect vegetarian barley soup.
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Easy vegan mushroom pot pies
Easy vegan mushroom pot pies recipe! Individual sized vegetable pot pies with puff pastry crust. Great for a weeknight dinner!
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