Meal Plans Healthy Kids Meal Plans 1-Day Vegetarian Healthy Kids Meal Plan: 1,400 Calories By Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Instagram Twitter Victoria Seaver is a registered dietitian and Associate Editorial Director for EatingWell.com. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics and food science and her masters degree and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. Victoria has been a part of the EatingWell.com team since 2015. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 27, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email If your child is vegetarian, it is easy to meet nutrient needs for growth and development if you provide a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and vegetarian protein sources such as eggs, nuts and beans daily. In this 1-day vegetarian meal plan for kids we've provided you with healthy, kid-friendly recipes and snack ideas to ensure adequate amounts of key nutrients such as protein, calcium, iron, zinc and fiber. How to Make a Fun Kitty-Cat Oatmeal Bowl BREAKFAST Breakfast (314 calories) • 1 1/4 cup Kitty-Cat Oatmeal Bowl A.M. SNACK A.M. Snack (64 calories) 1/2 cup edamame pods, steamed (either in microwave or on the stove top)Season edamame with a pinch of coarse salt LUNCH Lunch (375 calories) • 1 serving Black Bean Quesadilla P.M. SNACK P.M. Snack (77 calories) • 1 small apple DINNER Dinner (498 calories) • 1 serving Saucy Vegetarian Meatballs • 1/2 cup cooked whole wheat rotini • 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta. Top with parmesan cheese. • 1/2 cup steamed broccoli • 1/2 cup low-fat milk EVENING SNACK Evening Snack (80 calories) • 1 Tbsp dark chocolate chips Daily Total: 1,409 calories, 56 grams protein, 1,453 milligrams sodium, 35 grams fiber, 899 mg calcium, 14 mg iron, 7 mg zinc Please Note: This meal plan is controlled for calories, fiber, sodium, calcium, iron and zinc. If you are concerned about any nutrient in particular, talk with you health care provided about altering this meal plan to best suit your child's individual nutrition needs. Don't Miss! Healthy Family & Kids Dinner Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit