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Vegan Recipes

Vegan cooking beginner? Don’t miss my post on 30+ Whole Foods Plant Based Snacks. You’ll find an assortment of vegan recipe ideas.

I was vegan in my late teens and throughout my 20s, up until my cancer diagnosis at age 29. As a result of this experience, I know a thing or two about vegan cooking and how to make plant-based foods DELICIOUS. (Woohoo!) 

Yum factor aside, there are some nutritional differences between vegan and omnivore diets. You need to learn about them if you’re interested in this way of eating. 

First, vitamin B12 is only naturally sourced (reliably!) in animal-based foods. Vegans must supplement with this vitamin and use fortified foods to get what they need. 

Next, vegetarians and vegans have nearly twice the RDA for iron compared to omnivores. Beans and iron-fortified cereals are two great sources. Enjoy plant-based foods containing iron with sources of vitamin C to help increase absorption. 

Vegetarians should be aware that milk is not a good source of iron. Eggs contain a protein called phosvitin which binds to iron, leading to poor bioavailability of the mineral from this food source. 

Additionally, unlike the protein in animal-based whole foods, most sources of plant-based proteins are lacking in one or more of the essential amino acids. Eating a variety of plant-based protein sources daily will help ensure you get the essential amino acids you need. That said, you likely don’t need to worry about combining foods to make “complete proteins” with each meal. 

Ready to get started on your vegan journey? Here are my most recent posts in this category: 

dandelion vinegar recipe

Dandelion Vinegar Recipe

low calorie teriyaki sauce recipe

Low Calorie Teriyaki Sauce Recipe (Sugar Free)

air fryer home fries recipe

Air Fryer Home Fries with Peppers and Onions Recipe

air fryer onions

Air Fryer Onions (Sauté, Crispy, or Caramelized!)

air fryer red cabbage steaks

Air Fryer Red Cabbage Steaks (Vegan Recipe)

fermented red cabbage

Fermented Red Cabbage Sauerkraut Recipe

air fryer roasted carrots

Air Fryer Whole Carrots Recipe

canned chili bean soup

Air Fryer Bean Soup Recipe (Canned Chili Bean Soup)

strawberry nice cream recipe

Strawberry Banana Nice Cream (Healthy Ice Cream Alternative)

pumpkin spice nice cream

Pumpkin Nice Cream (Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Alternative)

smoked mushrooms

Smoked Portobello Mushrooms Recipe

nut free trail mix recipe

Nut-Free Trail Mix Recipe

roasted baby carrots air fryer

Roasted Baby Carrots (Air Fryer Recipe)

stir fry sauce no cornstarch

3 Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce without Cornstarch Recipe

air fryer whole baby potatoes

Air Fryer Whole Baby Potatoes (Mini Potatoes Recipe)

veggie bolognese

Tempeh Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Vegan, Low Carb, Low Calorie)

air fryer toast

How to Toast Bread in Air Fryer

ninja foodi chick peas

Ninja Air Fryer Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans Time and Temp)

mango cherry popsicles

Cherry Mango Popsicles Recipe

air fryer bread

Air Fryer Bread Recipe (How to Air Fry Bread)

fermented lemons

Fermented Lemons (Preserved Lemon Slices Recipe)

air fryer frozen spring rolls

Frozen Spring Rolls in Air Fryer (Ling Ling Mini Spring Rolls)

air fryer trader joes kung pao cauliflower tempura

Trader Joe’s Kung Pao Tempura Cauliflower (Air Fryer Recipe)

air fryer samosas

Air Fryer Samosa (Samosa in Air Fryer Time and Temperature)

air fryer frozen waffles

Frozen Waffles in Air Fryer (Eggo, Protein Waffles, Mini Waffles)

maple taffy

Maple Taffy (How to Make Maple Syrup Taffy)

Air fryer broccoli square image

Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables (No more mushy frozen veggies!)

nourish bowls

Low Calorie Nourish Bowls with Dressing (Vegetarian, Vegan)

air fryer frozen diced hash browns

Frozen Diced Hash Browns in Air Fryer (Frozen Diced Potatoes)

tovolo popsicle molds recipes

Tovolo Popsicle Molds Recipes (Zombie Popsicle and more!)

are pumpkin seeds keto

Keto Pumpkin Seeds Recipe (Are Pumpkin Seeds Keto?)

frozen green beans in air fryer

Frozen Green Beans (Air Fryer Time and Temp)

maple lollipop

Maple Syrup Lollipops Recipe (How to Make Maple Lollipops)

frozen pierogies air fryer

Pierogies in Air Fryer Recipe (Air Fryer Pierogies)

fridge pickles

Refrigerator Dill Pickles No Sugar- Sugar Free Refrigerated Pickles

air fryer bananas

Air Fryer Banana Chips (How to Dehydrate Bananas in Air Fryer)

vegan mascarpone

Vegan Mascarpone Recipe (Vegan Substitute for Mascarpone)

are sweet potato fries healthy

Are Frozen Sweet Potato Fries Healthy?

air fryer frozen falafel

Frozen Falafel Air Fryer Recipe (Trader Joe’s Frozen Falafel)

frozen burritos air fryer

Frozen Burrito in Air Fryer (Can you air fry frozen burritos?)

ore ida tater tots air fryer

Ore Ida Tater Tots Air Fryer Recipe (Crispy Crowns, Mini, more)

blackberry strawberry banana smoothie

Blackberry Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe (without yogurt)

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