Vegan Recipes
Vegan cooking beginner? Don't miss my post on 101 EASY 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:
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Sugar Free Dalgona Coffee Recipe (Keto Whipped Coffee without Sugar)
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Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
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Banana Watermelon Smoothie (Watermelon and Banana Smoothie)
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Chickpeas for Babies (Baby Chickpea Puree Recipe)
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Ninja Foodi Popcorn Recipe
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Ninja Foodi Chickpeas Recipe (Garbanzo Beans Time and Temp)
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Vegan Spinach Salad Recipe with Balsamic Salad Dressing
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Black Bean Curry Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
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Baby Vegetable Stock (Veggie Broth for Babies Recipe)
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Mug Pancakes (Pancake in a Mug Recipe)
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Spelt Flour Sourdough Starter Recipe for Bread
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Frozen Spring Rolls in Air Fryer (Frozen Mini Egg Rolls, Lumpia)
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Oat Milk Yogurt Recipe (How to Make Oat Yogurt)
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Vegan Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipe (No Oil Spicy Vegan Mayo)
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Costco Cauliflower Rice (Air Fryer, Microwave, or Stove)
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High Calorie Granola for Weight Gain (Gluten Free, Vegan Recipe)
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Lebanese Pickles Recipe (Middle Eastern Pink Pickled Turnips!)
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Low Calorie Salsa for Weight Loss (Easy Recipe!)
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High Calorie Vegan Meals and Foods for Weight Gain
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Frozen Green Beans (Air Fryer Time and Temp)
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Best Applesauce Substitute (Great in Baking!)
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Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup (Vegan, Dairy Free, Creamy!)
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Homemade Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe – No Sugar Added!
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High Calorie Popsicles (Mango Popsicles for Weight Gain)
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Air Fryer Onions (Sauté, Crispy, or Caramelized!)
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Sugar Free Banana Popsicles (Vegan Ice Pops Recipe)
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Trader Joe’s Kung Pao Tempura Cauliflower (Air Fryer Recipe)
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Instant Pot Almond Milk Yogurt (Thick, Creamy Vegan Recipe)
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Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Zig Zags Air Fryer Recipe
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Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi Air Fryer Recipe
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Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash Recipe (Time and Temp)
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Vegan Rice Crispy Treats Recipe (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)