Healthy Vegetarian Diet Recipes

Celery juice may not be the miracle elixir that solves all of our health woes, but it's still a refreshing drink that you can enjoy with a healthy and balanced diet. Celery is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as essential minerals. Simply add water, blend, and strain for quick and easy juice that's light and hydrating!

What’s full of fudgy, sweet, chocolatey goodness? These Double Chocolate Energy Bites, of course! Every bite is studded with chewy oats, sweet dates, rich chocolate chips, and a slight crunch from the almonds and chia seeds. This is definitely a fun and easy recipe to make if you want ready-to-eat bite-sized snacks waiting for you in the fridge!

Peanut Butter Energy Bites are super easy to make, and this recipe calls for just five simple ingredients – soft dates, rich peanut butter, comforting oats, healthy chia seeds, and a splash of vanilla. These are the perfect energy-boosting treats to have in the fridge for a quick breakfast on-the-go or a healthy midday snack.

Smoothies—like this classic one—are a wonderful vehicle for nutrient-rich fruits and veggies. Full of fresh fruit and flavor, this is sure to become a quick favorite for your baby. 

Creamy and mellow butternut squash makes a nutritious first meal for your baby. Its mild flavor mixes beautifully with other fruit and vegetable purées, and its soft flesh adds an extra dose of vitamin A to any meal.

Stack the breakfast table with a batch (or two) of these family flapjacks! Cut your little one's pancakes into bite-sized bits and serve ‘em big for everyone else. Add a serving of pear or apple purée to your batter for an extra dose of flavor, fiber, and nutrition.

Do your best to make broccoli your child’s friend at an early age. This recipe is a good way to achieve that goal. It’s broccolicious!

Baby will soon say please to peas! These little green bits are sweet, tasty, and packed with vitamins K and B6 to keep your little one nourished.

Apple purée is one of the best ways to introduce your baby to fruits. Sweet and nutritious, this simple and versatile fruit purée is great with rice cereal and veggie purées.

Homemade popsicles are a healthy and easy-to-make dessert that the kiddos (and you) will love! Colorful layers of nutrient-packed fruits and creamy Greek yogurt sweetened with honey make these popsicles a treat for the eyes and the tastebuds!

Combine two purées into one flavor extravaganza! Healthy, flavorful, and easy to digest, the Green Bean and Brown Rice Puree is a great way to keep your baby's meals interesting. Recommended age: 6 to 8 months.

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and healthy monounsaturated fats, creamy avocados are one of nature’s great achievements. Mild and creamy – what’s not to like about avocado? Recommended age: 6 to 8 months.