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Nutritional Priorities for Vegan Kids' Lunches
- Protein: beans, lentils, tofu, edamame, quinoa, seeds
- Calcium: fortified plant milk, tahini, kale, white beans, bok choy
- Iron: lentils, spinach, pumpkin seeds, fortified cereals (pair with vitamin C)
- Zinc: pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, cashews, oats
- Omega-3: ground flaxseed, chia seeds, walnuts
- B12: only from fortified foods - include fortified plant milk or cereal daily
5 Vegan Kids Lunchbox Ideas
1. Rainbow Hummus Box
Hummus + rainbow vegetables (red pepper, orange carrot, yellow corn, purple cabbage, green cucumber) + pita
2. Tofu Teriyaki Rice Box
Marinated baked tofu + brown rice + edamame + steamed broccoli. Eat cold.
3. Nut Butter & Banana Sushi
Roll banana and nut/seed butter in a tortilla, slice into rounds for "sushi."
4. White Bean Pasta Salad
Small pasta + white beans + cherry tomatoes + olives + basil + lemon-olive oil dressing.
5. Lentil & Veggie Pocket
Cooked lentils + roasted vegetables + tahini in a pita pocket.
Don't Forget B12
Vitamin B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products. For vegan children, ensure daily intake through fortified foods (plant milk, nutritional yeast, fortified cereals) or a supplement-consult your pediatrician.
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