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Let’s explore what it means to be vegan, discuss what vegans can eat, and more importantly, get to some tasty vegan recipes.’
By definition, a vegan is someone who does not eat or use any animal products.
Therefore, vegans do not eat foods like eggs, dairy products such as cheese and yogurt, honey, fish, and meat.
Those ‘off limits’ food items are what separates vegans from vegetarians and pescatarians.
If an animal or insect had something to do with creating the food, vegans want nothing to do with it, even honey made by honeybees is out.
Many people find that this lifestyle is a bit restrictive. Oftentimes the biggest question is always, “Where do vegans get their protein from?”
You may be surprised to learn that there are several plant-based protein options out there.
Here are some of my favorites:
Were you shocked by how many protein options vegans have? I know I was.
Most people are surprised to learn that vegans have other tasty options besides salads to choose from. In fact, vegan meals are can be delicious and satisfying.
Today I’m going to share 11 awesome vegan recipes that vegans and non-vegans alike will love.
In my post about healthy breakfast ideas that save time, I introduced you to overnight oats.
Well, did you know those fantastic overnights oats are also a tasty vegan breakfast option?
Let me tell you why I love overnight oats. They take less than five minutes to make, they’re a great on-the-go meal, and I can always change the flavors so I’m never bored.
Here’s how to make one serving:
Okay, so I’ll be honest here, I was super hesitant to try this one. I never imagined that I’d be eating re-fried beans for breakfast, but now I’m totally hooked.
It’s that simple, and you’d be surprised at how filling it is.
However, if I’m being totally honest, I use goat cheese on mine instead of vegan cheese.
Since I occasionally step out of my comfort zone and shift away from traditional eggs and meat for breakfast, I’ve learned to love beans in the morning as a satisfying protein source.
After all, beans:
With those benefits, it’s easy to see why I now start my day with beans regularly.
Here’s how I make my vegan bean burritos:
If you’re the type of person who needs eggs in your life, and you’re switching to a vegan lifestyle, I encourage you to try this recipe from Deryn Macey of Running on Real Food.
Although that recipe is a bit more complex, it uses foods like mushrooms and tofu to give you the taste and texture of eating eggs. You may not even miss the real thing once you switch over.
Let’s move on to some tasty lunch options.
During a trip to south Florida, I came across a local restaurant chain known as Nature’s Way, and immediately fell in love with their Californian sandwich.
I liked it so much that when I went back home, I decided to re-create it myself.
To make it vegan, all you have to do is swap the melted Jack cheese for some tasty hummus and you’re good to go.
Here’s how to make it:
This delicious sandwich is crunchy, packed with flavor, and most importantly, now it’s vegan.
One of my favorite vegan recipe blogs is Oh She Glows by Angela Liddon, a well-known vegan cookbook author.
I mean, just look at this vegan bowl from her site:
This is by far one of my favorite vegan recipes from Angela. With this kind of meal, I don’t have that ‘I need meat to feel full’ feeling.
That’s because Angela packs a healthy mix of carbohydrates from the sweet potato, protein from the quinoa, chickpeas, hemp seeds, and hummus, and some healthy fats with the avocado.
Plus, you also get a wonderful mix of brightly colored picture perfect veggies.
Here’s what you’ll need:
And here’s how Angela tells us to make it:
Since this bowl is a bit time consuming, I like to make a double batch to have leftovers. As a tip, I keep all of the ingredients separated in individual Tupperware containers so everything stays nice and fresh.
I don’t think a vegan snack list would be complete if I didn’t add kale chips. I have to admit that I was late to the kale chips game, but I’ve certainly made up for lost time.
In case you’re not sure of how to make them, here’s how you do it:
It will be very hard to resist eating all of these when they’ve cooled a bit, consider yourself warned.
Although the kale chips can be portable, sometimes they don’t always stay well, so if you’re looking for a vegan on-the-go snack, I’d recommend trying these peanut butter energy bites from Minimalist Baker instead.
What I love about these energy bites, besides their delicious flavor, is how simple they are to make. The recipe only uses 5 ingredients and takes up about 15 minutes of my time, which is amazing.
Plus, the ingredients provide you with another healthy dose of carbs, protein, and healthy fats.
Here’s what you’ll need:
And here’s how you make it:
Next, we have our vegan dinners, and no, you won’t find a boring salad here either.
Although most alfredo sauces are already meat free, they definitely contain dairy products (which are off limits to vegans) and may not have nearly as much protein or nutrients as this alfredo from Luminous Vegans.
Here’s what you need:
Here’s how to make it:
I save this recipe for those times I’m craving something creamy and unhealthy. It gives me that satisfying feeling without ruining my goals.
Another great meat free swap is veggie burgers.
Although there are a plethora of frozen options available on the market, I’d caution against eating some of those products since they may contain just as many questionable ingredients as typical junk foods.
Plus, it’s really not too hard to make your own veggie patties and this next recipe will show you exactly how to do it.
This recipe comes from whole food blogger and vegetable enthusiast Kate Taylor of Cookie + Kate.
Here’s how to make it:
Similar to the vegan bowl, this recipe is a bit time consuming, but luckily, it yields eight burgers, which gives you plenty to share with your family and have some leftovers for lunch.
If cookie dough is something you think you’ll miss going animal free, man are you in luck. These flourless cookie dough bites from Spoon University will surely hit the spot.
What I like most about these, besides the flavor, is their creativity. This recipe uses chickpeas instead of flour! I know it sounds weird, but trust me: the flavor is still as decadent as it should be.
Here’s how to make it:
Man, I want some of these right now.
Last, but definitely not least, we have this light and airy vegan chocolate mousse, which also uses a bit of ingenuity.
This time, instead of chickpeas, we’re using avocados.
Oh YES.
You’ll need:
Here’s how to make it:
I made the mistake of trying to eat this mix right away and it just did not taste right. The next time I was patient and it worked, so definitely let it sit for the specified 3 hours or more.
If your vegan diet lacks a bit of variety at times, go ahead and give these recipes a shot.
I hope you enjoy them!
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