Objective <p>Unhealthy eating patterns, including excessive caloric intake and emotional eating, are increasingly common among youth. This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of mindful eating interventions on eating behaviors in individuals aged 7–18&#xa0;years, addressing the limited and heterogeneous evidence base.</p> Method <p>Following PRISMA guidelines, ten studies published between June 2015 and June 2025 involving participants aged 7–18 years&#xa0;who implemented mindful eating interventions were identified for the systematic review. Five of these studies were ultimately included in the meta-analysis. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT).</p> Results <p>Meta-analysis of the five included studies demonstrated that mindful eating significantly reduced calorie intake (<i>MD</i> = −174.63, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), total food intake (<i>MD</i> = −42.36, <i>p</i> = 0.009), and emotional eating (<i>MD</i> = −0.49, <i>p</i> = 0.0002). Notably, no significant improvements were observed in self-reported awareness or distraction during eating.</p> Conclusions <p>Mindful eating interventions are effective in improving specific eating-related behaviors in youth, primarily by reducing caloric consumption, overall food intake, and emotional eating. These findings support integrating mindful eating into routine health and nutrition programs to promote healthier relationships with food in this age group.</p> Preregistration <p>This study is not preregistered.</p>