Plant-Based Juniors

Plant-Based Juniors Evidence-Based Guidance for raising healthy, conscious babes. By Whitney English, RDN and Alex Caspe
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05/07/2026

Thinking I’ll treat myself to a few bites of overly syruped leftover pancakes for Mother’s Day this weekend 🤩

04/29/2026

A protein and fiber-packed snack that your kids will actually get excited about… 🍦

These Plant-Based FroYo Clusters require just three ingredients and one hour of freezer time 🍓

Yogurt + berries + the chocolate drizzle (which is optional but if you skip it, don’t say we didn’t warn you) 🍫

Here’s how to make it 👉
In a medium-sized bowl, combine:
2 cups of vanilla soy or pea-based yogurt
2 cups of berries (chopped if strawberries)

Drop clusters of yogurt onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and freeze for about an hour.

Melt 1/4 cup chocolate chips + 1 teaspoon coconut oil in the microwave, heating for 30 seconds at a time, until drizzly.

Pour over frozen clusters.
�Enjoy immediately or return to the freezer until ready to eat.

🔖 SAVE this recipe for a nutritious, kid-approved snack for those warm spring and summer days.

And follow us for more kid nutrition hacks! 🙌

04/27/2026

Cutest little snack cups 🍓 5 g of protein and 3 g of fiber per serving and perfect for lunchboxes.

Recipe on plantbasedjuniors.com 🖥️ or comment SAVE RECIPE and we’ll DM it to you.

04/23/2026

It’s everything I’ve ever prayed for… 🙏

Not here to shame or judge— but on Earth Day 🌎 (and every day) the reminder that eating more plants is one of the easies...
04/22/2026

Not here to shame or judge— but on Earth Day 🌎 (and every day) the reminder that eating more plants is one of the easiest (and impactful) ways to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions is by eating more plants, more often. Beef, lamb, dairy are three of the biggest offenders. 🥩 🥛

Every bit makes a difference— and we’ve got plenty of recipes, ideas & nutrition guidance to help.

I think the easiest swap to make is choosing fortified non-dairy milks. And, plant-based meat alternatives are pretty impressive in their taste, nutrition and reduced water and land needs— they use 72-99% less water than conventional meat. We’re not choosy and use all of them in our house— , are all great. (And if you want to learn more about their nutrition, especially when replacing meat, check out the SWAP MEAT trial and the literature review done by .matthewnagra

All facts from , UN FAO, &

A (school) week’s worth of kid-friendly, protein and fiber packed, plant-based lunches 🌱 Comment “LUNCHES” and we’ll sen...
04/21/2026

A (school) week’s worth of kid-friendly, protein and fiber packed, plant-based lunches 🌱

Comment “LUNCHES” and we’ll send you a link to the recipes! 🎒

Download our PB3 Plate for free at the link in our bio and hang it on your fridge for a helpful reminder on planning balanced meals and snacks. 🍽️

And if you want more ideas, check out our Nut-Free Lunch Box - 30 scrumptious, plant-based lunches and snacks that are allergy-friendly for our nut free schools 🙌

04/15/2026

Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups! 🍫 Grab a bag of SIMPLi - Pantry Staples amaranth and make these— the perfect combo of a crunch bar meets peanut butter cup. 🥜 Comment SAVE RECIPE and we’ll DM you the link! (also on plantbasedjuniors.com xo)

And, made better using SIMPLi amaranth, an ancient grain grown in regeneratively farmed soil. We love that for what it means in supporting farmers and sustainability, but also for what it does to the amaranth itself. Healthy soil holds more minerals and plants that are grown in better soil absorb more. Third-party testing confirms that SIMPLi grains, like their amaranth, contain higher amounts of key nutrients, like iron. 🙌

We talk so much about the importance of iron, but it IS one of the most important minerals for growing kids (and pregnancy!) And, because of the way iron is absorbed, plant-based eaters need more to help meet needs.

Not hard with these cups! 😏🍫

You are going to love these— use whatever chocolate you want (I like a mix, my kids aren’t fans of all dark) and nut butter of choice too. Peanut butter is classic, but almond and even tahini work!

I like using a mini muffin tin for a manageable bite, but ice cube trays also work (choose silicone to easily pop out.) You can also skip the nut butter altogether and go classic crunch bar.

Comment SAVE RECIPE and we’ll send it to your inbox!

Your kids don’t need meat to get enough protein. Really. Plant foods contain plenty of protein— and this is just a sampl...
04/13/2026

Your kids don’t need meat to get enough protein. Really. Plant foods contain plenty of protein— and this is just a sampling of higher-protein items. Don’t forget whole grains, tempeh, other beans and meat alternatives!

Here are some of our favorite protein-rich plants and kid-friendly ways to serve.

04/11/2026

A little crunchy, a lot sciencey 🤓🥕 We’re “scrunchy moms” - are you? 🙋‍♀️

Send to a fellow evidence-based, scrunchy mom friend 😉

And follow us Plant-Based Juniors for nutritious recipes and science-backed advice for feeding kiddos from two dietitians and moms 👩‍⚕️

Our PB3 plate isn’t just for toddlers! It works at every age, though there are certain nutritions that are of different ...
04/06/2026

Our PB3 plate isn’t just for toddlers! It works at every age, though there are certain nutritions that are of different focus at different stages.

We LOVE our PB3 plate and think it’s a great tool to help meal plan, especially for plant-based families. Comment PB3 and we’ll send you our FREE 5-Day Mini Course, including our plate printable!

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