Updated: 07 April 2023

What are the plant based protein alternatives for growing children?

Children need sufficient protein in their diet, as their height is growing. 

There are many plant-based sources of protein such as : 

  •  Sprouts of different legumes (of moong, masoor, matki, chickpeas). A great option is to have a sprout salad in the mornings. 
  •  Cooked lentils/daals along with meals
  •  Soaked nuts (peanuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc) in the morning and evening as snack
  •  Seeds (chia, sunflower, melon, quinoa) sprinkled on top of salads and smoothies
  •  High protein vegetables such as broccoli, green peas and spinach